Volunteer Roles

We love a game of bingo here at Creative Support, but one thing is missing….You! We are looking for a confident volunteer who can deliver a fun bingo session for our Service Users on a weekly basis.

Your role will include making sure everyone has a bingo cards and markers in time for the game to begin. You will have the confidence to stand up in front of the room and call out the numbers, check the winning cards, and clear away at the end of the session. So all eyes down for a full house and get in touch if you’d like to apply.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom. 4 hrs per week.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

About RollaDome All Skate: RollaDome All Skate is a charity that has been pioneering youth engagement through roller sports since 2009. As we approach a significant growth phase, we are looking to enhance our operational capabilities to support our expanding range of services and the communities we serve.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Manager to volunteer with us, bringing strategic leadership to our operations team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in operational management and a track record of success in organizational development. Your role will be pivotal in overseeing the training and development of our diverse operations team, which includes placement students from various disciplines such as AI research, administration, and graphic design.

Responsibilities:

· Provide executive leadership in the development and optimization of RollaDome All Skate’s operational structure.

· Mentor and support the professional growth of our operations team, ensuring high performance and development.

· Oversee the integration of students on placement into our operational workflows, ensuring they receive valuable, hands-on experience.

· Work closely with the CEO to identify operational efficiencies, streamline processes, and implement best practices.

· Guide the team in the utilization of technology and AI to enhance operational effectiveness.

· Develop and maintain a robust training program tailored to the diverse needs of our operations team.

· Evaluate current operational procedures and systems to recommend and implement improvements.

· Support strategic project management and ensure alignment with the organization's objectives.

Qualifications:

· Extensive experience in an operational leadership role, preferably in the nonprofit or social enterprise sector.

· Demonstrated ability to structure and scale up operations in a fast-growing environment.

· Strong mentorship and team development skills.

· Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse team.

· Familiarity with AI and technological applications in an operational context is highly desirable.

Why Volunteer with Us:

· Impact the lives of youth and contribute to community development through strategic operational enhancement.

· Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of professionals in various fields.

· Utilize your extensive experience in a role that directly influences the growth and success of our charity.

· Be part of an innovative team that values creativity, diversity, and inclusivity.

· Flexible volunteering hours to accommodate your personal and professional commitments.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to volunteer with RollaDome All Skate, where your expertise can lead to transformative changes and a lasting positive impact.

Why am I needed?

Our shops depend on a regular supply of quality donated stock.  As some shops receive more donations than others, we need drivers to move stock between our shops to ensure they are all fully stocked.

Our fantastic supporters rely on stock donations being collected from their door when they are unable to bring it to us. Here at Tenovus Cancer Care we receive donated stock in many different ways, and this includes us collecting stock from supporters at their front door and picking up collections from local business partners.  

All of this vital work needs to happen for us to raise more money to help cancer patients and their families.

What will I be doing?

Dependant on your volunteer location, duties may include but may not be limited to:

Predominantly assisting the Retail team in moving stock between shops

Taking this donated stock to shops and to the Warehouse

Delivering donation bags to homes in selected areas and collecting the full bags on an agreed day

Collecting donations at businesses where our ‘Donation Stations’ are located

Offering feedback to the Retail team on how to improve the collections service.

What skills and qualities do I need?

An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care

A good level of fitness and enjoy being outside

Good communication skills to be able to respond positively with any queries from members of the pubic

Reliability, honesty and like helping as part of a team

This role would suit a proactive and outgoing person who enjoys meeting with others

The ability to drive and have a good size car or van is essential for the driving role if based at one of our shops. You will need to check with your car insurers that you are insured for business use before starting with us (this can usually be arranged at no extra cost) and your driving licence and business insurance will need to be checked before you can start.

How much time do I need to commit?

This can be discussed with the Retail team and hours are very flexible to fit around you – please note on your application how much time you can give.

What support and training will I be given?

A dedicated member of staff will be on hand to offer you advice, support and guidance in your role.

What benefits can I expect?

