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Volunteers are required to support the New Vic Theatre's newly formed Brighter Horizons after-school/college sessions for Ukrainian and Afghan children/young people as well as other refugees and asylum seekers in the local area. 

The session are on Tuesday afternoons from 4 - 5.30pm, for 11 - 18 year olds, providing homework help, skill building, creative activities, and opportunities to make new friends. Healthy snacks provided. The New Vic Theatre is in Newcastle-under-Lyme. 

We would love some volunteers from Keele to support this, especially to help with homework and gcse revision in subjects such as Maths Science and English lit and language 

We will provide DBS checks and also cover transport costs for volunteers

The Access Project supports pupils from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We are looking for undergraduates, postgraduates, staff, and alumni who would be able to tutor a young person aged 14-16, online, one hour a week in term-time Autumn 2024- Summer 2025 to support them with their academic studies.

•Support a young person in a subject of your choice to achieve the GCSE grades they deserve and to fulfil their potential.

•Build transferable skills, experience and knowledge through ongoing training and development as part of the role.

•Students supported by The Access Project typically achieve a grade higher at GCSE and are twice more likely than their peers to progress to a top-third ranked university.

No prior teaching or tutoring experience necessary, we provide a full comprehensive training and induction to help you build the confidence to be the best volunteer you can be.

Interested? You’ll need to:

· Either be currently studying for an undergraduate degree or have an undergraduate degree/equivalent professional qualification.

· Either have an A Level subject or an undergraduate degree in a subject you wish to tutor at GCSE level.

· Be able to spare one hour a week in school term time over the next academic year to tutor (starting Sept/Oct 2024), plus 30 mins a week preparation time.

· Be prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check (criminal records check) and provide two references (personal or professional).

How does it work?

1. Sign up at www.theaccessproject.org.uk/volunteer

2. Sign up to any of our 2.5 hour training sessions over the summer, there are various dates so you can find one that suits you: During this session you’ll learn everything you need to know for your weekly one1 hour tutoring sessions.

3. You’ll complete a DBS check (criminal records check) and an online safeguarding course.

4. We’ll match you with a student who is looking for support in your subject. In particular, we are seeing high demand from our students for support with sciences and maths. Volunteers who are able to support in either of these subjects would be particularly welcome. There are also many opportunities for volunteer tutors in other subjects including humanities and languages.

More information and sign up at: https://www.theaccessproject.org.uk/volunteer

These Sessions (Holiday and Food - HAF) enable disabled children to access fun, inspirational and challenging leisure activities that build life skills and promote independence whilst providing carers with vital short break respite.

Volunteer Responsibilities include:

• Assist Caudwell Children staff member(s) in running the short break activity sessions
• Help to ensure all children are safe during the activity sessions
• Support staff members with planned activities
• Participate in setting up an activity and helping with the set down
• Communicate and work with the children to ensure they have fun

This role takes place during August 2024. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to 8 days for this role – full training and support will be provided.

Over 18’s only can apply for this role.

As a volunteer in our service delivery office, roles and responsibilities may include:

• Processing applications for specialist equipment, therapies and treatment, verifying financial documentation and diagnosis letters
• Data inputting onto our database system
• Carrying out a range of administrative tasks
• Answering telephone / email enquiries & welcoming visitors on reception
• Family support by researching services & providing signposting information

This role can take place between June and September. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to at least two full weeks (10 days) for this role – full training and support will be provided.

Over 16’s only can apply for this role.
 

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??Head to the institute of silly dancing and learn new styles or go freestyle as we dance together from dawn til dusk!??

??Experience immersive, entertaining, interactive theatre performances for all ages from the likes of Piff Paff, Raggle Taggle Arts, Sole Rebel, and Angel Exit Theatre! ??

We still have volunteer places this August. Click the 2 application forms links below to apply! You don’t want to miss any of the fun!

Join the Wild Rumpus Community here -

https://wildrumpus.org.uk/volunteer-application-form/

Apply to Join Just So Festival -
https://justsofestival.org.uk/volunteer-application-2/

Thanks

Rosanne

What’s in it for you?

• make a real difference to people’s lives.
• learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment, and housing.
• build on valuable skills such as communication, listening and problem solving, and increase your employability.
• work with a range of different people, independently and in a team.
• have a positive impact in your community.

And we’ll reimburse expenses too.

No prior experience is necessary in these areas as you’ll receive full training.

For individuals who are doing advice giving roles, and who are also training to be a solicitor, if you started training to be a solicitor before 1st September 2021, you may be able to get up to six months reduction in your training contract.

If you started training to be a solicitor after 1st September 2021, you may be able to include time spent volunteering (or working) in advice giving roles as part of (or all of) your qualifying work experience. See Solicitors Regulation Authority for more information.

What do you need to have?

You don’t need specific qualifications or skills, but you’ll need to:

• be friendly and approachable.
• be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own.
• have good listening skills.
• have good verbal and written communication skills.
• have good maths and IT skills.
• be able to understand information and explain it to others.
• be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection.
• be willing to undertake training in your role.

How much time do you need to give?

We ask for a minimum of 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.

Many of our volunteers give one full day or two half days per week.

Valuing inclusion

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour,

disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.

If you are interested in becoming an adviser and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.

Good grades improve future prospects, opening the door to a wider range of opportunities. If you enjoy working with children and are passionate about social equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for an hour a week.

What support will I get?
- Training (a two-hour induction session)
- In-session support from your Programme Coordinator
- Tutor workbooks with session plans
- Travel expenses up to £5 per session
- A free DBS check

What can you expect to be doing?

• Helping organise fundraising events in your local area 
• Sharing fundraising ideas with other volunteers and putting these into practice 
• Sharing your passion for cat welfare and promoting Cats Protection
• Promoting National fundraising initiatives where appropriate

We’re looking for someone with

• Good communication skills
• Confidence in handling money
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Confidence in speaking to members of the public
• Knowledge of local community networks (would be an advantage)

Time expectation 

Our fundraising volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

What can you expect to be doing? 

• Organising online donations and selling products to raise funds
• Raising funds through social networking sites and websites
• Asking for pledges and raising awareness of how donated funds are used at Cats Protection
• Sharing fundraising ideas and putting these ideas into practice

We’re looking for someone with

• Good IT skills 
• Good understanding of spelling, punctuation and grammar  
• Willingness to be part of a team
• The ability to use own initiative 
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of online fundraising (would be an advantage)

Time expectation 

Our online fundraisers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Promoting the work of Cats Protection through various social media channels, for example, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Gathering information from across the organisation and locally within your team or volunteer group
• Writing and creating social media content, ensuring it complies with policies and guidelines
• Scheduling and posting social media content
• Monitoring activity and responding to comments on social media channels

We’re looking for someone with

• A passion for social media and experience of using social media channels regularly
• Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of using social media
• Good IT skills
• Excellent writing skills, including good grammar and spelling
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to be part of a team