Wellbeing Programme Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Bristol

Help us to grow the Forest of Avon - We're welcoming volunteers to help us plant trees, woodlands and hedgerows across the West of England!

We need the help of volunteers to support us with tree planting this season, with plenty of opportunities available across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset and South Glos.

As part of our Trees for Climate fund, we need help with varied projects focussed on planting trees and woodlands, wood pasture, orchards and hedgerows. Tasks may include digging, planting and staking trees and mulch matting. All tools will be provided and our Tree Team will be on hand to answer questions and guide you along the way. 

We're also offering an exciting new programme of orchard maintenance workshops and volunteer dates as part of our 'Orchard for Pollinators' Project, which will take place at community orchards across Bristol, Bath and South Glos. The aim is to recruit and offer free training to volunteers so that they have the skills to care for their local communtiy orchard.

Connecting with nature and spending time in green spaces has proven benefits to our mental wellbeing and physical health. Our volunteer days are the perfect way to enjoy the many benefits of spending time outdoors, while giving back to nature and feeling the satisfaction of helping your local area to become a little bit greener!

To view current opportunities and sign up, please visit our Eventbrite page (Click How to Apply for link)

If you have any questions, please click 'How to Apply' for our contact information.

Join DrugFAM as a Helpline Volunteer

At DrugFAM, we understand the profound impact a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling can have, and believe in the power of compassion, support, and understanding when it comes to helping those affected.

Our helpline is a lifeline for those in need, providing crucial emotional support and guidance. Join us as a Helpline Volunteer and be a vital part of this mission.

Join Our Team of Change-Makers

Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity. Here's your chance to...

Be Part of Something Special

Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.

Join an Award-Winning Journey

This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.

The Role: Helpline Volunteer

As a Helpline Volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, offering them a listening ear and a source of comfort during challenging times.

Our helpline operates from 9am to 9pm, 365 days a year, ensuring that help is always just a phone call away.

What Does the Role Involve?

• Providing emotional and practical support to those in need.
• Offering (links to) relevant information, resources, and literature to clients.
• Assessing and enhancing the client's social support network.
• Identifying and addressing additional requirements, including signposting and referring to other organisations.

Why Choose to Volunteer with DrugFAM?

• Flexible Hours: The remote role allows you to volunteer from the comfort of your home. Plus, our rota system offers flexibility to fit your schedule.
• Comprehensive Training: We provide a thorough three-month training program, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to excel in your role.
• Ongoing Support: We offer continuous mentoring, training and support to help you grow in your role.
• Make a Difference: By joining our team, you'll be part of an organisation dedicated to positively impacting individuals and families affected by their loved one's addiction.

Training and Development: We provide comprehensive training in helpline skills, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your role.

Join Us Today! Together, we can provide hope, support, and strength to those who need it most. Become a DrugFAM Helpline Volunteer and help us change lives for the better.

Our inner-city parks have never been so important. They have been crucial in helping us get through the pandemic and we need to maximise their potential to support community health and wellbeing as we enter the cost of living crisis and more people are plunged into uncertainty and poverty.

We run a Green Social Prescribing project in Bristol that aims to provide people struggling with their mental health with a consistent, safe space to feel part of a community, enjoy nature, be active and get quick support for their needs, close to home.

We need dedicated volunteers who can help our Health & Community team, run our Roots to Wellbeing programme at Eastville Park, Hartcliffe Millennium Green, Withywood Park, Stockwood Open Space and Brickfields Park. 

