Health And Wellbeing Volunteer Volunteer Roles

Come join our volunteering team to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ranked 2023 Q3 by Best Companies as the 6th best charity to work for in the UK, Medaille Trust is one of the UK’s leading charities in the fight against modern slavery. Our innovative model is based on three principles: Prevent, Protect and Pursue.  We are one of the UK’s largest providers of survivor services, with ten safehouses and six outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year.  We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal  system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

If you enjoy a knit and natter, cookery, crochet or delivering wellbeing activities, this opportunity could be for you! 

We are looking for creative and imaginative volunteers to help us to design and deliver a varied programme of activities including educational, craft, crochet, knitting, cookery, sporting, holistic and wellbeing activities. Tasks will include:

•Organising and delivering activities for service user participation, including craft and cookery activities.

•Consulting service users to gain their feedback about what activities they would like to participate in.

•Helping service users to engage within a group setting, helping with any activity sessions that take place on or off the premises.

•Offering a safe and comfortable experience for all service users, showing awareness of service users’ varying physical and mental well-being needs.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience and motivations. Whatever your reason for deciding to volunteer, we want to make sure you enjoy your time with us and know just how much we value your support.

This role requires maturity, and an ability to engage with female adults in a trauma informed way, while working alongside staff members to deliver the activities in line with agreed procedures and systems.

Volunteers need to:

•Be at least 18 years old

•Be female as this role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010

•Be able to get to the venue which is based in Swindon

•Be able to commitment every fortnight

•Be computer literate and have a good standard of spoken and written English

•Hold a food hygiene certificate or be willing to attend training

•Be willing to have an enhanced DBS check

•Have knowledge and understanding of human trafficking issues or willingness to learn

•Have knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions or willingness to learn

•Have an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role

•Have the ability to maintain confidentiality

For full details and how to apply please visit our website and complete an application form.

AgrotheraPA aims to address several challenges, including food insecurity, limited access to holistic wellness resources, and urban stressors prevalent in the City Council 9th District of Philadelphia. By integrating urban agriculture with mental health workshops and community engagement, we strive to foster food sovereignty, promote emotional well-being, and strengthen community resilience in underserved urban neighborhoods.

AgrotheraPA addresses these challenges by establishing community-driven urban agriculture initiatives that provide fresh, organic food, promote mental well-being through engagement with nature, and foster a sense of belonging and connection among residents. By offering workshops, training programs, and access to green spaces, we empower community members to take control of their food security, enhance their emotional wellness, and build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods in the City Council 9th District of Philadelphia.

CONTENT CREATION

• Help us craft visually stunning content for our social media platforms and support with website design. Together, let's elevate our online presence and drive traffic to our accounts. If you're ready to make a creative impact and empower our mission, we'd love to have you on board!
• Volunteer 2-3 hours per week for 6 months.

Job title: Grief in Pieces – (Lived Experience) Volunteer  

Responsible to: Grief in Pieces Volunteer and Peer Coordinator 

Hours: Available Monday – Friday  

Location: Remote  

We are seeking a Lived Experience Volunteer to become part of our Grief in Pieces service. By joining Grief in Pieces, you’ll be helping to support others bereaved by suicide. You will play a role in creating positive change by sharing your experience and will make new connections with people with shared experiences.   

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:  

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.   

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.   

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.   

 Our values are:  

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.     

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.  

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new  

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.  

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.   

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.   

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.  

Value-based Recruitment:   

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.   

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.   

How to apply:   

For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.   

The closing date is by 3rd May 2024, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.  

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.  

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.  

Do you have a passion for using your beautician skills and expertise to support those who have experienced crisis? People in our services would benefit from social engagement, relaxation, and joy from learning about simple treatments they could use for themselves such as hand, foot massaging, manicures, pedicures, hair styling, cutting, overall hygiene tips and routines. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to coordinate workshops on beauty/pampering to enhance good hygiene practice, promote confidence within oneself and positive wellbeing. 

What you will be doing: 

• Encourage group discussions and pampering sessions around wellbeing, self-esteem and looking after themselves 

• Inspire and motivate the group to be involved in future planning/designing of the session

• Share basic beauty tips and routines with group members

• Offer relaxation techniques that can be used to de-stress and promote positive mental wellbeing

• Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team

The skills you need: 

• A skilled and qualified beautician 

• Calm and patient approach 

• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation 

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 - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun 

We are seeking some dedicated and compassionate Volunteer Kitchen Porters to join our team at the hospice. As a Volunteer Kitchen Porter, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our hospice kitchen, ensuring a clean and organised environment that promotes the well-being of our patients, families, and staff.

