Volunteer Activity Assistant Volunteer Roles
We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to our world's problems. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish.
We lead the way, bring life and inspire connection.
At WWT we believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close. You will be directly involved in shaping our visitors’ unforgettable experiences through your warm welcome, your interaction with them and the information that you provide. We need enthusiastic people to engage with our visitors and to help them to make a connection with wetlands through our activities.
Why do we need you? Why volunteer with us?
· Delivering wildlife activity sessions to families e.g., pond dipping, bug hunts for a half day at the weekend
· Helping with seasonal children’s activities such as Pumpkin carving, Christmas crafts or even being an elf!
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Who are we looking for?
No previous experience is required as training will be provided. However this role will suit you if you have a love of wildlife and the outdoors:
· Experience either in an educational setting or in an environment involving children would be an advantage.
· Reliability and people who are prepared to make a commitment to volunteering.
· Confident in talking to the public.
· Able to work in a team of staff and volunteers.
· Keen to give our visitors a first-class experience.
· Able to communicate well to a diverse range of people, young and old.
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What is the purpose of this role?
Supporting staff to manage the stockroom at the shop in Sutton in Ashfield and the Ransom Wood storage unit. On an occasional basis, to help with collections and deliveries, and transfer of stock between our shops in Sutton in Ashfield and West Bridgford.
What impact does this role have?
This role helps the shop to run efficiently and effectively, to be able to sell products for Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, which in turn, can be used to allow Age UK Notts to continue to run effective services for older people.
What activities might you be involved in?
- Supporting staff to manage the stock room within the Sutton shop – keeping racking clean and tidy, organising space to maintain good health and safety systems.
- Accepting donations from supporters that visit the shop and encouraging those who are taxpayers to sign up to Gift Aid to increase the value of the donation when sold by 25%.
- Processing items at Ransom Wood storage unit when there is no room to deposit them straight into the shop.
- Travelling with the driver to pick up donated items (furniture, white goods, bric-a-brac, clothing, or a mix of all 4)
- Completing deliveries with the driver to customers’ homes
- Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct
What are we looking for?
- The physical ability to lift and move furniture and other stock so applicants should be physically fit and be able to complete these tasks
- A willingness to complete a variety of tasks both in the shop and at the Ransom Wood storage unit.
- An individual who gets on well with people to facilitate good customer service
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Desirable:
- The ability to drive the van if needed (Luton van or equivalent) will be advantageous.
- Own transport to get to Ransom Wood storage unit (public transport is available but takes a long time
For insurance purposes, volunteer drivers are required to be over 21 and under 75
When would you be needed to volunteer?
We are looking for individuals who can volunteer either every Wednesday and/or Saturday between 9.30am and 4.30pm
What training will you be given?
You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role which will include a thorough induction.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
- The chance to make a difference to older people’s lives
- Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one
- A comprehensive training programme
- The opportunity to learn new skills
- Experience to add to your CV
- The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
- Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook
Additional Information
Please note a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring check) is required for this role which will be undertaken by the Charity at no cost to the volunteer, after being offered the role.
***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
We are looking for a volunteer to help support us with gardening and working alongside our service users to support them with all things gardening related. Tasks will include:
•Trimming hedges and bushes
•Weeding, planting and watering plants
•General vegetable patch maintenance
•Sharing knowledge of plant, flower and food cultivation with service users.
•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 Thanet
•Have experience or qualifications in gardening, cultivation, harvesting of plants.
•Be able to regularly commit on a weekly basic
•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 our website and complete an application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
***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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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
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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.
To enable us to reach more people who would benefit from our support we need help to;
- Raise awareness and knowledge of the Helper service
- Ensure that people who are referred to the Helper service are appropriately assessed
- Increase our number of trained Helper volunteers and ensure they are well supported in their role.
- Demonstrate Marie Curie values; always compassionate, making things happen, leading in our field, people at our heart
- Support volunteers in training, offering 1:1 support and facilitating peer support groups
- Organise social events and engagement activities for volunteers
- Provide cover for Helper volunteers, offering companionship and emotional support, practical support and short breaks for carers
With support from their Volunteer Coordinator a Lead Volunteer will play an important part in supporting the Helper service to reach more people within their own local community.
Your role will mainly be based in your local community and may include some of, but is not restricted to, the following typical tasks:
- Assess terminally ill people and/or their carers either in their own home, nursing or residential care to identify their needs and determine if the Marie Curie Helper service would be appropriate for them.
