Volunteer Roles in Gosforth

Age restrictions: 18+

Why we need your help

Marie Curie recognises that the best way to understand its services is by seeing it through the 
eyes of the people we support. Feedback from people we care for is critical in telling us what 
we are doing well and where we can improve.

Through this exciting volunteer role, you will help us understand our services’ quality by 
listening to the people we support. You will help us by contacting people while they are 
receiving our services to make sure we are providing our patients and families with excellent 
care, and if there are issues, to help us nip things in the bud.

This role has the scope for broader conversations with people about their experiences at the 
end of life. Gaining insight and understanding allows us to ensure we’re there for all people 
experiencing dying, death and bereavement.

What we need you to do

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
• Speak with patients and families over the phone to complete surveys 
about their experiences of our care and support.
• Record data accurately, capturing as much as possible in the person’s 
own words.
• Input feedback data into online an online database. 
• If comfortable, undertake analysis of data to help us report on themes 
and trends; what we are doing well and what we can improve.
• Communicate with patients and families how we use their feedback and ideas to improve 
services, where appropriate.
• Work with the Clinical Nurse Managers to highlight any issues and concerns about the care 
provided in their services.
• Relay positive feedback to Marie Curie Nursing staff and volunteers. 
• If comfortable, conduct semi-structured interviews to understand peoples’ lived 
experiences of dying, death, and bereavement.

What skills or experience do you need?

• Good communication, listening and people skills.
• The ability to deal with people in a warm, friendly, and sensitive manner.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality.
• Empathy and an understanding of the needs of people experiencing end of life care issues.

What we can offer you

• An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
• An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
• Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

What we ask of you
• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related 
to the role
• To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines 
• To complete an induction and any training related to the role

Note - weekend/evening volunteering is not available for this role, we are looking for volunteers who are able to give some time between Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. 

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.

Web Editor Volunteer Role Description

Are you passionate about changing the way we treat animals? Do you want to help reduce damage to our environment? Do you want to get people to enjoy healthy vegan food that looks good and tastes great? 

The Vegan Society makes veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media. 

Why do we need you? 

Our website covers a huge range of topics, aimed to support people in becoming, and staying, vegan. Keeping all of these up to date takes a lot of hours and many hands, especially when it comes to pages that need regular updates involving sourcing and editing images, improving accessibility, and updating content.

What does the role involve? 

The role will involve a variety of different tasks in updating the website such as: 

• Assisting the web team with content migration for the society’s new website.
• Adding and updating the events page, which will include editing images and proofreading content for the page. 
• Reviewing and fixing pages with broken links. 
• Publishing and updating recipes on our recipes page. 
• Supporting with accessibility improvements to the site such as adding alt tags to images. 
• Undertaking search engine optimisation tasks, such as identifying key search terms and popular pages we could develop. 
• More advanced web editing and development tasks may be offered to volunteers depending on their skillset and level of experience. 

We expect that tasks will be assigned based on your experience and confidence in the area, with full support from the Web Officer. This would all happen in software we provide. Our website CMS currently is Drupal; however, we will be moving over to Umbraco soon, so you would become familiar with this.

What training and development is available? 

Each task will be introduced in a phased way, with a full induction and training session on each area. We will provide training for specific areas, based on your existing experience. There are opportunities for all our roles to develop and to take on more responsibility.

What skills would be useful in doing this role? 

• Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal or Umbraco would be an ideal foundation for this role. 
• Experience with web editing. 
• Ability to use digital systems and processes. 
• Knowledge and experience of image editing to specific dimensions. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Willingness to learn and develop in the role. 

 What does my availability have to be? 

This role will require four to six hours a week. For the first month of volunteering, you will need to commit to these hours between 9:am-5:pm (GMT) so that staff support is directly available to you. After this we will have a review and, if you are comfortable, your hours can be completed more flexibly around your schedule. To keep up contact with staff and help you to manage your tasks, we will schedule a weekly check-in video call with you during weeks that you are volunteering for us. 

 Who can I contact to find out more? 

You can contact Kaya (Senior Volunteering and Engagement Officer) and Emma (Web Officer).

