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Latest volunteer roles for October
There are fewer opportunities than usual due to Covid-19. However, the
organisations listed in this bulletin are actively looking for volunteers.
www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk
What is the Volunteer Centre?
We are part of Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) 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:
Web: www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk
Email: [email protected] or Telephone: 0114 253 6649 (Mon – Weds)
Facebook: @SheffieldVolunteerCentre
Twitter: @VolunteerSheff
Our drop-in remains closed until further notice
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. However, due to Covid-19, not all the roles advertised online will be current. If you see a role advertised on our website, we would recommend checking on the organisation’s own website for confirmation they are currently recruiting new volunteers before applying. The organisations listed in this bulletin are actively looking for volunteers.
Virtual Volunteering Fair: 5th - 16th October: Our next Virtual Volunteering Fair starts at 10am on Monday 5th October and will feature 18 charities looking for volunteers like you. Explore a virtual hall, clicking on stalls of your choice to see the organisation's website or a short video about their volunteer roles. This free event will be accessible online for two weeks. To register, please click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-volunteering-fair-tickets-122375308843
Covid-19 volunteering: To volunteer specifically in response to Covid-19, please contact your nearest Mutual Aid/street group. You can find this on the VAS Support Map: https://www.vas.org.uk/sheffield-covid-support-map/
Spotlight on… Mums in Need
Mums in Need is a Sheffield-based charity that supports mothers who have left emotionally
abusive partners. Media and Marketing Team Lead volunteer This role involves supervising, monitoring and coordinating the Media and Marketing team. You would act as a point of contact for the Media and Marketing volunteers by providing support and assistance when necessary.
Mums In Need will provide you with all necessary equipment (e.g. laptop) and expenses covered for this role, including training and support. This role requires approximately 4 hours per week, with flexibility regarding days required. If you have excellent social media and communication skills, the ability to feedback accurately and are able and willing to volunteer remotely, we would love to hear from you. Media and Marketing volunteers The purpose of this role to promote, develop and maintain our online presence in order to maximise our fundraising efforts and enable us to support as many mums as possible. You’ll be raising awareness of the issues around coercive control in relationships and the challenges which occur following the breakdown of an abusive relationship. This is a great opportunity to gain PR, media and marketing experience, share and develop your media, marketing and communication skills, and gain references for your CV. This role requires 3 hours per week, including monthly team meetings and a weekly 15 minute phone call with the team lead. We’re looking for people who are articulate, can communicate effectively and who have strong writing skills. If you also have experience of using social media platforms and the ability to transform small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories, we would love to hear from you. You’ll be given a full induction, training on all aspects of the role including using Buffer and Canva (the tools we use to make posts) as well as on-going support with an allocated person from Mums In Need.
To find out more, or to apply for the above roles, see our website mumsinneed.com or contact us on
[email protected] Trustees We are also currently seeking enthusiastic and committed trustees who will bring management and board- level expertise to our existing Board. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about our cause and who ideally, but not necessarily, have the following areas of expertise: domestic abuse, governance, fundraising, human resources, and campaigning. However, we’d love to hear from any potential candidate who is interested and feels they have the right skills. The application pack, including introductory letter, role description, person specification, and application
form can be found at: https://www.mumsinneed.com/get-involved/volunteer/min-trustee
Spotlight on… Sheffield Carer’s Centre
The Sheffield Carer’s Centre provides information, advice and support to any adult who is an unpaid carer.
Caring for someone can carry with it a lot of responsibility. Often carers can find themselves having to care for someone alone or are unable to see friends or family or generally engage in their community as much as they would like. This can lead to carers feeling lonely and socially isolated. Our ‘Community Connect’ service aims to reduce social isolation and re-connect carers with their community. We can provide an opportunity for carers to speak to someone on a regular basis, either about their caring situation or just a chat about anything but their caring role. Our aim is then to work with the carer to see how we can help them to reconnect with their community, providing information on local groups and activities, and, if it is deemed helpful, accompany them to these activities on their first visit. ‘Community Connect’ Telephone Befriender volunteers We’re looking for telephone befriender volunteers who are confident in talking to people over the telephone and have good interpersonal, listening and communication skills. If you can also use a computer, and are non-judgemental and reliable, we would love to hear from you! This role is a great opportunity to use your excellent communication and listening skills to provide regular contact with carers who will benefit from speaking to someone. It’s also a great opportunity to develop these skills if you are training to be a counsellor or therapist. You will gain experience of talking to carers about their situation and support needs, advising appropriately. Training will be provided enabling you to carry out the role effectively and with confidence.
For more information, or to apply, please contact [email protected] or call Sarah Knightley on 0114 2788942
Website: sheffieldcarers.org.uk
Other Current Opportunities…
Admin Support Help us with the admin of running our club. Work with the trustees to help us develop the club to more effectively enable people with disabilities to access our sport.
Coach Support S2 2RU Work with our qualified coaches to support our members and add to your own trampolining, coaching and communication skills.
Liz Clay, 07721 027904, [email protected]
Web Chat Volunteer 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]
Event Planners S80 4HE We are looking for event planners to organise large and small events in the community.
General Volunteers S80 4HE We are looking for a variety of volunteers who are looking to join an exciting new project based in Creswell. Crags Radio is an up-and-coming community radio station, set to broadcast across North Notts.