Dates and times

Withywood Park, Tuesdays, 1-4pm

Eastville Park, Wednesdays, 1-4pm

Stockwood Open Space, Wednesdays, 1-4pm

Hartcliffe Millennium Green, Thursdays, 10am-1pm

Brickfields Park, Tuesdays, 12.30pm - 2.30pm

You will…

Support our Health and Community team to run safe, supportive and enjoyable Green Social Prescribing activities by:

• Helping load and unload tools and plants to prepare for sessions 
• Welcoming attendees and creating a supportive and safe atmosphere
• Support the set up and running of activities
• Support the provision of refreshments including lunch
• Supervise session participants by making sure they complete activities the correct and safe way flagging any mental health concerns
• Gathering evidence for project evaluation including testimonials, photos and videos

You will be…

• An outdoorsy person who likes to work outside whatever the weather.
• Comfortable working with people with a range of mental health needs.
• A natural people person, confident communicating with everyone.
• Well organised with excellent time management.
• A team player, keen to help make the project a success.
• Able to follow instruction and stay calm in challenging situations.

You may be considering a career in biodiversity, green social prescribing, mental health, conservation, or gardening, or you may be looking for something different to do with your spare time.

We will provide…

• Experience in supporting and leading groups with a range of health needs in nature focused activities
• The chance to make a difference to the local community and take tangible actions to respond to the ecological and climate emergencies
• The training and information you will need for the role including health and safety training
• Direct support from our Park Activators to help meet your goals and expectations from the role
• The chance to meet new people and make friends
• Your travel costs.

Not Only Pink And Blue

Children are exposed to stereotypes as soon as they are born. With the colours we dress them in, the language we use and the toys they play with. This has a limiting effect on their aspirations, confidence and mental wellbeing.

not only pink and blue exists to grow generations of equals; by creating parent-friendly work cultures with our innovative parental leave programme, by collaborating with leaders where we consult on projects, deliver talks, chair round tables, and by challenging buying behaviour that perpetuates stereotypes with our directory of brands that don’t use girl/boy filters to create a world that does not stereotype children.

GRANT WRITING

• not only pink and blue is looking to grow and in order to do that we would love to get some grants. We are a social change company and are driving for change to create a more equal world for our generations to come.

  We would like a grant writer who has experience in writing and winning grants. We will need them to identify relevant grants, shortlist the ones that we would be a good fit for and write the applications.

  Get in touch if you have experience of grant writing and would love to see a world where stereotypes don’t limit our children.

• Volunteer up 20 hours per month remotely

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. The Prince’s Trust couldn’t function as well without the support of thousands of volunteers across the UK, who are able to offer a vital network to young people facing significant barriers to jobs, education or training. 

Our employability and progression mentors provide one-to-one support, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration to a young person who has completed a Prince's Trust Programme. As an employability and progression mentor, you will offer knowledge, experience, and support to young people as they develop the skills, confidence and motivation to succeed - either in education or further training, through work experience, volunteering or by securing a job of their choice.

As an Employability and Progression Mentor, you’ll make a real difference to the lives of young people who attend The Prince’s Trust’s Explore Programme. You will meet on a regular basis with a young person and help them identify and achieve goals following their time on Explore.

You will offer guidance, support and encouragement and a safe space for a young person to discuss the skills they need to develop and how to do this. You will provide guidance on employability and job search issues, including supporting with CV writing and interview practice. You will provide active support between sessions as agreed, such as reviewing documentation, email responses, signposting where to find useful resources, networking connections; etc.  And you will share relevant learning and useful resources with other volunteers and Trust colleagues that may benefit young people and our work.

Ideally, you would be available to mentor for one session a month for 6 months. Relevant experience can be developed during the role and you will receive training from The Prince’s Trust to help you in your role. It is helpful if you already have good communication skills; are able to give and receive constructive corrective feedback and have experience of job searches, application process and interview experiences.

In return for your valuable time, we provide the benefits of being part of a dedicated community of colleagues and volunteers, the satisfaction of directly impacting our success, and the undoubted personal development and pleasure that comes from working for the cause of, or directly with, children and young people, the majority of whom face significant barriers and have significant challenges to overcome.

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

We’re always looking for empathetic individuals with great listening skills to train as non-religious pastoral support volunteers and join the Non-Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN), working within Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care teams to provide like-minded support for people in difficult times. Research has shown that despite purporting to support everyone, only 4% of chaplaincy team visits are made to non-religious people. However, 69% of the population think specific non-religious care should be available, and non-religious people have the same need to talk about ‘the big questions’ and receive like-minded support.