Age restrictions - 16+

Marie Curie is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for our patients and their families. We’re looking for volunteers to help us ensure hospice gardens and grounds are kept tidy and look beautiful with attractive flowers, tree and shrubs.

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

• Potting up and planting, depending on the season
• Sweeping, watering, weeding, pruning and remove dead heads
• Lifting and clearing garden rubbish
• Cutting grass
• Help with other related tasks when necessary

In the online application we only need your basic information (name, address, phone number and email address), an emergency contact, 2 references, and a parental consent form if you are under 18. 

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.

Key details:

• Volunteer role

• Time required 1 day per week (can be split across 2 half days)

• Flexibility: Flexible hours, remote working

Overview:

• Zero Hour is searching for 2x volunteer Press & Comms Officers to help support grassroots campaigners maximise communication and local press coverage of any progress in their constituency.

• This role will support the existing Grassroots Manager and Political Communications Manager in ensuring that all campaigners have the local support they may require. 

• Volunteer or paid experience working for an environmental NGO or charity is preferable but isn’t essential. What we’re looking for is someone who has experience or understanding of drafting press releases and liaising with local media.
   

Key purpose:

• We’re looking for someone to help Zero Hour support local grassroots campaigners with local press at key milestones in their constituency pages ahead of the general election.

• Tasks include drafting, proofing and supporting distribution of local press releases.

• Support in building local press contacts and relationships that can be utilised at future dates.

• Researching and sharing any press pick up that happens in regions with relevant grassroots campaigners and group chats.

Personal specification: 

• Experience in copywriting, drafting press releases

• Experience working with local media

• Confident and professional written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to engage and activate a range of people

• A keen eye for detail and an ability to manage projects and prioritise tasks

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions

• The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks

• An interest in the key issues surrounding the climate-nature crisis (globally and at a UK level)

• Knowledge about the interconnections between social and racial justice and the environmental emergency

Competency of IT systems, such as Google and Microsoft applications, and particularly Excel, as well as, ideally, knowledge of how to build, inspire and activate a campaign database

Age restrictions - 14+

Our charity shops rely on generous donations made by the public to raise crucial funds for Marie Curie. From clothes, homeware and books, to CDs and DVDs, we sell a wide variety of products.

We are looking for volunteers to help us sort through all these donations, pick out the best items and prepare and sell them to our customers. Without the help of our dedicated volunteers we could not provide our customers with high quality items at affordable prices.  This allows us to raise funds so our nurses can continue to provide care to terminally ill people and support for their families.

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

• Sort through donations, being aware of the possibility of a hidden gem and better quality brands
• Prepare items for sale by checking, hanging, steaming, sizing and pricing them
• Work on the shop floor and provide excellent customer service to our shoppers
• Operate the till 
• Help out with basic housekeeping to keep the shop clean and tidy

In our online application we only need your basic information (name, address, phone number and email address), an emergency contact, and 2 references that we can contact. 

Young Volunteers

Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.

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.

We are excited to announce an outstanding volunteer opportunity at HavenWeb, a dynamic and innovative organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly living. Our mission is to empower people to grow their own food at home or in a community environment. We are on the lookout for a passionate and creative Marketing Manager to volunteer with us. This individual will play a pivotal role in launching our newest initiative, Seedlings of HavenWeb, aimed at introducing our community to the joys and benefits of home-grown food. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in crafting and implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy to attract new customers and spread our message far and wide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Marketing Strategies: Craft a strategic marketing plan that encompasses various channels and approaches, including local markets, social media, partnerships, and more, to maximize our outreach and impact.
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• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the HavenWeb team, providing clear and detailed instructions and updates to ensure cohesive efforts and shared success.
• Engagement and Outreach: Engage with our community and potential customers through innovative and compelling campaigns, fostering a deep connection with our mission and offerings.
• Budget Management: Efficiently manage and allocate a limited budget to ensure the most effective use of resources in achieving marketing goals.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing initiatives, adapting strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
• Explore New Avenues: Continuously seek out and evaluate new marketing opportunities and platforms that could enhance our visibility and attract a broader audience.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in marketing, with the ability to devise and execute effective strategies. We will consider people new to this profession when showning enthusiasm and out-of-the-box thinking. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner.
• A creative thinker with a flair for innovative marketing approaches.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A team player with a collaborative spirit, eager to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Passionate about sustainability, gardening, and promoting eco-friendly living.
• Previous experience in working with limited budgets and maximizing resource efficiency.