Your commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene will contribute to the overall comfort and satisfaction of those under our care.

Some key duties as a Volunteer Kitchen Porter:

• Washing dishes: ensuring that all items are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised.
• Cleaning and sanitising surfaces: To clean and sanitise countertops, tables, workstations, and preparation areas to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Disposing of kitchen waste, including food scraps and packaging materials, into designated bins.
• Emptying and cleaning waste bins: Regularly emptying and cleaning waste bins throughout the kitchen area, including recycling and food waste, to maintain cleanliness and prevent odours.
• Assisting with food preparation: There may be an involvement in basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling vegetables, chopping ingredients, handling and distributing food. 
• Adhering to health and safety and food hygiene regulations at all times.

Please note applicants must be over the age of 18. 

Do you love gardening and making a difference in your community? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Volunteer Gardener role!

As a Volunteer Gardener, you will help maintain and beautify our Hospice gardens, where we provide palliative care and support for children with life-shortening conditions. Gardening is not only a rewarding hobby, but also a therapeutic activity that can bring joy and comfort to those who need it the most. Join our team of compassionate and dedicated volunteers today, and help us create a green oasis for our hospice community.

Considerations:

Minimum age requirement: 18

Due to the nature of the activities and current projects, we are looking for volunteers with skills, in depth knowledge and experience in gardening, either as a profession or as a hobby. 

Our Garden volunteers help out on a Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday each week

Occasional weekend volunteering

Occasional attendance fundraising events for tools and plants (optional)

About us

Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children's charity, with our hospice and headquarters based in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan.

We provide comfort, care and fun to children with life-shortening conditions, whilst supporting their families and helping them to make a short life, a full life; creating precious memories and helping them to make the most of the time they have together.

Tracy Jones, Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services for Tŷ Hafan, said: “When families are told that their child’s life is going to be short, their whole world changes. It changes again when they realise they must consider end of life care, and again, when they finally lose their child.

“Tŷ Hafan is there to provide endless support to families from the moment their world changes.

“We can’t give a family more time, but Tŷ Hafan can make sure those families who find themselves facing a nightmare such as those faced by families in our care, have the time and the support they need.”

As a volunteer, you could be involved in various activities depending on your preferences, skills and experience, these include:

• General garden maintenance

• Keeping grounds clean, tidy and presentable

• Project work such as our forest project

• Using small gardening tools or larger equipment such as a leaf blower

• Other ad-hoc tasks as and when required seasonally

We are looking for volunteers with:

• Gardening experience, either as a profession or a hobby

• A passion for gardening and a willingness to share skills and knowledge

• A friendly and approachable personality

• A good team player who can also confidently work independently

• A sound knowledge of health and safety, with respect for yourself, others and the environment

• A sincere understanding of the sensitive nature of volunteering in a Hospice setting

Here's what you can expect from our training program:

• A comprehensive introduction to our organization and your role

• Health and safety training including manual handling and fire safety

• A friendly and supportive facilities and volunteering team to assist you with any queries or concerns

The benefits of becoming a Gardening Volunteer

• It's a great way to connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors

• You can learn new skills, such as composting and pruning

• You can make a positive impact on your community by helping to maintain and beautify public green spaces

• Gardening can improve your physical and mental healthy by reducing stress, boosting mood and providing exercise

• You can meet new people who share your passion for gardening and the environment

• You can have fun while doing something meaningful and rewarding

Are you ready to join us as a volunteer?

We will ask you to fill in a simple volunteer application form and provide us with the details of two referees. A Basic DBS check is required for this role. Tŷ Hafan will cover the costs of any background checks and we will contact you with details on completing a DBS, once your application is successful.

We can't wait to welcome you to the team!

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers.

Are you a qualified Yoga Instructor who would enjoy facilitating weekly sessions to help individuals with their general well-being. This is an opportunity for you to share techniques with others.

Practicing yoga has been shown to increase mindfulness not just in class session, but in other areas of a person's life.

What you will be doing

• Design session plans enabling all group members to increase fitness, suppleness and help them relax
• Teach the group yoga postures and breathing techniques which allow a range of mixed ages and abilities to participate
• Inspire and motivate people to attend and get involved in the group activities where possible and encourage the group to help design future sessions
• Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team

The skills you need

• Skilled and qualified Yoga Instructor
• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation

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.

