Vocational/Services Volunteer Roles
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Do you enjoy preparing meals and drinks and have a few hours to spare to your local hospice?
As a restaurant volunteer, you will be at the heart of our hospice team, dealing with all the food preparation, delivered and meal preparation of meals for our staff and patience within the Hospice.
Some key traits you will need as a Restaurant Volunteer:
- Are you, sociable, approachable, calm, cheerful, courteous, observant, and welcoming?
- If you feel you this is something for you, fill in our application form.
- In return we offer a supportive working environment with on-going training and personal development opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
To support artists and the Zest Hythe Coordinator in the delivery of creative sessions for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
To work directly with participants with complex needs, enabling them to engage with each session.
ABOUT US:
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, and are particularly looking for someone to work with our Zest group in Hythe. This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to continue engaging with this close-knit group.
You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.
Established in 2009, Bright Shadow is passionate about a brighter quality of care, which is invigorating, mood boosting and enhances relationships. We are adamant that life and fun shouldn’t stop once you reach a certain age or receive a diagnosis of dementia. In all of our work we celebrate the here and now, ensuring that people with dementia enjoy a bright today and a bright tomorrow.
POST REPORTS TO: Project Manager and Zest Hythe Coordinator
LOCATION: Hythe Sports Pavilion, 2 South Road, Hythe, CT21 6AR
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
HOURS REQUIRED: Thursdays 1:45-4:15pm
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
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Work closely with Zest Hythe Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
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Help Zest Hythe Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
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Help Zest Hythe Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
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Help the Zest Hythe Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
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Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
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Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Covid-19, Equality and GDPR compliance. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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Good initiative and ability to work independently
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
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Previous experience working with older adults
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Experience of working for an arts organisation
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Competent IT skills, including social media
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Knowledge/understanding of dementia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
To support artists and the Zest Deal Coordinator in the delivery of creative sessions for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
To work directly with participants with complex needs, enabling them to engage with each session.
ABOUT US:
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities and are particularly looking for someone to work with our Zest group in Deal. This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to continue engaging with this close-knit group.
You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.
Established in 2009, Bright Shadow is passionate about a brighter quality of care, which is invigorating, mood boosting and enhances relationships. We are adamant that life and fun shouldn’t stop once you reach a certain age or receive a diagnosis of dementia. In all of our work we celebrate the here and now, ensuring that people with dementia enjoy a bright today and a bright tomorrow.
POST REPORTS TO: Project Manager and Zest Deal Coordinator
LOCATION: The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
HOURS REQUIRED: Thursdays 9:45am-12:15pm
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
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Work closely with Zest Deal Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
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Help Zest Deal Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
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Help Zest Deal Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
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Help the Zest Deal Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
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Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
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Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Covid-19, Equality and GDPR compliance. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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Good initiative and ability to work independently
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
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Previous experience working with older adults
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Experience of working for an arts organisation
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Competent IT skills, including social media
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Knowledge/understanding of dementia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
To support artists and the Zest Medway Coordinator in the delivery of creative sessions for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
To work directly with participants with complex needs, enabling them to engage with each session.
ABOUT US:
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, and are particularly looking for someone to work with our Zest group in Medway, which is launching in April 2024. This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to engage with this group. Our Medway Zest group is one of four Zest groups that meet; Deal, Hythe and Whitstable are already established groups who have been running for many years.
You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.
Established in 2009, Bright Shadow is passionate about a brighter quality of care, which is invigorating, mood boosting and enhances relationships. We are adamant that life and fun shouldn’t stop once you reach a certain age or receive a diagnosis of dementia. In all of our work we celebrate the here and now, ensuring that people with dementia enjoy a bright today and a bright tomorrow.
POST REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator and Zest Medway Coordinator
LOCATION: Sunlight Centre, Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LX
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
HOURS REQUIRED: Tuesdays 9:45am - 12:15pm. We are equally looking for those who can commit on a regular basis, as well as those who would want to offer their time on a fixed basis (such as one month, 6 weeks etc).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
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Work closely with Zest Medway Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
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Help Zest Medway Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
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Help Zest Medway Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
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Help the Zest Medway Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
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Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
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Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Covid-19, Equality and GDPR compliance. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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Good initiative and ability to work independently
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
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Previous experience working with older adults
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Experience of working for an arts organisation
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Competent IT skills, including social media
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Knowledge/understanding of dementia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ROLE SUMMARY:
- To support artists and the Zest Whitstable Coordinator in the delivery of creative sessions for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
- To work directly with participants with complex needs, enabling them to engage with each session.