Our volunteers and paid members work in the NHS, HMPPS, and the armed forces. We have trained more than 300 pastoral carers, and currently have a presence in 9% of prisons and in 30% of NHS Trusts and growing. The covid-19 pandemic has severely affected our volunteer numbers, and we are working hard to ensure that non-religious pastoral care is available to all. Will you join us in making pastoral care more inclusive and equal?

Upcoming training dates:

• London – 16 & 17 March 2024
• Midlands – 25 & 26 May 2024
• London – 27 & 28 July 2024
• Wales – 26 & 27 October 2024

After training, you’ll need to be able to commit at least half a day a week to volunteering, and you’ll need some tenacity along with the confidence and interpersonal skills to work with religious colleagues. You’ll be rewarded by being a positive support to people in their hour of need, and by being part of real change in how institutions support non-religious people.

Please read the attached Application Pack, and then complete and return the Application Form (when you click the link it may automatically download to your device) to register your interest. The application deadline is six weeks before your chosen course, and interviews will be completed shortly after your application is received.

International development decisions are often made in the Global North excluding people from the Global South. Gender, disability, race and class intersect with other factors and drive inequality. Discrimination harms women and marginalised groups, limiting their well-being, agency, access to leadership positions, assets and income and control over their own bodies. People living in poverty face complex barriers to constructing routes out of poverty. Policies are not always designed with them in mind and economic growth is not always enough.

We host a podcast to bring together practitioners, thinkers, activists to share ideas and identify entry points for practical action. We launch an online training programme for development professionals in 2024. We conduct research, deliver evidence-based policy engagement and engage with social movements striving to challenge patriarchy, enhance equity and drive improved well-being for women and men. We identify the barriers poor people face, describe them to policy makers and seek to influence policy and practice so that bottom up growth can deliver routes out of poverty for the poorest people.

EVENTS

• Technical and communications support to online events (2 hours per week in October - December 2023 & January 2024, increasing to 8 hours per week in February and March 2024).

• Volunteer 2-8 hours per week remotely

International development decisions are often made in the Global North excluding people from the Global South. Gender, disability, race and class intersect with other factors and drive inequality. Discrimination harms women and marginalised groups, limiting their well-being, agency, access to leadership positions, assets and income and control over their own bodies. People living in poverty face complex barriers to constructing routes out of poverty. Policies are not always designed with them in mind and economic growth is not always enough.

We host a podcast to bring together practitioners, thinkers, activists to share ideas and identify entry points for practical action. We launch an online training programme for development professionals in 2024. We conduct research, deliver evidence-based policy engagement and engage with social movements striving to challenge patriarchy, enhance equity and drive improved well-being for women and men. We identify the barriers poor people face, describe them to policy makers and seek to influence policy and practice so that bottom up growth can deliver routes out of poverty for the poorest people.

FUNDRAISING

• Experienced fundraiser required to identify foundations, philanthropists, grant making trusts and other donors to fund our work on shifting power (decolonisation, localisation and anti-racism) in the development and humanitarian sector. Your work will include pitching to potential funders & raising long and short term funds (especially flexible/ core funds).

• Volunteer 4+ hours per week remotely

Become a GamCare Online Peer Supporter

Make a difference by using your own experiences

For over 25 years, GamCare has been there for people experiencing gambling harms, whether that be people who gamble themselves or someone impacted by someone else’s gambling. We offer support over the phone, face-to-face or online and our treatment is free, flexible and confidential.

We are currently recruiting for Online Peer Supporters, to provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else’s gambling. Using their own experiences of gambling-related harms, volunteers will support others digitally as part of our Online Support Services and will include email support as well as facilitating our Forum and Chatrooms.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to enable you to use your lived experience to work with our team as an Online Peer Supporter, providing support to all of those affected by gambling.