After18 runs a weekly group for asylum seeking and refugee young women (including victims of trafficking) on a Friday evening at our Leicester city-centre hub. We aim to increase confidence and reduce isolation by encouraging young women to participate in a range of creative and wellbeing activities chosen and led by them. We also offer homework support for students taking Health and Social Care at college and access to opportunities to help them progress in this field.

We are looking for a volunteer to support this group and interact with the young people as they participate in the activities they have chosen each week. This could include cooking and baking or arts and crafts activities, as well as trips to venues in and around Leicester. This would be a great opportunity for someone who has previously worked or volunteered with young people and is passionate about supporting their wellbeing.

The volunteer must be available on a Friday evening (5-7pm) in Leicester city centre.

The volunteer may be involved in:

- Supporting the activity lead to set up the materials needed for the session

- Helping to demonstrate how to do the activities and encouraging the young women

- Talking to the young women and answering questions they may have about Leicester

- Going on trips or visits in and around Leicester with the group

Volunteer specifications:

- Previous work or volunteering with young people, preferably with young women or girls

- Spoken and written fluency in English

- Compassion and sensitivity to asylum-seeking young people

- Ability to work within After18’s policies and procedures

- Able to commit for at least six months

- Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people they come into contact with

After18 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check before joining us.

Gentle Exercises Volunteer in our Live Smart Scheme for over 55s. 

Facilitating a regular Gentle Exercise group to promote the health and wellbeing of residents.  Activities could include armchair aerobics, yoga or walking

LiveSmart schemes provide affordable, comfortable and secure housing for the over-55s.  Our purpose is to enhance the lives of the people we work with.  Volunteers run activities that promote happiness, health, inclusion and independence.

Activites:

Getting to know an interesting and diverse group of older residents in one or more LiveSmart schemes

Listening to residents and planning with them the type of gentle exercise activity they would prefer

Practical considerations:

Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training.

- Volunteers have a named supervisor providing day-to-day support and encouragement.

-Reasonable travel and lunch expenses with be reimbursed

- A DBS check will be required for this role.

Adapting exercises to the different abilities and needs of the group

Promoting the activity to increase the numbers of people participating

Commitment:

Commitment can be flexible to suit your availability, from about 1-2 hours per week. The commitment may increase as more residents become interested in activities, but a maximum should be 4 hours per week. Ideally this volunteer will commit to a minimum of

Zestful Blends addresses the challenges of modern urban living where people often struggle to access convenient, health-oriented food options that support both their well-being and environmental sustainability. Our solution is a comprehensive menu of fruit-based foods that are both nutritious and environmentally friendly. By sourcing local, organic produce and using eco-conscious packaging, we offer a range of products from smoothies to fruit salads that meet the demands of health-aware individuals and contribute to a more sustainable community.

Zestful Blends is an innovative health-focused fruit bar that combines a physical storefront with corporate partnerships and an AI-integrated online delivery system to offer fresh, nutritious, and eco-friendly fruit-based products in Vancouver.

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (CMO)

• Zestful Blends is on the lookout for a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead our marketing efforts, blending digital prowess with local market intuition to elevate our brand presence. As CMO, you will architect and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that drive brand awareness, engage our target audience, and boost sales across both digital and physical landscapes. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our narrative, fostering partnerships, and leading our marketing team towards innovative campaigns that resonate with our core values and product offerings. You'll analyze market trends, oversee digital campaigns, and spearhead local marketing initiatives to ensure Zestful Blends becomes a household name in the health-conscious community.
• Volunteer 7-9 hours per week remotely for 6 months

Main Purpose of role: Assist with the weekly Hearing voices group  

Key Tasks:  

To support the facilitation of groups for individuals who experience auditory and other hallucinations. This will involve delivering creative, engaging and inclusive group and activity support work that encourages and enables people to improve/maintain their mental wellbeing. 

·      To support service-users in accessing the group support offer. 

·      To encourage peer support within the group. 

·      To adhere to our inclusive way of working and support a diverse group of individuals. This will include supporting younger and older adults.  

·      To enable service-users to have access to information and signposting to other areas of support. 

·      To engage fully with the values and community of Mind in Somerset. 

·      To attend regular one-to-one supervision with your line manager. 

• To work in an inclusive and culturally sensitive way for all service-users; being responsive to individual needs and challenging stigma and discrimination. 

• To take prompt and appropriate action in a safeguarding situation. To clearly record all information and actions taken and to escalate to the Group Facilitator and Safeguarding Lead as per procedure. 

• To follow Health & Safety and Security procedures. 

• To cover leave and absences where required. 

