Volunteer Roles
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 Health and Safety Volunteer for the Haringey Group. As a Health and Safety Volunteer you’ll make sure all local group members are aware of their health and safety responsibilities. You’ll help them understand and follow guidelines and procedures to coordinate safe activities.
In this role you’ll gain knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, as well as develop your organisation, admin and communication skills. Most importantly you’ll help your local group make sure all their activities are safe for every member of your local MS community.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
As an Administration Volunteer, you will support the Fundraising Team with vital administration tasks.
Key tasks will include:
- Researching and making contact with potential supporters in the community.
- Data Entry
- Filing
Some key traits you will need as an Administration Volunteer:
- Good communicator
- Vibrant and cheery character
- Understanding of confidentially
- Good understanding of Microsoft excel
- Passion for ellenor
What you will receive in return:
- Full training will be provided, including health and safety
- Regular updates to ensure that volunteers are informed of ellenor services and initiatives
- Opportunity to meet new people and build friendships
- Being part of a fantastic volunteer group
- Raising money and the profile for an important local cause
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!
Marie Curie and Northern Health and Social Care Trust have joined together to offer a service to support people at the end of life.
Spending time with patients and/or their relatives, we’re looking for volunteers to provide emotional support, a listening ear, and to simply be there for patients with a palliative diagnosis and their loved ones.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Support patients in line with agreed boundaries and procedures
- Spend time listening and talking with patients, family, friends, and carers.
- Signpost families and friends to other services, as appropriate
- Write and submit, to the Volunteer Manager, a brief report on each visit.
- Keep the Service Manager informed of any changes of significant happenings in connection with the client, either in person or by telephone
- Be an active part of the team of Marie Curie Companions and the wider team of Antrim Area Hospital’s volunteers.
- Attend regular group support and development sessions for Marie Curie Companions
- Help with other related tasks when necessary.
THE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED.
- Caring and Compassionate.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Mature attitude to death and dying.
- Patience, empathy, self-awareness, and emotional stability.
- Respect for confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn and operate within set boundaries.
- Reliability – keep commitments and appointments.
- Respect for individuals regardless of their race, gender, culture religion, disability, sexual orientation, and marital status.
WHAT YOU CAN GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY.
- 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
- Complete mandatory training and role related renewals, as requested
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.
Aliens are invading Yorkshire! Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are the second largest threat to global biodiversity (just below habitat loss) and all along Yorkshire’s waterways we can see the colonisation spreading year by year. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are on the front line, battling the tide of INNS such as Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed and American skunk cabbage. To win, we need volunteers to help us.
Our Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) and river restoration project teams are looking for passionate individuals to volunteer within the West Region INNS Team. INNS are the second biggest threat to biodiversity within the UK, cost around £2 billion annually to manage, and cause numerous issues across Yorkshire such as infrastructure damage and increased bankside erosion. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to assist staff with INNS surveying, treatment, and post-treatment restoration.
You will have the opportunity to learn how to identify a number of key native and INNS species, biosecurity, and surveying techniques including the use of our GB-wide app INNS Mapper. Furthermore, there is the opportunity to assist staff members within the wider West Region Projects team and attend skills training days run by the volunteer team.
This role will take place across the Calder and Colne catchments around Huddersfield and Ripponden, primarily on private land and land of partner organisations. Working in a ‘top-down’ manner, volunteers will help us to identify and control INNS across the catchments.
A contribution towards reasonable travel expenses can be provided.
For more information and to apply, please visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website: INNS Volunteer Role
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!
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 Youth Work Support Volunteer role will work alongside our innovative and energetic Clackmannanshire 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 weekly/fortnightly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year (Participation). 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?
· Supporting staff to undertake activities
· Leading on activities
· Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
· Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities.
· Building relationships with local schools through delivering this work.
· Helping children and young people to have fun
· Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
· Being a positive role model.
What skills can I bring to this role?
· A knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Care Experienced people.
· Ability to work well in a team.
· Ability to work in a school setting.
· Good communication and listening skills.
· Ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in activities.
· Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
What qualities do I need?
· To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy.
· Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed.
· Reliable and approachable.
· Friendly, helpful and understanding.
· A commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner.
· To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed.
When will I be needed?
· Groups will range between weekly/fortnightly (there is flexibility here to suit you)
· Approximately 2 hours per week/fortnight in the early evening
What will I gain from the role?
· Experience of working alongside an influencing team.
· Knowledge of Government/ Corporate Parenting roles and policies.
