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Latest volunteer roles for October Volunteering is ‘rewarding and fulfilling’ - volunteering at Age UK Sheffield Visit our Drop-In: Monday – Wednesday 10am – 4pm
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Latest volunteer roles for October
Volunteering is ‘rewarding and fulfilling’ - volunteering at Age UK Sheffield
Visit our Drop-In: Monday – Wednesday
10am – 4pm
What is the Volunteer Centre?
We are part of Voluntary Action Sheffield and we help people wanting to volunteer and organisations offering voluntary roles to find one another. You can find out more about volunteering by contacting us:
Visit our drop-in: Mon - Wed, 10am - 4pm
Email [email protected] or Telephone 0114 253 6649
Facebook: @SheffieldVolunteerCentre
Twitter: @VolunteerSheff
Volunteer Centre Sheffield The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane (off Division Street) Sheffield S1 4FW
Visit our drop-in Only the latest roles are shown in this bulletin - we have nearly 400 more roles for you to explore: so come and speak with one of our Advisors at the drop-in (details above). If you a r e i n t e r e s t e d one of the roles listed, you can apply by using the contact details supplied.
Search online Visit our website - www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk and click on start volunteering: you will be able to search through all volunteer roles and register.
The New Beginnings Project
The Volunteer Centre has a project to help to support refugees and asylum seekers into volunteering, as well as employment, education and mentoring. Phone us on 0114 253 6655 to find out more, or visit www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk/refugees-asylum-seekers
Additional Help If you need extra help in looking for volunteer roles, please contact the Volunteer Centre for help and advice using the details at the top of the page or come to chat to one of our advisors at our drop-in.
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e-mailed to you every month? Register on the Bulletin page on our
website – see address below...
www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk
Come to the Sheffield Volunteering Fair and find the perfect role for you!
Monday 14th October
10am – 4pm
Hallam Hall, Owen Building
Sheffield Hallam University City Campus
Howard Street, S1 2LX
Meet with charities and organisations from across the city, looking for people just like you. Explore the hundreds of exciting opportunities available, from
gardening to befriending, driving to fundraising – there really is something for everyone.
Free event – everyone welcome
The venue is fully accessible.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information about the Volunteering Fair, please contact Heather Endcliffe (Volunteering Co-ordinator) on 0114 2536649 or
The Sheffield Christmas Dinner, can you help?
Volunteer to help make the Sheffield Christmas Dinner happen! It's a meal on Christmas day for care leavers aged 18-25 with nowhere else to be at Christmas. Volunteering involves coordinating volunteers, guests, food and entertainment.
Email [email protected] for more information.
Volunteer at the Volunteer Centre!
Volunteer Advisor • You could be an Advisor at our Volunteer Centre drop-in in Sheffield city
centre, and help others find out about volunteering and find the right roles for
them. You could develop your customer service, communication and computing
skills to help individuals into volunteering.
Contact us at [email protected] or 0114 253 6649 to find out more, and
see how you can become a volunteer with Sheffield Volunteer Centre!
Digital Team Volunteer Do you have the skills and patience to join our Digital Team? We offer a unique service to our older clients making a home visit and taking the time to show someone how to use their phone/laptop/camera.
Driver (Volunteer) Could you spare a few hours a week to collect donations for our new charity shops in Bradway and Abbeydale Road?
Virginia Lowes, 0114 250 2850, [email protected]
Meetings Secretary Help us get back on track! You will organise our meetings so we can develop the club to more effectively enable people with disabilities to access our sport. You will arrange and minute our meetings and follow up the actions we decide upon.
Elizabeth Clay, 07721027904, [email protected]
Telephone Support Volunteer S64 9JP You will make calls to people affected by dementia to ask how they are doing. You will provide information and enable people living with dementia to access support that will benefit them by connecting them to our services and advisers.
Gail Curtis, 07889604291, [email protected]
Cooking Volunteer at fun and friendly project! S63 9BH Do you like to cook and chat? Here's an opportunity to help a leading food poverty organisation change the lives of its participants; perhaps even to learn some new recipes and skills!
Dave Doyle, 07894440519, [email protected]
Bucket Collection Volunteers S1 2EX Bucket Collection Volunteers - Various one off dates this Autumn!
Emily Beahan, [email protected]
If you are interested in any roles in this Bulletin, you can contact theorganisation(s), using the details provided, to find out more and apply.