We believe that peer support is essential in the recovery journey. It provides:

• Shared understanding
• Reduces stigma
• A non-judgemental environment
• Practical insights and tools
• Continued motivation and hope

Our online platforms are designed to provide social connection to those who could be isolated or feel they have no one else to talk to. People accessing our services have identified that receiving support from someone who has had similar experiences can really benefit them when overcoming the challenges they may face on their recovery journey. It also provides a sense of community and belonging and contributes to the long-term support of those accessing these services.

Training

A comprehensive training programme will be delivered by our Lived Experience Volunteering team to provide you with the skills and confidence to use your experiences to support others while protecting your own recovery. Training includes:

• Safeguarding
• Motivational interviewing
• Facilitation skills

Role Responsibilities

Online Peer Supporters will:

• Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network.
• Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from their own lived experience to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for those affected by gambling harms.
• Facilitate discussions via our online support services, including:

Email – you will be paired with an individual for regular email correspondence (up to 3 emails per week for 6 months)
Chatrooms – you will facilitate group discussions and supporting conversation between people at various stages of recovery
Forum – you will initiate discussions, respond to posts, and provide encouragement, signposting and support to forum users

• Help individuals set aims and goals to move to a more positive, sustained recovery whilst also providing resources to support people with these plans.
• Recognise the purpose and remit of our service and signposting to other internal and external support where appropriate.

What can I expect from GamCare?

In return, GamCare will:

• Provide a full, comprehensive induction and training programme
• Give you access to a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator
• Offer and arrange 1:1 and group supervision
• Fully support your own wellbeing and recovery journey
• Give ongoing training and development opportunities
• Provide access to some internal job opportunities within our services team
• Provide a reference after 3 months of regular volunteering

Role Requirements

For any of our volunteering roles we ask that you have lived experience of gambling-related harms. This includes being affected by someone else’s gambling (friend or family member).

We ask that you’ve been in positive, sustained recovery for at least one year before volunteering with us.

This role is completely remote, so you’ll need access to a reliable internet connection, a computer and a confidential space.

For full role requirements, please see the Role Profile on our website.

Please note that this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please do not let that deter you from applying as all applications will be considered.

Availability & Commitment

We ask that you have availability at a regular time for around 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.

Before volunteering with us, you will need to complete a mixture of self-directed online training and live online group training sessions delivered by our Volunteer Coordinators over a period of approximately 4 weeks.

Full details of the induction, including the next available dates will be sent to you by a member of the team within one week of receiving your application.

British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can transform lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, skills, resilience and determination to make the most of their future.

We prepare and take young people on expeditions to remote locations where they face challenges, gain skills and learn about themselves - as well as acquiring knowledge relevant to their lives and to the fragile environments that they explore.

The results are transformative – not just in terms of practical skills and resilience, but in a new-found confidence and self-belief which they carry forward to their future life.

More than this, through their adventure together, our young people forge friendships for life and become part of a unique supportive and continuing community of explorers with shared experiences, values and perspectives on the world.

We are committed to building an executive and volunteer team that together represent a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives on the world. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply. Thank you.

Upcoming opportunities for Base Camp Managers

The Base Camp Manager has responsibility for many of the logistical aspects of the expedition, including equipment, food, and managing the environmental impact at base camp. They will need to be ready to turn their hand to a range of tasks, acting as the ‘fixer’ for the expedition and supporting the expedition team with all aspects of expedition life.

Working in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, they will be responsible for safety and wellbeing of all participants on expedition. They will take lead responsibility for the planning, procurement and issuance of both food and equipment across all stages of the programme. 

Expeditions are between 2 and 6 weeks long and take place during academic holiday periods. We are currently recruiting volunteer Leaders for all our expeditions for Summer 2024.

We are also recruiting for Adventure Leaders, Social Leaders, Knowledge Leaders and Medical Leaders. Additionally, we are keen to hear from those with relevant or transferable senior leadership experience to fulfil our  Chief and Deputy Chief Leader roles. Please visit our website for more details.

