Support Worker Volunteer Roles

Do you enjoy meeting new people and chatting?

Do you have an hour to spare weekly, chatting to an Older Person on the Telephone?

Are you happy to provide two referees and complete a DBS check, ( free of charge)?

If so, we would love to hear from you?

Methodist Homes (MHA) is seeking Volunteer Telephone Befrienders to support our members and residents in various locations nationwide.

Through specialist care homes, thriving retirement living and vibrant community groups and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.

With 80 years experience, we put people at the heart of everything we do in all our homes, schemes and community services across Britain.

The ideal individual will have an understanding of the needs of Older People, be kind and compassionate and enjoy the company of Older People.

What training and support will be provided:

• We will provide you with a full induction for the role
• Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training and updating of skills and knowledge relevant to the role as appropriate
• Ongoing support from a named contact
• Out of pocket expenses in accordance with MHA’s Expenses Policy
• Dementia Friends online course-(if you wish)
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (as needed)

Times and Commitment

· We ask that you make a minimum of 4-6 months commitment to this role

· We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis, to be agreed with your named contact

We will guide you through an application which takes 2-3 weeks. You will have a dedicated Recruiter, who will meet you on a video call.

Still interested? Great, apply to me via indeed and we can arrange a meeting within a few days, to do your informal interview.

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 Support Volunteer for the South West Bucks Group. As our local group Support Volunteer you’ll help people affected by MS find information about local and national services. That could be helping someone access local information about the care or benefits they need or giving them a hand with a grant application. See a video about one of our Support Volunteers here.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your listening and communication skills, as well as your knowledge of local services. Most importantly you’ll help people affected by MS to access the help they need.

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 local 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.

Do you enjoy meeting new people and chatting?

Do you have an hour to spare weekly, chatting to an Older Person on the Telephone?

Are you happy to provide two referees and complete a DBS check, ( free of charge)?

If so, we would love to hear from you?

Methodist Homes (MHA) is seeking Volunteer Telephone Befrienders to support our members and residents in various locations nationwide.

Through specialist care homes, thriving retirement living and vibrant community groups and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.

With 80 years experience, we put people at the heart of everything we do in all our homes, schemes and community services across Britain.

The ideal individual will have an understanding of the needs of Older People, be kind and compassionate and enjoy the company of Older People.

What training and support will be provided:

• We will provide you with a full induction for the role
• Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training and updating of skills and knowledge relevant to the role as appropriate
• Ongoing support from a named contact
• Dementia Friends online course-(if you wish)
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (as needed)

Times and Commitment

· We ask that you make a minimum of 4-6 months commitment to this role

· We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis, to be agreed with your named contact

We will guide you through an application which takes 2-3 weeks. You will have a dedicated Recruiter, who will meet you on a video call.

Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone We ask you to commit to between 1 and 3 hours per week to facilitate Talk and Support befriending groups which will be at the same day and time each week. Each group runs for an hour.

Together we will work to reduce discrimination, injustice and inequality by transforming behaviours, attitudes and misconceptions towards sight loss. By signing up as an RNIB Campaigns Occasional Helper with Sighted Guiding, you could make a real difference by supporting blind and partially sighted people to take action on issues that matter to them. You could help with: • sighted guiding / giving practical help to individuals so they can take part in events; • supporting volunteers with sight loss with their volunteering activities; • awareness-raising and campaigning on issues that affect those living with little or no sight; Gyda’n gilydd byddwn yn gweithio i leihau gwahaniaethu, anghyfiawnder ac anghydraddoldeb trwy drawsnewid ymddygiad, agweddau a chamsyniadau tuag at golled golwg. Drwy gofrestru fel Cynorthwy-ydd Tywys Achlysurol ar gyfer Ymgyrchoedd RNIB, gallech wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol drwy gefnogi pobl ddall ac â golwg rhannol i weithredu ar faterion sydd o bwys iddynt. Gallech chi helpu drwy: • tywys / rhoi cymorth ymarferol i unigolion fel y gallant gymryd rhan mewn digwyddiadau; • cefnogi gwirfoddolwyr gyda cholled golwg gyda'u gweithgareddau gwirfoddoli; • codi ymwybyddiaeth ac ymgyrchu ar faterion sy'n effeithio ar y rhai sy'n byw ag ychydig neu ddim golwg;