You’ll be making a real difference to the lives of people with cancer in your local area

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of both our Retail Team and Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Expenses can be claimed back

Where will I be based?

You’ll be based at one of our Tenovus Cancer Care shops across Wales and England, with regular travel around agreed areas. You must have access to your own vehicle.

How do I apply?

If you are aged over eighteen years old and would like to apply please contact the Shop Manager in your local shop directly or alternatively please contact our Volunteer Development Team on our website.

Dryden House is a service for adults with Learning Disabilities. Located close to Manor Park and easily accessible by public transport.

We are setting up a new arts and crafts group based at our supported living service for adults with learning Disabilities. We are looking for a sessional Arts and crafts volunteer who can deliver weekly sessions to our service users. As part of your volunteer role you will plan the group sessions, making sure that the activities are inclusive for all our service users. You will take a creative approach to delivering the sessions using a variety of arts and crafts materials including paints, yarn, paper, colouring pens, and clay. Ensure that the materials are tidied away and the space is left clean and tidy at the end of each session. This role is a great way to gain experience of an arts facilitation role.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

As part of our strategic priorities, RollaDome All Skate is currently seeking, detail-oriented, reliable, friendly Clubs Administrator to join our growing team. You will be expected to deliver a high-quality experience to our members and visitors in a friendly yet professional manner at all times.

Front of House:

· Meet and greet members, visitors to the Clubs and attend to their requirements as needed.

· Deal with all general membership enquiries, including booking issues, registration information and bookings.

· Set up and administer all club related activities on time booking sheet to include medical information, equipment sizes, all club bookings and event planning.

· Keep members informed in relation to any rescheduling, delays, or changes to planed club events and activities.

· Ensure club times are adhered to.

· Ensure members are informed of club and organisation events.

· Ensure reception desk is always manned, during club and event sessions.

· Work with the head Coach/Operations Director, the Business Manager and CEO to organise all groups/outings that are being hosted by RollaDome and prepare team and facility for these events.

· Ensure relevant signage is always displayed.

· Print and place signs where required for both in house team and members, along with visitors.

· Inform members of grading outcomes and grading dates and times.

· Ensure correct equipment is on site to meet the neds of all participants

· Ensure correct registers, and booking information is to hand during every club session.

· Collate weekly feedback from skaters and guardians.

· Ensure that all equipment is collected daily and stored accordingly.

Coordination and Administration:

· Opening and closing of all clubs

· Ensure Administration of the Booking System to ensure a seamless process for members.

· Ensuring all administrative requirements are in place in advance of all clubs/events

· Ensure all administrative tasks are completed when the members have completed their term and grading

General Administration:

· Opening and closing of premises as required.

· Ensure adequate supply of equipment.

· Any new projects as assigned by management

Health & Safety:

· Report any incidents in respect of members and/or guests and any faults in respect of the building, car park, hall to the Head Coach.

· Ensure all incidents/accidents are recorded in the Incident Report Book.

· Ensure First Aid boxes are full stocked and is in situ and visible at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

· ·Working knowledge of sports, children and young people.

· ·Experience working with excel and word

· ·Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a fast paced environment.

· ·Ability to prioritise workload as the need arises.

· ·Open and warm with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· ·Organised, with excellent attention to detail.

· ·Flexible and able to work as part of a team and individually.

· Exceptional customer service skills.

· IT skills

KEEN London Volunteer Coach

KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.

We provide free games and activity sessions with tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities. We support over 100 children, known as our ‘athletes’, with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and global development delay. At KEEN London, we strive to use fun and games to improve young people's wellbeing, and personal, social and emotional development as well as broadening experiences to increase skills and confidence.

During a typical KEEN London session, you’ll provide one-to-one support to an athlete, helping them to access all the activities on offer, achieve their personal development goals, and of course have tons of fun! You can expect to get involved with a wide range of playground games, ball games, nature walks, and creative activities. From time to time we also run trips for our athletes, and previous trips have included trampoline parks, high ropes courses, pedalo boating and slime-making classes.

