Community Post Type: Volunteering

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

The World of Glass are looking for volunteers!

Here at The World Of Glass, they are always on the lookout for new volunteers to help their charity. They need volunteers to help with all aspects of The World Of Glass, from helping in the museum to working in the cafe.

If you would like to get involved, send an email to info@worldofglass.com.

You asked and they listened… A Community Garden is happening !

But Lister Steps need your help to do it. They want to hear your ideas about how their garden should look and function.

Get in touch with them to volunteer on this project by calling 0151 254 1394 or emailing community@tol.org.uk

All profits from this group will be reinvested into their charitable work at Lister Steps, helping to strengthen and support the community.

If you would like to support them, please donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/listerstepshub

For this year’s Pride March, Sefton Pride could do with some volunteers to guide their merry revellers over a couple of roads, and make sure that they don’t wander off!

If you are available on Saturday 15th June and can help, get in touch!

Email: jen.sefton.pride@gmail.com

Join Friends of Norris Green Park volunteer group to tackle to Broad Lane entrance to the park which is looking a bit sad and neglected.

Community Task Morning, 22 June, 11am – 1pm, just head along!

They will have some new plants to put in too, as someone has chopped down a climbing rose planted by the volunteers a few years ago.

Everyone is welcome, especially families, and all tools will be provided.

They will be getting free pizzas delivered for lunch for everyone who takes part, plus hot & cold drinks.

See their website here

Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support them in. From sorting stock & preparing donated items for sale to providing great customer service to our donors and customers – they have something to suit most people’s interests.

Shops rely on volunteers to keep them running successfully.

**They are currently looking for General Assistant volunteers to help in their shop.

** If you have a few hours a week that you can spare on a regular basis and want to help around the shop, then this could be the opportunity for you!

**General Assistant volunteer typical activities;** – Checking the quality of items donated and preparing them for sale or for recycling – Ironing, cleaning, labelling, and pricing the items ready for sale – Keeping the shop well organised and tidy – Displaying items for sale – General activities around the shop No experience is needed. Full training will be provided. There is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.

**When can I volunteer?** A few hours during the week/weekend - as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours, they only ask that to agree hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.

**Interested?** Please apply and they will be in contact soon.

**Not sure?** They have a range of opportunities and activities for volunteers in their shops, including Stock Assistant volunteers and more. These will all be available to view and apply to by searching your town/city name on this site.

**Diversity** is something they celebrate. They want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. They want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space they have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. They welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer. They want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.

**Health and Safety Statement** They take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. They may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. They will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need. As they take great care to ensure that all volunteers are safe and supported, there may be some locations where they won’t be able to host 15-17 year olds.

Please get in touch so that they can help you find a suitable volunteering opportunity. If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk

To apply, see here

This role presents a wonderful opportunity to get out and about in your community, liaising with local businesses and organisations to find and arrange suitable reading venues for your group.

Generally, preferred venues are libraries or similar settings that can provide an element of confidentiality, so that Readers aren’t intimidated by having to return to classroom-like settings, but have at least one other person is in the building during reading sessions.

You will be organised, proactive and enthusiastic and enjoy spreading the word about your local group to a wide range of people and organisations.

To apply, see here