Oxfam's Huddersfield Colne Road Shop is currently looking for Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities.

We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4-8 hours (or more!) of their time in the shop each week, and we’re excited to welcome brand new volunteers to our stores in 2022!

Location: 9 Colne Road, Huddersfield. HD1 3ER

Opening hours: Monday - Saturday (10-4) & Sundays (10-3)

Become a volunteer!

We have a range of roles and some more specialist roles. We like to give volunteers an opportunity to try a range of areas before they find something that suits them. You might become a Shop Volunteer, Bookshop Volunteer or Music Shop Volunteer. Or, you might find yourself in a more specific role such as a Social Media Volunteer, an Admin/Finance Support Volunteer, an Online Shop Volunteer or even a Lead Volunteer.

Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone…

Why be a volunteer?

Your time will make a huge difference. We estimate one four-hour shift will, on average, provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.

Volunteering also has a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:

• Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment.
• Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience, and develop your CV.
• Great way to meet new people & be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
• Be part of a fantastic team and make a positive change to the world.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills.

Volunteering with Oxfam can give you the skills, confidence and experience you need to build your CV and boost your employability. Problem solving, communication, working with others and familiarity with the workplace are universally valued by employers.

No experience is necessary as full training and an induction will be given. You don't need to be computer literate to join our team; there are volunteer opportunities for all. All we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.

We can be flexible around parenting, caring, health, employment, education, and any other commitments you have.

Tempted? Click Apply now and we'll get back to you very soon!

· We aim to reply to applications within two working days. If you haven’t heard from us, please check your junk/spam folder, or get in touch directly.

· Oxfam reimburses Volunteer expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy: local, reasonable travel expenses, & lunch (if volunteering a full day).

· We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.

· Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).

· *Please note: due to the current capacity of some shops, it may be the case that you will be placed on a waiting list and/or, if you are under 18, until a shop has enough staff and/or volunteers DBS cleared. The Shop Manager will discuss this with you once your references have been received.

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 an Activities Volunteer for the Northamptonshire Group. As our local group Activities Volunteer you’ll help us to set up activities in the area. Whether you’re serving refreshments, talking to people, registering attendees or collecting payments, you’ll be making sure everyone feel welcome.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication and team working skills. Most importantly you’ll be supporting your local group to run activities that bring friendship and fun to your local MS Community. 

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 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 area the group to carry out this role.

Time Commitment

We estimate this role will need up to two 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.

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.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out in our busy retail department as we move towards a more modern and sustainable way of working. 

Over 18 only for insurance reasons.

About the role

This role will be based at our main Head Office in Sully. As a Volunteer Retail Administrator, you’ll form part of a team who support our 19 charity shops across Wales. You’ll support our retail team across a wide range of activities. This opportunity would suit someone who is looking to gain valuable office-based experience or someone who has office-based experience and is willing to provide their time to support our charity.

Time commitment:

Minimum 3 hours per week

What activities would you be involved in?

• Scanning documents
• Assisting with a move towards more sustainable working practices 
• Any other ad-hoc administration tasks

What type of person are we looking for?

• Flexible with willingness to learn
• Enthusiastic and engaged team member
• Good communication skills, well organised
• Good accuracy and attention to detail

Information on training provided

You will be fully briefed by the Tŷ Hafan team and continuous support will be available. We also offer data protection and Safeguarding training.

Benefits of volunteering:

• Meet new people and make new friends
• Great addition to your CV
• Gain valuable office-based experience
• Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community
• Develop your skills
• Have fun!

Expenses/Travel information

You will need to be able to travel to the volunteering location (based in Sully), whether by car or public transport. We will reimburse reasonable expenses.

How to apply

Click the apply button below to apply

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You will be asked to complete an application form upon joining and provide details of two referees (1 professional & 1 character), followed by an informal chat. A basic DBS check will also be required for this role.

About Tŷ Hafan

Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children’s charity which provides comfort, care and fun to children with life-limiting conditions, along with their families. Through our vibrant hospice and diverse community programmes, we offer families short-break care and help them make the most of the time they have together; creating precious memories and ensuring a short life is a full life.