Benefits of being a volunteer Leader with us:

Community - Our Volunteer Leader community come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and professions bring a diverse range of skills and experiences. Not only will you become a Member of British Exploring Society after leading with us but will leave with strong bonds and shared memories.

Courage - Set in wild, remote and sometimes harsh environments that young people aren’t used to. Working in this environment and supporting young people requires Leaders to show courage and be adaptable and dynamic, allowing for a unique and new experience - 100% of Leaders said they had acquired new skills.

Challenge – Our expeditions can be challenging. To prepare Leaders we provide high quality training and personal development. This offers Leaders the opportunity to develop & stretch their skills, such as youth work, technical, leadership and facilitation - 74% of Leaders said that volunteering with us had furthered their career.

Self-belief - From beginning to the end, you will be supported whilst developing their confidence. - 90% of our Leaders said they were more confident after expedition.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and teaching young people.
• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre- expedition training events. Dates are still being confirmed for the 2024 season though they will be similar to the 2023 pre-expedition training events. Please keep checking the link attached for the 2024 dates.
• Available for expedition for 2 to 6 weeks from mid July

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.

Prior to expedition all volunteer Leaders will receive training and support. We ask that first time Leaders cover the cost of their flights as part of the group booking booked by British Exploring Society, who will then reclaim the cost from Leaders. Flight costs will be covered for all returning Leaders. Leaders will need to provide their own personal kit as well as vaccinations and visas (if applicable). Leaders may claim expenses for UK training events. All other expedition costs are covered, including insurance, specialist equipment, expedition food and accommodation.

Leader Recruitment Pack

For more information about what volunteering with us looks like, please refer to our Leader Recruitment Pack that can be found on our website.

Family Futures is seeking a dedicated Grants and Corporate Fundraising Volunteer to join our team.

Family Futures is a not for profit, independent adoption and fostering agency and a therapy centre in London, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2022 for the fourth consecutive time. We have a reputation for innovation and providing a gold standard service to children and families. It is an exciting time for Family Futures as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of helping families heal this year and develop our new strategy to drive forward our pioneering work into the future.

Family Futures provides an integrated interdisciplinary, assessment, treatment and family-finding service for children who are traumatised or have attachment difficulties. Our groundbreaking Neuro-physiological Psychotherapy (NPP) model takes a body-based and neuro-sequential approach to healing developmentally traumatised children and supporting their families and network. Our services extend to adoptive, foster, special guardian, and at risk families.

What you will be doing.

This volunteer role is within our Marketing and Communications team, working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and other roles across Family Futures, to achieve our fundraising targets, objectives and values. Our therapy, adoption and fostering services for children and families depend on our financial resilience.

By volunteering as a Funding and Grants Volunteer you will be helping us develop our fundraising strategy to ensure we have funds for projects which will improve our therapy space and better serve the community through enhanced services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to get involved in the ongoing development of Family Futures and to play an important role in helping generate income and build a pipeline of new funding opportunities to improve the mental health and outcomes of developmentally traumatised children.

Who is right for the role.

We are particularly looking for those who have some or all of the following qualities and experience:

• has a proven track record of successful trusts and foundations fundraising and knowledge of fundraising regulations.
• has effective communication and collaboration skills
• can build effective working relationships with others.
• is willing to keep proactively up to date with the external fundraising environment, identifying trends and opportunities.
• can understand the financial set up, budgets challenges and opportunities.

Please request an application pack to view full list of experience and skills desired for this role.

Duration commitment.

• Ideally committing to at least a year to provide consistency to the role and establish key relationships with funders and the local community.
• Commitment to being involved in a grant application/project from start to finish preferred.

What you will get out of it.

You'll get the opportunity to:

• spend time with like-minded people and make new friends.
• develop skills in fundraising, networking, and business engagement.
• raise money to help us improve the mental health and outcomes of developmentally traumatised children.

Family Futures will provide.