- Provide cover for Helper volunteers, offering companionship and emotional support, practical support and short breaks for carers. 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
- Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (eg to chemotherapy appointments or day therapy at the hospice)
- Follow all mandatory procedures that form part of the Helper service.
- Provide cover as a lone worker Buddy to support Helper volunteers, as needed
- Keeping up to date with Helper service guidance and best practice
- Liaising with existing and potential referrers to the Helper service
- Liaising with clients and their families via telephone
- Promoting the Helper volunteer role including (with training/approval) media activity
- Helping with the recruitment of new volunteers, including interviews and selection
- Keeping accurate records
- Liaising regularly with the Volunteer Coordinator and other team members
- Reporting concerns and celebrating compliments and successes
- Assisting with evaluations and development of the Helper service
- Help 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you enjoy meeting and engaging with new people? We are looking for a volunteer to join our team to provide a friendly face as people arrive at our Service. You will also support people to connect with others, feel welcome whilst assisting our staff to run services for people in crisis. Get in touch and make a difference!
What you will be doing
- Welcoming and engaging people using the Service
- Holding conversations with people using the Service, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face
- Motivate and inspire people to take part in activities
- Support with preparing light refreshments to create a relaxed environment
- Document interactions and keep a record of who attends
- Opportunities to deliver activities alongside the staff team and other volunteers such as board games
The skills you need
- Good communications skills
- Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
- Maintain discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information
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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mind Axis is hiring!
Job Title: Volunteer Events Assistant (x1 for Redbridge or Hackney-based sessions)
Time Commitment: 15 hours/month
Start Date: April/May 2024
End Date: December 2024 (3-month probation period)
We are a social enterprise dedicated to enhancing mental wellbeing. Our flagship service is The Teashop, which brings small groups of community members together to foster their mental wellbeing through an enjoyable activity with known mental health benefits, over a cup of tea.
Job Description:
As a Volunteer Events Assistant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission by supporting in-person Teashop sessions. Each session brings together groups of up to 15 adults experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health symptoms, providing them with an enjoyable activity and an opportunity for connection in a supportive environment. We’ve offered dog therapy, art-making, yoga, and wellness discussions in the past.
Responsibilities:
- Create Eventbrite/Facebook/Instagram ads to draw new participants to future sessions.
- Assist with the setup and logistics of sessions for The Teashop service
- Travel to and support Teashop sessions by helping with materials, taking photos, and managing sign-in procedures, typically two sessions per month during weekends.
- Create engaging social media content to promote The Teashop sessions and build community awareness.
- If required, provide mental health first aid support by signposting and offering assistance to attendees in need.
- Collect feedback at the end of each session and input it into Excel spreadsheets.
Essential Criteria:
- 18+ years old
- Completed A-levels or equivalent
- Must possess a valid DBS check or be willing to have it done
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively during sessions
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for engaging with diverse communities
- Availability to volunteer two weekend days per month for in-person sessions
- Ability to travel to session locations within the designated area
- Proficiency in basic computer skills for data entry and social media management.
Desirable criteria:
- An undergraduate degree (BSc/BA)
- A valid driver's license and licensed vehicle to help transport materials
- Experience in customer service/administrative role
- Experience with working with people with mental health conditions
- Experience in social media and/or graphic design skills
Benefits:
Volunteer Events Assistants will receive:
- Compensation for travel expenses incurred going to sessions
- Opportunity to receive Mental Health First Aid training
- Gain valuable experience in event management and community engagement within the mental health sector
Application deadline: 12pm GMT on Friday 5 April. We will invite successful applicants for a Zoom interview on Monday April 8th/Tuesday April 9th.
If you haven't heard from us by April 12, your application was not successful at this time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for self-motivated and compassionate individuals to help deliver our Helpline service and make a difference to the lives of anyone affected by cancer.
The Helpline offers those with cancer a chance to share their feelings and experiences with someone who has empathy for what they are going through. Helpline Volunteers create a safe and welcoming environment, listen, and provide emotional support and signposting individuals onto further information.