The Bulletin only includes the latest roles, not all roles. To search through all roles please visit www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk/start-volunteering, or come to our drop-in at the Volunteer Centre to chat with one of our Advisors. Our address is on the back page.
Age UK Sheffield
All Inc Trampolining
Alzheimer's Society
Bags of Taste
Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now
Warehouse Volunteer Hillsborough S6 2BY We have new opportunities for warehouse volunteers in our Hillsborough BHF store, this is a great role if you want to keep fit and be active whilst helping to fund life saving research!
Chris Whitehead, 0114 2245942, [email protected]
Community Fundraising event volunteer S9 2RX The Sheffield fundraising team need confident, enthusiastic volunteers to help promote and encourage local people to take part in the Steel City Abseil on 26th October 2019. We are particularly keen to find people who will join us in visiting Sheffield businesses to encourage sign-ups and taking out flyers to our community hubs.
Lucy Gray, 01142427381, [email protected]
Web Chat Volunteer S8 0TB If you want to help people with a health condition and gain experience with a national charity, this is the role for you!
Emily Ducker, 0114 250 9933, [email protected]
Library Assistant S10 5BR Working as part of a small team of volunteers staffing the public library at Broomhill. Dealing with queries from library users at the reception desk, on the phone or by e-mail. Using computers, photocopiers, scanners and printers. Using the internet for e-mail and information. Locating and shelving books. Creating displays and updating Noticeboards.
0114 273 4276, [email protected]
Trustee S6 2HH Join the board of trustees at Burton Street and help shape the future of this vibrant community organisation.
Clare Mappin, 01142332908, [email protected]
Volunteering on Sheffield & Tinsley Canal S9 2Fn Like working outside around nature & history? Explore the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal and make a difference. Tasks in helping to improve the canal include: painting, cut back vegetation, work on the Naburn work boat, maintenance on towpaths,conservation work & litter picking.
Anthony Walker, 07483 146061, [email protected]
British Heart Foundation - The Moor
British Red Cross
British Tinnitus Association
Broomhill Community Library Limited
Burton Street Foundation
Canal and River Trust
Accountant S6 We are looking for a volunteer with good knowledge of accounting and finance, who is willing to give their time to support Chula in managing our books, provide accountancy training to relevant staff and give advice with regards to financial laws and procedures.
Artist/designer S6 We are looking for artistic and creative volunteers who are able to dedicate their time to provide training workshops in art, design, sewing and crafts for vulnerable girls and young women. The volunteer will support the girls through their learning as they independently design, create and market a product which advocates for gender equality and women's empowerment.
Grant writer We are looking for a volunteer who has some experience in writing grant applications and organising fundraising events to help our charity in its early stages to raise funds to sustain our projects. By giving their time, this volunteer will help us to search for and apply for grants and funding opportunities that are relevant for our organisation.
Sarah Godfrey, 07510722720, [email protected]
Cookery Classroom Volunteer Can you motivate & encourage adults to learn? You’ll support our cookery tutor in helping homeless people to learn how to cook healthily on a budget. You’ll support the learning & help set up & clean up. (Wednesday 3.45-6.15pm at St Wilfrid's Place).
Renting Ready Classroom Volunteer S10 2GB Help prepare & encourage homeless people to be able to rent their own property. You’ll support tutors at one of our renting ready classes: Mon 1.15-3.45 Target Housing, Sheffield;
Tenancy Mentor Help people who have experienced homelessness to live independently and move away from homelessness. Provide mentoring support to enable them to sustain their tenancy and a listening ear. Driving licence and car required (mileage reimbursed), one day per week (during office hours); covering a geographical area in South Yorkshire to include Sheffield
Emma Vizor, 0114 317 7304, [email protected]
‘Hands-on' artefact box loans co-ordinator To improve the quality & uptake in of the 'Global Learning' scheme in local schools. The artefact boxes cover 50 country and topic-specific subjects. You will help to maintain and update the artefact boxes collection, and assist in marketing the project to local schools..
Jane Anderson, 0114 241 2750, [email protected]
Member S2 1GF The Friends of Manor Fields Park are looking to recruit new members. We meet once a month and get involved in lots of different activities relating to the park - fundraising, advising on park management, walking tours, events, promoting the park. Members can join in these activities or bring their own ideas.