Sales Manager S80 4HE The Sales Manager will be responsible for settling and securing any potential advertisers or sponsors for our community radio station.
John Steemson, [email protected]
Thursday Conservation and Gardening Volunteer S2 1GH Working in a 50 acre district park well loved by the community. Tasks can range from clearing brambles to picking blackberries; pruning, planting, weeding and pond clearance. Tuesday Garden Volunteer S2 1UL Help with gardening & conservation in one of Sheffield's Ancient Monuments - Manor Lodge; from pruning roses to clearing ponds & all in between. We’ll train you on tool handling and all tasks. You’ll work alongside a Community Ranger & other volunteers. Wednesday Garden Volunteer S2 1UL Helping with gardening tasks to keep the grounds looking their best. Work will include weeding, pruning and mulching. You’ll work alongside the Community Ranger and other volunteers.
Jayne Rotheram, 07534 681716, [email protected]
All Inc Trampolining
Crags Radio
Green Estate Ltd
British Tinnitus Association
Haven Trustee S6 3NA Haven is seeking new Trustees for our Board. We are a charity providing specialist support for children, young people and families who are at risk of, or have been affected by, domestic abuse.
Bev Webb, 0114 213 0590, [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]
Marie Curie Retail Volunteer S11 8PN Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: Sorting through donations, being aware of the possibility of a hidden gem and better quality brands, preparing items for sale by checking, hanging, steaming, sizing and pricing them, working on the shop floor and providing excellent customer service to our shoppers, operating the till and helping out with basic housekeeping to keep the shop clean and tidy. An agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed.
Roz Spencer, 07515134303, [email protected]
Community Volunteer (Sheffield) Enjoy meeting like-minded people and help chronically hungry children around the world, by spreading the word about our work. You could speak to groups, host a film screening, organise an event or help with our recycling project to benefit the children.
Organise a Porridge Party for the charity Mary's Meals! Invite friends, family and colleagues to enjoy yummy porridge for a donation to Mary’s Meals. They’ll have fun making a smiley face in their bowl using tasty toppings & a gift of £2 will provide a child with meals in school for a month through Mary’s Meals.
Fran Lawson, 07593447280, [email protected]
Treasurer - Sheffield Branch Branch Treasurer - we would be delighted to hear from you if you are confident with numbers and able to take the lead on the Branch finances. As Treasurer you will be part of our friendly and supportive committee and have basic computer & email skills. Our aim is to support people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends, by providing activities such as exercise classes and social meetings. Previous experience in finance is desirable. Time commitment is approximately 6-8 hours per month.
Rose Crawley, 0344 2253634, [email protected]
Haven
Helping Environmental Regeneration in Broomhall
Marie Curie
Mary's Meals
Parkinson's UK
Assist with LGBT Domestic Abuse Project team S1 4SE During the current Covid situation the role is a bit more limited than usual but we still have various tasks you can get involved in from basic admin to sharing stories, to assisting with training. You don't need to have any experience in this field.
Caroline Rawle, 0114 241 2728, [email protected]
Guide S1 1HA Are you welcoming and friendly? You could use your knowledge and interest in history to run tours for our visitors. You'll explain our history, heritage and place in the city, covering areas such as architecture, artifacts & personalities.
Retail Volunteer S1 1HA Do you enjoy helping and speaking with people? You'll welcome visitors with a smile, be helpful to them, take payments (cash & card) using the till, restock goods and create displays.
Welcomer S1 1HA Use your great people skills to welcome our visitors! You’ll listen to and direct visitors; give info (e.g. on history, events, meetings), give out leaflets; sell tickets and direct people to the Clergy to discuss faith issues.
Chris Carrington, 0114 275 3434, [email protected]
1:1 Volunteer Caseworker In this role you'll support people affected by human trafficking on a 1:1 basis in the community after they've left the safe house. You'll support one survivor for maximum 5-6 hours a week.
Befriender As a Befriender you'll support survivors 1:1, helping them attend appointments, classes or other activities they would struggle to attend on their own and get to know them on a less formal, friendship basis.
Rachel Medina, 0333 880 5008, [email protected]
Allotment Volunteer S2 4DT Like plants, growing veg and fruit, enjoy the outdoors and sharing your skills and knowledge with others? Then becoming an allotment volunteer for St Wilfrid's Centre could be the ideal role for you.
Tracey Harrison-Marr, 01142555720, [email protected]
Volunteer Trustee S10 Trustee Board member helping to oversee strategy and funds of a charity based supported housing scheme. Work closely with the Project Manager on Scheme matters. Minimum commitment to attend quarterly Trustees meetings. These take place on a Monday at 7.30pm.
Mike Plint, [email protected]
Sheena Amos Youth Trust
Sheffield Cathedral
Snowdrop Project
St Wilfrid's Centre
Stothard Road Scheme Ltd
Yorkshire Air Ambulance Volunteer, Stall Holder Volunteering for Yorkshire Air Ambulance is flexible and can fit in around your lifestyle. Our stall holders attend many different locations around the local area with our official merchandise stall helping to raise vital funds. YAA have a very non-intrusive approach to our collections and stalls meaning our staff and volunteers always get a warm welcome where ever they go.
Charlie Reeder, 01422237900, [email protected]
Yorkshire Air Ambulance
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 on 0114 253 6649 (Mon – Weds) or email [email protected]
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.
www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk [email protected]
0114 253 6649 (Mon – Weds)
