Volunteering Opportunities Assistant Volunteer Volunteer Roles
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As a welcome desk volunteer, you will be the welcoming face of Magpas Air Ambulance at our exciting new base in Alconbury Weald.
You will greet visitors at the centre, addressing any needs whilst giving exceptional customer service. You will contact relevant staff members when appropriate and signpost people into our visitor centre experience. In between greeting guests, you may be taking enquiries, processing the sale of merchandise, taking and counting donations or assisting us with other essential administration tasks.
As a welcome desk volunteer, you will be expected to:
- Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner
- Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance to secure basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service
- Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge while volunteering, ensuring it's visible at all times
- Greet visitors, delivering exceptional customer service assistance and providing an overall welcoming environment
- Address visitor questions and needs both over the phone and face-to-face
- Have good communication skills and be able to work with other volunteers and staff as part of a team
- Have an eye for detail and a flexible attitude
- Have a good understanding of computers (Microsoft Office) or the willingness to learn
- Process payments
- Support various administrative duties
- Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents
- Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns
What you can expect from us:
- Regular support and advice from our staff team
- Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy
- On-the-job training specific to your role
- Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas
- Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it
- The opportunity to meet a network of like-minded people
- We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities
As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community representing the work of a lifesaving team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Nova:
Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.
Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by:
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Developing knowledge, education and confidence
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Connecting diverse groups
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Providing opportunities
Our work, operates on 2 levels:
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Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, family programme and volunteering
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Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action
Role Description:
This role will be to act as a teaching assistant to tutors delivering ESOL/ English classes for learners 19+.
You will:
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Enjoy working in a team
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Provide tutorial support
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Position yourself as a resource for learners
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Work one-on-one or with smallert groups of learners who need additional help
You need to be:
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DBS Checked
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Confident in the use of IT
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Some experience of supporting learners with English
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Committed
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Competent
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Reliable
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Honest
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Punctual
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Patient
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Fair
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Open minded
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Learners may come from various cultural backgrounds and face different learning challenges. You will need to be at ease whether supervising an entire class or working one-on-one with students.
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Comfortable following Nova staff directions and working independently
Further information:
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Induction and appropriate training will be provided.
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Teaching or coaching experience would be desirable but not essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities
Sunderland
Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:00-17:00 and Sunday 10:00-16:00.
Location: Shop in Sunderland, SR1 3DE
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager
Skills and Experiences Required:
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked in a shop before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow Shelter’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for Shelter. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness.
Induction, Learning and Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Welcome you with a Volunteer Handbook
- Provide training, induction, and ongoing support from your Shop Manager to help you feel confident in your role
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter…
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable experience in a retail environment
- Getting involved in your local community and being part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a collection tin volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting us to raise our profile and fundraise within your community.
You will look after the Magpas Air Ambulance collection tins within a designated area, replacing full tins and returning them to an agreed location. You can also help us by finding new locations in which to place tins. These collection tins are an important part of how we raise money, raising approximately £20,000 per year.
As a collection tin volunteer, you will be expected to:
- Represent Magpas Air Ambulance in a respectful and friendly manner
- Understand the work of Magpas Air Ambulance, having basic knowledge and enthusiasm for our service
- Wear your Magpas Air Ambulance ID badge, ensuring it's visible at all times
- Travel to your collection tins (on two or four wheels). Where motorised vehicles are used, you must hold a full UK driving license, have a road-worthy vehicle with up-to-date road tax, MOT certificate (where applicable) and fully comprehensive insurance.
- Establish the regularity of required tin collections in your area, keep a log of your activities and feedback to the Supporter Care Officer
- Proactively replace full collection tins as needed and deliver them to an agreed location within one working day of collection
- Place new tins in locations within your area, ensuring they are accurately labelled with the location and organisation's name
- Inform the Supporter Care Officer of any new tins placed or any changes, helping us to ensure records are accurate and kept up to date
- Follow all Magpas Air Ambulance policies and procedures, including reporting any accidents and incidents
- Recognise, respond to, and report any safeguarding issues or concerns
What to expect from us:
- Regular support and advice from our staff team
- Expenses covered in line with our volunteer policy
- On-the-job training specific to your role
- Events where you can meet other volunteers and share ideas
- Impressive skills to add to your CV and a reference if/when you need it
- The opportunity to meet like-minded people
- We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome volunteers with diverse abilities
As well as joining the Magpas Air Ambulance family, you will make new friends and be an important connection within your community, representing the work of a lifesaving team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking to volunteer in a small and friendly office team? We're looking for someone to help us with our membership admin, including assembling membership packs, preparing resources for mailings, helping us prepare for membership events and lots more - no admin day will be the same and there is always plenty of tea and coffee on tap and biscuits available!
