Latest Volunteering Opportunities
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If you are unsure of what type of volunteer role you want to undertake, or would just like some general advice and support around entering volunteering, please feel free to contact our Connections Officer Hannah Hulbert at hannah.hulbert@cvs-sg.org.uk
Title of Volunteer Role: | Volunteer |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | Join our network of trained volunteers, helping families with young children through tough times. We work across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our volunteers, who usually have parenting experience themselves, support families through home visits, group meetings or telephone support. |
Contact information for applicants: | Contact us for more information by emailing admin@homestartbristol.org.uk or call 0117 9501170 to speak to someone on our friendly team. |
Closing Date: | Ongoing |
Organisation Name: |
Home-Start Bristol |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Small Group Support Volunteer |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | Fired Up is a lively ceramics studio on Beeches Industrial Estate in Yate. It’s a busy ceramics studio in Yate, near Bristol, offering employment training to people with learning disabilities and autism. The pottery is one of Brandon Trust’s thriving social enterprises, which offers people with learning disabilities and autism practical work experience and training opportunities in a supported and fun environment. At the studio the people we support make the products by hand from start to finish, so every item is unique. Throughout the week we run a range of hobby classes and can host private sessions for a party or group activity, so everyone can get creative. We would love some volunteers to come and join our friendly team to help support small groups with the variety of tasks needed in a busy studio. We are looking for volunteers to join us at any of the following times. Monday-Thursday 10-12:30 or 13:30- 3:30 You can read more about Fired Up and Brandon Trust here https://www.firedupceramics.org/studio/ For further information please contact Sally Davis, Volunteer Coordinator |
Contact information for applicants: | Contact Sally Davis – sally.davis@brandontrust.org |
Closing Date: | 31/08/24 |
Organisation Name: | Brandon Trust |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Chair of the Board of Trustees |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | We are looking for a Chair to steer our Board of Trustees, providing strategic oversight and governance. The Chair will be actively leading on shaping the future of our Hall and growing the business to ensure a sustainable future. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a wide variety of skills who can be an enabler to grow the business and build on the progress we have made to date. Ideally you will have experience in leadership, management and organisational development. Experience in the voluntary sector, community facilities or running community projects would be helpful. As a ‘hands-on’ Chair, you will bring your experience and skills to the role and will be supported by the Trustee Board, plus an established staff team including the Hall Manager, plus the Treasurer and Company Secretary. We are a village hall in heart of the Emersons Green community, offering rooms for hire to local businesses, charities, voluntary groups and individuals for recreation or business use. We also organise and run events for the local community such as seasonal fairs, family entertainment events, seniors’ activities, childrens’ craft and activity sessions and discos. Our village hall is at the centre of the Emersons Green community. As a large village hall, we are looking to the future to ensure that we can be financially viable in these challenging times. The Board of Trustees is the governing body of our charity. It is where final decisions are made. The Board’s key role is to make sure that the charity is successful in working towards its aims and objectives. The Board oversees the management of the hall and its staff and is responsible for the larger decisions, keeping an eye on the budgets and generally helping to ensure the halls continued success. This may include approving improvements to the hall, enacting policies, supporting the Hall Manager and the staff in dealing with hirers and staging community events and activities, and planning and monitoring progress. The day to day running of the hall is dealt with by the Hall Manager, with the support of staff, the Treasurer and Company Secretary. For more information or an informal discussion about this role please get in touch. |
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Closing Date: | 26/05/24 |
Organisation Name: | Emersons Green Village Hall |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Carriage Upholsterer |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | Need someone who can maintain, replace the upholstery etc in our railway carriages. |
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Closing Date: | 30/04/24 |
Organisation Name: | Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Volunteer Project Assistant |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | To provide mobility scooters and wheelchairs to people with either a permanent or temporary disability allowing access the shopping centre, people places and services., To enable people with physical disabilities the ability to go on holiday or provide mobility for people visiting relatives in the area. • Help people access facilities at Yate Shopping Centre and use on holiday through access to a mobility scooter |
Contact information for applicants: | Sheridan Crew Email shopmobilitysouthglos@yahoo.com Tel 01454 868718 Mob 07999574474 Anyone interested can pop into the office on either a Thursday or Friday between 10am and 3pm for a informal chat. |
Closing Date: | Ongoing |
Organisation Name: | Shopmobility (South Gloucestershire) |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Befriending & Community Connection volunteer – South Glos |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | • To contact carers (by phone or Teams) on a weekly basis for up to an hour each week over 6 consecutive weeks, providing listening and emotional support to carers feeling isolated or lonely. |
Contact information for applicants: | Pauline Edwards-Samuels, Volunteer Development & Counselling Manager Work Mobile Number: 07840822273 Email: volunteering@carerssupportcentre.org.uk |
Closing Date: | April 2024 |
