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FULL-TIME/LONGER-TERMFor 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: Gary Brown by phone or text: 07868129753 or email: gbrown@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: Abby Heath by phone or text: 07868394259 or email: aheath@vasl.org.uk
Area 1: Melton and Charnwood
Administration Support Volunteer – ‘Leicestershire FoodLinks – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time volunteering opportunity (generally for 18+, possibly a graduate) to gain valuable administration and organisational experience involved in a variety of administrative tasks to support ‘Leicestershire FoodLinks’, including dealing with basic enquiries from visitors; assisting with the organisation of 7 Farmers Markets, educational events, maintaining data records, mailings, receiving telephone calls, message taking, general administrative tasks, such as photocoping, filing, etc
Good IT skills; personable; flexible; some administration experience; reliability; good literacy and numeracy skills; ability to work in a team and on own initiative and able to handle multiple tasks would be important.
Where – Wymeswold, Leicestershire
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer).
Assistant Food Marquee Co-ordinator (Melton Mowbray Country Fair): ‘Leicestershire FoodLinks - Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time volunteering opportunity (generally for a 20+ year old, possibly a graduate) to gain valuable administration and organisational experience and gain confidence dealing with volunteers and visitors in a friendly and lively environment assisting the co-ordinator with the organisation of an educational Food Marquee at the Melton Mowbray Country Fair, including the co-ordination of a team of volunteers helping with food activities and the Melton Big Bake competition, and to provide support and assistance where necessary.
Good communication and organisational skills; personable; some administration experience; reliability; good literacy and numeracy skills; ability to work in a team and on own initiative; flexible and ability to handle multiple tasks; a genuine interest in food and catering would be important; and an educational background in food, relevant experience, and/or a food hygiene certificate would be desirable.
Where – Melton, Leicestershire
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer). To be involved in initial planning and organisation prior to the event and also assistance on 26th & 27th June 2010 to set-up and take part in the event.
Marketing and Promotions Volunteer (‘Leicestershire FoodLinks) - Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time volunteering opportunity (generally for an 18+ year old, possibly a graduate) to gain valuable administration and organisational experience assisting with a variety of marketing tasks to support the ‘Leicestershire FoodLinks’, including regularly updating the website and making it interesting to attract new users; providing support as required in a variety of tasks, such as preparation of leaflets and posters, putting together exhibition material, setting-up ‘Facebook’ and maybe other new digital opportunities to increase the access of service to young people, and general marketing material to enhance the project.
Good IT skills and ability to update the website; reliability; personable; good literacy skills; ability to work in a team and on own initiative; flexible and able to handle multiple tasks; ability to produce a range of marketing material to support organisation’s work would be important. Some marketing experience would be desirable.
Where – Wymeswold, Leicestershire.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer).
Volunteer Research Assistant – ‘Voluntary Action Melton’ (Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity)
Volunteers with particular interest/experience in research, ideally Graduates (18/21 years or older), are required for a Research Assistant volunteering role to carry out research into the needs of the diverse community in association with ‘Voluntary Action Melton’ (VAM) with the support of their Service Manager. The tasks will include providing support in carrying out impact reviews of existing VAM services on both the individuals and the wider community; and carrying out a ‘needs analysis’ of new projects to meet the changing needs of the community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by highlighting through research recommendations and proposals to improve, develop or create new services to meet the diverse needs of Melton Community and to gain valuable practical experience, especially to boost employment or further education opportunities.
Ability to initiate, develop and deliver high quality research; research interests in community development; high standard of written/presentation/communication skills; initiative, motivation and ability to work well independently, is important.
Where – Voluntary Action Melton.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer).
Contact: Joanna Burrows, 01664 48304. Joanna@voluntaryactionmelton.org.uk
SOFA - Customer Service Volunteers (either Part-Time or Full-Time Volunteering Opportunity)
Volunteers are needed to support the Training/Customer Service Administrators for SOFA who recycle furniture for families/individuals in need, assisting in the main office; produce letters; take telephone calls; booking furniture donations for collection; greeting customers in a friendly and non– judgmental way and assisting them in choosing furniture items; selling and arranging deliveries; general administration duties; filing; databases; photocopying, etc.
The project offers a supportive environment, particularly for younger volunteers, and is designed to give useful experience which will help enhance a CV and help with possible education or work experience.
Where – Loughborough, Leicestershire.
When – There can be potential for a full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer) or part-time involvement (a few hours or more a week as appropriate).