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one the region’s largest and oldest charities managing over 100 nature reserves and works with many other land managers assisting them to improve wildlife. The Trust works to involve people in nature conservation through events, environmental education and community involvement.
The supporter services team is part of the Fundraising and Engagement Directorate which includes the Membership, Events, Communications and Fundraising team. As part of their work, the Supporter Services team process all new membership and are looking for a volunteer to help pack our mailing of welcome packs and other post. Ideally our volunteer will also help keep both our literature and events storeroom tidy.
What you'll be supporting us with:
- Assembling membership welcome packs for new Yorkshire Wildlife Trust members
- Packing membership packs ready for the Friday mailing
- Putting together other regular mailings to new and existing members
- Filing of confidential information
- Keeping the storeroom tidy and in order.
- Discarding any out-of-date literature.
- Putting away stock after events.
- Informing staff of low supplies.
- Help gather equipment for events.
- Help take in deliveries.
- Helping with other tasks as required.
What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to volunteer for a successful wildlife and environmental charity with a friendly team. Our team is very busy and we greatly value the help of our volunteers. Hot drinks and biscuits are always available!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Van assistant needed! – Eastbourne
Would you like to be a part of your local community and make a difference? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? Do you enjoy being physically active? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for a Volunteer Van assistant to support our van team in our Furniture Now! Eastbourne store. This role will enable us to support our existing van team and run the van on extra days of the week and maximise the opportunity for furniture collection/deliveries for our charity. We are a donation-based furniture store charity, and donations are vital to the running of our operations. Helping us with the van would help us fulfil our mission and make a big difference!
There will always be a van driver with you, and sometimes a second van assistant as well. Full induction and training are provided ; such as Manual handling (and some of which you can add to your CV!).
By joining us, you will become part of the Furniture Now! Eastbourne store team which is made up of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver, and van assistants as well as volunteers. Free hot beverages and biscuits are always available on-site and you will be able to join our team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime of the week! The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shift: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses are fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Volunteer discounts are available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts are available to see if this is the right fit for you.
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community.
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! Charity Group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two-tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes, and issuing grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out, and upcycle furniture.
Our values
· People Matter: We value people, and their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
· Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
· Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse, and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Eastbourne
3A Courtlands Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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WHO WE ARE
We are a Kingston-based social enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion. Encouraging different cultures to unite enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with cultural, social and sports organisation's, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. Our findings are supported by educational opportunities designed to broaden perspectives.
Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Discover our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.
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Join us in creating positive change!
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Quilombo UK is looking for a volunteer personal assistant to join their national volunteering team working from home. This role offers a great opportunity for the right person looking to gain experience as a personal assistant, developing their office-based and management experience, or simply to ‘give back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility, with specific training provided where necessary to help you develop and grow your skill-set.
Main Responsibilities:
- Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
- Organising events and conferences
- Managing databases
- Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
- Liaising with staff
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
REQUIRED SKILLS
Essential:
- You will need to have good written skills
- Well organised, pro-active and able to deliver tasks efficiently
- Good time management
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed
- Able to volunteer at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)
- Access to own laptop
Desirable:
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
- Proficiency in Microsoft and excel
Requirements
- Will require references
- Own computer or a secure access to one
- Must be UK based and hold UK right to work
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Job Type: Volunteer
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
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Shop Assistant Volunteer needed! - Eastbourne
Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and have some unique skills you would like to put to good use? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for Shop Assistant volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! store. The best thing about this is that you can make this role entirely your own: from serving customers at the till, to taking care of bookings, mending items that need a bit of love or bringing your incredible knowledge and passion to our Book section, there is always something to do on the shopfloor!
You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Free parking available on site
- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.