ABOUT US:
Bright Shadow’s mission is to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We are experts in creative activities designed specifically for people with dementia to enable self-expression, social interaction and active participation. We do this in a number of ways, including our trademark Zest sessions for people living with dementia in the community.
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities, and are particularly looking for someone to work with our Zest group in Whitstable. This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our participants by enabling those with more complex needs to continue engaging with this close-knit group.
You will become part of a friendly team offering support and guidance, so your positive attitude is more important to us than specific experience. We offer all volunteers dementia awareness and safeguarding training, as well as requiring an enhanced DBS certificate.
Established in 2009, Bright Shadow is passionate about a brighter quality of care, which is invigorating, mood boosting and enhances relationships. We are adamant that life and fun shouldn’t stop once you reach a certain age or receive a diagnosis of dementia. In all of our work we celebrate the here and now, ensuring that people with dementia enjoy a bright today and a bright tomorrow.
POST REPORTS TO: Project & Admin Coordinator and Zest Whitstable Coordinator
LOCATION: Whitstable Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
HOURS REQUIRED: Tuesdays 1:45-4:15pm
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
-
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Enthusiasm to join in with performance and arts activities such as singing, movement and story making wherever possible and assisting participants to engage fully
-
Work closely with Zest Whitstable Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
-
Help Zest Whitstable Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
-
Help Zest Whitstable Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
-
Help the Zest Whitstable Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
-
Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
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Work within all Bright Shadow policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Covid-19, Equality and GDPR compliance. This role is subject to the volunteer having an up to date enhanced DBS check carried out.
Person Specification
Zest Communities Session Volunteer
The person specification states the knowledge; skills and experience helpful in volunteering with us and is used for both short-listing volunteers for informal interview and to identify the areas to explore in this interview.
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
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Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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Good initiative and ability to work independently
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To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
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Previous experience working with older adults
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Experience of working for an arts organisation
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Competent IT skills, including social media
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Knowledge/understanding of dementia
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose and Aims of the role:
We are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.
The Group Work Volunteer role will work alongside our innovative and energetic Edinburgh project team, supporting to raise awareness of Care Experience and supporting activities for young people, providing supportive adults to ensure all children and young people can thrive, bringing communities together.
This role will involve interacting with young people aged 5-17 through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/sports/general youth work at our fortnightly/monthly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year. This role will help build community strengths for Care Experienced people and provide social networks to help build resilience and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
What will I be doing?
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Supporting staff to undertake activities
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Leading on activities
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Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
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Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities.
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Helping children and young people to have fun
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Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
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Being a positive role model
What skills can I bring to this role?
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A knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Care Experienced people.
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Ability to work well in a team.
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Good communication and listening skills.
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Ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in activities.
What qualities do I need?
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To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy.
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Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed.
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Reliable and approachable.
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Friendly, helpful and understanding.
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A commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner.
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To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose and Aims of the role:
We are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.
The Group Work Volunteer role will work alongside our innovative and energetic East Lothian project team, supporting the delivery of the fortnightly East Lothian Champions Board groups. The group allows Care Experienced children and young people to build connections with others and provides a platform for them to raise their views and experiences to promote change.
This role will involve interacting with young people aged 12-17 through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/sports/general youth work at our fortnightly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year. This role will help build connection and belonging for Care Experienced young people and provide a platform to allow them to influence positive change. Providing transport to young people to and from the fortnightly sessions is a key need for the group.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
What will I be doing?
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Supporting staff to undertake activities
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Leading on activities
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Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
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Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities.
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Helping children and young people to have fun
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Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
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Being a positive role model
What skills can I bring to this role?
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A knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Care Experienced people.
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Ability to work well in a team.
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Good communication and listening skills.
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Ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in activities.
What qualities do I need?
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To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy.
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Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed.
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Reliable and approachable.
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Friendly, helpful and understanding.
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A commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner.
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To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Age restrictions - 16+
Why we need your help
Clinical staff in our hospices provide a range of activities for patients and their families, which would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. We are looking for Activities Coordinators to help support clinical staff in the hospice by providing a welcoming and safe environment for men affected by terminal illness and by coordinating activity sessions.
What we need you to do
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere which is appropriate for activities
- Welcome and chat to patients, carers and widowers
- Plan and deliver a programme of sessions for Men's Shed attendees for the group you are leading
- Promote the Men's Shed within the hospice and the local community
- Identify equipment and material needs for activities and discuss with volunteer line manager
- Help with other related tasks as necessary
What skills or experience do you need?
