Job type: Flexible

Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around your local area?

We have an ever-growing community network of vegans just like you, who have a passion to volunteer and promote veganism where they live. Every month, our network choose from a range of outreach tasks, these could include town centre stalls, writing to a Councilor or MP, sharing our campaigns on social media or contacting local businesses. You’re in control of how much or how little you do.

About This Role:

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in Sheffield is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to
support the Enrichment Co-ordinator and/or Play Specialist. You will volunteer as part of a
team providing play and activities to babies, children and young adults within the hospice and
the wider community as part of our ‘Activity Outreach Service’. This is an exciting and
rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the families that are supported by Bluebell
Wood.

Key Tasks:

We require you to assist with:
• Supporting staff in their delivery of play and enrichment activities including scheduled
group work and workshops
• Preparing resources pertaining to play
• Maintain certain environments within the hospice for dedicated play/enrichment,
including display boards
• Support with tidying up after activities including stock replenishment
• Supporting effective communication with babies, children, young people and their
families to ensure they are well supported and included in all activities
• Supporting the Enrichment Coordinator and/or Play Specialist in visiting children and
young people in hospital or their home to provide bespoke play/enrichment activities

We do not require you to assist with:
• Nursing/Medical procedures
• Intimate personal care
• Record keeping.

What we are looking for:

Ideally you will:
• Be artistic and creative
• Be positive, friendly and outgoing
• Hold inclusivity at the heart of all you do
• Have experience and confidence with children and an awareness and understanding
of special educational needs and disabilities
• Understand the sensitive and confidential work which is carried out at the hospice
• Have good communication skills
• Be reliable
• Be sensitive, self-aware and recognise your limitations and boundaries
• Be flexible to the changing needs of the hospice environment and the needs of
children and their families.

What we offer in return:
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills.
• The chance to be in a voluntary role helping to provide a special environment for the
families that access Bluebell Wood’s care.
• The opportunity to meet new people and be part of an enthusiastic team.
• Induction training to help you learn more about Bluebell Wood.
• Training provided to carry out your role, including online training.
• We’ll cover your travel expenses (in line with our policy).
• We’ll provide you with free refreshments and a free meal if you volunteer across
lunchtime.

General:
Bluebell Wood volunteers are asked to:
• Be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Attend induction and any routine training.
• To complete e-learning training around areas relevant to the role.
• Abide by Bluebell Wood policies and guidance, including our Health & Safety policy.
• Co-operate and liaise with colleagues.
• Act in a professional manner at all times.
• Be polite and respectful to everyone you meet whilst volunteering in this role.
• Act as an Ambassador for the Bluebell Wood Charity.

Additional Information:
• Bluebell Wood is committed to safe volunteer recruitment practices. An Enhanced
level Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) check is required for this role. These are free
for volunteers.
• Please be aware that if you do not have your own transport, or live locally, the
hospice is difficult to get to by public transport. If in doubt, please check public
transport routes to see if it is feasible for you to volunteer here. We are over one mile
from the nearest bus stop.

“The hospice is a bright, vibrant, friendly and happy place. I get to meet new,
interesting people of all ages. It makes me feel like I’m doing something useful
and purposeful. It’s nice to use the skills that I have but also to
learn new skills.” – Lynne, Youth Group & Family Support Volunteer

Are you an enthusiastic volunteer looking for a new role where your work will really make a difference? Could you support an energetic local charity to write applications and secure vital funding?

We are excited to be seeking a new ‘Fundraiser’ to help Read Easy Sheffield, a successful local charity which provides free, confidential, one to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, affiliated to national charity Read Easy UK.

The ‘Fundraiser’ is a vital and interesting role within the Read Easy Sheffield Management Team to secure funding from local organisations, grants and trusts, that are interested in investing directly into their local community. This voluntary position will suit someone who enjoys writing, making new connections and championing what we do. You receive training and support from Read Easy UK to develop your fundraising skills, so while previous experience is desirable, it’s not essential.

