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SOME VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES -HINCKLEY & BOSWORTHFor more information about these volunteering opportunities or to sign up for any of them, please contact Tanya Sanders by phone or text: 07868251063 or email: tsanders@vasl.org.uk
‘Age Concern’: Hinckley – Shop Volunteer Assistants The ‘Age Concern’ charity shop in Hinckley is desperately in need of help, either on a regular, short-term or one-off basis, to sort and display items, serve customers and improve the efficiency of the shop, particularly in the following areas (although you don’t have to be involved in just one area):
Books: Are you a modern ‘book worm’ and/or interested in music, TV and films – someone who has an interest in all kinds of books, films, music or television programmes? Help sort, categorise and display our donated books, videos, DVDs, music, etc.
Clothing: Are you a ‘leader in fashion’ and have some time to help bring the ‘Age Concern’ charity shop in Hinckley up-to-date with seasonal clothing displays and to check, sort, price and press donated clothing?
Customer Service/Cashier: Interested in people, serving customers, customer service and dealing with cash transactions?
Computers:Are you knowledgeable about computers, familiar with Microsoft Software and setting-up systems to aid the work of the charity shop?
Bric-a-Brac/Donated items: Do you love browsing at Car Boot Sales for bargains? Could you be this charity shop’s ‘treasure hunter’ and help sort donations that come into the shop and help guide them as to their value?
Where –Castle Street, Hinckley.
When – Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm – flexible, when available (regular, short-term, or one-off). Hinckley & Bosworth Local Sports Alliance: Volunteer Secretary
A volunteer Secretary is needed to support the work of the Local Sports Alliance, including attending meetings, producing minutes, sending out agendas and minutes, and other relevant tasks, as well as opportunities to get involved in other ways. This opportunity will give a good insight into sports development work across the Borough and at a higher sub-regional level and provide opportunities to get involved in various ways. It would be particularly useful for a sixth-form student with an interest in sports development, a sports degree, etc. Support provided by the ‘Sport, Health & Wellbeing Manager’.
Where –Hinckley & Bosworth – meetings often take place in various locations.
When – Meetings are often on a Thursday, 5pm-6.30pm, every 6-8 weeks. Next Generation ‘637’ mobile outreach bus project – Support Volunteer (18 years +) Can you communicate and get on well with young people? Help provide support and assistance on a mobile outreach bus which provides educational and recreational resources and activities with and for young people, as well as information, help, advice and support around a wide range of issues within Hinckley & Bosworth and other areas.
Next Generation - Website Development Volunteer
Have you got appropriate interest, knowledge and understanding to develop an appropriate website for ‘Next Generation’, a service for young people within Hinckley & Bosworth?
Where – Hinckley.
When – Varied, depending upon availability, when bus is being used, etc.
Hilltop Radio - Volunteers A new community Internet radio station for Earl Shilton, particularly with programming by and for young people, offers exciting opportunities, particularly for those interested in all aspects of the media, journalism and the world of radio, for Presenters, Journalists, Administration, Production, Fundraising, Sales & Advertising, and Marketing Teams. Website: www.hilltop-radio.co.uk
Where – Earl Shilton.
When – Times/days can be arranged to suit interested volunteers.
Hermitage FM Radio - Volunteers
Exciting opportunities, particularly for those interested in all aspects of the media, journalism and the world of radio, for Presenters, Journalists, Administration, Production, Fundraising, and Marketing. Website: www.hermitagefm.com
Where - Coalville, Ashby de la Zouch and Ibstock.
When - Times/days can be arranged to suit interested volunteers
Youth Action Team (YAT) - 16-25 year olds from Hinckley & Bosworth and North West Leicestershire areas Our ‘Youth Action Teams’ are young people between 16-25 years of age from all walks of life who champion volunteering locally. These ambassadors encourage their peers to volunteer; help develop youth-led community action; work alongside the vinvolved team and communities to help change the perception of youth volunteering and to provide accessible, diverse and empowering opportunities for all young people aged 16-25. They meet each other regularly, receive training, gain leadership and other skills, organise and attend a residential, make new friends, have fun, and make a real difference.
People can be involved at the level which fits in with their other commitments and there will be training and support along the way. It’s a great opportunity to play a leading role in the community, be part of a team and improve your CV or your education, employment or life opportunities.
If you’re committed to helping others and making a difference in your community, have enthusiasm, and can join in for at least a few hours a month, ideally for around 6 months to a year, then get in touch now.
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