Day Care Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Bristol

Join DrugFAM as a Helpline Volunteer

At DrugFAM, we understand the profound impact a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling can have, and believe in the power of compassion, support, and understanding when it comes to helping those affected.

Our helpline is a lifeline for those in need, providing crucial emotional support and guidance. Join us as a Helpline Volunteer and be a vital part of this mission.

Join Our Team of Change-Makers

Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity. Here's your chance to...

Be Part of Something Special

Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.

Join an Award-Winning Journey

This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.

The Role: Helpline Volunteer

As a Helpline Volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, offering them a listening ear and a source of comfort during challenging times.

Our helpline operates from 9am to 9pm, 365 days a year, ensuring that help is always just a phone call away.

What Does the Role Involve?

• Providing emotional and practical support to those in need.
• Offering (links to) relevant information, resources, and literature to clients.
• Assessing and enhancing the client's social support network.
• Identifying and addressing additional requirements, including signposting and referring to other organisations.

 

Why Choose to Volunteer with DrugFAM?

• Flexible Hours: The remote role allows you to volunteer from the comfort of your home. Plus, our rota system offers flexibility to fit your schedule.
• Comprehensive Training: We provide a thorough three-month training program, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to excel in your role.
• Ongoing Support: We offer continuous mentoring, training and support to help you grow in your role.
• Make a Difference: By joining our team, you'll be part of an organisation dedicated to positively impacting individuals and families affected by their loved one's addiction.

Training and Development: We provide comprehensive training in helpline skills, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your role.

Join Us Today! Together, we can provide hope, support, and strength to those who need it most. Become a DrugFAM Helpline Volunteer and help us change lives for the better.

We’re always looking for empathetic individuals with great listening skills to train as non-religious pastoral support volunteers and join the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN), working within Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care teams to provide like-minded support for people in difficult times. Research has shown that despite purporting to support everyone, only 4% of chaplaincy team visits are made to non-religious people. However, 69% of the population think specific non-religious care should be available, and non-religious people have the same need to talk about ‘the big questions’ and receive like-minded support.

Our volunteers and paid members work in the NHS, HMPPS, and the armed forces. We have trained more than 300 pastoral carers, and currently have a presence in 9% of prisons and in 30% of NHS Trusts and growing. The covid-19 pandemic has severely affected our volunteer numbers, and we are working hard to ensure that non-religious pastoral care is available to all. Will you join us in making pastoral care more inclusive and equal?

Upcoming training dates:

• London – 16 & 17 March 2024
• Midlands – 25 & 26 May 2024
• London – 27 & 28 July 2024
• Wales – 26 & 27 October 2024

After training, you’ll need to be able to commit at least half a day a week to volunteering, and you’ll need some tenacity along with the confidence and interpersonal skills to work with religious colleagues. You’ll be rewarded by being a positive support to people in their hour of need, and by being part of real change in how institutions support non-religious people.

Please read the attached Application Pack, and then complete and return the Application Form (when you click the link it may automatically download to your device) to register your interest. The application deadline is six weeks before your chosen course, and interviews will be completed shortly after your application is received.

Help us to grow the Forest of Avon - We're welcoming volunteers to help us plant trees, woodlands and hedgerows across the West of England!

We need the help of volunteers to support us with tree planting this season, with plenty of opportunities available across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset and South Glos.

As part of our Trees for Climate fund, we need help with varied projects focussed on planting trees and woodlands, wood pasture, orchards and hedgerows. Tasks may include digging, planting and staking trees and mulch matting. All tools will be provided and our Tree Team will be on hand to answer questions and guide you along the way. 

We're also offering an exciting new programme of orchard maintenance workshops and volunteer dates as part of our 'Orchard for Pollinators' Project, which will take place at community orchards across Bristol, Bath and South Glos. The aim is to recruit and offer free training to volunteers so that they have the skills to care for their local communtiy orchard.

