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SOME VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES -LEICESTERSHIRE-WIDEFor more information about these volunteering opportunities or to sign up for any of them, please contact the ‘Youth Volunteer Advisor’ for your area: Market Harborough, Blaby, Oadby & Wigston and Rutland: Lauren Wild by phone or text: 07868129753 or email: lwild@vasl.org.uk
Lutterworth, Hinckley & Bosworth, and North-West Leicestershire: Tanya Sanders by phone or text: 07868251063 or email: tsanders@vasl.org.uk
Charnwood and Melton: Liam Rodgers (Abby Heath currently on maternity leave) by phone or text: 07868394259 or email: lrodgers@vasl.org.uk
‘Stand Against Poverty’ (Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub) Event (Saturday 18th September 2010) – Volunteer Supporters
The ‘Leicester Interfaith Youth HUB’ moto is 'think global... act local', so at the same time as fighting global poverty and diseases, such as Malaria, we take local action in our communities by volunteering. We are looking for young people aged 16-26 of different faith traditions to come together and be part of the Stand Against Poverty campaign; especially at an event in Leicester City Centre where there will be a Mexican wave on the hour, every hour to show that the various faith traditions can stand up and shout together in support of the campaign to reduce global poverty. On the day, there will be a conga line, Mexican wave, face painting, lots of fun and games and selling t-shirts, wristbands, and giving away freebies to help raise awareness of the fight against poverty.
If interested in volunteering at this event it is necessary to come to a preparation workshop at the monthly HUB meeting (Tues 7th September) which will include workshops from the Global poverty project, The TBF foundation, and finishing off with an Interfaith Iftari (Breaking Fast) meal.
Where – Event in Leicester City Centre; Preparation at St Philips Church (opposite Masjid Umar), Evington Lane, Leicester LE2 1HN.
When – Event on Sat 18th September 2010 (11am-4pm); preparation on Tuesday 7th September 2010 (6.00-8.30pm)
Sports/Coaching Assistants (‘TeamLtd’)
‘TEAMLtd’ (‘Together Everyone Achieves More Ltd’) aim to inspire young people become involved in positive activities, encouraging people of differing ethnic and social backgrounds to enjoy activities together. Volunteers are needed to assist with coaching sports for young people, organising activities, planning activities, setting out equipment, implementing policies and procedures. Good communication skills, a passion for working with young people, tolerance, being a good motivator, compassion, listening skills, knowledge of general sports would be beneficial, and Coaching qualifications, first aid knowledge or qualification would also be useful.
Where – Fullhurst Community College, Imperial Avenue, Leicester LE3 1AH.
When – From July 2010, Monday-Fridays, around 2-4 hours a day. Could lead to part time work for 6 weeks.
Connexions – Leicester-Shire: Volunteering Opportunities:
Connexions provides information, advice and guidance on a range of topics including education, employment, housing, health to young people aged 13-19 (or up to 25 if they have a learning difficulty or disability). They are also committed to involving young people in the design, delivery and evaluation of their services and have the following volunteering opportunities:
Involvement in recruitment of ‘Connexions’ staff: All new staff at ‘Connexions’ are interviewed by a panel of young people as well as a ‘formal’ panel with 27 young people interviewing 123 candidates last year. There is a training program and once young people have done this then they are authorised to sit on interview panels and help make decisions about who are employed with a 50% say over who is recruited for Youth Advisor posts, so there is a real chance to make a difference. No specific skills needs but fairly good literacy skills desirable as there is some writing.
Where – Main building is in Leicester City centre, but interviews might be held elsewhere.
When – Varied, depending on jobs, etc. They will give as much notice as is possible and provide travel expenses.
Connexions Young Inspectors:‘Young Inspectors’ inspect and influence local services throughout Leicester City & Leicestershire for young people, including ‘Connexions’ Policies & Centres, Youth Clubs and any organisation that provides activities for young people, in a range of areas including the building, staff, activities, and then feedback information to the organisation so they can use it to improve their service and make things better for other young people.
Where – Main building is in Leicester City centre, but also depends on where inspections are needed within Leicester City & Leicestershire, but travel expenses are paid. When – Varied, depending on circumstances, but meetings are often held every other Wednesday from 4.30–6.30pm.
‘STEM Ambassadors (Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Maths) – Volunteer Ambassadors
The ‘STEM Ambassadors’ programme managed by the ‘Leicestershire Education Business Company’ involves everyday people (over 17 years of age) with skills or interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Maths, particularly from real working backgrounds, who volunteer their time in a range of exciting activities & events to act as inspiring role models to young people in local schools. Anyone who has a desire to inspire children and young people in STEM subjects can become an Ambassador.
The programme brings illumination to the classroom and switches on the minds of young people to the potential of STEM subjects and careers, provides a refreshing change to regular lessons and activities and opens the door to a whole new world for young people, helping them to see STEM subjects and careers with a fresh perspective and engage their interest and imagination in new ways. CRB check required.
Where – Leicestershire.
