Day Centre Assistants Volunteer Roles

***This is an unpaid voluntary role***

A crucial volunteer role at the centre, volunteer Centre Assistants help out at least one afternoon per week to warmly welcome members to the centre, help with queries (in person, by email and over the phone) and direct people to our various activities. This is an active and varied way to volunteer where no two days are the same!

Qualities you need for this role

• Confidence and communication skills in person and over the phone
• Reliable, dependable and a good sense of humour
• Flexibility, happy to support staff as needed
• Able to think on your feet 
• Basic IT skills

When you'll be needed

• An afternoon per week: volunteers must commit for at least six months
• Monday-Friday between the hours 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Role Title:

Volunteer Activity Assistant

Location:

Cambridge Day Opportunities 

Day/Time required:

Flexible hours and days between Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 3.30pm (start and finish times can be flexible for parents / carers) 

Organisation overview:

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for what they can do, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

Service overview:

We offer a rich and diverse programme of recreational, learning and employment opportunities from our centre’s facilities in Cambridge.

We’re a super friendly and welcoming service with enthusiastic, skilled and experienced staff and volunteers who support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Description of role:

• To support customers with higher needs and communication difficulties one-to-one in a group sessions.
• Work alongside our Activities Facilitators to support the delivery of sessions. 

Key tasks:

• To work at the individual customer’s pace in a group, ensuring they can take part in sessions (for example cooking, baking, dance).
• Help the individual customer communicate and interact with the team and their peers.
• To help with confidence building by encouraging and empowering customer to engage, be creative and stay safe.
• Ensure that the individual is included in various aspects of sessions, and during breaks and lunchtime.
• Volunteers will not be engaged in “Regulated Activity” as defined by Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended). This includes assisting people with personal or health care, and undertaking activities with children that are not supervised by staff. 

Personal qualities required:

Within this role you will:

• · Have a supportive nature
• · You are outgoing and friendly
• · You will be polite and respectful
• · You are patient and kind
• · You take a calm measured approach to tasks
• · You are a good communicator
• · You are empathetic and resilient

 

Benefits of volunteering:

• · Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
• · Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.
• · Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.
• · Meet new people.
• · Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding
• · Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
• · Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role
• · Day to day support from a designated member of staff
• · Have fun!

 

Training available:

• 1. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
• 2. Child Protection in Health and Social Care
• 3. Equality and Diversity
• 4. Data Protection in Health and Social Care
• 5. Local induction
• 6. Health & Safety

Role Title:

Volunteer Activity Assistant

Location:

Ipswich Opportunities Without Limits

Day/Time required:

Flexible hours and days between Monday and Saturday 09.00 to 21:00

Organisation overview:

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for what they can do, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

Service overview:

We offer a rich and diverse programme of recreational, learning and employment opportunities from our centre’s facilities in Ipswich and the wider communities of Suffolk.

Situated close to the town centre, we benefit from excellent links to local transport and neighbouring community projects.

We’re a super friendly and welcoming service with enthusiastic, skilled and experienced staff and volunteers who support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Description of role:

To support customers with higher needs and communication difficulties one-to-one in a group sessions.

Key tasks:

· Support Activities Facilitators to deliver sessions for adults requiring support with physical and learning needs

· Support individuals to communicate and interact.

· To take part in various activities that are meaningful and of interest to customers and to you.

· Become part of a passionate and supportive team.

· Learn new skills.

· Be socialable and have fun.

Volunteers will not be engaged in “Regulated Activity” as defined by Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended). This includes assisting people with personal or health care, and undertaking activities with children that are not supervised by staff.

A DBS check will be required as part of this role and will be carried out during the vetting checks of successful applicants.

Personal qualities required:

Within this role you:

· Supportive nature

· Outgoing and friendly

· Polite and respectful

· Patient and kind

· Good communicator

· Empathetic

· Calm, can do approach to tasks

· Able to work on own initiative as well as a team.

Benefits of volunteering:

· Become part of a passionate and supportive team.

· Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.

· Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.

· Meet new people.

· Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding

· Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

· Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role

· Day to day support from a designated member of staff

· Have fun!