What We Offer:

• A chance to be a part of a meaningful project that makes a real difference in promoting sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
• The opportunity to enhance your marketing portfolio with a unique and impactful initiative.
• A platform to unleash your creativity and marketing skills in a supportive and vibrant environment.
• The ability to work remotely and flexibly, accommodating your schedule and commitments.

Join us in planting the seeds of change with HavenWeb. Together, we can grow a greener, more sustainable future.

Age restrictions: 18+

Why we need your help

Marie Curie provides care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their 
families. As part of our care we provide transport for our patients to and from their homes and 
our Hospices.

We’re looking for volunteers to help our patients using our minibus. You’ll assist the driver in 
mobilising patients in and out of the bus, chat and socialise with the patients, and help ensure 
that they are safe and comfortable at all times. 

This role does not involve driving – if you’re a sociable, friendly and caring person interested in 
volunteering with Marie Curie, we’d love to hear from you. 

What we need you to do

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
• Assist driver with mobilising patients to and from home and entry to and from the vehicle.
• Assist driver in ensuring that all passengers are carried safely, paying attention to seat belts 
and wheelchair equipment.
• Monitor passengers during journey and report any problems to driver.
• Socialise with passengers during journey.
• Ensure safe storage of equipment and baggage during journey.
• Adhere to the policy of patient confidentiality whilst communicating 
openly any observations of change with the Day Care Team Leader.
• Help with other related tasks when necessary

What skills or experience do you need?

• Friendly and caring manner
• Able to communicate pleasantly
• An understanding of confidentiality
• Good listener with empathy towards those living with a terminal illness.
• Reliable and committed
• Experience of working with frail elderly people would be an advantage

What we can offer you

• An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
• An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
• Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

What we ask of you

• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related 
to the role
• To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines 
• To complete an induction and any training related to the role

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.

We're setting up a new youth charity called REMIX and looking for a volunteer to join us in the role of Website Designer who can help us get REMIX by creating a visually appealing vibrant one page website that we can add pages too once we are fully registered as a charity.

REMIX aims to be a dynamic youth-focused charity passionate and committed to empowering young people from deprived areas and disadvantaged backgrounds across London and beyond by creating opportunities and experiences that address the holistic needs of young people, that EMPOWER young people and INSPIRE change that puts them on a path to TRANSFORM their lives for the better. Our evidence-based programmes will focus on developing essential life skills, fostering healthy lifestyles, and unlocking personal growth by experienced and dedicated positive role models in a safe and non judgemental environment, helping young people discover themselves and the world around them.

We're looking for volunteer Website Designer:

We're searching for a visionary Website Designer to lay the foundation of our online presence with a stunning one-page website that captures our essence and mission. We want a website that can be added too and launched once we are fully launched with our charity number. The one page wesbite will initially give us online presence and help us raise awareness of REMIX to people across London and beyond.

Together, let’s REMIX the narrative of our world!

REMIX

EMPOWER | INSPIRE | TRANSFORM

At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.

With 1 in 4 children in the UK leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train in-person and online volunteers to introduce children from under-resourced areas to the pleasure of reading.

What’s Involved?

As a Doorstep Library reading volunteer, you’ll visit the same families via Zoom every week with eBooks to share with the children and encourage their love of reading.

You will:

• Handpick eBooks from our online portals based on the children’s age, interests, and reading level
• Join families via Zoom with your volunteer partner for 20-minute reading sessions  
• Make notes after the session to keep track of how the child/ren are progressing

Our unique home-based approach allows our volunteers to build trusting relationships with families, helping them to connect with the community and equip them with the skills they need to succeed later in life.

When and Where?

You can be based anywhere in the UK to become a Doorstep Library online volunteer.

