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Home From Hospital Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers for this much loved and highly successful project run by The Volunteer Centre. Volunteers take on one off tasks or over 6 weeks after a vulnerable person has been discharged from hospital. Tasks could include:
• Undertaking simple shopping
• Making sure the home environment is warm and comfortable
• Arranging for key safes to be fitted and community alarm or telecare systems to be provided if needed
• Supporting people to pay bills and make appointments
• Collecting medication prescriptions
• Helping people to find out about and access community activities to keep them connected to their communities
• Helping people to understand care options and plan what they need for the future
• Signposting people to other statutory, voluntary sector and community organisations as appropriate.

We provide induction,  support and expenses.

Minibus driver – Weston Park Cancer Charity Transport Service

Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to support anyone facing cancer. Our services, advice, therapies and support are for those with cancer and the people close to them, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer. It’s our job to care in every sense for our patients and their families. The funds we raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Cancer Hospital.

At Weston Park Cancer Charity, we provide a free, safe and reliable Transport Service to people throughout the region who need to come into Sheffield for their cancer treatment. You will drive our minibuses to and from their depots and pick-up points to bring cancer patients to their appointments at any of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (primarily Weston Park Hospital). You’ll volunteer closely with our Transport Team (who coordinate the passenger lists) to ensure all patients arrive on time. Between journeys, you’ll be invited to wait in our Charity Hub at Weston Park Hospital, and alongside other volunteers you’ll contribute to the warm and supportive environment there. You may occasionally be asked to drive the minibuses to garages for MOTs, repairs and maintenance.

We require volunteers in this role to be over 21, have a full UK driving licence, and be able to drive manual transmission vehicles. We also look for people who are friendly, want to help people, are organised and punctual, and enjoy making a difference.

We are looking for people who can commit to driving approximately once a week or once a fortnight. We offer either full days (approx. 9am-5pm) or half days (approx. 9am-1pm / 1pm-5pm) and these can be flexible.

Once a volunteer has expressed an interest in this role, we would have an informal conversation about how the service works and whether it sounds like something they would like to progress with. From there we have an induction process that includes a DBS check, training with an established driver and an induction with both our Volunteering and Transport Teams.

Secretary, Treasurer and Development Team Volunteers

Volunteer with THE ADHD VILLAGE DERBYSHIRE
Help us build something from the ground up for adults with ADHD across Derbyshire.
THE ADHD VILLAGE DERBYSHIRE is an adult ADHD peer support community created from lived experience.
I went through much of my adult life with undiagnosed ADHD. Not understanding my ADHD had a significant impact on my life and contributed to me becoming quite unwell alongside living with diabetes.
My experience is a big part of why I created THE ADHD VILLAGE DERBYSHIRE. I want to create a community where adults with ADHD can feel understood and where people don’t have to face difficulties they shouldn’t have to face alone.
Now I’m looking for the right people to come alongside me and help develop and grow the Village.
Constitutional Volunteer Roles
We are looking for volunteers to join the constitutional structure of THE ADHD VILLAGE DERBYSHIRE in the following roles:
Secretary
Helping with the organisation, administration, meetings, records and correspondence of the Village.
Treasurer
Helping manage the finances and financial records of the Village.
Development Team
Working alongside the Village to help develop and shape its future, bringing ideas and skills to the development of the organisation as it grows.
There is a longer-term vision for THE ADHD VILLAGE DERBYSHIRE to develop towards becoming a CIC, and the Development Team will have an important part in helping shape that future.
Be part of the journey
This is an opportunity to become involved at an important stage in the development of THE ADHD VILLAGE DERBYSHIRE and help shape what it becomes.
If you have the time, skills, ideas or enthusiasm to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and help us build the Village.

Walk & talk leader

Derbyshire Mind’s MindSpace walks are informal community walk and talks in local parks. They are designed to provide a supportive and empathetic listening group to those that may need it, while benefiting from getting out of the house and into nature for some fresh air. MindSpace is a non-judgemental safe space for attendees to talk about their mental wellbeing struggles or experiences with our caring and empathetic volunteers. The walks are at a relaxed pace whilst we walk, talk and listen. The walk leaders ensure that every participant is asked how they are and how they are feeling.

WHERE: Queen’s Park, Chesterfield, 10.30am at the Band Stand opposite the football courts (S40 2ND)

WHEN: Thursday mornings (fortnightly).

We make sure that all participants at MindSpace have the opportunity to express their feelings and don’t go away feeling unheard. Although the group is informal and flexible to suit the needs of the group, there sometimes will be some difficult or emotional conversations.

Every MindSpace community group is supported by two Derbyshire Mind volunteers. The role of the volunteer walk leader is to initiate conversation with, and between, the people who attend the walk. Mostly the role will be to provide a listening ear as well as friendly and supportive company. However, while talking to people about their wellbeing, you might be required to participate in some more difficult conversations where empathy and good listening skills are key.