Contact: Suzanne Holland. 01509 262557. office@sofareuse.org
Admin Support Volunteer (Syston & District Volunteer Centre) – Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A full-time volunteering opportunity for a Volunteer (18+) to be involved in a variety of administrative tasks to support the Volunteer Centre, including welcoming visitors; receiving telephone calls; message taking; photocopying and dealing with enquires; as well as support being required for the wheelchair scheme; social car scheme; assisting with maintaining data records; assisting mailings; etc. Reliability, and good communication, literacy and numeracy skills would be beneficial, as well as some administration experience would be desirable although support will be given.
Where –Syston & District Volunteer Centre, Syston.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer). ‘Accredo’ (Supporting people with learning disabilities):
Supporting, assisting, developing and enabling people with learning disabilities who have a range of diverse needs to live as independently as possible as respected members of their local communities.
Volunteer Cooking Facilitators (‘Accredo’) – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time and also part-time volunteering opportunity for enthusiastic people (18 years or over) to lead a variety of cooking sessions with individuals with learning disabilities. The full-time volunteer will particularly plan and develop sessions and the part-time volunteers will particularly deliver the sessions which will highlight healthy eating tips, etc, aimed at small groups of 2 - each individual having a 1:1 / 2:1 ratio support worker(s).
Volunteer Drama Facilitators (‘Accredo’) – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time and also part-time volunteering opportunity for enthusiastic people (18 years or over) to lead on planning and delivery of drama sessions with individuals with learning disabilities, to engage young people in the drama session, and to communicate with support workers supporting the individuals with learning disabilities.
‘Share A Hobby’ Volunteers (‘Accredo’) – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time and also part-time volunteering opportunity for enthusiastic people (18 years or over) to help devise/develop and run daytime activities, in particular Arts and Crafts, to come on a regular basis to support a group of service users, and use creative skills to do arts and crafts-based activities (e.g. flower arranging, birthday/occasion cards, and board games) with them.
‘Share A Hobby’ Summer Holiday Scheme Volunteers (‘Accredo’) – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time and also part-time volunteering opportunity for enthusiastic people (18 years or over) to help devise/develop and run daytime activities during a Summer Holiday Scheme (June-August 2010), in particular Arts and Crafts, to support a group of service users, and use creative skills to do arts and crafts-based activities (e.g. flower arranging, slide shows, music, talks, quizzes, birthday/occasion cards, and board games) with them.
Where – Charnwood, Leicestershire
When – Potential full-time volunteering opportunities as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer) and also more flexible part-time volunteering opportunities, maybe a couple of hours a week.
Contact: Melissa Webster. 0116 272 1345. Melissa@accredo.org.uk
Area 2: Hinckley & Bosworth, North West Leicestershire and Lutterworth
‘Volunteer Reception Co-ordinator’ (‘One Stop Shop’, Lutterworth) – Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
This is an exciting full-time volunteering opportunity for a Volunteer (18+) to help liaise with the agencies in the ‘One Stop Shop’ to co-ordinate and support the range of services offered at the ‘One Stop Shop’; provide administrative and reception support; support other reception volunteers, etc, to help ensure a smooth running, efficient and friendly reception service. Reliability; ability to work on own initiative; enthusiasm; flexibility; excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; ability to work with and support others would be necessary. IT skills and previous office experience desirable but IT training can be provided.
Where – ‘One Stop Shop’, Lutterworth.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer). Contact: John Warren. (01455) 555570. man.luttvc@onestopshop.org.uk
‘Sir John Moore Foundation’ - Youth Work Volunteering Opportunities
Top Street, Appleby Magna, Derbyshire DE12 7AH (is within Leicestershire County).
Website: www.sirjohnmoore.org.uk
Volunteer Youth Development Officer – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
An exciting and potentially more full-time volunteering opportunity for volunteers, especially graduates or people with specific youth and community work experience (18+) who enjoys working with young people and who particularly wants to have the chance to influence and develop youth provision, the participation and involvement of young people, and substantially develop their youth work experience, possibly gaining local youth work qualification, and who may want to pursue a career in youth or community work.
Building upon an interest in responding to the needs of young people and encouraging their active participation, involvement and empowerment, being responsible for leading and supporting the efficient running, development, promotion and expansion of youth work provision at Sir John Moore Foundation; and look towards increasing fundraising, funding and partnership opportunities.
A strong interest and commitment to young people and youth work and commitment to developing in this area of involvement; enthusiasm; motivation; self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative; effective planning and organisation skills; able to effectively work with others and supervise other volunteers as necessary; reliability; non-judgemental attitude; confident and approachable; an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities; ability to communicate with young people and understand issues affecting them. Experience in working with Young People, Youth & Community Work, Group Working and/or Outreach; IT skills; Research skills would also be useful/desirable.
