Social Work Volunteer Roles
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our wonderful charity team is expanding and we are looking to take on more compassionate, reliable and conscientious volunteers with an interest in walking and helping others. We are looking to take on volunteers across the UK for facilitating in-person events.
One of the most effective support events we provide is in the form of our short walking and talking get togethers for those who are grieving. We are looking to increase our in-person get togethers across the country and are recruiting some volunteers to help us do so.
What does it involve? We meet as a small group, grab a tea/coffee, and mosey along together. This could be in a local park, along a canal, in the countryside, etc. It’s pretty simple but can be hugely cathartic and effective for those who are really struggling with their loss and feeling isolated. We are passionate about offering the best possible care to an often-ignored population.
Walking volunteer roles involve facilitating a social get together / walk for people whose loved ones have died from cancer. This largely involves being the meet and greet person for those attending. Volunteers are welcome to design the get together (choosing a location locally) or we can help you do so. The walks are very informal and relaxed, and are targeted at bringing people together rather than having to cover many miles. Get togethers normally last 1-2 hours.
We will provide full training for the role and supervision, along with continued training opportunities. We ask for at least a 18-month commitment, which involves facilitating up to 4-6 walks a year.
Please submit a CV and cover letter with your application.
Please note that applications without a CV or cover letter will not be accepted.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our wonderful charity team is expanding and we are looking to take on more compassionate, reliable and conscientious volunteers with an interest in walking and helping others. We are looking to take on volunteers across the UK for facilitating in-person events.
One of the most effective support events we provide is in the form of our short walking and talking get togethers for those who are grieving. We are looking to increase our in-person get togethers across the country and are recruiting some volunteers to help us do so.
What does it involve? We meet as a small group, grab a tea/coffee, and mosey along together. This could be in a local park, along a canal, in the countryside, etc. It’s pretty simple but can be hugely cathartic and effective for those who are really struggling with their loss and feeling isolated. We are passionate about offering the best possible care to an often-ignored population.
Walking volunteer roles involve facilitating a social get together / walk for people whose loved ones have died from cancer. This largely involves being the meet and greet person for those attending. Volunteers are welcome to design the get together (choosing a location locally) or we can help you do so. The walks are very informal and relaxed, and are targeted at bringing people together rather than having to cover many miles. Get togethers normally last 1-2 hours.
We will provide full training for the role and supervision, along with continued training opportunities. We ask for at least a 18-month commitment, which involves facilitating up to 4-6 walks a year.
Please submit a CV and cover letter with your application.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Embark on a rewarding journey as a volunteer Mental Health Coach, where your interest in mental health, passion for helping others, and intelligence are valued, regardless of your background or career aspirations.
We are a registered charity (Charity Number: 1191308), collaborating with WHO and leading global mental health charities. Our mission extends from supporting individuals in developing nations to assisting initiatives in high-income countries.
This could be an ideal position for: people looking to get into the field, recent graduates looking for experience, retirees seeking a new purpose, mothers with time on their hands, and individuals with personal mental health experiences.
Programme Highlights:
- Fully remote - work from the comfort of your own home
- Engage in meaningful work as a Mental Health Coach, providing support and guidance to those in need.
- Gain hands-on experience with clients under supervision, contributing to their well-being and your personal growth.
- Receive training in various therapeutic techniques to enhance your ability to make a positive impact.
- Collaborate with a supportive community of like-minded individuals, prioritising empathy, and compassion.
- Help us recruit more Mental Health Coaches.
- Make a difference globally by assisting a charity dedicated to breaking down barriers to mental health care.
Future Opportunities:
- Explore opportunities for paid involvement with our charity or similar organisations.
- Utilise your newfound skills and experience to support mental health initiatives in your community.
- Enhance your personal growth and sense of fulfilment through meaningful engagement.
- Attain a professional reference to support your future applications to work or study.
- Be an integral part of building a start-up charity.
What We're Seeking:
- Individuals with a genuine interest in mental health and a desire to help others, preferably with some knowledge of interventions.
- Intelligence and a willingness to learn and grow.
- English proficiency.
- Availability for full-time commitment during the 3-month term.
- Financial independence during the 3-month period.
- No prior qualifications or specific career goals are necessary. Your willingness to contribute and make a difference is what matters most to us.
*We take applications on a rolling basis, and have monthly cohorts which begin mid-month. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others.
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!
Do you love to support and empower people? We are looking for compassionate champions to join our volunteer mentoring programme. Help mentees build confidence, get established in community and develop independence. The Build mentoring programme supports survivors of modern slavery. A volunteer mentor is paired with a co mentor meeting fortnightly in the community with a mentee; being a friendly support, setting goals, exploring opportunities and life skills. All volunteer mentors are supported and accountable to the Build Coordinators. This role is voluntary and unpaid (costs incurred for refreshments related to the mentor role will be reimbursed).