With over 14,000 people in the North East living with some form of sight loss, our amazing Community Volunteers play a key role in connecting blind and partially sighted people to each other, their community, and to wider internal and external services. RNIB attends events aimed at providing information and awareness. We need volunteers to help us continue this valuable work. Volunteers are needed to attend events with staff members, help set up equipment, give out leaflets and basic info to the public. Sighted volunteers may also be asked to guide visually impaired volunteers occasionally.

Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone We ask you to commit to between 1 and 3 hours per week to facilitate Talk and Support befriending groups which will be at the same day and time each week. Each group runs for an hour.

FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for volunteer Driver's Assistants to join our busy friendly delivery team with redistributing tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester.

FareShare is a national charity fighting food poverty and global warming by tackling food surplus. We source overstocked food from retailers and manufacturers and engage many volunteers to help re-distribute it to over 220 frontline charities and community groups across Greater Manchester. These groups, in turn, provide meals to vulnerable people experiencing food poverty, individuals who are homeless, families, and people who are unemployed or socially isolated. This food would otherwise have gone to waste, so we are simultaneously supporting people in need and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Key responsibilities

Working closely with the driver of a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonne Mercedes Sprinter van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the benevolent projects we support. 

Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

The required skills and attributes are:

• Interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values

• Physical fitness, to take on moving and handling of food orders

• Ability to follow procedures and instructions

• Good verbal communication skills

• High respect for Health & Safety procedures and standards

• Reliability and ability to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts

In return you will gain:

Career and CV advice and support

A reference for future employers

Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses 

The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)

The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends

Our operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4pm. 

Driver and Driver’s Assistant shifts begin at 8:30am. 

We welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week. 

The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.

Overview

Healthwatch Greenwich aims to provide a befriending service to support individuals in need of companionship and emotional support.

Our befriending service will pair clients with volunteers who will talk to them for up to an hour each week. This could be face to face, by telephone, or online.

Befrienders will signpost clients to wider activities as appropriate.

What You'll Do: 

· You will be working closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to: 

· Offer  face-to-face, phone, or virtual befriending support for up to one hour per week for three months.

· Write befriending updates after each meeting.

· Collect demographic information.

· Attend monthly support sessions.

What You'll Learn: 

· How to improve your communication skills.

· How to use active listening.

· How to find activities for clients.

· How to write client updates and gather demographic data.

We offer a comprehensive induction and training to support you to carry out this role please note all volunteers undergo reference and DBS checks.

Driver

Do you enjoy driving? Why not combine the good you can do through volunteering with a chance to explore your local area, engaging in good conversation, by driving blind and partially sighted people from their homes to local activities using your own vehicle?

Where?

Milton Keynes (Peartree Bridge and/or Stantonbury Fields)

What you will be doing?

Drive to BucksVision social groups and activities; sighted guiding.

What skills and experience are needed?

· Friendly and professional attitude, reliable and punctual

· Willingness to work independently

· Full Driver’s License

· Valid MOT certificate and proof of insurance

What will you gain from the role?

· A chance to make a difference

· Sense of purpose

· Build confidence, and improve wellbeing

· Working with people with sight loss

What support will be given?

· Induction

· Training Day, including sight loss awareness and sighted guiding

· Ongoing training and development opportunities

· Expenses

· Support from your Volunteer Manager and local Divisional volunteers.

Criminal Record Check Information/DBS

This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Check (Enhanced working with adults), as it involves supporting vulnerable people in a 1-2-1 basis.