Rose Tomson, 07534 681716, [email protected]
Chula
Crisis Skylight South Yorkshire
Development Education Centre
Friends of Manor Fields Park
Project Lead - Park Calendar S2 1GF The Friends of Manor Fields Park are looking for someone to join the group and lead on our annual calendar project; overseeing the design, production and sales of the calendar with support from the rest of the group.
Treasurer S2 1GF Friends of Manor Fields Park are looking for someone to join the group and take the position of treasurer. You will have experience or demonstrable knowledge of basic book keeping. Although not essential it would be of benefit if you have knowledge of online banking for receiving payments and paying expenses and/ or bid writing.
Rose Tomson, 07534 681716, [email protected]
Healthwatch Ambassador S1 4FW As an Ambassador you'll help spread the word about Healthwatch & in shaping local health & social care services. You'll talk to local people or groups about Healthwatch & discover their views & experiences of local health & social care services.
Healthwatch Community Researcher Volunteer Play an important part finding out what people think about the services they receive. You’ll spread the word about Healthwatch & help shape local health & social care services to be the best for the citizens of Sheffield.
Mark Smith, 0114 253 6688, [email protected]
Environmental Volunteer with HERB S10 2FP Get involved in our urban environmental project in Broomhall! You’ll help improve the general appearance of the area, its green spaces & streets, including community mini-orchards, herb gardens, the garden and pots outside Broomhall Centre.
Polly Blacker or Tony Cornah, 0114 272 1814, [email protected]
Administration & Fundraising volunteer S1 4FS Good things come to those who volunteer! Our young people’s mental health organisation needs help with reception and administration. We are also keen to get help with fundraising, campaigning, marketing and blogging, even if it's for a limited period.
Susan Downer, 01142768922, [email protected]
Office Administrator S2 3QE Make a difference to families struggling with perinatal mental health issues in this varied admin role: answer the phone, respond to enquiries, assist with filing & office systems, order & send out publicity materials & keep info & resources up-to-date.
Josanne Ratcliffe, 0114 438 8962, [email protected]
Healthwatch Sheffield
Helping Environmental Regeneration in Broomhall
Interchange Sheffield
Light Sheffield (Pre & Postnatal Support)
Friends of Manor Fields Park
Child Reading Mentor S9 1AN Want to help children learn to love reading? Then you're just who we're looking for to join our reading mentor project. We seek people who can commit a few hours a fortnight to improve Primary School children's reading skills.
Anthony Larsen, 0114 243 0925, [email protected]
Volunteer Wish Visitors We are looking for friendly and reliable volunteers in the Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley area who have great listening skills and experience of working with families and children. You’ll be visiting children who have been referred to us, at a time that suits them - and helping them to unlock their wildest imagination to discover their One True Wish.
The Volunteering Team, 0118304 2777, [email protected]
Visitor Surveys at Museums and Galleries in Sheffield S10 2TP Help gather feedback from our visitors! We'll train you to use an i-pad to collect responses & we find that visitors are quite happy to say what they think of their visit. The info will help us provide a better museum & gallery service for Sheffield.
Ruth Bean, 0114 278 2752, [email protected]
Driver - Can you help a young person affected by homelessness travel to a safe place? Do you have your own vehicle & are you aged 21+? We seek drivers to help young people aged 16-25 affected by homelessness to access a safe place to sleep, with our volunteer hosts. Full training & support.
Nightstop Host - could your spare room provide a safe place to sleep? Aged 21+? Offer your spare room as a safe place to sleep on a night by night basis, for a young person aged 16-25 affected by homelessness! You’ll also provide a hot meal & a listening ear, and we will fully train & support you.
Amy Smith, 0114 278 7152, [email protected]
Sunday Volunteer S11 8PR An opportunity to contribute to Oxfam's aim of eradicating poverty! As a till operator & often main point of contact for customers, you’ll take payments, accept donations, answer questions about Oxfam's work & keep an eye on the shop.
Abi Little, 0114 268 2893, [email protected]
Fundraising Cordinator S3 Are you a problem solver? Do you think 'out of the box?' We need a coordinator for the development and delivery of fundraising activities throughout 2019/20.