• Time commitment: One evening a week, or once every 3 weeks as a Stand-In Volunteer
• Hours per week: 2
• Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Skills/Experience Needed

• Be able to make a regular weekly commitment or once every 3 weeks for a Stand-In Volunteer during school term time
• Be compliant with our safeguarding procedures, complete an Enhanced DBS, Child Barred List check, and provide 2 references
• Enjoy spending time with children and believe in education for all
• Have comfortable fluency in English
• Be non-judgmental and respectful of a variety of lifestyles and children’s learning
• Have excellent communication skills – be able to listen to families and communicate effectively with Project Leaders (including via text/emails/calls with Doorstep Library staff)
• Be confident using technology – for connecting with families via Zoom and completing records
• Be organised – be able to multi-task in a multi-faceted role comprising of much more than solely reading to children
• Be reliable – always attending a pre-agreed session and giving plenty of notice in advance of absences
• Be friendly – to build good relationships with families, your volunteer partner and the rest of the team
• Be confident – to lead the session or mentor a new volunteer
• Be patient, persistent and flexible – tailoring your approach to each family’s needs

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All volunteers undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references.  Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all volunteers, and they are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.  

Could you make a significant contribution to help people live later life well?

Are you a member of the Methodist Church in Britain seeking to use your skills, expertise and gifts in a new way?

We are seeking a Methodist Church nominee to join the board of Methodist Homes (MHA).

You will be working collaboratively with other MHA trustees to help shape MHA’s future strategy and ensure good governance across the charity.

As a Board Member you will have passion for the wellbeing of older people and will bring a wide-ranging skills and experience.

Expressions of interest are invited from both lay and ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain.  You're encouraged to apply if you feel that overall, your skills and experience meet the role requirements.

Reflecting the diverse communities that MHA are proud to serve, MHA is committed to widening the diversity of its leadership and board. Therefore, we actively and warmly encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you would find it helpful to discuss the role before applying, please contac us to arrange a phone conversation with a member of the Nominations Committee.

Closing date: 28 May 2024

Short listing 30 May

Interviews /exploratory conversations – Date to be confirmed

This role covers England and Wales areas.

Could you help to raise vital funds for Nada Foundation in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people and some occasional free time.

What is a Fundraiser?

As part of a local team, our fundraisers represent Nada Foundation at events, and in public. The role includes Helping the team write grants, search for grants, fill out data, and communicate with donor companies and organizations

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the girls and women. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and They may have been exposed to early marriage or domestic violence.

There are Nada Foundation throughout the England and Wales who support local volunteers to deliver services to young.

We are looking for Volunteers based in either:

Gloucester, Bristol., South Wales, Devon, Somerset, Hertfordshire and Leicester.

To help run our family hubs, where tasks involve making refreshments and interacting with families.

Help with fundraising events: include selling raffle tickets, helping at the charity awaremeness stand, talking to people etc.

A bit about this role

If you enjoy driving and would love to use those skills to help our cats, this could be the role for you. Our transport volunteers provide vital assistance to our teams and volunteer groups in the local area by transporting equipment, litter, food– and even cats! They have the essential role of connecting our network of volunteers, sites, vets and supporters.

Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection, we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Arranging and transporting equipment, litter and cat food
• Transporting cats to and from vets, foster homes and centres
• Transporting equipment to and from events

BCHA is a dynamic, charitable housing association providing housing, support and employability & skills services to people who are experiencing homeless or other forms of social need. We manage around 1400 short-stay and long-stay homes in Plymouth, Exeter, Yeovil, Wiltshire, Dorset and Bournemouth-Christchurch-Poole with a strong mission to provide accommodation and services for those most in need.

We have just launched our new 5-year Strategic Plan and welcome you to join us work towards our exciting new vision that everyone has a home nd the opportunity to thrive.

We are currently seeking to recruit non-executive board members to fill current and future vacancies. These roles are unpaid.

Along with a passion to make a difference, we are especially looking to attract candidates who have strong experience of any or all of the following:

· Charity/not-for-profit governance

· managing growing organisations

· health and social care commissioning

If have the right motivation and skills to offer and want to join us on our journey in delivering our new Strategic Plan, BCHA would love to hear from you!