• Full induction to Family Futures and the role.
• Monthly supervision and support.
• Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
• Reference at the end of the volunteer placement.

We believe that embracing different perspectives enriches our agency’s culture and strengthens our ability to serve the children and families we work with. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of lived experience and are actively recruiting people from the global majority, i.e. Black, Asian, dual heritage and minority ethnic groups as they are currently under-represented at our organisation.

Family Futures is a highly nurturing environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are looking for volunteer tutors to help us with our catch up tuition programme for primary and secondary school students.

Description

We partner volunteer tutors with pupils to increase their subject knowledge, confidence and study skills. As a volunteer tutor you can have a big impact on the students on our programmes. Our tutors do more than simply set and mark work, they also act as positive role models and raise students’ aspirations.We particularly focus on subjects maths, physics, chemistry and biology.

As a Maths/Science Tutor volunteer, you will:

• Deliver lessons to your students weekly using Numberfit provided resources, focusing on delivering a supportive relationship and inspiring delivery.

•  Working remotely one-to-one with student(s) to help improve their academic ability, develop their confidence and to help them work on their study skills. 

• Acting at all times professionally as a representative of Numberfit.

You will be working with our team lead for Tutoring, who after appropriate checks will be your key contact to support you through your role. You will receive a Tutor induction and DBS check before you start, and ongoing support sessions as your role progresses.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a volunteer who has:

• Teaching/ Tutoring and lesson planning experience

• Subject knowledge

• Good level of English language

• Listening and communication skills

• Empathy for their students and their feelings towards subjects and exams

• The ability to work professionally with children

• Commitment to fulfilling their role as agreed

The volunteer should also have/be:

• Accuracy and attention to detail 

• Ability to quickly understand the needs of their students

• Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements

• Open to feedback

What difference will you make? 

Your role as a Tutor will have a big impact on the students on our programmes, and their learning confidence and ability in a key subject. With your help we’ll be able to continue raising the profile of mathematics, enjoyable learning and children's wellbeing.
 

What’s in it for you?

A volunteer Tutor experience is great for developing your skills and confidence working with children, and can give your CV a real boost. You will have the opportunity to get to know like-minded people, and an Enhanced DBS check paid for by us. You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time to make a real difference to children’s learning ability in their subject.

What skills should you have? 

• Communication

• Mentoring/coaching

• Good level of English language 

• Attention to detail

What skills will you gain?

• Communication 

• Commitment

• Time management 

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification / training/ experience

• Own computer or secure access to one

• We ask that you commit to at least half a school term (approximately 8 weeks) and be available to tutor around 1-3 hours a week after school hours (anywhere from 4-7pm)

Help us develop exciting and engaging resources so we can achieve our aim of making maths relevant, physically active and raising attainment.

Description

Numberfit is a social enterprise that works to make Maths learning fun and engaging for children across all age groups. We are looking to grow our reach, and with this our team.

We would like the volunteer to assist us in developing exciting new primary and early years Maths resources for use in schools and in the home.

Some of the tasks we are looking for Maths Resource Development and Checking volunteers to help us with are:

• Worksheet checking using our question checking interface

• Maths resource creation

• Video script checking and updating

• Script creation for new educational videos

• Video checking

You will be working with our Maths facilitators who will provide training and support

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in:

• Good Maths ability

• Ability to engage with children

• Attention to detail

The volunteer should also have/be:

• Accuracy and attention to detail 

• Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team / organisation / users

• Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements

• Understands the resource constraints of a small organisation and is able to work with these

• Efficient

What difference will you make? 

Your input will ensure the highest quality resources are used by children taking part in our programmes. 

With your help we’ll be able to continue raising the profile of mathematics, enjoyable learning and children's wellbeing.

What’s in it for you?

Through this role you will work alongside a small central team, get a feel of our Maths materials across all ages, with the opportunity to feed back on our resources that once checked we will be able to start using.

What skills should you have? 

• Time keeping 

• Maths

• Attention to detail 

What skills will you gain?