Person Specification    

  Essential:  

• Positive team-working skills  

• Flexible approach   

• Willingness to learn (including independently) to extend their knowledge  

• Understanding of the need for good record keeping and GDPR  

• Good non judgmental listening skills  

• Experience working with people in mental health

Finance Director

Road Farm Countryways CIC is looking for a Director/Trustee to join the existing leadership team of 5. This important role will ensure the efficient delivery of wellbeing and skills to a wide community of ages, including those with learning, physical and mental health challenges. We are keen to encompass diversity and we would find it especially beneficial to have someone experienced in health and disability or social care. We’re entering our 10th Year and have a new Business Plan to deliver. 

What will you be doing?

Road Farm Countryways CIC is looking for another Director /Trustee to join the existing leadership team. We normally have 4-5 voluntary Directors and have an additional group of volunteers more involved with our regular farm helpers on a daily basis.

This vital role includes:

• Improving the quality and sustainability of Countryway’s Care Farming service to people with disabilities.
• Developing and promoting new initiatives, especially considering online options and social media.
• Promoting Care Farming and education opportunities here, incorporating life skills, especially for those transitioning to adulthood.
• Networking with other organisations and sectors in society (e.g. local authorities, health and social care agencies, educational institutions, businesses, other voluntary organisations)
• Developing opportunities to address mental health problems and anxiety amongst families and individuals, especially following the impact of Covid-19

Where and how?

• Flexible hours, but we tend to have a monthly meeting of up to 2 hours (which can be held remotely) with additional communication by phone or email as necessary.
• Own Transport is preferable as there is no direct public transport to the farm. Reasonable out of pocket expenses can be met and some training provided.
• A DBS check may be required.

What may also be helpful?

• Enthusiasm for farming and wildlife and its links to human well-being.
• Experience of working in the charitable sector.
• Experience of health and social care
• Interest in Social Prescribing
• Interest in traditional country craft skills.
• Ability to follow social media

What are we looking for?

Vital qualities of our preferred candidate:

• Patient and determined individual with time available.
• Can work in a team but able to take initiative and get a job done
• Experience in the health and/or education sector
• passion for enabling those with disabilities to be active
• compassion for families and carers
• Computer and IT literate
• Confident at networking
• Interest in the countryside and farming

Additional experience or skills in the following would be helpful:

• teaching /education
• interest or experience in occupational therapist
• interested in recovery/rehabilitation following injury to make links with the Spinal Injuries Unit etc. 
• crafts, whether woodwork, sewing, basket making, painting etc
• interest in fundraising
• willingness to help with occasional events
• skill in social networking

What difference will you make?

Having worked with young adults with learning difficulties for the past 10 years, we have now improved our facilities and can include physically disabled people, those retired for health reasons, as well as provide space for addressing the mental health needs of many people impacted by anxiety or bereavement, especially through Covid-19. We can also provide more specific skills training to a range of ages, including school age, as well as environmental benefits and engagement with nature through wildlife and active conservation on the farm. 

These are critical growth points and your involvement will have direct impact on many, helping us have a clear focus and giving us the energy and man-power to deliver.  It will help people of all ages, with a range of needs, to learn new things and be able to interact more easily in an everyday environment, having a huge positive impact on their families and beyond.  Your help in guiding the organisation will enable people to learn new skills, feel included and better prepared to face the day ahead.  Bonus...we're excited and hope you will be too.

What's in it for the volunteer?

The setting of Road Farm in the midst of the Chiltern Hills is fantastic and inspiring, especially if you love animals and wildlife.  Enjoy being part of a team and making a massive difference to many different ages - we have school groups, Scouts, Guides, Cubs, WI, Rotary, Colleges, U3A. You will meet many different kinds of people both within our organisation and around the Networks we have with other local and national organisations. We encourage training and have a brief induction programme to follow.  If you feel stressed, just sit and talk with the turkeys, hug Joey the donkey or bask under blue sky!

A few more details

Whilst we are looking for a further Director, we also have roles for Fundraising, Online Engagement (e.g. social media, editing/film You Tube), Ambassador, General Helpers. Do contact us if you can help us deliver better.

Objectives

Road Farm Countryways CIC is committed to enabling farm and countryside interaction to improve well-being, self-worth and promote learning, especially for those rarely able to access it. We work with people with many different life challenges and educational interests including those with learning difficulties, complex needs, physical and mental health problems, providing active Care Farming involvement with animals and learning life skills to help maintain our countryside.  Many of our farm helpers cannot cope in large social settings or corporate establishments, but here feel part of a real working environment and become more confident, capable of interaction, self-control and independence, amongst many other positive things. They know that here, they matter.  They develop greater independence and improved work and social skills as well as better physical health which impacts their whole wellbeing and indirectly influences their home and family setting for the better.