Connecting with nature and spending time in green spaces has proven benefits to our mental wellbeing and physical health. Our volunteer days are the perfect way to enjoy the many benefits of spending time outdoors, while giving back to nature and feeling the satisfaction of helping your local area to become a little bit greener!

To view current opportunities and sign up, please visit our Eventbrite page (Click How to Apply for link)

If you have any questions, please click 'How to Apply' for our contact information.

Lovelight Christmas Concert Event Volunteer

Role Title: Lovelight Christmas Concert Event Volunteer

Department: Fundraising

Reporting to: The Regional Fundraising / Event Manager on duty

Locations:

Carmarthen (St Peter's Church) – Tuesday 28th November

Aberdare (Saron Chapel Independent Baptist) – Wednesday 29th November

Wrexham (St Giles Church) – Thursday 30th November

Cardiff (Llandaff Cathedral) – Thursday 30th November

Abergavenny (St Marys Priory) – Friday 1st December

Bridgend (St Mary's Nolton) – Friday 1st December

Newport (Newport Cathedral) – Monday 4th December

Bangor (Saint Deiniol's Cathedral) – Monday 4th December

Llandeilo (Ebenezer Chapel) – Tuesday 5th December

Swansea (Morriston) – Thursday 7th December

Cardiff (St Andrew's, Roath Church) - 7th / 14th Dec

St Asaph (St Asaph Cathedral) – Thursday 7th December

Pontypridd (St Catherines Church) – Friday 8th December

Aberystwyth (Holy Trinity Church) – Monday 11th December

Llandudno (Holy Trinity Church) – Thursday 14th December

Llanidloes (St Idloes Church) – Saturday 6th January

 

 

Why am I needed?

Tenovus Cancer Care’s Lovelight Christmas Concerts are now in their 16th year and these special concerts are designed to support people affected by cancer, and to give families and friends an opportunity to come together to remember loved ones lost.

Come along and join us for an evening of music and candlelight! We need friendly volunteers to help our event team run our Lovelight concerts.

 

What will I be doing?

Help setting up the event

Welcoming and checking tickets on arrival

Selling raffle tickets

Parking Steward (Newport Only)

Lighting audience candles for moments of reflection during the concert

Bucket collection

Tidying and packing away at the end of the event

 Marshall the event & point attendees in the right direction

 

What skills do I need?

Good organizational skills,

Friendly and welcoming

 

How much time do I need to commit?

 

For our Lovelight Christmas Concerts and we would require volunteers between 6:00pm until 10pm.

 

What support will I be given?

 

You will be provided with an event brief prior to the concert and you will be supported by the events team on the day and joined by fellow volunteers.

What benefits can I expect?

 

The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care - especially the people who access our services

The opportunity to volunteer at a brand new Tenovus event, meeting lots of new people and being part of #teamtenovus!

Home-based volunteering opportunity

Information and Support Voices Volunteers

Do you have experience of terminal illness? Or have you experience of caring for someone at the end of their life?

Why we need your help

We’re looking for people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences related to terminal illness, end of life and bereavement, to join our group of I&S Voices volunteers.

As an I&S Voices volunteer, you will share your story and give us your feedback on what we produce so we can keep improving the information and support we have on our website and in print. Must be over 18 years old to apply for this role.

What will you be doing?

Your role might include some of the following:

• Reading and sharing your thoughts on a piece of written content.
• Watching and giving your opinion on a video.
• Having a phone call to talk about your experience.
• Being part of a group discussion about a particular topic.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible volunteering – there’s no time commitment, and you can always turn down a request.
• Opportunity to make real changes to Marie Curie’s information and support for others affected by terminal illness.
• Opportunity to be involved with a national leader in palliative and end of life care.
• A supportive contact within the Information and Support team.

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Do you enjoy driving?   Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community?  

We are looking for friendly drivers to join us!  

You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact to their lives by helping them get to the activities and appointments that are important to them.    

Activities will include:  

• Driving the people we support between their homes and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law.  