Training available:

1. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

2. Child Protection in Health and Social Care

3. Equality and Diversity

4. Data Protection in Health and Social Care

5. Local induction

6. Health & Safety

Job Type: Volunteer

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

***This is an unpaid voluntary role***

A crucial volunteer role at the centre, volunteer Reception Helpers help out at least one morning per week to warmly welcome members to the centre, help with queries (in person, by email and over the phone) and direct people to our various activities. This is an active and varied way to volunteer where no two days are the same!

Qualities you need for this role

• Confidence and communication skills in person and over the phone
• Reliable, dependable and a good sense of humour
• Flexibility, happy to support staff as needed
• Able to think on your feet 
• Basic IT skills

When you'll be needed

• A morning per week: volunteers must commit for at least six months
• Monday-Friday between the hours 9:30am – 1:00pm

Role Title:

Activity Assistant  

Location:

Basildon Day Opportunities

Day/Time required:

Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 3.30pm (start and finish times can be flexible for parents / carers)

Organisation overview:

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for what they can do, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

Service overview:

We offer a rich and diverse programme of recreational, learning and employment opportunities from our centre’s facilities in Basildon and the wider communities of Essex.

Situated close to the town centre, we benefit from excellent links to local transport and neighbouring community projects.

We’re a super friendly and welcoming service with enthusiastic, skilled and experienced staff and volunteers who support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Description of role:

To support customers with higher needs and communication difficulties one-to-one in a group sessions.

Work alongside our Activities Facilitators to support the delivery of sessions. 

Key tasks:

To work at the individual customer’s pace in a group, ensuring they can take part in sessions (for example cooking, baking, dance).

Help the individual customer communicate and interact with the team and their peers.

To help with confidence building by encouraging and empowering customer to engage, be creative and stay safe.

Ensure that the individual is included in various aspects of sessions, and during breaks and lunchtime.

Volunteers will not be engaged in “Regulated Activity” as defined by Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended). This includes assisting people with personal or health care, and undertaking activities with children that are not supervised by staff. 

A DBS check will be required as part of this role and will be carried out during the vetting checks of successful applicants.  

Personal qualities required:

Within this role you:

• Will have a supportive nature
• Are outgoing and friendly
• Will be polite and respectful
• Are patient and kind
• Take a calm measured approach to tasks
• Are a good communicator
• Are empathetic and resilient

Benefits of volunteering:

• Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
• Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.
• Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.
• Meet new people.
• Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
• Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role
• Day to day support from a designated member of staff
• Have fun!

Training available:

1. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
2. Child Protection in Health and Social Care
3. Equality and Diversity
4. Data Protection in Health and Social Care
5. Local induction
6. Health & Safety

WildComm is a dynamic conservation organisation dedicated to fostering the next generation of conservationists. Through affordable fieldwork training opportunities, we empower individuals to actively engage in impactful research and conservation initiatives, bridging knowledge gaps and cultivating a shared appreciation for the natural world. We offer the opportunity to develop a range of skills, which is a perfect steppingstone for your future career in conservation, or simply to take time out whilst also giving back. We are always looking for hands-on and passionate assistants to join our team and support our goals.

Key activities

We currently have a limited number of positions for participants to assist on our rhino research programme. This programme, situated in the South African bushveld of northern Limpopo, focuses on studying rhino behaviour, with a special emphasis on investigating the effects of dehorning as a method to reduce the risk of poaching. Participants will work closely with experienced staff and rangers to collect valuable data on rhino behaviour before and after dehorning procedures. Through observations, GPS recordings, and other data collection methods, participants contribute to understanding how dehorning impacts rhino behaviour and social dynamics. As a participant, you will play a pivotal role in our efforts in advancing rhino conservation efforts and ensuring a sustainable future for these magnificent creatures.

Whilst on this programme, you will also get involved in a number of other activities, including snare sweeps, invasive species removal, habitat surveys, litter picks and environmental education.

What we are looking for

Everyone at the research centre is passionate about the work they do, so we are looking for someone who is excited to make an active contribution to the project. We are open to your background, what is important is that you are committed to the cause, willing to put in the hours, and dedicated to making a real difference. There are a few qualities that make you more relevant for the programme: prior experience with the project’s field techniques or working in a southern African environment; being reliable, responsible and motivated to work hard; enjoy working as part of a team and be happy to operate under the authority of field research coordinators, whilst being competent working unsupervised; happy to work long and unsociable hours. Some activities involve long days of walking in hot and cold weather, so if you are applying for these activities, you must be prepared and able to cope with such conditions.