When – Initial 2-3 hour induction session and then flexible with ongoing support‘Inspiring Young Minds’ Project – Undergraduate Student Volunteers (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths)
Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) has an opportunity for current undergraduate students from local Universities to share their skills and knowledge by volunteering in a local primary school delivering STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths) related sessions for year 5 & 6 students. There is an expectation that one of the sessions is designed by the undergraduates themselves but LEBC have a number of activities and ideas to choose from.
Two training sessions are planned towards the end of January/early February 2010, focusing on working with children, classroom management and protocols of working at a school, presentation skills, delivery styles, evaluation, school curriculum content and STEM resources. A CRB check will be needed.
Where – Loughborough or Leicester City.
When – Around 3 hours per week, generally a Wednesday, over a 3 week period, but this can be flexible, during March/April 2010, with training, etc, towards end of January/early February 2010.
‘Creative Youths Shout Safer Sex’ – Project Volunteers: The “Creative Youths Shout Safer Sex” is a project within ‘Leicestershire AIDS Support Services’ for young people aged 16-23 years who are currently recruiting young volunteers to get involved in the project to help make a difference and be responsible for deciding how best to spread the message about the risks of unprotected sex & HIV by using creative ideas to produce a range of safer sex messages to go on promotional materials for other young people. You will be trained on a range of issues, including sexual health & HIV; learn leadership skills; produce safer sex promotional materials; and make a positive contribution to your community. Website: www.lass.org.uk
'Refugee Action': Advocacy, Campaign and Research Volunteering Opportunities Advocacy, Campaign, and Research volunteering opportunities regarding asylum seekers and refugees in Leicester.
‘The Welcome Project’: Support Volunteers regarding Asylum Seekers & Refugees in Leicester
Based at the Cathedral Centre, Leicester. The project has good long service volunteers, who work on a rota on Thursday mornings however they could do with one or two more to supplement their existing group.
British Red Cross: Volunteering Opportunities regarding Asylum Seekers & Refugees in Leicester: This recently reorganised service, which sees 15-30 people a day, is looking to involve more volunteers in the following roles: Case Workers:Seeking additional volunteers with some understanding of the asylum system, and who have been resident in the UK for a number of years due to the nature of the work requiring a CRB check. Training will be provided for Case Workers to offer case work support including providing appropriate advice to asylum seekers and refugees and signposting when necessary. Volunteers will need to offer a regular commitment and be involved on a rota, ideally for a minimum of half a day per week for at least 6 months
Volunteer Drivers:Called on as needed, plus escorts.
Volunteer phone receptionists: At both Leicester and Oadby, on a rota.
Volunteer interpreters: To help clients with form filling etc. as needed. The Red Cross can’t afford to pay Language Line, so the volunteers are called ‘informal interpreters’.
Volunteer knitters:To knit blankets, hats, scarves and gloves.
The Centre Project: Youth Club – Volunteer Assistants The Centre Project has a youth club for 13-18 year-old asylum seekers and is looking for more volunteers to help on Thursdays & Fridays, and also to expand it to Tuesdays.
Where – Based at The Centre, 1 Alfred Place, off Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1LA. When – Thursdays and Fridays, 4.00-6.30pm.
Leicester City of Sanctuary:
Leicester ‘City of Sanctuary’, a movement to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary in the UK, welcomes volunteers for a range of roles who are willing to support their work to improve the lives of refugees and asylum seekers.Leicestershire & Rutland Youth Offending Service:Help reduce and prevent offending by children and young people; gain experience in criminal justice work; develop new skills; gain personal satisfaction; and help make a difference to young people and communities.
Volunteer Peer Mentors (Aged between 13-18):Aged 13-18 and want to gain new skills and experience; develop confidence; work towards nationally recognised achievement awards; and help and inspire young people involved in offending or at risk of offending to improve their life chances; help stay out of ‘trouble’; support them through the criminal justice system; and to help keep the community safer? Receive training to become a positive role model as a ‘Peer Mentor’ with ‘Leicestershire Youth Offending Service’. If interested, contact your local vinvolved Youth Volunteer Advisor.
Community Youth Offender Panel Volunteers (18+ years):Volunteers to serve as community panel members. Each Youth Offender Panel meeting will consist of two community members and a member of the Youth Offending Team. The panel will meet with the young offender and their family and the victim (where appropriate) with the aim of reaching an agreement on why the offence happened and what can be done to prevent re-offending and to ensure that the consequences of actions are understood. The Panel meet every three months to review progress and can refer the young offender back to court if the agreement has not been kept. No specific qualifications needed but maturity, confidence, good communication skills, reliability and unbiased attitude are important. Training and expenses provided. CRB check will be required.
Short-Term Interventions Volunteers (18+ years): Volunteers play a substantial part in helping the young person (10-17 years) to avoid further offending and to make amends for offences they have committed. Interventions are designed according to individual needs and may include victim awareness; reparation; career & leisure opportunities; educational issues; supporting young people and help them develop strategies for coping and avoiding re-offending in the future, etc. No specific qualifications needed but maturity, confidence, good communication skills, reliability and unbiased attitude are important. Training and expenses provided. CRB check will be required.
