Volunteer Profile

Matthew Campbell

Age - 18

Where do you volunteer?

I volunteer with NI Hospice & a local choral society in Downpatrick. I got

involved due to a personal interest in volunteering.

What does your volunteering

involve?

Singing and performing on the radio, I got to do a session on U105 through volunteering. I am also a voluntary

committee member and youth leader.

Would you encourage others to

become a Millennium Volunteer ?

Millennium Volunteering is a great way to get recognition for all your

volunteering. If you can find the time, even if its only a little, give something

back you wont regret it!!

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Summer 2014 | Downpatrick

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Youth Club Volunteer Barnardo's Northern Ireland

Take part in the transformation of the lives of vulnerable children,

through the work of projects such as the Play for All Saturday Club. You

w ill work as part of a team to supervise inclusive play activities for

children with disabilities and their siblings.

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Nature Reserve Volunteer

Ulster Wildlife Trust

The Ulster Wildlife Trust’s Nature Reserves team is based at the

Trust’s HQ in Crossgar. As a Nature Reserve Volunteer you would assist

in practical management of these Nature Reserves. Can be physically demanding but it is very rewarding

and some of the sights are beautiful.

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Volunteer Gardener

MindWise

We are seeking a volunteer to promote the gardening project,

co-ordinate planting times, facilitate choosing the crop, support service

users in getting involved, report back to team leaders and ensure health

and safety is maintained at all times.

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Befriending volunteer Abbeyfield and Wesley

If you are a people person with a sense of humour and the ability to listen and chat, this opportunity will

be right up your street. As a volunteer you will get to know

our residents and tenants and share your own experiences and interests

with them.

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Management Team/Trustee Northern Ireland Sea Cadets

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to become

trustees and be part of our Unit Management Teams. We need

Volunteer Trustees to help on our Management Committee. Previous experience of trusteeship is useful

but not essential.

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Volunteer Table Official Down Basketball

Table officials, after training, would

officiate at local/school games when and as required. It’s an exciting sport to watch or participate in so why not

step up to the challenge and become part of this growing family

oriented organisation!

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Volunteer Assistant

Active Mind - Active Body

We run a women’s group for elderly residents within Downpatrick on Thursdays from 2pm-4pm. We

would like to involve a volunteer and this role would suit someone looking to gain experience in a social field, or even someone who would like to

meet new people and socialise.

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Leisure and Befriending volunteer Slievegrane

Become a part in leisure activities and befriending team, doing

activities like arts, crafts and board games, listening and chatting and

participating in social outings. Volunteers would be required to

undergo in house Vulnerable Adult Training to undertake this role.

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Unit Helper for Brownies

Downpatrick Girl Guiding

Volunteers will assist leaders so that girls can participate in a wide range

of activities at their regular meetings, at special events, day trips,

sleepovers, camps and holidays. Our emphasis is on having fun and learning new skills not covered in

schools and badge work.

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Events Organiser

Cats Protection NI

As an Events Organiser for Cats Protection you will play a vital role in

coordinating and supporting local volunteers in raising those all

important funds to help cats in need through fundraising events and

activities. For more information on this role please follow the link below

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