Job type: Part Time

Derbyshire Police Community Speed Watch (CSW) volunteers are trained residents who conduct high-visibility monitoring of vehicle speeds in local communities to improve road safety and educate drivers. Volunteers use approved, hand-held devices to record speeding vehicles, sending details to the CREST Derbyshire team to send warning letters to offenders. This proactive, volunteer-led approach aims to curb speeding and reduce traffic accidents.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Monitoring Vehicles – Activity: Conducting high-visibility checks (often in pairs or small groups) using approved speed detection devices.
• Recording Data: Noting the registration number, make, and color of vehicles exceeding the speed limit.
• Targeting: Focusing on locations where community concerns regarding speeding have been raised.
• Objective: To serve as a deterrent and educate drivers, rather than directly issuing fines.
• Support: Volunteers are trained and supported by Derbyshire Constabulary Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT).
• Commitment: The role is not usually onerous, requiring just a few hours a week.

Role Requirements & Benefits

• Requirements: Volunteers must be over 18, pass vetting checks, and attend training.
• Benefits: You will help reduce traffic speeds, make the community safer, and gain a better understanding of road safety initiatives.

Sight Support Derbyshire is seeking enthusiastic, community-minded volunteers to help spread the word about our work across Derbyshire. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy being active, engaging with their local community, and would like to play a key part in raising awareness about Sight Support Derbyshire and our volunteer opportunities throughout local towns and villages across the county. It’s a great opportunity for anyone who loves chatting to people, exploring local areas and supporting a charity that makes a real difference to people living with sight loss.

Key Responsibilities:

Distribute flyers on community notice boards in your local community and/or towns, villages across Derbyshire e.g. community bulletin boards, libraries, coffee shops, shopping centre’s, supermarkets, community centres.

Ensure materials are delivered in designated areas within agreed timeframe.

Follow local council regulations and guidelines regarding flyer distribution.

Keep a basic record of areas covered.

Help host a pop-up Sight Support Derbyshire information desk at community locations or events, chatting to members of the public and answering basic questions (full guidance provided).

Represent the Organisation in a positive and respectful manner within local communities.

Requirements:

Good time management and reliability.

Ability to walk for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Friendly, respectful, and approachable attitude.

Familiarity with Derbyshire areas or willingness to travel within the county.

No prior experience required.

Skills & Attributes:

Good communication skills.

Strong sense of responsibility.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Attention to detail.

Time Commitment:

Flexible; volunteers can choose shifts that suit their availability.

Opportunities available across different parts of Derbyshire.

Benefits: Make a meaningful contribution to improving support for people affected by sight loss. Opportunity to support a local charity. Stay active and spend time outdoors. Gain valuable community service experience. Meet and connect with residents across a variety of towns, villages, and rural areas. Flexible – volunteers can choose the days / times that suit their availability.

Note: This is a voluntary, unpaid position intended to support our community outreach efforts across Derbyshire.

Help create a safe, welcoming space where carers can talk openly, share experiences, and connect with others in similar situations. 

As a Carer Support Volunteer, you’ll offer a friendly presence, emotional support, and practical help to ensure each session runs smoothly. Your contribution will help carers feel valued, understood, and better supported in their caring role.

• Availability: Up to 2 hours per week
• Time: Flexible to suit group schedules
• Location: Chesterfield
• Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age. A criminal records check is required, covered by Marie Curie

What you’ll do:

• Support the facilitator with planning and running the Carer Support Group
• Welcome attendees, providing a friendly, supportive atmosphere
• Build a positive rapport with attendees
• Listen to carers and help them feel confident participating
• Provide sensitive reassurance and additional support where needed
• Advocate for and promote the service
• Complete a short report following each session

Why you’d be a great fit:

• Caring and compassionate nature
• Patient and good listening skills
• Comfortable with sensitive topics, such as death, dying and bereavement
• Team spirit – contributing to a positive team dynamic
• Respect for confidentiality and boundaries
• Commitment, flexibility and reliability

What you can expect from us:

• Flexibility to volunteer around your schedule
• A deep sense of purpose and connection
• Full training, ongoing support and wellbeing support
• A friendly volunteer network
• Recognition for your time
• Updates on the difference you’re making
• Long Service Awards

Bereavement Group Volunteers help create a calm, welcoming space where adults who are grieving can talk, share experiences, or simply listen. Whether you have experience in supporting people before or this is something new for you, your warmth and compassion can make a real difference.