Our values
· People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
· Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
· Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Eastbourne
3A Courtlands Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Shop Assistant Volunteer needed! - Hailsham
Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and have some unique skills you would like to put to good use? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for Shop Assistant volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! store. The best thing about this is that you can make this role entirely your own: from serving customers at the till, to taking care of bookings, mending items that need a bit of love or bringing your incredible knowledge and passion to our Book section, there is always something to do on the shopfloor!
You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.
Our values
· People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
· Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
· Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Hailsham
9 High Street
Hailsham
East Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Saturday Shop Assistant Volunteer needed! - Eastbourne
Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and have some unique skills you would like to put to good use? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for Saturday Shop Assistant volunteers to support our Eastbourne shop team. The best thing about this is that you can make this role entirely your own: from serving customers at the till, to taking care of bookings, mending items that need a bit of love or bringing your incredible knowledge and passion to our Book section, there is always something to do on the shopfloor!
You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Free parking available on site
- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.
Our values
·People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
·Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
·Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Eastbourne
3A Courtlands Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about supporting people to improve their language and communication skills? Are you working towards a teaching qualification and looking to gain relevant experience?
We are looking for new ESOL volunteers to support our qualified tutors in the classroom. Volunteers play a fundamental role in our classes. All of our classes are led by paid teachers, however, they are also often supported by volunteer teaching assistants.
Whether helping to set up the classroom, supporting participants during group work or offering support and advice on local services, the contribution made by volunteers in our classrooms is vital.
Skills/ experience
- CELTA or similar qualification is desirable
- Teaching experience is desirable
In return, volunteers will have the opportunity to:
- Gain experience of English language teaching in a community setting with a friendly team
- Gain support and advice on professional development for those looking to become an ESOL teacher
Most of our classes are held face to face in West London, with some having a blended / online learning approach with Zoom.
If you are interested please send your CV and cover letter via Charity Jobs and our volunteer coordinator will get back to you. Please let us know your relevant experience, availability and why you would like to support Nova.
Please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining why you would like to support Nova.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role helps the shop to run efficiently and effectively, and to sell products for Age UK Notts, which in turn, generates funds to allow Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to continue to run effective services.
What activities might you be involved in?
Front of shop
• Engaging with our customers, in a friendly and welcoming way.
• Ensuring customers experience excellent customer service
• Maintaining the look of the shop displays so that customers have a positive shopping experience.
• Restocking shelves and rails as and when needed
• Maintaining a tidy clean and safe shopping / working environment
• Taking and processing payments from customers (including card payments following appropriate training)
• Accepting donations from supporters that visit the shop and encouraging those who are tax payers to sign up to Gift Aid in order to generate a further 25p in every £1 for the Charity.
Back Shop
• Accepting donations and ensuring that donations that have been Gift Aided are separated and clearly labelled with the correct Gift Aid number
• Sorting through donations to identify:
➢ items that can be sold in the shop,
➢ items that can be ragged or sold as scrap and
➢ items of higher value that need to be sold on elsewhere
• Labelling all saleable items with price tags and if appropriate Gift Aid numbers
• Steaming items of clothing and placing on appropriate hanger in preparation for sale
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Use of the internet to share shop stock on Social Media.
• Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct.
This is for anybody who is interested in working in a charity retail environment.
Our shop is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10am until 4pm and we are looking for volunteers who can commit to at least one morning or afternoon per week
As part of the recruitment process, there will also be an interview, references and a basic DBS check.
***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Title:
Volunteer Activity Assistant
Location:
Ipswich Opportunities Without Limits
Day/Time required:
Flexible hours and days between Monday and Saturday 09.00 to 21:00
Organisation overview:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for what they can do, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
Service overview:
We offer a rich and diverse programme of recreational, learning and employment opportunities from our centre’s facilities in Ipswich and the wider communities of Suffolk.
Situated close to the town centre, we benefit from excellent links to local transport and neighbouring community projects.
We’re a super friendly and welcoming service with enthusiastic, skilled and experienced staff and volunteers who support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Description of role:
To support customers with higher needs and communication difficulties one-to-one in a group sessions.
Key tasks:
· Support Activities Facilitators to deliver sessions for adults requiring support with physical and learning needs
· Support individuals to communicate and interact.