At WildComm, we pride ourselves on conducting serious and impactful research aimed at furthering conservation efforts. While we value camaraderie, social interaction, and an occasional beer under the stars, it's important to emphasize that our primary focus is on the research and conservation work at hand. If you're seeking a party atmosphere or are primarily interested in leisure activities, we encourage you to explore other opportunities that align more closely with those preferences. Our projects require dedication, focus, and a genuine passion for wildlife conservation, and we welcome participants who share these values and are committed to making a positive impact on the environment.

Participants are welcome to join us for any duration, but longer stays are encouraged for a more enriching experience.

How to apply

Immediate positions are available with ongoing opportunities. For further information, please see our website. When applying, kindly include your CV along with a brief statement outlining your interest in joining our team, relevant experience or transferable skills, and how you envision contributing to our research programmes. PLEASE ALSO STATE WHERE YOU SAW THIS ADVERT. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

KEECH HOSPICE CARE….YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Our Volunteers are at the heart of the day to day running of our shops.  We thank you for your time given to the charity.  The shops provide much needed income to provide nursing care for our patients.  Our purpose is to care for our patients and to support their families and friends.  Whilst aiming to provide the most efficient and provide appropriate care, both physically and emotionally in their home or at the Hospice.

TASKS

To welcome, assist and serve our customers in a warm and friendly way providing a good standard of customer service.

To ensure Gift Aid is explained clearly and promoted to all our donors, and thanking them for their valuable contribution.

To promote public understanding of our work and the importance of raising funds, including promoting Hospice events and activities to the public.

Helping sort, steam, hang and display our donated stock and rotate the stock following the Manager’s guidelines.

Dealing with customer purchases, confidently process the cash handling and the accurate operation of the till.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

Honest, trustworthy and respectful.

Enthusiastic with a positive attitude.

Good communication and numeracy skills.

Presenting and maintaining shop displays in an attractive way to help create sales.

Reliable, committed, dependable and flexible.

Enjoy interacting with the customers and working as part of team, as well as under your own initiative.

TRAINING AVAILABLE

Ongoing support, training and development opportunities.

Specific relevant courses – Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Equality and Diversity.

BENEFITS

On site training.

Develop new skills, and meet new people.

DRESS CODE

Well presented smart/casual appearance and appropriate comfortable shoes to be worn.

Volunteer badge to be worn.

AVAILABILILTY

Time, commitment and availability can be discussed and agreed by the Shop Manager.

Where possible to be able and committed to work four hours a week i.e. 9-1pm, 1-5pm

KEECH HOSPICE CARE….YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Our Volunteers are at the heart of the day to day running of our shops.  We thank you for your time given to the charity.  The shops provide much needed income to provide nursing care for our patients.  Our purpose is to care for our patients and to support their families and friends.  Whilst aiming to provide the most efficient and provide appropriate care, both physically and emotionally in their home or at the Hospice.

TASKS

To welcome, assist and serve our customers in a warm and friendly way providing a good standard of customer service.

To ensure Gift Aid is explained clearly and promoted to all our donors, and thanking them for their valuable contribution.

To promote public understanding of our work and the importance of raising funds, including promoting Hospice events and activities to the public.

Helping sort, steam, hang and display our donated stock and rotate the stock following the Manager’s guidelines.

Dealing with customer purchases, confidently process the cash handling and the accurate operation of the till.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

Honest, trustworthy and respectful.

Enthusiastic with a positive attitude.

Good communication and numeracy skills.

Presenting and maintaining shop displays in an attractive way to help create sales.

Reliable, committed, dependable and flexible.

Enjoy interacting with the customers and working as part of team, as well as under your own initiative.

TRAINING AVAILABLE

Ongoing support, training and development opportunities.

Specific relevant courses – Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Equality and Diversity.

BENEFITS

On site training.

Develop new skills, and meet new people.

DRESS CODE

Well presented smart/casual appearance and appropriate comfortable shoes to be worn.

Volunteer badge to be worn.