· Practical experience of working in a team.
· Experience working with children and young people.
· Youth work skills.
· Have fun!
What support will I be given?
· Induction
· Role specific training and information
· Expenses – all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
· Supervision and support from your manager / coordinator
· Group supervision/peer support sessions with other volunteers and staff
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!
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:
-
Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
-
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
-
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
-
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
-
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
-
Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
-
Good initiative and ability to work independently
-
To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
-
Previous experience working with older adults
-
Experience of working for an arts organisation
-
Competent IT skills, including social media
-
Knowledge/understanding of dementia
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!
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:
-
Understanding of or willingness to learn about living with dementia, including completing provided dementia awareness training
-
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
-
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 Deal Coordinator to deliver a safe and high quality experience
-
Help Zest Deal Coordinator to prepare the room before sessions and clear up at the end where necessary
-
Help Zest Deal Coordinator to prepare refreshments for participants
-
Help the Zest Deal Coordinator with the collection of evaluation information
-
Assist in documenting the sessions using photography, recording and/or film on equipment provided where necessary
-
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
-
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and empathy
-
Sensitive to people’s needs and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
-
Good initiative and ability to work independently
-
To undertake an enhanced DBS check
Desirable
-
Previous experience working with older adults
-
Experience of working for an arts organisation
-
Competent IT skills, including social media
-
Knowledge/understanding of dementia
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!
- Greet patients as they arrive and help them to get settled – make them feel welcome by engaging in conversation
- Help to welcome and integrate new patients by ‘showing them the ropes’
- Refreshment provision to patients throughout the day as required – hot and cold drinks
- Keep the kitchen area clean and tidy throughout the day, including use of the dishwasher (training provided)
- Encourage patient involvement in Therapeutic Activity Groups, social, and recreational activities, and assist the person in participating in these
- Work with patients in a 1 to 1 setting as directed by the Therapy Team
- Conversations with patients and carers
- Share information with ellenor staff relating to patients wellbeing
- Be available for a pre-shift briefing from the Therapy staff – discuss any special needs of patients and the day’s proposed programme
- Act as a ‘buddy’ for new volunteers, familiarising them with the daily routine and local procedures
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!
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.
Chair of Trustees - Eggcup
Chair of trustees wanted to drive transformation from emergency food support to a sustainable model with a wider customer base. We seek someone with creative energy, analytical and communication skills to offer strategic leadership. Online/remote or Lancaster
Eggcup has supported about 1000 households weekly through its outlets and food coop. The charity has worked with the city council to deliver hardship schemes, including the Household Support Fund. Over the next financial year, it expects to refocus away from low-cost commercial food management and onto acquisition of surplus food throughout the region. Its aim is to continue its food club outlets as it grows the affordable meal-production operation and opens a city centre cafe.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of commercial food systems, as well as an interest in food sustainability, and would also hold values around fairness in society and the reduction of inequality and poverty. They must confidently represent Eggcup to external organisations, can offer light-touch supervision to the charity manager, analyse data effectively, and communicate clearly in meetings and in writing. The role is likely to require 2-4 hours per week as well as monthly meetings which take place via Zoom. It would be helpful to be able to visit the operation but the role can be undertaken remotely. The chair role does require commitment but the organisation has all the pieces in place for an enthusiastic person to come in and help to grow and shape the next stage of its food adventure. Energy and creative problem-solving are at least as important as experience, and Eggcup encourages anyone who is interested to get in touch for an informal chat with thecurrent Chair of Trustees.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a facilities admin volunteer, you will be at the heart of our facilities team, dealing with all the maintenance, compliance and health and safety works for our Hospice and retail stores. This job is a varied role where no day is ever the same.
Some key traits you will need as a Facilities Admin 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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a driver support volunteer, you will be part of our distribution team, dealing with all the general deliveries and collections from the general public.
Some key traits you will need as a Drivers support Volunteer:
- Are you, sociable, approachable, calm, cheerful, courteous, observant, and welcoming?
- Are you fit and able to lift boxes and furniture items?
- 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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a grounds volunteer, you will be at the heart of our facilities team, dealing with all the general maintenance in and around the hospice facility. These tasks can involve grass cutting, weeding, grass watering, general maintenance, painting and much more.
Some key traits you will need as a Facilities Volunteer:
- Are you, sociable, approachable, calm, cheerful, courteous, observant, and welcoming?
- Do you enjoy gardening and general handy work?
- 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.