Community Post Type: Volunteering

Did you know that there are RSPB Youth Groups across the UK, and their network is growing and expanding, so they need more volunteers to lead and shape youth group teams.

You could be the person they need to join this adventure and help support young people in your area to learn about, explore and help the wildlife around them in a fun and engaging way.

**Why they love youth groups.**

They know that if young people learn to love wildlife and nature, they will want to protect it and be empowered to take meaningful action to defend it in their own communities.

You could be part of a team of like-minded, enthusiastic people who love nature and want younger generations to experience that sense of awe when encountering something new or the excitement of being part of a bigger movement to save nature.

**What do you need to know?**

· You will use your existing skills to lead and motivate a team of dedicated volunteers, delegating tasks by getting to know everyone’s strengths and experiences.

· You will be the main link with the RSPB youth team and be responsible for sharing information to the youth group. The

RSPB Youth Team will support you to ensure the group is using our framework and operating within our standards.

· You will need to be confident with using a computer for example to communicate using email to send required documentation.

· With your team you will plan the programme and run the sessions in a safe and fun way. The programme will be made up of activities where young people can experience and take meaningful action to protect nature.

· You will ensure that the group’s finances are managed in accordance with our policies and submit annual financial returns.

· You will liaise with reserves, local groups and other wildlife organisations.

· You will invite regular feedback from your group leaders, and most importantly the young people to evaluate the success of your meetings and work out what needs to be done to be even better.

· You need to enjoy working with young people – they are the heart of what they do.

· You will be asked to complete a variety of training including induction and safeguarding and data protection.

· The youth groups usually meet monthly, and Main Leaders usually spend six to eight hours per month outside of the meetings on the role depending on how the responsibilities are shared within the team.

To apply, see here

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival are looking for committed volunteers to play a key part in realising the UK’s premier annual festival of Arab arts and culture in Liverpool this summer.

Would you like to learn new skills and meet new people? Are you interested in learning about how an international arts festival works, or develop your experience of working with people in a public-facing arts setting?

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival runs Friday 12 – Sunday 21 July 2024. They are especially looking for support to deliver these key events during the festival. For a full breakdown of festival events, please visit: www.arabartsfestival.com/2024-festival/

Volunteers will need to be available during the festival period and ideally commit to two shifts. Working with our small but dedicated team will provide volunteers with practical experience of event logistics and audience engagement in a public-facing environment.

Travel expenses will be covered, along with expenses towards lunch, if applicable for the shift.

A full volunteer induction will be held in Liverpool or via Zoom before the festival.

Interested in getting involved? Please complete this online form before Wednesday 26 June. They’ll be in touch shortly afterwards to follow up.

No qualifications required.

To apply, please visit their website and complete the short online form: www.arabartsfestival.com/liverpool-arab-arts-festival-2024-call-for-volunteers/

Across the UK, their 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

They are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the West Lancashire Group. As their Communications Volunteer you’ll make sure people know they have a local MS Society group to turn to.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your writing skills, and gain an experience of communicating across a range of digital channels.

Time commitment

They estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Their roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. They need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you

You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that they do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both them and their values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply their risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.

You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.

Apply

1. Read through the role description carefully

2. Please apply online

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. They can only offer roles to over 18s.

Reach are launching an exciting mental health initiative, and looking for volunteers passionate about IT and data models to join!

They are seeking a passionate and skilled IT volunteer with expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Machine Learning (ML) to join our team. The ideal candidate will help us develop and implement cutting-edge solutions to address mental health issues.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that can make a real difference in people’s lives.

To apply, see here

The group has 250 local groups which play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS across the UK. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.

They are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for their Warrington and District group. As their local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of their Group Coordinators here.

In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills.

To find out more about what services this group currently offer please go to:

https://volunteers.mssociety.org.uk/group-coordinator

To apply, see here

Barnardo’s amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps run over 600 shops. Stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.

Retail stores are the face of their charity on the high-street and in local communities. They have loads of amazing stock donated every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!

Making sure shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but they will show you how that works during your time volunteering with them. They value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.

You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but they’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.

To apply, see here

Their special puppies are cared for by volunteers in their homes from the age of 8 weeks to approximately 16-18 months. Their dedicated team of volunteers give our puppies the best start on their journey to be life-changing dogs. Food and vet bills are covered by the charity and full support and advice is provided by our team of Puppy Co-Ordinators.

Although no experience is necessary, puppy socialisers are required to meet the following criteria:

• Have a fully-fenced safe and secure garden
• Be away from the puppy for no more than two hours (in the first few weeks) and four hours (for the remaining time you have the puppy) per day
  You have no more than two pet dogs in the home
• Drive or have access to someone at all times who can drive you and the puppy
• With the support of their puppy department you will be willing to train the puppy in the basics, i.e. house training, general obedience and walking on the lead
• Be able to spend some time every day on activities to meet the health and welfare needs of and socialise the puppy. Guidance will be given and environments that need to be covered at some stage include shops, cafes, train stations, buses, crowded and rural areas
• Be able to attend monthly puppy classes and group visits and allow home visits from a member of their puppy training team
• Provide the puppy with regular contact with children, other dogs and cats.

Parts of their application process, and the ongoing support to volunteer puppy socialisers, may be carried out via video call rather than in person.

To apply, see here

They’re currently looking for Volunteers for Liverpool Sefton Pretty Muddy taking place on Saturday 20th July 2024 from 9am – 3:30pm.

Their Race for Life events are a series of routes around the country that give people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities the chance to come together and help beat cancer.

In order to run events, they rely on the support of volunteers to assist on the day with a variety of roles from Bike Volunteers, Admin Manager to Marshalling and cheering on participants.

If you would like to join and become a volunteer see the link below:

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/volunteer/event-volunteer-liverpool-pretty-muddy-20th-july-2024

Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

Their 83 year old REME vet is looking for a volunteer to provide crucial social interaction and support him to get out of the house more. He likes to watch YouTube in the IT room of his residential village, he volunteers at the gym and as a speaker/secretary for a businessman’s luncheon, and he also loves to watch football.

They are committed to supporting blind veterans no matter where they are. Their community home visitors provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely.

By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to veterans. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, helping out with odd jobs around the home that can otherwise be a struggle for veterans to complete or getting out and about in the local area. You will never be asked to do any personal care.

Although you will be working in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and understand the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but they ask that you are reliable and punctual for veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.

To apply, see here

Their amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers help run over 600 shops. Their stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.

Their retail stores are the face of their charity on the high-street and in local communities. They have loads of amazing stock donated every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!

Making sure shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but they will show you how that works during your time volunteering with them. They value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.

You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of their shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but they’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.

To apply, see here