AVAILABILILTY

Time, commitment and availability can be discussed and agreed by the Shop Manager.

Where possible to be able and committed to work four hours a week i.e. 9-1pm, 1-5pm

Would you like to provide a safe space for those in crisis? You will provide a space for members to come together and share experiences among the group, leading the discussion with various different topics. Talking to others can help release emotions and provide people with the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings.

We are recruiting for a Men’s Discussions Group Leader Volunteer at the Grove Day Centre. This service provides a drop-in safe space where there is a variety of staff or user-led activities and group work.

What you will be doing

• To support and facilitate weekly group discussions covering various topics.
• Research topics before discussion
• Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team

The skills you need

• Good communication skills
• An ability to build trusting relationships whilst maintaining personal boundaries
• Mental Health Awareness
• Empathetic, compassionate and a non-judgemental approach
• Confident communicating and talking to people

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

Autism Together is looking to recruit two new Trustees to its board. If you are an enthusiastic professional with senior level experience, preferably at Board level, in areas including social care, finance and accountancy, human resources, fundraising, health & safety, and audit & risk, then we would like to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be joining the board of one of the UK’s leading specialist service providers, a charitable organisation which directly supports over 450 autistic individuals, and a staff group of over 800 main staff and 100 relief workers.

Founded in Wirral in 1968, Autism Together is a complex, stimulating, award-winning organisation with an annual turnover of £26m and a substantial property portfolio. The charity provides Residential care, Supported Living, Day Services, and Respite for autistic adults, alongside a range of support for young people and their families.

Our Trustees contribute significantly to the strategic planning and direction of Autism Together and successful candidates will need to demonstrate experience in governance, good communication and an ability to conform to our Trustee Code.

The Board recognises that diversity of Trustees is vital if we are to operate with excellence, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Trustees are expected to attend 8 board meetings per year, become actively involved in at least one quarterly sub-committee, and to familiarise themselves with all aspects of the charity’s work.

We are seeking Trustees who will bring relevant skills and experience in one of the following areas:

⦿ Community-led development and action.

⦿ Financial management.

⦿ Legal and HR experience in the field of commercial and charity law.

⦿ Communication experience particularly in the area of social media.

⦿ IT and governance structures.

⦿ Property and Estates.

⦿ Governance and/or knowledge of quality assurance.

Beyond technical and strategic abilities, we are looking for individuals who are committed to our mission and values, with strong interpersonal skills to constructively challenge the Board and the Executives in the best interests of the people we support.

For more details about this role, please download the Trustee Application Pack below.

You can apply directly via this site, or via our website, or by post at the following address:

Autism Together, Oak House, 6 Tebay Road, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 3PA

Reg. Charity No: 1007878

Hidden Hero Breaks Administrator

2 half days a week (approx. 6-8 hours)

Voluntary Role

Room to Reward is a unique charity created to give something back and say ‘thank you’ to those who do so much, for so many. Our partner hotels donate their anticipated unsold rooms to the scheme, our charity partners nominate their Hidden Heroes for a break, we make it happen!

We are looking for a volunteer to help make sure as many nominated volunteers as possible get booked in and enjoy a memorable break. The main elements of the role are:

• Contacting charity partners who nominated volunteers some time ago who are yet to submit a booking request.

• Sourcing potential local hotels – from our extensive list of partners – and dates to offer to the volunteer.

• Liaising with both the hotel and the volunteer to find suitable dates and get their break booked in.

• Post break follow up with volunteer for feedback, pictures etc.

• Where hotels have donated specific breaks, contacting local charity partners to invite them to nominate a volunteer for the offered break.

Room to Reward is a small charity making big waves in the hospitality and voluntary sectors. We work with many of the biggest and best names in hotels and are privileged every day to get inspiring stories of wonderful volunteers making a real difference to people and places in need.

Our small volunteering team work alongside our small staff team. You will have the chance to connect with our (900+) hotel and (900+) charity partners and ultimately help us deliver more breaks to more Hidden Heroes.

This role is based in the R2R office in Purewell, Christchurch.

As a welcome desk volunteer, you will be the welcoming face of Magpas Air Ambulance at our exciting new base in Alconbury Weald.