Kinder Kalsi, 07787 578720, [email protected]
Limpsfield Junior School
Make-A-Wish® UK
Museums Sheffield
Nightstop South Yorkshire
Oxfam (Ecclesall Road)
Peace in the Park
Marketing Coordinator for Peace in the Park S3 We're seeking a person who can coordinate a team to produce & implement a marketing & press strategy for our 2020 festival.
Kinder Kalsi, 07787 578720, [email protected]
Dementia Cafe Volunteer S2 2BT We are looking for volunteers to support our new Dementia Café at Newfield Green Library. Responsibilities include: - Talking and listening to people with dementia and their carers in a sensitive and supportive way. - Joining in with social activities. - Preparing and distributing refreshments. - Setting up the room and clearing away after the session.
Sadia Asghar, 0114 2398946, [email protected]
Poster Drop S1 4FW Help us reach out to our city to advertise Sheffield's biggest Sleep Out!
Emily Bush, 01142536753, [email protected]
Catering Assistant - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre NG21 9RN Volunteers are the heart of Sherwood café, as they ensure a great day out for all our visitors. We are currently urgently looking for catering assistants to join our dedicated and friendly team at the Sherwood forest! If you want to develop your catering skills while supporting the largest conservation charity in Europe to save nature, we would love to hear from you!
Retail Assistant - Sherwood Forest NG21 9RN We are urgently looking for new Retail Assistants volunteers for a very special RSPB shop at the unique Sherwood Forest. Our shops play a fundamental role for the RSPB, as they support an important part of our income that goes directly for the development of our conservation projects. Be part of the story, join us and help us give nature a home at the Sherwood Forest!
Kostas Smponias, 07710760352, [email protected]
Volunteer Fundraiser S7 1FJ Help us to engage with the community and raise money to help women who have experienced trauma and abuse access free therapy. You will be involved in attending and organising fundraising events, coming up with creative ways to raise money, and engaging with the public to gain their support.
Joanna Sansom, 0114 275 2157, [email protected]
Reach South Sheffield
Roundabout
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Saffron Sheffield (Sheffield Women's Counselling & Therapy Service)
Peace in the Park
Voluntary Retail Assistant S6 2LR We are a brand new shop in Hillsborough Barracks, looking to add to our lovely little team. We offer a chance to gain retail experience (full training provided!) in a friendly environment, all while helping to raise vital funds for those who are deaf blind or have complex disabilities.
Jodie Griffin, 0114 233 7662, [email protected]
Receptionist/Admin Assistant Volunteer S10 2GJ Help us cover our reception in our therapy building including: answering the door, greeting clients, answering the phone, updating the diary & taking payments. Other admin tasks could include photocopying, filling, shredding & keeping the office clean and tidy.
Anna Cook, 0114 273 0200, [email protected]
Conversation Group Volunteer Volunteers can play an important role in working with people to practise the English needed for becoming an active citizen in the UK. This can be through regular meetings, individually or in groups or through ad hoc provision and can be tailored to the individual needs of the learner.
Kerry Cressey, 0114 2536384, [email protected]
Language Buddy Volunteer S1 4FW Volunteers can play an important role in working with people to practise the English needed for becoming an active citizen in the UK. This can be through regular meetings, individually or in groups or through ad hoc provision and can be tailored to the individual needs of the learner.
Language Volunteer S1 4FW Volunteers can play an important role in working with people to practise the English needed for becoming an active citizen in the UK. This can be through regular meetings, individually or in groups or through ad hoc provision and can be tailored to the individual needs of the learner.
Maymona Ghannam, 0114 2536644, [email protected]
Event Steward S1 1HA You'll help with a lively series of events in the town centre welcoming people attending events: check tickets, direct visitors to their seats & explain layout of facilities within the building, sell tickets on door & handle cash appropriately.
Guide S1 1HA Are you welcoming & friendly? You could use your knowledge & interest in history to run tours for our visitors. You'll explain our history, heritage & place in the city, covering areas such as architecture, artifacts & personalities.
Shop Volunteer S1 1HA Do you enjoy helping & speaking with people? You'll welcome visitors with a smile, be helpful to them, take payments (cash & card) using the till, restock goods & create displays.
Chris Carrington, 0114 275 3434, [email protected]
Sense Sheffield
Share Psychotherapy
Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English (SAVTE)
Sheffield Cathedral
Weekend Retail Volunteer S1 1HA Do you enjoy helping & speaking with people? You'll welcome visitors with a smile, be helpful to them, take payments (cash & card) using the till, restock goods & create displays.