Driver

Do you enjoy driving? Why not combine the good you can do through volunteering with a chance to explore your local area, engaging in good conversation, by driving blind and partially sighted people from their homes to local activities using your own vehicle?

Where?

Chesham

What you will be doing?

Drive to BucksVision social groups and activities; sighted guiding.

What skills and experience are needed?

· Friendly and professional attitude, reliable and punctual

· Willingness to work independently

· Full Driver’s License

· Valid MOT certificate and proof of insurance

What will you gain from the role?

· A chance to make a difference

· Sense of purpose

· Build confidence, and improve wellbeing

· Working with people with sight loss

What support will be given?

· Induction

· Training Day, including sight loss awareness and sighted guiding

· Ongoing training and development opportunities

· Expenses

· Support from your Volunteer Manager and local Divisional volunteers.

Criminal Record Check Information/DBS

This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Check (Enhanced working with adults), as it involves supporting vulnerable people in a 1-2-1 basis.

Driver

Do you enjoy driving? Why not combine the good you can do through volunteering with a chance to explore your local area, engaging in good conversation, by driving blind and partially sighted people from their homes to local activities using your own vehicle?

Where?

Princess Risborough  

What you will be doing?

Drive to BucksVision social groups and activities; sighted guiding.

What skills and experience are needed?

· Friendly and professional attitude, reliable and punctual

· Willingness to work independently

· Full Driver’s License

· Valid MOT certificate and proof of insurance

What will you gain from the role?

· A chance to make a difference

· Sense of purpose

· Build confidence, and improve wellbeing

· Working with people with sight loss

What support will be given?

· Induction

· Training Day, including sight loss awareness and sighted guiding

· Ongoing training and development opportunities

· Expenses

· Support from your Volunteer Manager and local Divisional volunteers.

Criminal Record Check Information/DBS

This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Check (Enhanced working with adults), as it involves supporting vulnerable people in a 1-2-1 basis.

Driver

Do you enjoy driving? Why not combine the good you can do through volunteering with a chance to explore your local area, engaging in good conversation, by driving blind and partially sighted people from their homes to local activities using your own vehicle?

Where?

Burnham Bowls Club

What you will be doing?

Drive to BucksVision social groups and activities; sighted guiding.

What skills and experience are needed?

· Friendly and professional attitude, reliable and punctual

· Willingness to work independently

· Full Driver’s License

· Valid MOT certificate and proof of insurance

What will you gain from the role?

· A chance to make a difference

· Sense of purpose

· Build confidence, and improve wellbeing

· Working with people with sight loss

What support will be given?

· Induction

· Training Day, including sight loss awareness and sighted guiding

· Ongoing training and development opportunities

· Expenses

· Support from your Volunteer Manager and local Divisional volunteers.

Criminal Record Check Information/DBS

This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Check (Enhanced working with adults), as it involves supporting vulnerable people in a 1-2-1 basis.

Driver

Do you enjoy driving? Why not combine the good you can do through volunteering with a chance to explore your local area, engaging in good conversation, by driving blind and partially sighted people from their homes to local activities using your own vehicle?

Where?

Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall

What you will be doing?

Drive to BucksVision social groups and activities; sighted guiding.

What skills and experience are needed?

· Friendly and professional attitude, reliable and punctual

· Willingness to work independently

· Full Driver’s License

· Valid MOT certificate and proof of insurance

What will you gain from the role?

· A chance to make a difference

· Sense of purpose

· Build confidence, and improve wellbeing

· Working with people with sight loss

What support will be given?

· Induction

· Training Day, including sight loss awareness and sighted guiding

· Ongoing training and development opportunities

· Expenses

· Support from your Volunteer Manager and local Divisional volunteers.

Criminal Record Check Information/DBS

This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Check (Enhanced working with adults), as it involves supporting vulnerable people in a 1-2-1 basis.