This role is a crucial part of the Management Team as funding is essential for Coach training, expenses and resources – so you will play an instrumental part in making sure our group thrives!

What will you be doing?

–  With the Management Team, planning how much money is needed to cover group expenses and  agreeing best approaches to fundraising.

–  Writing applications to local community funding organizations and businesses.

–  Arranging fundraising events, as agreed by Management Team.

–  Maintaining a database of funding applications.

–  Making public acknowledgement and thanks to donors.

–  Attending monthly Management Team meetings.

The role is flexible and mainly home-based so you can choose your own hours. To get the most from the role, we would hope all Management Team roles would support Read Easy Sheffield for at least one year.

What’s in it for you?

–  A rewarding role that has a positive impact on people’s lives

–  Opportunity to meet and work collaboratively with new people

–  Training and support to develop your fundraising skills

–  As part of the Management Team, you will help shape the direction of the organisation

Skills required:

–  Knowledge and previous experience of fundraising is desirable, though not essential.

–  A willingness to seek out potential sources of funding.

–  Good negotiating and influencing skills.

–  Excellent written communication skills to write successful applications.

–  Reasonable confidence in using IT.

–  The ability to use initiative and work independently.

–  A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.

–  An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.

– A non-judgmental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that  you can make everyone feel valued and included.

Are you an enthusiastic volunteer looking for a new role where your work will really make a difference? Could you support an energetic local charity to reach new clients and volunteers?

Read Easy Sheffield is a successful local charity that provides free, confidential, one to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, affiliated to national charity Read Easy UK. We are currently looking to expand our work and for this we need some more volunteers to join our friendly management team, and we excited to be seeking a new Publicity Officer.

Publicity Officer is a vital and interesting role within the Read Easy Sheffield team to lead on the marketing and publicity of the Sheffield group. This will involve running social media accounts, creating posters and other graphics, and proactively seeking opportunities to promote our work.

This voluntary position will suit someone who has an interest in marketing and communications, enjoys social media, and can help to champion what we do. You’ll need to be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to write compelling communications. The main focuses of our publicity include reaching new readers, advertising volunteer roles, fundraising campaigns and advocating for our charitable work.

What you will be doing?

• Working with the team to decide on the group’s publicity needs.
• Creating content for your group’s page on the Read Easy website.
• Setting up and maintaining the group’s Facebook page and other social media platforms to raise your group’s profile.
• Organising the printing and placement of posters, leaflets, and other publicity materials.
• Identifying any specific opportunities for publicity in the local media.
• Attending Management Team meetings, once per month.

The role is flexible and mainly home-based so you can choose your own hours – you might spend around 2 hours a week on this. To get the most from the role, we would hope all Management Team members would support Read Easy Sheffield for at least one year.

The impact our work is down to advertising volunteer roles, reaching out to new readers and advocating for what we do – so you will play an instrumental part in making sure our group continues to thrive!

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding role that has a positive impact on people’s lives
• Opportunity to meet and work collaboratively with new people
• Gaining new skills an experience with marketing
• As part of the Management Team, you will help shape the direction of the organisation

Skills required

• An interest in publicity/marketing.
• Good communication skills, particularly with writing.
• Experience using social media
• Reasonable confidence in using IT.
• The ability to use initiative and work independently.
• A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.
• An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.
• Energy and enthusiasm with an average of two hours a week to commit to the role.

 

Village Games Chesterfield is looking for a volunteer interested in working with adults to help with the set-up of a new walking football session. This will involve working with other volunteers and sports leaders to facilitate the session by taking registers and providing refreshments.

There will also be the opportunity to get involved in leading the warm up during the session. You will be fully supported and training will be available for those interested in becoming a sports leader. No knowledge of this fantastic new sport needed! Must enjoy meeting new people and supporting beginners to access a new sport.

There is no obligation for volunteers to join in and play but are very welcome to. A first aid certificate and any sports leader qualification would be preferable but training may be available. This session will be delivered outside at Eastwood Park, Hasland and appropriate clothing is advised.