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract

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

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 one of our Cats Protection vans
• 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.

Additional information

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.

Thank you for joining us and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection.

Are you interested in young people’s welfare? Do you have an open and non-judgemental approach to issues affecting children and young people? No Limits is the leading youth services charity in Southampton, supporting children and young people in the city and across Hampshire.

No Limits is recruiting for volunteer trustees to help aid the strategic direction of the charity and ensure the charity upholds their mission, values and objectives to best support children and young people in Southampton.

As a trustee, you’ll have opportunities to access our extensive training programme, develop your skills and aid your professional development, as well as having a positive impact in the local community.

We welcome all applicants who feel that they can positively contribute to the governance of No Limits. We welcome applicants that would broaden the diversity of our Trustee Board from underrepresented backgrounds. We are particularly looking to recruit trustees that can bring professional children’s service experience and a trustee with an IT / digital background.

Whilst the role will be primarily based in Southampton, we are now able to offer virtual meetings. Meeting take place quarterly and we ask that you commit to approximately 5 hours of your time every other month.

Interested?.. We’d love to hear from you - You can find out more or apply now by visiting our website.

About Teenage Helpline 

Teenage Helpline is an online mentoring service run by young people to be used by young people. The aims of Teenage Helpline are to provide the first stepping-stone for young people who may need to get professional support, but do not feel comfortable seeking this support for themselves. We also provide mentoring for young people who do not need professional support, but who need a little extra attention and support to help them cope with other personal issues.

This role is a key support to our Operations Team, helping to delegate and monitor queries to our mentors. You will be responsible for reviewing inboxes, assigning cases and reviewing progress..

Your main responsibilities will be 

• Monitor inboxes and assign new cases to our Mentors using our Mentor database and profiles, delegating responsibilities when necessary
• Monitor the progress of current cases and resolving any queries, concerns or issues
• Co-operate with the management team to ensure SLA’s are met
• Provide fresh new ideas to finetune our case operation
• Prioritise daily tasks whilst accounting for unforeseen challenges (e.g.: scheduling conflicts)
• Encourage a positive environment, supporting a safe and productive workplace

Skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation
• Flexibility and ability
• Leadership and management skills
• Able to use discretion and judgement when dealing with a wide range of different cases
• Assertive decision-making
• Good skills in IT and proficient use of Microsoft applications

Please note we are particularly interested in hearing from volunteers who would be happy to support our charity at weekends. 

We believe that everybody has something to bring to Reuben's Retreat.  What's your something?  Would you like a rewarding voluntary role where you can make an incredible difference to others using your skills, expertise and interests?  Then look no further......

We are looking for key individuals to join our existing board of trustees.  You would be helping to plan and oversee the continued growth of the charity and assisting us to achieve our mission.

Trustees are requested to attend 4 meetings a year, usually 6:30pm - 8:30pm on a weekday evening at our Retreat in Glossop, Derbyshire, and also our Annual General Meeting.Trustees are also requested to participate in email-based discussions between meetings and be available to support the activity of the charity at events throughout the year, within reason. Adequate notice is given for planned events and activities. 

This is a voluntary role however any expenses (outside of board meetings) incurred in its delivery will be reimbursed. 

Applications are requested to be in the form of a covering letter outlining your experience and why you feel you are suitable for a trustee role.  For more information or an informal chat, please call Nicola Graham (Founder).

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
• Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
• Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
• Keeping financial records from fundraising events
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection 
• Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

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 raise funds and awareness through organising local events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
• Fine-tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community
• Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
• Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

Time expectation

Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three 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.

Thank you for joining us and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection.

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 Communications Volunteer for the Northamptonshire Group. As our Communications Volunteer you’ll make sure people know they have a local MS Society group to turn to.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your writing skills, and gain an experience of communicating across a range of digital channels. 

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 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.

out Langdon:

Langdon is a Jewish Charity, an ambitious forward thinking Learning Disability organisation working with the Jewish Community in both London and Manchester. This is a vital role which will support members to be an active part of their community through supported living, employment and activities.

What will you be doing? 