Volunteer Mentors (18+ years): Volunteers to provide a positive role model and a means of practical support to young people involved in the Youth Justice System to help them tackle those issues in their lives which put them at risk of further offending. Volunteers need to have good communication skills, be non-judgemental, have the ability to empathise, have an interest in young people, be reliable, have an awareness of the pressures young people face, be willing to learn, and be able to provide regular commitment. Training and expenses provided. CRB check will be required.
Army Cadet Force – Volunteer Adult Instructors
Volunteer Adult Instructors (18-50 years) in the Army Cadet Force do not need to know anything about the Army as they will be taught all they need to provide opportunities, pass on skills, and inspire & develop young cadets, receiving training in the required skills, leadership, safety, first aid, and adventure training, many leading to qualifications and personal development opportunities. You need to be committed, reliable and trustworthy and enjoy working with young people, involving a night each week, a weekend or day every six to eight weeks and attending an annual camp for one week in the summer.
If interested, apply through a vinvolved YVA or go to the national recruitment website at: www.armycadets.com or on the national phoneline on: 0845 600 7799. Information will be sent and you’ll be put in touch with their most local detachment, followed by an application form, interview, medical check, CRB check. Further information at: www.armycadets.com or www.lnracf.co.uk
Leicester Civic Society – Trainee Volunteer Walk Guides
Interested in the history & architecture of Leicester? Want to learn more? Good with facts, enthusiastic about presentation, and keen to educate, inform and entertain others about the fascinating & often hidden history & architecture of Leicester? The ‘Leicester Civic Society’, a charity campaigning for higher standards of planning, architecture & regeneration, as well as the preservation, restoration and re-use of historic buildings, is keen to train and support one or two new volunteers to become walk guides around Leicester. Opportunity is Leicester City based but welcome others who are interested and able to get to Leicester. Website: www.leicestercivicsociety.org.uk
Learning for the Fourth Age – Volunteer Learning Mentor A not-for-profit social enterprise aiming to provide educational and learning services to frail elderly people who live in residential accommodation settings, encouraging older people to follow up existing interests or develop new ones; promote the value of education as a tool for increasing wellbeing; giving a more positive outlook on life; increasing confidence and delaying the onset of dementia.
Trained volunteer ‘Learning Mentors’ (currently 18 years old+) offering a range of topics and skills based on their interests and backgrounds, giving around 2-3 hours per week, going into the Care Homes of elderly people, sharing interests; having discussions; providing activities; facilitating their learning; and helping to increase wellbeing, gain a positive outlook on life, increase confidence and keep minds active.
An interest and care in the maintaining of independence for older people; Commitment and respect for own and older people’s learning/education; Empathy; Compassion; Commitment; Punctuality; Good Listening Skills; Friendly & Approachable; understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. Website: www.L4A.org.uk
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield General Hospital Help to improve services for patients and visitors and gain valuable experience, perhaps relevant to a future career, by volunteering in a range of roles in Leicester Hospitals. Volunteers are given training, a uniform, ID Badge and travel expenses and use of the Hospital Hopper bus from various locations around Leicester. Generally they recruit new volunteers twice a year, but some projects need to recruit all year, so worth checking if interested. www.uhl-tr.nhs.uk/work-for-us/voluntary-work
Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project – Volunteer Befrienders, Helpline, Administration and Fundraising Volunteers
The Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project provides a holistic and integrated response for both men and women affected by domestic violence, offering face-to-face and also telephone support staffed by female workers and volunteers for anyone whose lives have been affected by domestic violence; also offers support to perpetrators and their families; raises awareness; and works to end domestic violence.
A desire to make a difference; reliability; good listening and communication skills; knowledge, understanding and empathy of women's issues, especially related to domestic violence are beneficial, but prior knowledge of domestic violence is not essential as training is provided.
Where – Leicester City based.
When – Flexible, but around 2 hours per week when required/available is asked for.
‘Coping with Cancer’: Leicestershire & Rutland - Volunteers
‘Coping with Cancer’ help people in Leicestershire and Rutland cope with the practical and emotional problems which can arise following a cancer diagnosis, encouraging a positive attitude with emphasis on the quality of life. Volunteers are needed for ‘Befriending’, Telephone Support, Reception Assistance, Drivers, Fundraising, and also qualified Complementary Therapists. After references and CRB clearance, initial induction and ongoing training is provided to enable volunteers to gain a wider understanding of cancer, how it effects clients and how best to offer emotional and practical support, together with regular support and expenses being paid. Website: www.c-w-c.org.uk
Where – Initial training is in Leicester City Centre, but volunteering can take place throughout Leicestershire & Rutland. They also have outreach services in Hinckley, Harborough and Melton.
When – Initial training dates, then flexible depending upon circumstances, etc.
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