- Enthusiastic and outgoing with good people skills
- Well organised and confident using your own initiative
- An understanding of the needs of those affected by end-of-life care issues
- Able to be creative with limited resources
- Committed to high standards and to providing a quality service
- Flexible and willing to be part of a team
- A solid understanding of the importance of confidentiality
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
In the 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.
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
Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.
ABOUT US
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Project Support Officer - Youth Mix Mentor Programme
ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for a Project Support Officer to join our team supporting our exciting new mentor programme. This role will be reporting to the Programme Manager but will also work closely with the HR Manager as well as other key project people.
This volunteer will be our key contact for our Youth Mix Mentors. They will provide regular communication between Youth Mix and mentors, such as induction emails and meetings to confirm expectations as a mentor, monitoring the completion of mandatory training, updating them on progress of the project, updates on assigning a mentee and supporting their needs as required.
ROLE TITLE:
Project Support Officer
HOURS:
Up to 6 hours a week
COMMITMENT PERIOD:
Minimum of 6 month, up to 18 months
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Programme Manager / HR Manager
LOCATION:
Remote with in person meetings in London
CLOSING DATE: 12th April 2024
Key duties will include the following:
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Work with the HR Manager to complete the onboarding of mentors.
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Work with the team to ensure timely allocation of mentee to mentor.
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Work with the team to actively resolve any issues that prevent mentors from performing their duties.
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Ensure mentors complete mandatory training. Check on progress, assign the right courses, collect and store certificates, updating the tracker and ensure timely reimbursements as necessary.
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Keep up to date with any changes required to training courses and/or processes to ensure they are relevant. Suggest updates and improvements to mentor documentation as required.
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Obtain feedback from mentors to improve the Mentoring Programme as appropriate.
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Support the charity (from a mentor lens) as required by the Programme Manager/HR Manager and CEO to achieve the objectives of the project.
How to apply
Email us your CV with the reference PSO0224. We will then send you a short application form for you to complete and email back to us. Once your application has been reviewed and if you are successful we will contact you to arrange a telephone interview.
We will then send you a short application form for you to complete and email back to us. Once your application has been reviewed and if you are successful we will contact you to arrange a telephone interview.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high number of applications we are expecting to receive for this role, we are not able to respond individually to candidates concerning their applications.Therefore, if after the application stage of the process, if you do not hear from us 4 weeks from the date of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
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
A bit more information about this role and the team
- We are looking for transport volunteers who are ideally in close vicinity to postcodes UB1, UB2, UB5, UB6, W3, W4, W5, W7, W12, W13 and can help out with ad hoc transport
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by providing transport assistance to local volunteer groups and teams. You will meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Knowledge of the local community
- A current driver’s licence
- Either access to a vehicle or happy to drive a Cats Protection van (subject to availabilty)
- The ability to carry out some heavy lifting
Time expectation
Our transport volunteers usually spend two to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
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 Cambridge, Ely and Newmarket 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. Apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
As a trap, neuter and return (TNR) lead volunteer you will make a vital contribution to maintaining a healthy population of feral and community cats and will help alleviate cat welfare and community problems caused by uncontrolled cat populations. You will lead a team of TNR volunteers in your local area, who in turn will help reduce the number of unwanted cats.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Supporting and managing a team of TNR volunteers
- Promoting and encouraging appropriate training for TNR volunteers
- Delegating activities to TNR volunteers
- Supporting TNR volunteers to comply with Cats Protection policies and guidelines
- Engaging with local communities, local businesses, land owners and farmers to promote the neutering of cats in their locality
- Engaging with vets to promote and arrange neutering
- Liaising with other memebers of the Cats Protection team
- Making sure the the trapping equipment is working properly
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reduce the number of unwanted cats and improving the lives of cats and people in your local area. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Strong interpersonal skills, leadership and people management skills to bring out the best in your team
- Ability to see the ‘bigger picture’ and be pragmatic
- Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate
- Good communication skills
- Confidence and experience of ensuring policies, procedures and and processes are followed
- Confidence using IT systems with a good level of record keeping/administration skills
- Patience and diplomacy to deal with sensitive situations
- Ability to engage with local communities
Time expectation
This is a flexible role and the hours will vary depending on the number of cats identified for specific TNR campaigns. Our current TNR lead volunteers spend about 10 hours per week in this role which can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.