Our Volunteer Coaches are the backbone of a KEEN London session! If you're free some Saturdays between 10am and 2.30pm, please come and join us.

What we ask of volunteers:

• We don’t expect any prior experience for this role - just lots of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

• A commitment to attending 2 sessions per month, for at least 6 months. This is to ensure a level of consistency for our athletes and so that you can gain the experience needed to support our athletes effectively.

• Completion of our application process. After submitting your application, we’ll invite you to attend a training session and complete a DBS check. 

• Help our athletes access the activities and games at our sessions. You’ll support our athletes to engage with the session, and have fun while they’re doing it.

• Support athletes to achieve their goals. You’ll help our Service Coordinators develop goals for our athletes, track their progress, and give them lots of encouragement along the way.

• Work as a team to develop creative ways of engaging with the athletes. You’ll work together to come up with new games, develop resources, and plan activities.

• Get moving. We want our athletes to enjoy being active, making friends, and trying new things - and we want you to join in with them!

• Have fun! Our athletes love working with energetic and enthusiastic people, and we’ll ensure that all your hard work will be rewarded with a great time.

What you’ll get in return:

• You’ll make a difference to the lives of our athletes, see their progress and have fun along the way!

• Regular volunteer social events, and opportunities to meet other coaches

• Ongoing training! We’ll ensure you feel comfortable in your role and are fully trained.

• Development of skills such as working with children, teamwork and communication

• The chance to progress to becoming a coach team captain

• Long-term volunteers receive t-shirts, badges, and advance sign-ups to our popular events

• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.

• References after a reasonable period of volunteering

• Access to Charity Worker Discounts after 5 sessions of volunteering

KEEN London Volunteer Coach

KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.

We provide free games and activity sessions with tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities. We support over 100 children, known as our ‘athletes’, with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and global development delay. At KEEN London, we strive to use fun and games to improve young people's wellbeing, and personal, social and emotional development as well as broadening experiences to increase skills and confidence.

During a typical KEEN London session, you’ll provide one-to-one support to an athlete, helping them to access all the activities on offer, achieve their personal development goals, and of course have tons of fun! You can expect to get involved with a wide range of playground games, ball games, nature walks, and creative activities. From time to time we also run trips for our athletes, and previous trips have included trampoline parks, high ropes courses, pedalo boating and slime-making classes.

Our Volunteer Coaches are the backbone of a KEEN London session! If you're free some Saturdays between 10am and 2.30pm, please come and join us.

What we ask of volunteers:

• We don’t expect any prior experience for this role - just lots of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

• A commitment to attending 2 sessions per month, for at least 6 months. This is to ensure a level of consistency for our athletes and so that you can gain the experience needed to support our athletes effectively.

• Completion of our application process. After submitting your application, we’ll invite you to attend a training session and complete a DBS check. 

• Help our athletes access the activities and games at our sessions. You’ll support our athletes to engage with the session, and have fun while they’re doing it.

• Support athletes to achieve their goals. You’ll help our Service Coordinators develop goals for our athletes, track their progress, and give them lots of encouragement along the way.

• Work as a team to develop creative ways of engaging with the athletes. You’ll work together to come up with new games, develop resources, and plan activities.

• Get moving. We want our athletes to enjoy being active, making friends, and trying new things - and we want you to join in with them!

• Have fun! Our athletes love working with energetic and enthusiastic people, and we’ll ensure that all your hard work will be rewarded with a great time.

What you’ll get in return:

• You’ll make a difference to the lives of our athletes, see their progress and have fun along the way!

• Regular volunteer social events, and opportunities to meet other coaches

• Ongoing training! We’ll ensure you feel comfortable in your role and are fully trained.

• Development of skills such as working with children, teamwork and communication

• The chance to progress to becoming a coach team captain

• Long-term volunteers receive t-shirts, badges, and advance sign-ups to our popular events

• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.

• References after a reasonable period of volunteering

• Access to Charity Worker Discounts after 5 sessions of volunteering

We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual who can capture both photography and videography content for Rolladome All Skate brand. As a volunteer videographer/photographer, you will work in a children and young people centred environment, shooting, and editing content that accurately represents the charity for marketing collateral, including advertising campaigns, social media initiatives, digital marketing, and event content.