Welcomer S1 1HA Use your great people skills to welcome our visitors! You’ll listen to & direct visitors; give info (e.g. on history, events, meetings), give out leaflets; sell tickets & direct people to the Clergy to discuss faith issues.
Chris Carrington, 0114 275 3434, [email protected]
Accident & Emergency To Home Scheme Ever been to A & E? Then you’ll know how lonely it can be going home on your own. In this role you'll use your own car to accompany & support an older person who's been discharged from hospital to their home & make them a drink to settle them.
Friendly Visitor S2 4US Make a difference to older people in your community! You'll visit someone once a week to have a chat, a cup of tea & provide welcome social contact.
Volunteer Coordinator, 0114 250 5293, [email protected]
Sheffield Futures Fundraising Committee Member S1 4GE The Sheffield Futures Fundraising Committee is a new venture, aiming to increase engagement between Sheffield Futures and the Sheffield community. If you are organised, motivated and have a passion for the betterment of young people, this could be fantastic opportunity for you to help us support young people as well as develop your own skills in a charity environment.
Matt Astbury, 01142016609, [email protected]
Trustee for Sheffield Jazz Are you a music lover? We seek 2-3 Trustees, willing & able to help us run our diverse live gig programme. Experience in & enthusiasm for any of the following really helpful: Marketing, PR, website management, social media.
Celia Cashman, 0114 266 3667, [email protected]
COPe Volunteer (Carer's Outreach Project) S2 3QF COPe is a new project working with young adults with learning disabilities and their carers and families. We will train carers to take activity groups, so that their loved ones have something to attend and the carers have support and respite. We are looking for volunteers to support the project with answering phones and admin (supporting carers) but also to help establish the project and help practically with the running of groups and activities (for adults with learning disabilities).
Jonathan Raimondi, 0114 2767757, [email protected]
Sheffield Cathedral
Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC)
Sheffield Futures
Sheffield Jazz
Sheffield Mencap and Gateway
Get Set to Go Peer Mentor Get Set to Go is a peer led model of support to enable people with mental health difficulties to access physical activities on a regular basis.
Heather Cusworth, 0114 2584489, [email protected]
Tele-Friends S1 4DT To contact by telephone visually impaired people experiencing social isolation.
Debra Smith, 0114 272 2757, [email protected]
Matchday volunteers S17 3AB Volunteer at Sheffield's premier rugby club.
Rory Earley, 07973227507, [email protected]
Volunteer Centre Advisor S1 4FW Are you friendly & welcoming? As an Advisor you'll talk to people visiting our drop-in, advise them about volunteering opportunities and show them how to use our website to search for roles.
Volunteer Centre, 0114 253 6649, [email protected]
Events volunteer S11 9NE This is a flexible role which suits anyone looking for a casual volunteer opportunity. If you can spare a few hours to help at some of our 2019 events we would love for you to join our team! Have a look at some of our upcoming events here > https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/docs/default-source/event-ts-cs/events_planner_2019.pdf
Morven Keay, 0114 235 7524, [email protected]
Occupational Therapy Creative Activity Volunteer S11 9NE We're looking for a volunteer to help our Occupational Therapy team implement a programme of creative activities providing patients the opportunity to learn and develop creative skills, and to assess needs in all areas of day to day activity. This role would suit someone with an interest in art & design, creative skills and the like. A typical shift is 3-4 hours midweek.
Joy Wigfield, 0114 2357542, [email protected]
School Ambassador Volunteer S11 9NE Could you volunteer as a Biz Kids school ambassador volunteer? St Luke's works with primary schools in Sheffield to teach children about the power they have to make a positive impact in their local community. We are looking for volunteers to support our Biz Kids challenge, working with primary schools to raise the profile of St Luke’s and generate awareness from an early age.
Morven Keay, 0114 235 7524, [email protected]
Sheffield MIND
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind
Sheffield Tigers RUFC
Sheffield Volunteer Centre
St Lukes Hospice
Volunteers Needed - Saturday Evening Soup Kitchen S10 2SE Every Saturday we take food, drink and clothes to give out to people in the city centre, many of whom are rough sleeping and/or homeless. We meet at ST Marks church in Broomhill at 5.30pm to prepare the food (most of which is donated) then head into the city centre for 6.30pm. We spend up to an hour in town then go back to church to wash up.