• Driving your own car or house vehicles

• Driving around the Bath area, which will be the start and end point of the majority of journeys  

• Assisting people we support in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Dimensions staff.  

• Driving in a manner that is sensitive of physical and emotional requirements of the people we support.  

  

Activities will NOT include: Personal care, medication or financial assistance.   

  

We are looking for drivers who:  

• Are aged 21 or over, with at least 2 years driving experience  

• Hold a full, clean and current UK Driving License (or equivalent)  

• Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys  

• Are friendly with the people we support and our support staff  

• Are willing to commit to volunteer regularly (times and days can be discussed)  

  

A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.   

   

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:  

Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.    

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:     

• Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)  

• Free membership to an online shopping discount scheme  

• Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff  

• Travel expenses may be reimbursed as agreed

• An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector  

 
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, we would love to hear from you!   

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.

Companion volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, eg family home, a care home or in the community.
• Provide one-to-one companionship and support. 

For example: offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting. Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (e.g. to medical appointments) or taking short trips out. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet. Allowing carers to have a short break. You may be supporting your client’s family or carers before or during bereavement.  This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested 

(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companion volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice)

• Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone 
• Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required 
• Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support
• Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required 
• Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively to those using the service

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Are you looking for a new challenge where no two days are ever the same?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and organised individual to join our team of volunteers to help provide emotional support to bereaved families at their time of need.

We are looking for volunteers to provide short-term telephone support to people experiencing bereavement. Our Local Marie Curie Bereavement Support Services in the South West, support people in dealing with a bereavement, who may want ongoing support, from the same person, over the phone for up to six sessions.

Although you will be supporting bereaved people mainly in the Southwest of England you can be based anywhere in the United Kingdom to do this volunteering role.

The right candidates will be given full training and support in order to fulfil this vital role. When someone accesses this service, they are matched with a specially trained volunteer, who will give that regular bereavement support. You will provide a safe space where they can talk openly about the things that are worrying them, thoughts and feelings.

To be considered for this volunteer opportunity, you must be an outgoing individual who would enjoy being a passionate advocate for Marie Curie and our bereavement support services and the impact that our services have. You will also need to be available for a minimum of 3 hours per week to fulfil this role.

What we are looking for:

• Provide short term confidential emotional support to clients over the phone
• Actively listen to clients and explore their feelings around their loss with empathy
• Pass on appropriate information to the Bereavement team 
• Keep to local record keeping procedures
• Ability to signpost to relevant charities or agencies.
• Proficient in using Email and Microsoft Word

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible volunteering
• Opportunity to be involved with a national leader in end of life care
• Full training provided and opportunities to move throughout the volunteer services
• A supportive and empowering team environment
• Clinical Supervision and support sessions on a 1:1 basis or with other volunteers
• Access to other volunteering opportunities
• Continuous personal development

For more information or an informal chat please contact our Volunteer Services Coordinator, Sarah-Jane Trevor on 0800 3047 400

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marie Curie Helper is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.

Helper volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, eg family home, a care home or in the community.
• Provide one-to-one companionship and support. 

For example: offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting. Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (e.g. to medical appointments) or taking short trips out. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet. Allowing carers to have a short break. You may be supporting your client’s family or carers before or during bereavement.  This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested 

(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Helper volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice)

• Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone 
• Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required 
• Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support
• Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required 
• Represent the Marie Curie Helper service positively to those using the service

Pam mae angen eich help arnom

Gwasanaeth proffesiynol yw Cynorthwywyr Marie Curie a ddarperir gan wirfoddolwyr hyfforddedig sy’n cynnig cwmnïaeth a chymorth un-i-un i bobl sydd â salwch terfynol a’u teuluoedd. Ni fyddai’r gwasanaeth yn medru cyrraedd y rhai sydd ei angen fwyaf heb ymroddiad a gwaith caled y gwirfoddolwyr sy’n darparu’r gwasanaeth.