• Teamwork

• Resource checking 

• Attention to detail

Requirements:

• Good level of Maths

• Own computer or secure access to one

• At least 3 hours a week + for a minimum period of 3 months 

Become a GamCare Online Peer Supporter

Make a difference by using your own experiences

For over 25 years, GamCare has been there for people experiencing gambling harms, whether that be people who gamble themselves or someone impacted by someone else’s gambling. We offer support over the phone, face-to-face or online and our treatment is free, flexible and confidential.   

We are currently recruiting for Online Peer Supporters, to provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else’s gambling. Using their own experiences of gambling-related harms, volunteers will support others digitally as part of our Online Support Services and will include email support as well as facilitating our Forum and Chatrooms.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to enable you to use your lived experience to work with our team as an Online Peer Supporter, providing support to all of those affected by gambling.

We believe that peer support is essential in the recovery journey. It provides: 

• Shared understanding 
• Reduces stigma 
• A non-judgemental environment 
• Practical insights and tools 
• Continued motivation and hope

Our online platforms are designed to provide social connection to those who could be isolated or feel they have no one else to talk to. People accessing our services have identified that receiving support from someone who has had similar experiences can really benefit them when overcoming the challenges they may face on their recovery journey. It also provides a sense of community and belonging and contributes to the long-term support of those accessing these services.

More about becoming an Online Peer Supporter:

Training

A comprehensive training programme will be delivered by our Lived Experience Volunteering team to provide you with the skills and confidence to use your experiences to support others while protecting your own recovery. Training includes: 

• Safeguarding 
• Motivational interviewing  
• Facilitation skills

Role Responsibilities

Online Peer Supporters will: 

• Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network.
• Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from their own lived experience to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for those affected by gambling harms.
• Facilitate discussions via our online support services, including:

- Email – you will be paired with an individual for regular email correspondence (up to 3 emails per week for 6 months) 
- Chatrooms – you will facilitate group discussions and supporting conversation between people at various stages of recovery 
- Forum – you will initiate discussions, respond to posts, and provide encouragement, signposting and support to forum users

• Help individuals set aims and goals to move to a more positive, sustained recovery whilst also providing resources to support people with these plans.
• Recognise the purpose and remit of our service and signposting to other internal and external support where appropriate. 

What can I expect from GamCare?

In return, GamCare will:

• Provide a full, comprehensive induction and training programme 
• Give you access to a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator 
• Offer and arrange 1:1 and group supervision  
• Fully support your own wellbeing and recovery journey 
• Give ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Provide access to some internal job opportunities within our services team  
• Provide a reference after 3 months of regular volunteering

Role Requirements

For any of our volunteering roles we ask that you have lived experience of gambling-related harms. This includes being affected by someone else’s gambling (friend or family member).

We ask that you’ve been in positive, sustained recovery for at least one year before volunteering with us.

This role is completely remote, so you’ll need access to a reliable internet connection, a computer and a confidential space.

For full role requirements, please see the Role Profile

Please note that this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please do not let that deter you from applying as all applications will be considered.

Availability & Commitment

We ask that you have availability at a regular time for around 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. 

Before volunteering with us, you will need to complete a mixture of self-directed online training and live online group training sessions delivered by our Volunteer Coordinators over a period of approximately 4 weeks.

Full details of the induction, including the next available dates will be sent to you by a member of the team within one week of receiving your application.

How to Apply

If you’d like to find out more or apply to volunteer with us, please email us for the application form. 

Alternatively, if you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (for example, video recording or voice note), please email us.

Once we receive your application, a member of the team will get in touch with you to explain the next steps. If you have any questions, please email us on the address above.

The data collected in your application will be stored securely by GamCare, please see our full Privacy Statement.

Please note recruitment for this role is ongoing and applications will be reviewed regularly with training provided at various points throughout the year. Completed applications will therefore be stored for up to 4 months, and the team may contact you regarding your application at any point during this time.