David Palmer (Soup Run), [email protected]
Christmas Day caterer S6 5QT Volunteer to help Stannington TARA provide Christmas lunch and company for local people who would otherwise be alone on the day.
Bob Mynors, 0114 233 2243, [email protected]
Reading Support S10 1RD Support an adult with mild learning disability to develop and practice reading skills. Based in Crookes, Sheffield S10 at a Supported Living Project. 2/3 hours per week or possibly more with times to be agreed
Mike Plint, 07484518794, [email protected]
Housing Support Volunteer S10 2GB Would you like to gain experience in Social Care? Join one of our Sheffield teams to help support vulnerable individuals to gain skills, confidence and promote independent living.
Asha Hallam, 03302020403, [email protected]
Cook Leader with TimeBuilder Cookhouse (Sharrow) S11 8HA Lead a team to use surplus food to cook a 3 course vegetarian meal. Our guests, who you'll join for lunch, may be struggling to afford healthy food, live alone or have long term health conditions. TimeBuilders Cookhouse Host Volunteer (Sharrow) S11 8HA Help set up & tidy up and welcome guests to the Cookhouse Project, where volunteers collect surplus donated food to cook & serve a tasty nutritious meal to anyone in the community; reducing food waste & addressing food poverty & social isolation.
Cook with TimeBuilder Cookhouse (Sharrow) S11 8HA Work with others & use surplus food to cook a 3 course vegetarian meal. Our guests, who you'll join for lunch, may be struggling to afford healthy food, live alone or have long term health conditions.
Lisa Spink, 0114 2230240, [email protected]
Cookhouse Volunteer (Lowedges) S8 7HL Help us cook and serve a tasty and nutritious meal for families in the Lowedges community. We use donated surplus food and work in a supportive team
Market surplus food collector S2 4QZ Collect surplus veg from the Moor markets for our weekly community meal. 2 volunteers take a cart from St Mary's & visit the stalls Tuesday afternoons around 3.30pm. The donated food is taken back to St Mary's & stored overnight. About an hour in total.
Christine Batchford, 0114 223 0240, [email protected]
St Mark's Church, Broomhill
Stannington Tenants and Residents Association
Stothard Road Scheme Ltd
Target Housing
Timebuilders
Darnall Lunch Club Organiser S9 4JT Want to gain hands on project management skills in a community based setting? Are you passionate about charitable work with isolated older people? This might be the role you are looking for.
Margaret Hartill, 07909 964920, [email protected]
Meersbrook Park Lunch Club Front of House S8 9FB Come & help us to make a difference to older people in Meersbrook. We seek extra pairs of hands to help set up the room, serve, clear away & wash up, wipe tables & socialise with our members. We're really friendly & always looking out for new volunteers.
Mosborough Lunch Club and Social Club Helper S20 8FA Are you friendly, caring & interested in people? You'll help with preparing the hall, serving lunch & washing up too. You'll chat with our members & provide social contact for them.
Shiregreen United Reformed Lunch Club Helper S5 0NX Volunteering with us will help you to gain valuable experience in care, community work and catering, but the main benefit you’ll receive is the reward from doing something good and seeing the positive difference you can make to older people.
St Johns Abbeydale Lunch Club Volunteer S17 3LE Volunteering with us will help you to gain valuable experience in care, community work and catering, but the main benefit you’ll receive is the reward from doing something good and seeing the positive difference you can make to older people.
St Leonards Lunch Club Front of House S5 7LE Volunteering with us will help you to gain valuable experience in care, community work &catering, but the main benefit you’ll receive is the reward from doing something good & seeing the positive difference you can make to older people.
Woodseats Methodist Lunch Club Helper S8 0GU Volunteering with us will help you to gain valuable experience in care, community work and catering, but the main benefit you’ll receive is the reward from doing something good and seeing the positive difference you can make to older people.
Sophia Arthurs-Hartnett, 0114 253 6650, [email protected]
Community Development Chair Sheffield S1 We have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Chair to work with us on developing and managing our new Volunteer Community and Fundraising Committee in Sheffield. As the Chair you will be responsible for leading a team of committed volunteers to raise awareness and funds in your local area. You will head up the community activities and fundraising developments in your area, motivate committee members and ensure that they are kept up to date with YoungDementia UK news and developments.