You will greet visitors at the centre, addressing any needs whilst giving exceptional customer service. You will contact relevant staff members when appropriate and signpost people into our visitor centre experience. In between greeting guests, you may be taking enquiries, processing the sale of merchandise, taking and counting donations or assisting us with other essential administration tasks.

As a welcome desk volunteer, you will be expected to:

• Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner
• Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance to secure basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service
• Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge while volunteering, ensuring it's visible at all times
• Greet visitors, delivering exceptional customer service assistance and providing an overall welcoming environment
• Address visitor questions and needs both over the phone and face-to-face
• Have good communication skills and be able to work with other volunteers and staff as part of a team
• Have an eye for detail and a flexible attitude
• Have a good understanding of computers (Microsoft Office) or the willingness to learn
• Process payments
• Support various administrative duties
• Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents
• Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns

What you can expect from us:

• Regular support and advice from our staff team
• Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy
• On-the-job training specific to your role
• Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas
• Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it
• The opportunity to meet a network of like-minded people
• We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities



As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community representing the work of a lifesaving team.

A bit about this role

Across the UK, many cats are cared for by volunteer fosterers who provide a stable, safe and loving environment in their homes or in purpose-built pens in their gardens. They provide vital hands-on care and accommodation to stray or abandoned cats or cats whose owners could sadly no longer keep them, and are part of a dedicated team of volunteers committed to finding new homes for cats in need. Our fosterers carry out this role with support from their local branch or centre.

Most of our fosterers care for one or two cats at a time and enjoy providing lots of TLC to those cats, who have been pre-loved or have had a difficult start in life. Some of our fosterers look after new mums and kittens and provide round-the-clock care to newborns to give them the best start in life.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Meeting the needs of the cats and kittens in your care
• Cleaning and looking after the cats’ environment and equipment
• Feeding, grooming and administering medication
• Spending time enriching the cats’ experience in care including; play, exercise and stroking
• Maintaining high standards of animal welfare

A bit more information about this role and the team

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens in need by caring for them before they find new, loving homes. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• A dedicated suitable spare room in your house or space in your garden for a purpose-built pen – you can read more about this here
• Basic knowledge of cats, cat care and understanding their needs
• An appreciation of cat welfare and hygiene standards
• Good interpersonal skills
• Patience, commitment and empathy
• Willingness to be part of a team

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend one and a half hours per day on average (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care. In order to help you feel confident in your fosterer role we ask that prior to looking after your first foster cat you complete some online cat welfare learning modules.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Become an activity lead

As a volunteer activity lead you will run a local Re-engage group who meet on a monthly or fortnightly basis. You will deliver or facilitate regular physical activity sessions for people aged 75 and over in community centres, pubs or church spaces.

This is a flexible role and each group will host activity guests, along with our volunteer drivers who pick up and drop off our activity guests.

Activities can vary from boules and skittles, dancing or singing, or coming up with your own activity to get people moving. In some groups we may have another person coming in to run a specific class so we would ask you to facilitate this and support the activity guests who are attending on the day.

You will be required to complete a DBS check for this role, for which Re-engage will cover the cost.

 Tasks include:

• Facilitating or delivering an inclusive activity with the focus on physical health and social wellbeing.
• Making activity guests feel welcome to the groups and ensuring people can participate in the activities. Activity groups are coordinated by a volunteer group coordinator.
• Following the guidance in your training to ensure that your group sessions are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.

Your role as an activity lead will be to plan and deliver a session that is achievable for all the activity guests attending. Your session should be inclusive, fun and safely delivered to activity guests. Group activities can stay the same or change on a monthly or fortnightly basis.

This is a long-term voluntary role, so we are ideally looking for individuals who can commit to volunteering with us for at least 12 months.

We are looking for activity leads with the following skills and attributes: 

• Well organised 
• Good conversation skills 
• An enthusiasm for making genuine connections with older people in your community 
• A friendly, empathetic approach 
• The ability to really listen to people 
• Patience 
• A good sense of humour 
• A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people.  
• The ability to volunteer with others 
• Basic computer literacy (including the ability to use email) 
• As one of our valued volunteers, you’ll receive training from Re-engage, and support and regular communications from your group coordinator. This is a fun and rewarding role which will enable you to connect with lonely older people and make a real and lasting difference to their life.