We also provide educational and special interest group visits, enabling people of all ages to actively learn more about farming and biodiversity interactions, helping develop a love of the outdoors and sustainability. There are opportunities to cook farm field to fork and get involved with crafts too, with an excellent wood-work shop to include all levels of skill.  Everyone can do something well and need to know they can, so we try to help this happen!

Activities

By interaction and care with animals (donkeys, goats, hens, turkeys, sheep, cattle etc) and maintaining the countryside (eg coppicing; woodland maintenance, work on bee-hives & bird boxes) in a beautiful, non-threatening place, our service users get involved, learn skills and feel a sense of purpose and inclusion. These can be one-off visits or structured programmes over many months or years with supported learning and reflection built in. All visits are strictly pre-arranged and vary according to individual needs.

Other information

Where 

Great Missenden, HP16 9LS
Mainly at home

Travel limit 

Volunteers should preferably be within 15 miles. 
Meetings can be online.

Time

Mostly outside office hours. 
Estimate of time needed: 1-3 hours / week. Meeting monthly or every 6 weeks for approx 2 hours. We would hope for an involved Director to give a few hours per week, albeit often homebased.

Deadline

9th May 2024

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Are you a qualified nail technician and looking for a way to give back to the community? People in our services would benefit from social engagement, relaxation, and joy from learning about simple treatments they could use for themselves such as manicures and pedicures.

We have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to coordinate workshops on manicures/pedicures to promote confidence within oneself and positive wellbeing.

What you will be doing

• Encourage discussions on nails and aftercare
• Inspire and motivate the group to be involved in future planning/designing of the session.
• Share basic tips and routines with group members.
• Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback and report any concerns to the staff team.

The skills you need

• A skilled and qualified nail technician
• Calm and patient approach
• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation

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 - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun

Do you have experience in the maintenance or building trade?
Would you like to contribute to the successful running of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice? We are looking for facilities volunteers to help us provide a special environment for the families that access our services.

About the hospice:

Bluebell Wood offers care for children and young people in South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire and North Derbyshire with a vast range of complex medical needs. We provide support, respite, care in the community and end of life care. Sibling support is also at the heart of our work, as well as counselling, wellbeing and bereavement services.

About this role:

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to assist our Facilities and Estates Team. We are looking for a hard-working, self-motivated person with knowledge of health and safety principles and experience of caretaking or practical & hands on maintenance and with clean UK driving license. This role will contribute to the successful running of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

Key tasks:

• Assist the team with site maintenance (upon completion of required training), to include reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, porterage, and project work.

• Assist the team with grounds maintenance & repairs, to include litter picking, path clearing (snow / leaves etc) garden building & furniture repairs, maintenance of garden tools & equipment.

What we are looking for:

Volunteers who: 

• Have a few hours to spare each week to help

• Are physically fit and healthy to fulfil the manual activities involved 

• Have knowledge of health & safety legislation

• Are maintenance or building trade trained or holds relevant qualification(s) in any building trade discipline or equivalent experience / knowledge

• Have experience of PPM’s, statutory maintenance, or reactive repairs

• Are able to work independently and be a team player

• Are friendly, respectful and have good communication skills 

• Understand the sensitive and confidential work which is carried out at the hospice

Dress code:

• Bluebell Wood branded polo shirt (provided)

• Bluebell Wood branded fleece (provided)

• Gloves (provided) (summer and winter for volunteering outside)

• Hat (summer and winter for volunteering outside) 

• External waterproof coat

• Full length trousers (for protection to legs)

• Safety boots or safety trainers (to be provided if unable to obtain these yourself)

Safety boots/trainers to comply with British Standards (Code: EN ISO 20345:2011)

What we offer in return

• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills.

• The chance to be in a voluntary role helping to provide a special environment for the families that access our care.

• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of an enthusiastic team.

• Induction training to help you learn more about Bluebell Wood.

• Training provided in order to carry out your role, including online training. 

• We’ll cover your travel expenses (in line with our policy).

• We’ll provide you with free refreshments and a free meal if you volunteer across lunchtime.

“I've met some wonderful people and experienced some once in a lifetime moments…However, the best thing about volunteering has always been knowing that it makes a difference, in some small way, to the lives of the children and families the Hospice cares for. It has been a very rewarding experience.” – Bluebell Wood Volunteer