It can sometimes be appropriate for you to signpost to other services available to our community, so we will train you to also become knowledgeable about the local area, other Derbyshire Mind activities, and other local services and groups.

As with all our community mental wellbeing activities MindSpace meetups are intended for local adults experiencing feelings of lower mental wellbeing such as low mood, stress, anxiety, bereavement, isolation, loneliness, and so on. The walks are accessible and inclusive.

Cycling Without Age – Trishaw Driver/Pilot

Cycling Without Age is a community cycling project founded in Denmark in 2012. There are now around 40 local “chapters” in England with over 70 in Scotland.  Using our specially built “Trishaws” we take care home residents out for cycle rides in local parks and quiet roads. Its gives them the opportunity to to get out into the fresh air, meet other people, have a good chat and “feel the wind in their hair”.

You’d be a Trishaw Pilot on a Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoon; this is when the activities take place.

We currently work with Eden care home and Brookholme care home in Chesterfield.

Please get in contact if you are interested in finding out more.

We are affiliated to the Cycling Without Age network.

Our project is coordinated by Angela & Chris with a team of volunteer ‘pilots’.

Could you be one of them? Full training given, contact us for more details. Our Triobike is the higher powered version which will easily manage Chesterfield’s undulating terrain! We have a network of mapped traffic free cycle routes for you to use as well as quiet roads.

Secretary, mental health champion and mental health first aider

Mindscapes is photography and peer support group based in Chesterfield.

We support people who are 17+ years plus and learning to manage their mental health. We enable individuals with essential life skills to empower themselves by utilising our lived experience with mental health, training, creativity and photography. Members can form new friendships, gain access to further support, bring along a support worker or healthcare professional and develop confidence and resilience to maintain mental health and well-being.

Mindscape are in need of couple of volunteers:

One to become the Secretary of the group helping with admin side of things as we expand.

We also require a mental health champion to help promote the group and what we are about, also being there as a bit of support for individuals if they need it with their mental health issues. Mental health first aid certificate advantage but not essential as training is available.

 

Telephone Befriending

The Telephone Befriending Service volunteers make calls to older people living in Chesterfield Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. The calls are made by the volunteers as part of a weekly rota. The calls are made to older people who are:- housebound, lonely and isolated. We are a very busy service and the demand for the service is growing. There are always opportunities for volunteers, who express their mutual appreciation of the befriending service.

The friendly team are based at the Brightlife office in Queen’s Park.

SAIL Helpline Worker

You primary role will be to provide a pro-active service for adults who are survivors of sexual violence, child sexual abuse and incest. In this role you will be the first point of contact for those seeking support and advice on sexual abuse and incest. Other roles will include signposting clients and both making referrals to and taking referrals from other agencies. Training and resource packs will be provided.

What special experience do I need?

GCSE English and Math’s A – C or equivalent. Experience Working with vulnerable people. Experience of providing advice, support and information to a range of people. Ability to communicate a wide range of information and emotional support to people in crisis situations who may have complex needs. Helpline experience. Knowledge Good knowledge of Sexual Abuse (SA), Sexual Violence (SV), Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and incest issues. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good relationships with colleagues, volunteers, outside agencies and users of the service. Able to work effectively and flexibly within a team setting. Good listening, support and advice skills demonstrating the ability to assess the needs of callers. Able to demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude. A high level of professionalism and quality of service with the ability to maintain professional boundaries. An ability to work within an often-stressful environment and be able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. Good understanding of adult and children’s Safeguarding and of confidentiality. Ability to respond appropriately to people presenting in crisis over the phone. A commitment to follow the policies, procedures and principles of SAIL and be committed to the empowerment, support and equality which underpin all the work undertaken by SAIL. Good communication skills and telephone manner. Compassion and empathy with service uses. Willingness to engage with training and professional development. Resilience and ability to cope with the effects of difficult, intense and distressing cases of abuse.

Victim Support Court Based Volunteer

Could you support someone through what may be one of the most difficult days of their life?

Victim Support’s Witness Service is looking for volunteers to support victims and witnesses of crime before and during their time at court.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll help people feel safe, informed and supported by:

  • Providing emotional reassurance and practical support
  • Explaining court procedures and what to expect
  • Showing witnesses around the courtroom before a trial
  • Accompanying witnesses into the courtroom where permitted
  • Signposting people to other sources of support when needed
  • Working alongside court staff and other Witness Service volunteers

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to be an expert in the criminal justice system. We’re looking for people with excellent communication skills who are comfortable speaking with people face-to-face, by telephone and by video call.

Time commitment

1 day per week, approximately 9am–5pm.

Ideally, volunteers will be able to stay in the role for at least 12 months, helping provide consistency for the people the service supports.

Training and checks

Full role-specific learning is provided, including e-learning and three days of facilitator-led training. Training takes approximately 12 weeks to complete.

A DBS check and other background checks are required for this role.

Location: Court location to be agreed.