The Role
- To create a safe, compassionate, and healthy mentoring relationship
- Provide the mentee with tools and techniques to navigate a pathway to achieve things that are important to them
- Provide practical support to the mentee where appropriate (eg signposting)
- Support a mentee to identify and establish goals and life skills that are important to them
- Liaise with the mentee and fellow mentor to arrange safe and suitable meeting places including date and time
- Debrief with your co-mentor after each meeting and provide a brief written record of the discussion for the Mentoring Coordinator
- Work with your co-mentor to model ‘healthy community’
- Manage the trio’s refreshment expenses for reimbursement
Skills you need
- Compassion, empathy and active listening skills
- Ability to be able to help people feel at ease and build confidence
- To help people draw out personal goals and things that are important to them
- Have a passion and desire for wanting to transform and support the lives of people
- Be sensitive to someone who has experienced trauma
- Ability to keep confidence and professional boundaries
- Reliability and good time keeping
- Commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to raise concerns where necessary
- Experience of supporting others navigate and integrate into community
- Access to car/public transport and flexibility around location
What you will get from us
- Online or face to face training prior to working with mentees:
- Volunteer Induction and specialised programme training
- e-learning courses relating to Safeguarding, Data Protection and Equality & Diversity, IT and Data Induction
- Ongoing support sessions from the Build team
- Ongoing training with an emphasis on trauma informed practice Commitment
- 12-month commitment period
- Meet with mentee and co-mentor fortnightly for 1-2 hours
- Commitment to write up debriefs and any relevant actions between meetups
- To able to complete all required training
- To be able to attend a minimum of 4 training sessions per year
All roles within the mentoring programme need:
- Mandatory checks including DBS
- Two satisfactory references
- Completion of induction training
- An informal interview and introductory period
- Have a passion and desire for wanting to help and support people
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 help prevent loneliness and isolation for people living with BPD and become a befriender?
- Do you have 1-2 hours a week to give to a service user suffering from BPD and feeling isolated or lonely?
- Can you offer support, through a listening ear and be a positive influence in a service users life to help build self-esteem and confidence?
- Will you enable our service users to benefit from knowing someone is there to listen, be a friend, and check in on their wellbeing?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
Your role will include, but is not restricted to the following tasks:
- Carry out weekly checks with the service users you are supporting, this may be over the telephone or via Teams.
- Engage the service user and help empower them
- Help service users to rediscover social skills and confidence by building up and maintaining a close relationship
- Keep accurate records of calls and sessions
- Report any concerns to the Volunteer Coordinator
Skills required
No qualifications or volunteering experience is required, but the following skills are essential:
- Be aged over 18
- Must have lived in UK for 2+ years
- A non-judgemental approach
- Good listening and communication skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Respect confidentiality
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Ability to build effective working relationships with service users
- A DBS check and 2 references are required for this role
What we offer
- a comprehensive induction program
- training on safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and other training relevant to the role
- ongoing support and supervision
- the chance to meet other volunteers and take part in volunteer events
- reimbursement of pre-agreed expenses
Our wonderful charity team is expanding and we are looking to take on more compassionate, reliable and conscientious volunteers with an interest in walking and helping others. We are looking to take on volunteers across the UK for facilitating in-person events.
One of the most effective support events we provide is in the form of our short walking and talking get togethers for those who are grieving. We are looking to increase our in-person get togethers across the country and are recruiting some volunteers to help us do so.
What does it involve? We meet as a small group, grab a tea/coffee, and mosey along together. This could be in a local park, along a canal, in the countryside, etc. It’s pretty simple but can be hugely cathartic and effective for those who are really struggling with their loss and feeling isolated. We are passionate about offering the best possible care to an often-ignored population.
Walking volunteer roles involve facilitating a social get together / walk for people whose loved ones have died from cancer. This largely involves being the meet and greet person for those attending. Volunteers are welcome to design the get together (choosing a location locally) or we can help you do so. The walks are very informal and relaxed, and are targeted at bringing people together rather than having to cover many miles. Get togethers normally last 1-2 hours.
We will provide full training for the role and supervision, along with continued training opportunities. We ask for at least a 18-month commitment, which involves facilitating up to 4-6 walks a year.
Please submit a CV and cover letter with your application.
Please note that applications without a CV or cover letter will not be accepted.
Volunteer will work in mental health, Gender Equality and Health Education Environment Project.
Work Activities
Research and Development
Making Questionnaire
Survey
Fundraising
Organize workshop in schools
Social Media Content Creation
Communication with CSR
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Become an activity lead
As a volunteer activity lead you will run a local Re-engage group who meet on a monthly or fortnightly basis. You will deliver or facilitate regular physical activity sessions for people aged 75 and over in community centres, pubs or church spaces.
This is a flexible role and each group will host activity guests, along with our volunteer drivers who pick up and drop off our activity guests.
Activities can vary from boules and skittles, dancing or singing, or coming up with your own activity to get people moving. In some groups we may have another person coming in to run a specific class so we would ask you to facilitate this and support the activity guests who are attending on the day.
You will be required to complete a DBS check for this role, for which Re-engage will cover the cost.
Tasks include:
- Facilitating or delivering an inclusive activity with the focus on physical health and social wellbeing.
- Making activity guests feel welcome to the groups and ensuring people can participate in the activities. Activity groups are coordinated by a volunteer group coordinator.
- Following the guidance in your training to ensure that your group sessions are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.
Your role as an activity lead will be to plan and deliver a session that is achievable for all the activity guests attending. Your session should be inclusive, fun and safely delivered to activity guests. Group activities can stay the same or change on a monthly or fortnightly basis.
This is a long-term voluntary role, so we are ideally looking for individuals who can commit to volunteering with us for at least 12 months.
We are looking for activity leads with the following skills and attributes:
- Well organised
- Good conversation skills
- An enthusiasm for making genuine connections with older people in your community
- A friendly, empathetic approach
- The ability to really listen to people
- Patience
- A good sense of humour
- A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people.
- The ability to volunteer with others
- Basic computer literacy (including the ability to use email)
- As one of our valued volunteers, you’ll receive training from Re-engage, and support and regular communications from your group coordinator. This is a fun and rewarding role which will enable you to connect with lonely older people and make a real and lasting difference to their life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.