Responsibilities:

· Capture high-quality event content, including candid and staged moments

· Produce content for advertising campaigns

· Manage all photographic and video content from start to finish, including editing

· Curate a strong gallery of aspirational images and video content

· Assist in shaping the visual storyline of content touchpoints and maintaining the brand's digital asset library

· Coordinate activities and materials supporting each photographic and video shoot project

· Stay up-to-date with video and photography trends

· Participate in marketing meetings

· Willing to undergo Disclosure and Barring Check

Skills and Qualifications:

· Must have own equipment

· Excellent knowledge of photography and videography within the digital domain

· Display excellent technical and photographic skills

· Passion for photographic and video content and a commitment to editorial integrity

· Experience with industry-standard editing tools and asset management software

· Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Photo Mechanic

· Good communication and people skills

· Ability to multi-task while showing commitment to detail

· Commitment to deadlines and open to flexible working hours

· Positive attitude

· Strong communication and organizational skills

· Ability to work well independently but also work alongside team members

· Ability to work well under pressure

· Interest in community building, and physical activity

· Desire to grow within the brand and see this as a long-term volunteering position

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

KEEN London Volunteer Coach

KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.

We provide free games and activity sessions with tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities. We support over 100 children, known as our ‘athletes’, with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and global development delay. At KEEN London, we strive to use fun and games to improve young people's wellbeing, and personal, social and emotional development as well as broadening experiences to increase skills and confidence.

During a typical KEEN London session, you’ll provide one-to-one support to an athlete, helping them to access all the activities on offer, achieve their personal development goals, and of course have tons of fun! You can expect to get involved with a wide range of playground games, ball games, nature walks, and creative activities. From time to time we also run trips for our athletes, and previous trips have included trampoline parks, high ropes courses, pedalo boating and slime-making classes.

Our Volunteer Coaches are the backbone of a KEEN London session! If you're free some Saturdays between 10am and 2.30pm, please come and join us.

What we ask of volunteers:

• We don’t expect any prior experience for this role - just lots of energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

• A commitment to attending 2 sessions per month, for at least 6 months. This is to ensure a level of consistency for our athletes and so that you can gain the experience needed to support our athletes effectively.

• Completion of our application process. After submitting your application, we’ll invite you to attend a training session and complete a DBS check. 

• Help our athletes access the activities and games at our sessions. You’ll support our athletes to engage with the session, and have fun while they’re doing it.

• Support athletes to achieve their goals. You’ll help our Service Coordinators develop goals for our athletes, track their progress, and give them lots of encouragement along the way.

• Work as a team to develop creative ways of engaging with the athletes. You’ll work together to come up with new games, develop resources, and plan activities.

• Get moving. We want our athletes to enjoy being active, making friends, and trying new things - and we want you to join in with them!

• Have fun! Our athletes love working with energetic and enthusiastic people, and we’ll ensure that all your hard work will be rewarded with a great time.

What you’ll get in return:

• You’ll make a difference to the lives of our athletes, see their progress and have fun along the way!

• Regular volunteer social events, and opportunities to meet other coaches

• Ongoing training! We’ll ensure you feel comfortable in your role and are fully trained.

• Development of skills such as working with children, teamwork and communication

• The chance to progress to becoming a coach team captain

• Long-term volunteers receive t-shirts, badges, and advance sign-ups to our popular events

• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.

• A reference after a reasonable period of volunteering

• Access to Charity Worker Discounts after 5 sessions of volunteering

Hebden Court supports adults with Complex Needs. The service consists of 17 flats and is close to the centre of town and is easily accessible by public transport.