Mae Cynorthwywyr Gwirfoddol yn darparu cwmnïaeth a chymorth emosiynol, cymorth ymarferol, seibiannau byr i ofalwyr a help gyda chyfeirio at wybodaeth a chymorth. 

Beth rydym angen i chi ei wneud

Bydd eich rôl yn cynnwys, ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i, rhai o’r tasgau canlynol:

• Cynnal ymweliadau wythnosol gyda’r person/pobl rydych chi’n eu cefnogi, fel y cytunwyd gyda’r Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr. Gallai hyn fod mewn amrywiaeth o leoliadau, e.e. cartref teuluol, cartref gofal, neu yn y gymuned.
• Darparu cwmnïaeth a chymorth un-i-un. Er enghraifft:

• Cynnig clust i wrando a threulio amser yn sgwrsio neu wneud gweithgareddau neu hobïau bob dydd gyda'r person yr ydych yn ei gefnogi.
• Gyrru cleientiaid i ofal iechyd neu gymdeithasol a drefnwyd ymlaen llaw (e.e. i apwyntiadau meddygol) neu fynd ar deithiau byr.
• Helpu gyda thasgau bach bob dydd, e.e. gwneud te neu gyrchu’r
• rhyngrwyd.
• Caniatáu i ofalwyr gael seibiant byr.
• Efallai y byddwch yn cefnogi teulu’ch cleient cyn neu yn ystod profedigaeth.  Gallai hyn gynnwys cynnig cymorth emosiynol, cyfeirio at wasanaethau cymorth lleol neu ddod o hyd i wybodaeth yn ôl yr angen

(Amlinelliad yn unig yw hwn gan fydd cymorth yn amrywio yn ôl anghenion unigol. Nid yw cynorthwywyr gwirfoddol yn darparu gofal nyrsio neu bersonol, nac yn cynnig cwnsela na chyngor)

• Rhoi gwybod i’ch rheolwr am unrhyw newidiadau i’r sefyllfa, neu unrhyw ddigwyddiadau arwyddocaol mewn cysylltiad â’r person rydych chi’n ei gefnogi a/neu ei deulu, naill ai wyneb yn wyneb neu dros y ffôn
• Cyflwyno adroddiadau ymweliad i’ch rheolwr yn rheolaidd a diweddaru systemau cyfrifiadur perthnasol yn ôl yr angen
• Bod yn ddibynadwy ac yn ymroddgar i dreulio amser â rhywun a chynnig cymorth yn rheolaidd
• Mynychu sesiynau unigol gyda’ch Cydlynydd Gwirfoddoli, hyfforddiant a sesiynau grŵp yn ôl yr angen
• Cynrychioli’r Gwasanaeth Cynorthwywyr Marie Curie yn bositif i’r rhai sy’n defnyddio’r gwasanaeth

Pa sgiliau neu brofiad sydd eu hangen arnoch?

• Ymroddiad a dibynadwyedd – y gallu i gadw apwyntiadau a gwirfoddoli am tua 3 awr yr wythnos
• Amynedd, empathi a sefydlogrwydd emosiynol
• Dealltwriaeth o bwysigrwydd cyfrinachedd
• Parch tuag at breifatrwydd, urddas ac annibyniaeth unigolyn
• Parodrwydd i fod yn hyblyg i anghenion yr unigolyn
• Y gallu i weithredu o fewn ffiniau’r rôl
• Ymagwedd gyfeillgar a sensitif gyda sgiliau cryf o ran meithrin perthynas ac empathi
• Sgiliau gwrando rhagorol a’r gallu i feithrin perthynas ag eraill
• Parch tuag at unigolion, ni waeth beth fo’u hanabledd, ethnigrwydd, statws priodasol, beichiogrwydd neu famolaeth, rhywedd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, crefydd neu ffydd, neu ailbennu rhywedd

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an excellent listener? Could you visit care homes to help people talk about their end of life wishes and personal goals? 