You’ll offer a warm smile, gentle support, and practical help to make sure each group runs smoothly. Your time will help people feel heard, valued, understood, and supported.

• Availability: Up to 2 hours per week
• Time: Flexible to suit group schedules
• Location: Chesterfield
• Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age. A criminal records check is required, covered by Marie Curie

What you’ll do:

• Welcome attendees and help create a calm, friendly atmosphere
• Support the facilitator with planning and running each group
• Build rapport and help people feel comfortable participating
• Listen sensitively and offer gentle reassurance
• Provide extra support to attendees where needed
• Promote the group to help encourage others to join
• Complete a short report after each session

Why you’d be a great fit:

• Caring and compassionate nature
• Patient and good listening skills
• Comfortable with sensitive topics, such as death, dying and bereavement
• Respect for confidentiality and boundaries
• Commitment, flexibility and reliability

What you’ll gain:

• Flexibility to volunteer around your schedule
• A deep sense of purpose and connection
• Full training, ongoing support and wellbeing support
• A friendly volunteer network
• Recognition for your time
• Updates on the difference you’re making
• Long Service Awards

Perks:

Travel and expenses reimbursed
Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more

At Futnet UK Community Leagues,  we are dedicated community sport enthusiasts who share a common goal. We’re committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds and abilities feel welcome and supported.  Futnet is a fast-paced, dynamic sport that combines the agility and footwork of football with the net play and strategy of tennis and volleyball. Played on a court divided by a low net, players use only their feet, head, and chest to control, set and hit the ball over the net into the opposition territory, aiming to score points by forcing their opponent into an unreturnable play. It’s a game of precision, athleticism, and teamwork that’s easy to learn, challenging to master but importantly, LOADS OF FUN!

We are a registered charity which supports adults with learning disabilities by providing weekly and daytime and evening social groups.  We also run monthly nightclub events and trips throughout the year.

Our Vision: To provide a safe environment to our members, offering them a voice and a choice whilst increasing opportunities to socialise and build friendships within a club which is affordable to all.

If you would be interested in becoming a volunteer at any of our clubs and events, then please get in touch.

Our Social Hubs run from 10am-3pm across 3 locations. Appointment only.

Our Clowne hub has its very own pool table, chill area and kitchen facilities. Easy access to bus stops on Creswell road and a short walk from supermarkets, library and more.

We hire a room at Coal Aston Village hall, fully accessible and offers a larger function room that we use for sports activities when our hubs all get together!

www.coalastonvillagehall.org.uk

Our Ripley hub at Waingroves community centre is also fully accessible with a bus stop just outside. Spacious and a short drive to supermarkets and high street.

www.waingrovescommunitycentre.uk

Our members meet with friends, make new friends, socialise, have a voice and make their own choices whilst building independent living skills and self confidence. We get up to a variety of activities including sports, pool, baking, trips, crafts and much more!

Air Ambulance is looking for someone to complete the PAT testing for their charity.  This is essential for ensuring the safety and compliance of electrical appliances we use and sell.

We are therefore recruiting for a Volunteer PAT Tester to be based in our Chesterfield Hub.

You will complete the required training at no cost.

 Volunteering with your local Air Ambulance Service comes with plenty of benefits too…

• A 25% discount on donated goods
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Refreshments available
• Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed
• Access to training and development
• Volunteer certificates, references and long service awards provided

We warmly welcome everyone to apply and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. If you have any specific needs, please speak to a manager so we can discuss possible adjustments.

We conduct DBS checks for all volunteers and require two-character references upon application. If you have difficulty providing references, please talk to a manager for support.