No special qualifications are needed for this role, but access to a telephone in a comfortable quiet setting is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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TBCCT West Central Florida assists in overcoming challenges faced by Black-owned businesses by providing crucial resources, including mentorship, networking events, and access to capital. These challenges include the access to capital, systemic discrimination, limited resources, market access and financial vulnerability.Through advocacy efforts, it works to address systemic barriers and promote policies that foster equitable opportunities. Additionally, the Chamber facilitates partnerships with larger corporations and government entities to create avenues for business growth and development. By promoting visibility and recognition of Black-owned businesses, it contributes to building a more inclusive and supportive economic environment in the Tampa Bay area, ultimately leading to greater success and prosperity for its members.
PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
- Supporting the delivery of programs or services by assisting with logistics, facilitating workshops or activities, or providing direct assistance to content creators.
- Volunteer 2-3 hours per week remotely for 6 months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About CARAS:
Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a charity that supports refugees and people seeking asylum who live in south London, helping them to play their full part in the community. We offer a range of individual and group support to improve the holistic wellbeing of people who have a background of forced migration, providing them with tools to build lives filled with value, meaning and purpose in the UK. Our activities for adults currently include: ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages), a creative writing workshop, drama group, yoga and gardening project.
About the CARAS ESOL Team:
COVID has posed unprecedented challenges to refugees and people seeking asylum in London. Many of those we meet have arrived alone in the UK and have been living in contingency accommodation for many months. Our ESOL team offer English language classes to adults at a wide range of levels. This provides vital skills, opportunities and social contact and is crucial for enabling people to attend college and access other services in the future.
About the Role:
CARAS is looking for volunteer ESOL Teaching Assistants to support our online Zoom classes on Tuesday mornings:
Entry 1 class: 10 to 11.30am
Entry 2 class: 11.30am to 1pm (plus a 15-minute debrief)
You are welcome to apply to volunteer in one or both classes. Please note that ESOL classes do not run during school holidays, and we follow Wandsworth Council term dates.
As a volunteer ESOL Teaching Assistant your role is flexible and varied. It will involve supporting the Adult ESOL Teacher in the delivery of online Zoom classes, as well as providing learners with one-to-one or small-group support.
Volunteer tasks and responsibilities:
Providing learners with one-to-one or small group support within ESOL classes;
Helping learners build confidence in digital literacy;
Attending and contributing to volunteer debriefs after each session;
Helping create “learner portraits” to understand their strengths and areas of interest;
Making use of any community languages you may know to help students during the class;
Working collaboratively as a team and helping to shape the project;
Supporting people to develop their knowledge and skills, encouraging and inspiring participants to reach their full potential;
Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements;
Following CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management, online communications and all other policies as relevant.
Requirements:
Essential:
To be 18 years or older;
An interest in education and English language teaching;
To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
To be reliable and punctual;
Excellent communication skills, especially with people with varying levels of English;
The ability to volunteer on Tuesday mornings during Wandsworth term time for a minimum of three months;
Currently resident in the UK;
Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check;
Able to attend compulsory volunteer induction training (online) general and safeguarding prior to start of role
Desirable:
Knowledge of community languages, such as (including Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali and Spanish).
Through volunteering with us you will:
Meet new members of your local community;
Learn about different cultures;
Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum;
Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team;
Develop your skills and competencies;
Be able to access relevant training, including ESOL safeguarding training;
Gain experience in teaching and interpreting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise vital funds to treat pets in need?
PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need. All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever.
By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:
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Gain retail experience
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Develop new skills and boost your CV
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Meet new people
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Support your local community
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Donate your current skills and knowledge
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Have fun
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Be part of a friendly team
Charity Shop Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.
On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing
We provide training, so you don’t need experience – and we reimburse travel expenses so you won’t be out of pocket.
We’re looking for people who are 18 years of age or over that enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference.
Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering in one of our shops or to apply for this role please visit Volunteering with PDSA - PDSA
PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise vital funds to treat pets in need?
PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need. All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever.
By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:
- Gain retail experience
- Develop new skills and boost your CV
- Meet new people
- Support your local community
- Donate your current skills and knowledge
- Have fun
- Be part of a friendly team
Charity Shop Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.
On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing
We provide training, so you don’t need experience – and we reimburse travel expenses so you won’t be out of pocket.
We’re looking for people who are 18 years of age or over that enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference.
Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering in one of our shops or to apply for this role please visit Volunteering with PDSA - PDSA
PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the Dundee Group. As our Communications Volunteer you’ll make sure people know they have a local MS Society group to turn to.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your writing skills, and gain an experience of communicating across a range of digital channels.
Time commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.
Apply
1. Read through the role description carefully
2. Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.