Our Talk About service operates in East Dorset in partnership with the NHS and helps people to have the time and safe space to consider their end of life wishes and share them with those closest to them. Thinking about death is always a challenging ask but with this project we want to change the conversation and help people Talk About it to ensure more people have their version of a ‘good death’ where they want it to be, and with their wishes being met.

We are looking for empathetic and self-motivated individuals to join our team of Companion Volunteers to support the Talk About project.

The main element of this role will be supporting residents in care homes across East Dorset. You will spend your time discussing and recording their wishes and will need to be confident using IT to do this.

There will also be opportunities to support community events, network with local organisations and community groups and co-facilitate training, among other activities.

What we are looking for:

• A friendly and sensitive approach
• Patience, empathy, and emotional awareness
• Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others
• Access to IT equipment, and confident using IT to type and upload notes
• Commitment and reliability
• Inclusive and respectful values
• An understanding of confidentiality
• Willingness to operate within the boundaries of the role
• Proficient in using Email and Microsoft Word and keep to local record keeping procedures

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible volunteering – As and when needed
• Opportunity to be involved with a national leader in end-of-life care
• Comprehensive training and induction
• A supportive and empowering team environment
• Resilience Based Group Supervision
• 1:1 Wellbeing Support Sessions
• Access to other volunteering opportunities within Marie Curie
• Continuous personal development
• Buddying and shadow, sessions where required

This role is flexible as and when needed on an ad hoc basis and you must live in (or close to) Dorset, you will also need to have access to transport. 

About Marie Curie:

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what’s most important to them. Marie Curie will lead in end-of-life experience to make this happen.

About Us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.

Helper volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, eg family home, a care home or in the community.
• Provide one-to-one companionship and support. 

For example: offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting. Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (e.g. to medical appointments) or taking short trips out. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet. Allowing carers to have a short break. You may be supporting your client’s family or carers before or during bereavement.  This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested 

(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companion volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice)

• Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone 
• Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required 
• Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support
• Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required 
• Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively to those using the service

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

It is an exciting time to be involved in Scouting, as we develop and progress our Skills for Life strategy, in order to prepare better futures and deliver skills for life to young people who want to access Scouting. 

The County Lead Volunteer (County Commissioner) role is an important UK Headquarters appointment within the England Team, responsible for providing inspirational and effective leadership for one of the 60 English Counties.  As County Lead Volunteer (County Commissioner) you will take the lead for implementing our 2018-25 strategy with your team of 18 District Commissioners and ensuring they feel motivated and supported to lead the Scout Groups in their Districts to success.

As a County Lead Volunteer you will be able to really develop and hone your leadership skills by managing teams of remote volunteers across the breadth of Hertfordshire. Leading and managing volunteers provides so much more opportunity and experiences than with employees, what you can gain by doing this really well can be a great asset for your professional life as well as in Scouts. The issues and challenges that you find ways to tackle will stretch you as an individual and as a leader and you’ll find yourself discovering new things that you are capable of achieving.

If you get a kick out of seeing things happen, achieving success and making a positive impact to a wide audience then the County Lead Volunteer role definitely provides all of that. In this role you will get to see the difference that Scouts makes to so many young people’s lives across a large area, helping them developing skills for life, fostering friendships and providing so many incredible and unforgettable experiences.

Our Education speakers help us reach thousands of children and young people in Primary schools and youth groups, sharing knowledge about responsible pet ownership and dog safety. Join our team of confident, committed and self-motivated speakers to make a real difference to the lives of pets by helping us educate the next generation. We provide full training, fantastic resources and pre-designed presentations together with lots of support to help you make the most of your volunteering. If you love pets, enjoy working with children and find it rewarding to educate young people about pet care, this role is for you

 More about this role

Where you will be based: We are looking for volunteer Education Speakers in the following areas, if you visit the Blue Cross website and search using your location you will find the role to apply through:

Berkshire, Bristol, Bury, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Newport, Crawley, Derby, Gateshead, Greater London, Grimsby, Guilford, Hertfordshire, Kent, Leeds, Leicestershire, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Northampton, Northumberland, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Portsmouth, Essex, Slough, Southampton, Stoke on Trent, Surrey, Swindon, Tyne and Wear, Warrington, York.