· To take part in various activities that are meaningful and of interest to customers and to you.
· Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
· Learn new skills.
· Be socialable and have fun.
Volunteers will not be engaged in “Regulated Activity” as defined by Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended). This includes assisting people with personal or health care, and undertaking activities with children that are not supervised by staff.
A DBS check will be required as part of this role and will be carried out during the vetting checks of successful applicants.
Personal qualities required:
Within this role you:
· Supportive nature
· Outgoing and friendly
· Polite and respectful
· Patient and kind
· Good communicator
· Empathetic
· Calm, can do approach to tasks
· Able to work on own initiative as well as a team.
Benefits of volunteering:
· Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
· Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.
· Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.
· Meet new people.
· Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding
· Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
· Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role
· Day to day support from a designated member of staff
· Have fun!
Training available:
1. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
2. Child Protection in Health and Social Care
3. Equality and Diversity
4. Data Protection in Health and Social Care
5. Local induction
6. Health & Safety
Job Type: Volunteer
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Title:
Volunteer Activity Assistant
Location:
Cambridge Day Opportunities
Day/Time required:
Flexible hours and days between Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 3.30pm (start and finish times can be flexible for parents / carers)
Organisation overview:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for what they can do, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
Service overview:
We offer a rich and diverse programme of recreational, learning and employment opportunities from our centre’s facilities in Cambridge.
We’re a super friendly and welcoming service with enthusiastic, skilled and experienced staff and volunteers who support individuals to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Description of role:
- To support customers with higher needs and communication difficulties one-to-one in a group sessions.
- Work alongside our Activities Facilitators to support the delivery of sessions.
Key tasks:
- To work at the individual customer’s pace in a group, ensuring they can take part in sessions (for example cooking, baking, dance).
- Help the individual customer communicate and interact with the team and their peers.
- To help with confidence building by encouraging and empowering customer to engage, be creative and stay safe.
- Ensure that the individual is included in various aspects of sessions, and during breaks and lunchtime.
- Volunteers will not be engaged in “Regulated Activity” as defined by Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended). This includes assisting people with personal or health care, and undertaking activities with children that are not supervised by staff.
Personal qualities required:
Within this role you will:
- · Have a supportive nature
- · You are outgoing and friendly
- · You will be polite and respectful
- · You are patient and kind
- · You take a calm measured approach to tasks
- · You are a good communicator
- · You are empathetic and resilient
Benefits of volunteering:
- · Become part of a passionate and supportive team.
- · Help make a real difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people.
- · Gain new experiences and develop skills and confidence.
- · Meet new people.
- · Spend your time doing something that is worthwhile and rewarding
- · Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
- · Certificated training provided to prepare you for your role
- · Day to day support from a designated member of staff
- · Have fun!
Training available:
- 1. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- 2. Child Protection in Health and Social Care
- 3. Equality and Diversity
- 4. Data Protection in Health and Social Care
- 5. Local induction
- 6. Health & Safety
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Welcome to Team BSO (British Scouting Overseas), where we're embarking on an exhilarating journey to empower the next generation through our Skills for Life strategy. Our mission is to shape brighter futures and equip young individuals in Scouting with invaluable life skills.
At the heart of the BSO lies the pivotal role of the Area Lead Volunteer (previously called Area Commissioner). As the guiding force, you'll spearhead the BSO Leadership Team, inspiring and mobilising volunteers to provide exceptional experiences and life-enriching skills to our youth. Your mandate includes ensuring a well-organised and adequately staffed Area team capable of delivering outstanding programmes.
Your pivotal responsibility involves implementing the Area’s 2018-25 Strategy. You will be rallying Area, District and Group Lead Volunteers and their teams to align with its objectives. This entails motivating and supporting volunteers to achieve the Growth, Youth Shaped, Community Impact, and Inclusivity targets outlined in our strategy.
As the leader of the BSO Team, you will bolster Scouting throughout the Area by nurturing volunteer development, enriching section programmes, and providing operational support. Additionally, you'll maintain a vibrant volunteer cohort in the Explorer and Network sections, establishing a well-regarded 14-24 provision within our multiple international communities.
Leading a team of dedicated volunteers passionate about delivering exceptional Scouting experiences to every young person is at the core of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.