Langdon will give you the tools and support to create a service you are proud to be part of and we will help you thrive in your chosen volunteer role. You will be part of a team that will help us work alongside our members to deliver an excellent social activities.

Duties include:

Helping to prepare for the events and activities – this might involve preparing craft activities, information and signage, setting up for activities, displays and activities, moving tables and chairs.

Providing a warm, friendly welcome to all members and answering any questions and encouraging people to get involved in the events/activities 

Helping to clear up after the events/activities – this might involve clearing up after craft activities, taking down signage and displays, packing away tables, chairs and other equipment

Helping setting up and packing away at the group sessions.

Helping to plan activities for the group

What are we looking for?

• Excellent interpersonal skills including empathy, active listening, and communication.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Enthusiasm and desire to help others.

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities is an advantage but not essential.

What is in it for the volunteer?

• An opportunity to use your time to make a real difference to a charitable organisation.

• Great personal satisfaction, the opportunity to make a real difference to our members

All staff and volunteers require DBS checks, Reference and are required to complete an application form. All activities – follow COVID Guidelines.

This role can also be undertaken on an occasional basis so even if you are not currently available, but would like to help in the near future, please do get in touch to let us know your availability

Yoga:
Coaching and motivating our Members in your Yoga classes
Helping our Members to develop basic fitness abilities.
Plan and deliver enjoyable classes to keep our Members motivated and work to creating a positive difference in Members’ lives.
Ensuring our Members are safe at all times throughout classes.
Promoting and adhering to the workplace values: Excellence, Responsive, Integrity, Caring and Empowering.

Dance:
Helping our Members with developing basic fitness abilities.
Creating classes that engage, encourage and motivate our Members.
Natural ability to create an inclusive, fun and friendly environment.
Providing a safe environment where our Members can grow and learn whilst building and maintaining friendships.
Assisting and providing help to people with learning disabilities and or autism.
Promoting and adhering to the workplace values: Excellence, Responsive, Integrity, Caring and Empowering.

The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.

We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.

We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.

New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.

About Langdon:
Langdon is a Jewish Charity, an ambitious forward thinking Learning Disability organisation working with the Jewish Community in both London and Manchester. This is a vital role which will support members to be an active part of their community through supported living, employment and activities.

About the role:
If you are looking to gain some practical experience in Community Engagement, then this role could be for you. We are looking for a volunteer to join our team and engage with our members taking part in social and communal activities on offer to them.

We will support you with:
• A full induction to both Langdon and your role
• Full and ongoing training, which will include boundaries and confidentiality, safeguarding, GDPR and befriending
• A named supervisor who will offer ongoing support, reviews, supervision
• Obtaining an enhanced DBS

Desired skills:
• Ability to speak with people
• Organised
• IT literate
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Understands the value of working in a team
• Enjoys arranging sessions and programmes

What is in it for the volunteer?
• An opportunity to use your time to make a real difference to a charitable organisation
• Great personal satisfaction, the opportunity to make a real difference to our members

Can you pop by for a cuppa and a chat with our 92-year-old Member? Weekly visits from a local male volunteer, who enjoys wartime aircraft and/or the navy would really brighten our veteran’s day.

He joined the Merchant Navy where he served across the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and the Middle East. He also entered National Service, joining the Royal Army Medical Corps. After that, our Member was sent to Singapore where he served in the Military Hospital.

After leaving National Service, this gentleman worked for the Prudential Insurance company and for Sun Life Insurance.

Are you friendly, empathetic, and patient (as this veteran has also has hearing loss), and is available to meet him once a week? If yes, this may be the volunteer opportunity for you.

By providing regular companionship, social interaction and building a positive one-to-one relationship you can help to reduce the effects of isolation so commonly experienced by our veterans. Your positivity, friendliness and communication can make the world of difference to their day lives.

Volunteers need to be over the age of 18 years and able to travel independently to and from our veterans home. Reliability, punctuality and trustworthiness are essential requirements for this role as are good listening and interpersonal skills. As understanding of the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries is key to this role. We will give you the necessary training, induction and support to be confident and enjoy your volunteering.