Why we want you

Sick, injured and homeless pets have relied on Blue Cross for help since 1897. Each year, thousands of dogs, cats, small pets and horses turn to the charity’s animal hospitals, clinics and rehoming services for treatment and support.

Our Volunteer Education Speakers provide an informative and influential service by talking to children in Primary schools and youth groups about responsible pet ownership and dog safety which enables us to improve the lives of thousands of pets. This role is for speakers who will visit and deliver talks to Primary schools and youth groups in their local area. We would love you to join us and help us help more pets in need

What you will be doing

• Having an informal chat with the team prior to selection
• Training online via e-learning to become an Education speaker
• Contacting Primary schools using details we have given you to arrange all the details for your talks
• Visiting Primary school and youth groups in your local area
• Delivering interactive presentations and fun talks to groups of children at Primary schools during the day, and youth groups such as Brownies and Cubs during the evening.
• Delivering a minimum of one talk per half school term
• Using Assemble, our online volunteering system to accept talk requests, tell us how they went and keep in touch with us

The skills you need

• To be a confident public speaker; happy to deliver PowerPoint presentations and talk to sometimes large numbers of children and young people in schools and youth groups
• To be self-motivated and happy to organise talks from details we have given you
• To be computer literate as you will need to complete your training online, deliver our pre-designed presentations and use our online volunteering system to keep in touch
• To enjoy teaching and working with young people and have a keen interest in pet care and dog safety
• To have access to your own car or reliable public transport
• To have daytime availability during term-time

What's in it for you

• A chance to inspire young people to make better choices for pets
• You’ll be home-based, getting involved with influencing pet care within your local community
• You’ll use your skills such as customer service, communication and team working
• We’ll provide you a Blue Cross Polo shirt and ID, with all the training you need, including our GUEST customer service training, e-learning on the work of Blue Cross, basic pet care and tips on speaking to children and young people
• You’ll join a great team of like-minded people with closed social network groups and (optional) annual volunteer meet-ups
• You'll receive ongoing support and training through webinars and a regular newsletter

Disclaimer

Online training can take several weeks so you will need to commit to training before you can fully get stuck into your role. We also ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of one talk per half term. You will need to have term-time daytime and ideally some evening availability. You'll need to be 17 or older for this role. You must have access to your own car or reliable public transport. Talks are delivered in person within a 20 mile radius of your home. Expenses are available. As this role involves liaising with children and young people, you will need to be prepared to undertake a DBS check. If you are using your own vehicle we will also need to complete some licence, insurance, MOT and tax checks. Blue Cross holds inclusion as a core organisational value. We positively encourage applications from eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. We actively embrace our differences and know that it is our differences that make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without the need to hide any part of who you are.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Coping with a diagnosis of a terminal or life-limiting illness involves painful feelings, coming to terms with loss and making adjustments in life. 

We are looking for volunteers to offer emotional and/or bereavement support either in a group setting through facilitation of support groups, or on one to one individual basis. You will be helping people to explore their feelings and adapt to their new life after a diagnosis or the death of a loved one. 

This role is supporting patients and families who are over 18 only.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Provide emotional and/or bereavement support either in the hospice, in a small group setting, over the phone or at the person’s home, according to local resources.
• Actively listen to clients and explore their feelings around the diagnosis/loss with empathy 
• Pass on appropriate information to your line manager.
• Complete appropriate documentation as required in line with our confidentiality (service user) policy.
• Assist staff in the Patient and Family Support team when necessary 
• Adhere to hospice record keeping procedures 
• Assist with other related tasks when necessary

ABOUT US

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.