Organisation Name: | Carers Support Centre |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Befriender (Face to Face or Telephone) |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | Could you provide a regular call or visit for a lonely older person? Help us support those who are experiencing loneliness in South Gloucestershire by becoming a Befriender. Befriending volunteers get matched with an older person in the community to visit them or give them a call regularly to provide companionship. What you will get out of it? What is expected of me? When can I visit? |
Contact information for applicants: | Contact Amanda at volunteering@ageuksouthglos.org.uk for an application pack, or call 01454 411 707 if you would like more information |
Closing Date: | Ongoing |
Organisation Name: | Age UK South Gloucestershire |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Digital Champion (Basic IT Support) |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | In the digital age we live in, you can make a real difference by helping to build someone’s confidence online. Could you spare some time to support an older person in getting to grips with a phone, tablet or computer as a Digital Champion volunteer? Our Digital Support Service is available to support anyone over the age of 50 living in South Gloucestershire who would like to know how to access the internet, use new technology, stay connected or access vital services. What you will get out of it: It’s a great way to make a real difference in someone’s life What is expected of me? The ability to work patiently and supportively with people and work towards their goals – in either a group or 1-1 setting (Groups run in Yate, Thornbury and Hanham) |
Contact information for applicants: | Contact Amanda at volunteering@ageuksouthglos.org.uk for an application pack, or call 01454 411 707 if you would like more information |
Closing Date: | Ongoing |
Organisation Name: | Age UK South Gloucestershire |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Walking Group Assistant |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | Do you enjoy spending time in the fresh air, exploring parks and gardens? Could you support one of our Walking Groups? Our short group walks are inclusive and flexible enough to adapt to older people’s lives and abilities and act as a gateway to enjoying more regular physical activity. We are looking for willing volunteers to accompany client on the short planned walks. We are particularly needing volunteers in Filton and Longwell Green. Older people can experience barriers that prevent them from engaging in local activities and hinder them from keeping active; this may be because of a significant life event like a bereavement or periods of ill health, which result in a lack of confidence. You could help older people reintroduce activity into their daily lives and boost their confidence by becoming a walking group volunteer with Age UK South Gloucestershire. Volunteers attend a weekly group walk in the community and support this walk by providing encouragement and companionship to the older people participating. What you will get out of it: You will be making a real difference in the lives of older people. Walking group volunteers are expected to commit to attending and supporting one walk per week, which will be approximately an hour long. Part of the aim of this project is to help reduce loneliness and social isolation; therefore, after the walk, the participants will be taken to a café for tea or coffee. The walking project staff team would strongly encourage volunteers to join us for this as well, as it is a great opportunity to build bonds with the clients. This will last for approximately half an hour. |
Contact information for applicants: | Contact Amanda at volunteering@ageuksouthglos.org.uk for an application pack, or call 01454 411 707 if you would like more information |
Closing Date: | Ongoing |
Organisation Name: | Age UK South Gloucestershire |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Engagement and Feedback, Information and Guidance Volunteer |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | Engagement and feedback provide an important link between Healthwatch and the residents of Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire. You will be the first person a member of the public will engage with, and using your communication skills will gather feedback and experiences about health and social care services. Feedback gets shared with providers such as the NHS and local council, so they know what works, what does not work and what people want in the future. There is also the opportunity to help with specific projects, such as focus groups of looking at a particular service or area. Providing information and guidance is an important link between a person and local services that can support them e.g. around food or fuel poverty, housing, immigration, or a specific health-related issue. Healthwatch BNSSG holds a directory of many organisations that can support a person further. We use the directory to signpost people so they can make contact to receive the support or information they need. Location Within our Bristol Hub (Unit UG21, Union Gallery, The Galleries (middle floor, next to WH Smith and opposite Boots), Bristol BS1 3XE) and at events city-wide. Commitment A minimum of 2.5hrs in the morning or afternoon once a week or every two weeks Responsibilities
Skills needed
Training and support Full induction, training and ongoing support will be given. Benefits Volunteering with Healthwatch will give you the opportunity to:
We can provide a reference for volunteers after 3 months volunteering. |
Contact information for applicants: | Please complete a volunteer application form and equality and diversity monitoring form. If you are offered a volunteering role we will need to check references from people who know you well. Return your form to: jacqui@healthwatchbnssg.co.uk If you would like to have an informal chat, please let Jacqui know via email or pop into the Bristol Hub, UG21 Union Gallery, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3XD For more information visit: www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk www.healthwatchsouthglos.co.uk Please call Jacqui Reeves on 03300553251 if you have any questions. |
Closing Date: |
Ongoing |