Claire Smith, 07840 744559, [email protected]
VAS Lunch Clubs Development Service
YoungDementiaUK
VAS Lunch Clubs Development Service
Community Development Team Member Sheffield S1 We are now recruiting for volunteer committee members to join our new volunteer Community and Fundraising Committee in Sheffield. As a committee member you will represent YoungDementia UK within your community, helping to develop new relationships and fundraising and awareness opportunities and helping to organise events and activities in aid of YoungDementia UK.
Community Development Vice Chair Sheffield S1 We have the exciting opportunity for a volunteer Vice-Chair to join the volunteer Community and Fundraising Committee in Sheffield. As the Vice-Chair you will support the committee Chair in managing the activities and development of the volunteer Community and Fundraising Committee in your local area.
Claire Smith, 07840 744559, [email protected]
Children's Volunteer S6 3NA Volunteer and support children to be the best they can be. You'll be part of a team delivering free activities in the community to children aged 5-11, helping with a range of activities including educational sessions, art &craft, sports, games, drama, story time & play.
David McNeil, 0114 270 2040 ext 245, [email protected]
Library Volunteer S6 3NA As a volunteer in Upperthorpe Library you will be part of a team to ensure we can keep this community facility running. Varied role with full training.
Megan Drury, 0114 270 2040, [email protected]
Session Supporter/Leader - Sporting Memories Café S6 4HD To provide assistance to the session leader and occasionally run independently, a dementia sporting memories café at Hillsborough Library. These cafés help to improve wellbeing of people through conversation and reminiscence.
Sarah Longfield, 0114 2702040 ext: 2, [email protected]
Zest
YoungDementiaUK
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I volunteer? Anyone can volunteer. People already in employment, full-time or part-time, refugees and asylum seekers, retired, students, unemployed and anyone else not mentioned here. Really, volunteering is for everyone.
When can I start? It can take a few weeks for you to go through the application and recruitment process. The one thing that often takes the most time is the DBS police check (formerly CRB), though not all volunteering requires a police check.
What about my expenses? Organisations should pay your travel and out of pocket expenses. To be registered with us we require this. Please contact us if you have had difficulty securing these expenses.
Do I need particular skills to volunteer? Sometimes, depending on the voluntary role. But very often no particular skill is required; the organisation will give you the right training for your role.
How soon might I be able to find a paid job after I volunteer? There is no guarantee that volunteering will lead to paid employment. But you will get a lot out of volunteering including new skills, experience and confidence, which can help with job prospects.
Will I get any support as a volunteer? You should be given an induction when you start, training that is relevant to your role and catch-ups or supervisions relevant to your role.
I am an asylum seeker - am I allowed to volunteer? Yes - you can volunteer as many hours as you want. There are no restrictions on asylum seekers volunteering. You are not allowed to do ‘unpaid work’ but volunteering is different. You are allowed to volunteer in a charity. Ask us for more information.
I’m on benefits - can I volunteer without losing my benefits? Yes, you can - plus volunteering is recognised as giving you a better chance of finding paid work. So, you can volunteer as many hours as you like while you are on benefits, as long as you still meet the terms for getting them. If you are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance, this will mean you still need to look for paid work and you must be free to start a job with one weeks’ notice. It might be good to discuss your volunteering with your benefit agency so they are in the picture.
I am under 18 - can I volunteer? Yes, you can. There are a range of opportunities set up for younger volunteers; you can download a list of these from our website. If you need help doing this please call us on 0114 253 6649 or e-mail [email protected]
I have a criminal conviction - can I volunteer? You can, and many people with criminal convictions do. It all depends on the nature of your conviction, how recent it was, the kind of voluntary role you would like and the organisation where you wish to volunteer.
Any other questions? Please call us or come in to our drop-in service (details on the inside front cover)
Rights and responsibilities
As a volunteer you have a right to:
Travel expenses
Induction and relevant training
Support and supervision
Safe working conditions
Insurance cover
Being treated in accordance with an organisation’s equal opportunities policy
Access to a complaints procedure
Your responsibilities are:
Working within the organisation’s policies and procedures, which will be explained to you
Working within the boundaries of the volunteering task profile
Maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
Informing the Volunteer Manager of any problems
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