Community Post Type: Volunteering

Warm hub community volunteer – Open Hands Cafe

We are looking for volunteers to help us serve and bring together the community of Woodchurch!

The Open Hands Cafe is a grant funded warm hub based within The Woodchurch Methodist Church on Pemberton Road.

From November 7th we will be opening up as a warm hub every Tuesday evening from 6pm – 9pm, providing an evening of free food and fun for any adults local to the area, to help tackle the pressures of social isolation and increased energy bills.

We are looking for daytime volunteers to help with food prep and set up, as well as evening volunteers to help with welcoming and hosting guests, serving food, entertainment, washing up and cleaning down.

To apply, see here

Emergency Response Volunteer (Merseyside) – British Red Cross

When there is a fire, flood or severe weather, we’re among the first to respond. From making a cup of tea to trekking through snow and sleet to deliver the essentials, we work with other organisations to do what’s needed straight away.

We would like volunteers who is: – available when on call, as this is a 24 hours service. – Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK. Have access to your own vehicle and be willing to drive a British Red Cross vehicle. ***Health and Safety Statement ** We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need.

If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at [volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk](url) Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

To apply, see here

Volunteers – Liverpool Irish Festival, closes 24 Sept

Liverpool Irish Festivalis proud to work with volunteers. Our volunteers help us talk about the Festival; provide audiences with great experiences and help us to collect information. In a practical way, they help our venues deliver a wide variety of activities and shows, ensuring each is of great quality and enjoyable.

This recruitment drive is primarily for front-of-house volunteers to assist with delivering #LIF2023 (19-29 Oct 2023), but we are additionally considering new applications to join our History Research Group, to work on the Liverpool irish Famine Trail. If this interests you, please select this option on the form. candidates are allowed to select both.

Festival volunteers

Our Festival volunteer cohort, help us to deliver the Festival programme. Volunteers attend events at agreed times, helping to set up; as well as meeting artists and venue partners and greeting audiences. You’ll help us to gather infomation and pack events down. This is a public-facing role. You can find out more about it in our Volunteer Pack.

Volunteers receiving positive reference referrals will be invited to a preliminary briefing session. There, you’ll hear more about the programme, collect a volunteer pack and select your shifts. The date of this briefing is arranged with you, nearer to the time, and will take place in Liverpool.

The Volunteer Pack

Our Volunteer Pack contains all you need to know (initially, at least!) about volunteering with us and it contains a link to a short, online application form.

How to apply

We have an online form for applications. The link is accessed via the Volunteer Pack. It mainly consists of checkbox selections or short, quick text answers.

The application form is arranged in clear sections. Initially it takes you through eligibility questions, so that if you are ineligible, we don’t waste your time collecting details we will not be able to use. Then we require:

  • your contact details
  • an emergency contact
  • a bit on why you want to volunteer with the Liverpool Irish Festival and how you found out about the opportunity
  • your medical history (only aspects that may affect your ability to perform volunteer duties)
  • equality and equity monitoring
  • two referees you will allow us to approach.

Monitoring questions about gender, ethnicity, nationality and age are important for us to collect, aggregate and share to demonstrate how we work equitably with our communities or spot groups we are missing. Such sections are not used as part of your recruitment; but collectively they build evidence about our working practices. Please complete as much as you can. You will not be able to move on to the next question unless an answer is complete. ‘Prefer not to say’ answers are provided and are valid.

We have tried to make this as easy to complete as possible.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications in midnight on Sun 24 Sept 2023.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

You are not able to access the application form, unless you open and scoll through the PDF.

For more information visit liverpoolirishfestival.com/engage/volunteer

Volunteer for Spooky Welly Walk Sefton Park, Sat 22 October

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is looking for enthusiastic, helpful and supportive people to volunteer their time at Spooky Welly Walk this year – could this be you?

Spooky Welly Walk Sefton Park 22 Oct

Their famed Spooky Welly Walk has become a flagship event in Liverpool, with thousands of families attending each year to experience a spooktakcular walk around Sefton Park.

On the day they’ll be entertaining their young supporters with activity stations including Creepy Crafts, Menacing Mask Making and Zombie Fitness Zone – all of which you could help with.

Every child will also receive a medal for their hard work, why not lend a helping hand and join in the celebrations!

Date: Saturday 22 October 2022.

Location: Sefton Park, Liverpool.

Volunteering Hours: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm.

Roles: Marshalling the route and assisting with activity stations.

Volunteers are vital to their events, ensuring they run smoothly on the day and making the very best experience for all those taking part.

It’s a fantastic experience to meet the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Team as well as fellow volunteers. Whether you come alone or volunteer with friends and family, we’d love to have you on board.

Can you spare a day to help support their Spooky Welly Walk?

To learn more and to apply, please click here.

Female volunteers – Girls Friendly Society (GFS)

GFS is looking for women from the local community who are passionate about helping girls reach their potential by offering new experiences and supporting them to make new friends.

They are looking for women who would be happy to share their skills and interests with the girls through a range of activities including arts and crafts, skills for life, sports and community participation.

GFS offers weekly group sessions that offer support, fun and friendship for girls and young women in the local community.

To find out more, go to: https://girlsfriendlysociety.org.uk/ or email carla [at] girlsfriendlysociety.org.uk

Visitor Experience Volunteers, Shakespeare North Playhouse

Is making a difference locally something you’re interested in? Interested in scheduling a volunteer opportunity? Shakespeare North Playhouse is excited to share a new opportunity to give you the opportunity to help make an impact in our community!

Our mission is to share world-class theatre, activities and conversations inspired by Shakespeare and relevant to all of us, and we do this by committing to being ‘Bold and Brave’. It is a promise we make to each other internally as a team, to our visitors, patrons, and partners, and to all our artists and makers as we all come together to create a wonderful place. We’re only able to bring these much-needed programs to our community through the support of local volunteers! Sound like something you would be interested in? Signing up to volunteer is easy!

Register here by completing the attached expression of interest form and sending this to PeopleProjectsOnboarding@Napthens.co.uk.

The expression of interest form and more information can be found at https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/job/volunteer/

If you would like any further information drop us an email on PeopleProjectsOnboarding@Napthens.co.uk so we can arrange someone to contact you to learn more about our organisation and how you can be a part of the good news in our community!

Thank you for learning more about volunteering with Shakespeare North Playhouse and we look forward to hearing from you.