Organisation Name: | Healthwatch |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Volunteer Community Mentor |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | Community Mentor (South Glos) About The Role You’ll do this by bringing a positive attitude, a fresh perspective and your own personal experiences. Sharing your knowledge, hobbies and interests you’ll support a young person to develop their own. You will also act as a positive, reliable role model and responsible adult in their life. About You You’ll have empathy and understanding of the needs of young people who have experienced a disrupted education, insecure housing and other forms of social exclusion. – Live in South Gloucestershire and engage with the local community here Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and any offending history will be considered on a case by case basis. What we offer: • Full induction, initial training programme and ongoing training opportunities For more information on this role contact Max Harris on 0117 969 5763 or max.harris@1625ip.co.uk To apply for this role please go to https://www.1625ip.co.uk/volunteer/community-mentor-south-glos/ Interviews and Training |
Contact information for applicants: | Max Harris on 0117 969 5763 or max.harris@1625ip.co.uk |
Closing Date: | No closing date – rolling advert |
Organisation Name: | AbilityNet |
Womankind provides a befriending service for women who are struggling and in need of some support and encouragement. We hope to give women a better quality of life by improving their mental health and well-being. Befrienders help women do everyday things like going for coffee and getting the bus, we aim to help build confidence and self esteem so women can establish new interests and broaden social networks. You will need to be a good listener and want to help a woman change her life for the better. The Commitment:We expect volunteers to commit to 2-3 hours per week for a year, plus attend group supervision on a monthly basis. What we offer:– Comprehensive training and induction;– Support and supervision;– Experience of working in mental health;– Out-of-pocket expenses. |
Contact information for applicants: | Ashleigh Riddell Volunteer Service Coordinator |
Closing Date: | Open ended |
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Description of the Volunteer Role: | As a Volunteer in a ‘Circle of Support and Accountability’, you will make an important contribution to preventing sexual abuse and creating safer communities. A Circle of Support and Accountability is a small group of carefully trained and selected volunteers who meet regularly with an individual who has sexually harmed. Volunteers hold the individual ‘core member’ to account for their behaviour, supporting their safe integration into the community. They work closely with relevant organisations including the police and probation. Circles South West needs more Circle Volunteers from all walks of life. We are looking for adults who are approachable and emotionally stable, with a mature outlook. The ability to maintain firm boundaries is essential. Circle Volunteers commit around 2-4 hours per week for 12-18 months. We provide full training, ongoing professional support and reimburse expenses. Appointment is dependent on suitability assessment, satisfactory references and criminal records checks. | |
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Closing Date: | No closing date – rolling advert | |
Organisation Name: | Circles South West |
Title of Volunteer Role: | RPR Support Volunteer |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | What does an RPR support volunteer do ? Some people live in a care home because other people have decided that’s the best and safest place for them. They are entitled to have support from a Relevant Persons Representative (RPR), who is there to make sure they get the best care possible. Some people have a family member as their RPR, but the RPR might be a person from VoiceAbility. An RPR support volunteer supports the VoiceAbility RPR to make sure a person’s views are listened to when decisions are made about their care. As an RPR support volunteer, you might: -visit people in their care home, to make sure they are getting the right care and support Volunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Volunteers usually provide 2-3 hours of support a week. You need to be over 18 years old with the right to work in the UK, and be living in the UK. As a volunteer you won’t be paid, but you will receive excellent training, paid expenses and access to our benefits programme. |
Contact information for applicants: | volunteering@voiceability.org |
Closing Date: | 22.06.2024 |
Organisation Name: | VoiceAbility |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Service Team Volunteer |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | VoiceAbility’s service team volunteers role is a varied role that provides support to advocacy service teams in a number of ways. -support the local advocacy team as needed Volunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm. What will I get from volunteering ? As a volunteer you won’t be paid, but you will receive excellent training, paid expenses and access to our benefits programme. |
Contact information for applicants: | volunteering@voiceability.org |
Closing Date: | 22.06.2024 |
Organisation Name: | VoiceAbility |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Support Session Volunteer |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | You’ll be working with people with mental health problems, people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with other disabilities. As a support session volunteer, you might: -help people have their say when it matters most Volunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Volunteers usually provide 2 to 3 hours of support -every week. You also need to be over 18 years old with the right to work in the UK, and be living in the UK. After years of volunteering, I feel that there is no better thing to do than help someone through challenging times. These skills will be important: -empathy with people What will I get from volunteering? As a volunteer you won’t be paid, but you will -receive excellent training, paid expenses and access to our benefits programme. |
Contact information for applicants: | volunteering@voiceability.org |
Closing Date: | 22.06.2024 |
Organisation Name: | VoiceAbility |
Title of Volunteer Role: | Support Session Volunteer |
Description of the Volunteer Role: | Volunteer in England and Scotland with people who need support to resolve problems and make their voices heard.What does a support session volunteer do? You’ll be working with people with mental health problems, people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with other disabilities. As a support session volunteer, you might: help people have their say when it matters mostoffer general advocacy support, including one-to-one supporthelp people to make complaints and use local servicesVolunteering opportunities are available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. You need to be over 18 years old with the right to work in the UK, and be living in the UK. |
Contact information for applicants: | volunteering@voiceability.org |
Closing Date: | 07.08.2024 |
Organisation Name: | VoiceAbility |