We are setting up a new arts and crafts group based at Complex needs service in Scunthorpe. The service is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport. We are looking for a sessional Arts and crafts volunteer who can deliver weekly sessions to our service users. As part of your volunteer role you will plan the group sessions, making sure that the activities are inclusive for all our service users. You will take a creative approach to delivering the sessions using a variety of arts and crafts materials including paints, yarn, paper, colouring pens, and clay. Ensure that the materials are tidied away and the space is left clean and tidy at the end of each session. This role is a great way to gain experience of an arts facilitation role.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

Moi Panda are solving the world's economic and social problems of isolation by building an engaging community globally with cutting-edge technologies. To help children with a better chance to adapt to new cultures while staying connected to their own culture heritage, make diverse friends all around the world anytime and anywhere, and learn to build a healthy relationship with the digital world. Moi Panda was built to support the next generation to better adapt to new cultures, while staying connected to their own heritage. They raise the digital competence of kids, empowering them with human skills, and promoting a healthy relationship between individuals and the digital world.

CREATIVE DIGITAL MARKETER

• We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with our Marketing team. They will develop and implement social media marketing strategies to promote our digital learning platform; identify and engage with influencers to expand our reach and grow our audience; and, create engaging video content to showcase our platform and enhance user engagement, amongst other tasks.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week remotely for 3-5 months

Why am I needed?

Our shops depend on a regular supply of quality donated stock.  As some shops receive more donations than others, we need drivers to move stock between our shops to ensure they are all fully stocked.

Our fantastic supporters rely on stock donations being collected from their door when they are unable to bring it to us. Here at Tenovus Cancer Care we receive donated stock in many different ways, and this includes us collecting stock from supporters at their front door and picking up collections from local business partners.  

All of this vital work needs to happen for us to raise more money to help cancer patients and their families.

What will I be doing?

Dependant on your volunteer location, duties may include but may not be limited to:

Predominantly assisting the Retail team in moving stock between shops

Taking this donated stock to shops and to the Warehouse

Delivering donation bags to homes in selected areas and collecting the full bags on an agreed day

Collecting donations at businesses where our ‘Donation Stations’ are located

Offering feedback to the Retail team on how to improve the collections service.

What skills and qualities do I need?

An enthusiasm for the work of Tenovus Cancer Care

A good level of fitness and enjoy being outside

Good communication skills to be able to respond positively with any queries from members of the pubic

Reliability, honesty and like helping as part of a team

This role would suit a proactive and outgoing person who enjoys meeting with others

The ability to drive and have a good size car or van is essential for the driving role if based at one of our shops. You will need to check with your car insurers that you are insured for business use before starting with us (this can usually be arranged at no extra cost) and your driving licence and business insurance will need to be checked before you can start.

How much time do I need to commit?

This can be discussed with the Retail team and hours are very flexible to fit around you – please note on your application how much time you can give.

What support and training will I be given?

A dedicated member of staff will be on hand to offer you advice, support and guidance in your role.

What benefits can I expect?

You’ll be making a real difference to the lives of people with cancer in your local area

The opportunity to develop new and existing skills

Access to all internal vacancies

Access to training

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy

The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of both our Retail Team and Wales’ leading cancer charity.

Expenses can be claimed back

Where will I be based?

You’ll be based at one of our Tenovus Cancer Care shops across Wales and England, with regular travel around agreed areas. You must have access to your own vehicle.

How do I apply?

If you are aged over eighteen years old and would like to apply please contact the Shop Manager in your local shop directly or alternatively please contact our Volunteer Development Team on our website.

Hebden Court supports adults with Complex Needs. The service consists of 17 flats and is close to the centre of town and is easily accessible by public transport.

We are looking for volunteers to deliver fun and engaging activity sessions. Your role would be to set up a weekly board games session. As a volunteer you will be warm, friendly and approachable and enjoy playing games such as monopoly, cluedo and others.

As part of your volunteer role you will help us by setting up the games ready to play ensuring no pieces are missing, teaching people the rules for the game, and tidying away at the end of the session. You will also promote the board games being played each week to our service users and encourage people to join in.

As a volunteer with Creative Support we offer training for your role, access to a volunteer supervisor, an induction, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and an online volunteer support network group on Zoom.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.

We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.

We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.

New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.