Administration Support Volunteer – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A beneficial volunteering opportunity for a volunteer (generally 18+) to provide administration help, assistance and support to enable the efficient running, development and expansion of the Sir John Moore Foundation and its youth and other community work, activities, and events, with the possibility of being more substantially involved in developing/supporting/leading on particular projects depending upon the specific interests, knowledge, skills and experience of the volunteer.
An interest and commitment in supporting a local community organisation; administration and organisational skills/experience; enthusiasm; reliability; attention to detail; and an understanding of respect for confidential information.
Music, Performing Arts & Media Development Volunteer – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A beneficial volunteering opportunity for a volunteer (18+), perhaps a graduate with specific qualification or experience, to assist and take particular responsibility for the co-ordination, development and efficient running of a potential new recording studio; the development of music, music production, graphics, film making and new media/IT-related activities; identifying and co-ordinating appropriate teachers/leaders; and identifying and co-ordinating music events, etc, at the Sir John Moore Foundation.
An interest and commitment in supporting a local community organisation; experience of music, recording studios, new media and/or the arts; organising events; administration and organisational skills/experience; enthusiasm; reliability; attention to detail; and efficient written and verbal communication skills.
Volunteer Event Management Co-ordinator – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A beneficial volunteering opportunity for a volunteer (18+), perhaps a graduate with specific event management knowledge, skills, qualification or experience, to assist and take particular responsibility for the co-ordination, development and efficient running of events at the Sir John Moore Foundation.
An interest and commitment in supporting a local community organisation; experience of organising events; administration and organisational skills/experience; enthusiasm; reliability; attention to detail; and efficient written and verbal communication skills.
When for the above four Volunteering Opportunities–The potential of being a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer).The Youth Club currently operates on Wednesday evenings (6pm-9.30pm) but there is likely to be opportunities for development/expansion on Monday/Tuesday daytimes and evenings, with potential for additional trips, activities and development of extra evenings/sessions in response to developments.
‘Volunteer Reception Co-ordinator’ (‘One Stop Shop’, Lutterworth) – Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
This is an exciting full-time volunteering opportunity for a Volunteer (18+) to help liaise with the agencies in the ‘One Stop Shop’ to co-ordinate and support the range of services offered at the ‘One Stop Shop’; provide administrative and reception support; support other reception volunteers, etc, to help ensure a smooth running, efficient and friendly reception service. Reliability; ability to work on own initiative; enthusiasm; flexibility; excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; ability to work with and support others would be necessary. IT skills and previous office experience desirable but IT training can be provided.
Where – ‘One Stop Shop’, Lutterworth.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer). Contact: John Warren. (01455) 555570. man.luttvc@onestopshop.org.uk
‘Connexions’ Internet Cafe – Potential Full-time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time volunteering opportunity to help develop the Connexions Internet Café by supporting paid staff in empowering young people. There are three groups that a person can volunteer with: a Friday group, a Wednesday Job Club and the Tuesday café night, alongside paid staff, supporting young people to socialise, develop skills, and helping them to get into training or employment. There will be opportunities to assist young people in accessing information on the internet, organise games (Xbox, etc), and help them to identify suitable learning opportunities.
This role may particularly suit a young graduate, particularly with of working with young people; Good interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a team; a friendly nature; good social and IT skills and an interest in media, who has interest in gaining more experience of working with young people and is also an excellent opportunity to develop skills and improve a CV with support from paid staff.
Where – Connexions, 5 Hotel Street, Coalville, North-West Leicestershire.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer). Contact: Barbara Beyst. 01530 812231. bbeyst@connexions-leics.org
Area 3: Harborough, Rutland, Oadby & Wigston and Blaby
Volunteer Research Assistant – ‘Voluntary Action South Leicestershire’ (Full-time Volunteering Opportunity)
Volunteers with particular interest/experience in research, ideally Graduates (18/21 years or older), are required for a Research Assistant volunteering role to carry out research into the needs of the diverse community in association with ‘Voluntary Action South Leicestershire’ (VASL) with the support of their Service Manager. The tasks will include providing support in carrying out impact reviews of existing VASL services on both the individuals and the wider community; and carrying out a ‘needs analysis’ of new projects to meet the changing needs of the community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by highlighting through research recommendations and proposals to improve, develop or create new services to meet the diverse needs of Harborough community and to gain valuable practical experience, especially to boost employment or further education opportunities.
Ability to initiate, develop and deliver high quality research; research interests in community development; high standard of written/presentation/communication skills; initiative, motivation and ability to work well independently, is important.
Where – Voluntary Action South Leicestershire, Market Harborough.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer).
Contact: Maureen O’Malley, 01858 433232. momalley@vasl.org.uk
‘Big Pink Heart’ – Administration Volunteer (Full-time Volunteering Opportunity)
‘Big Pink Heart’ Theatre Company is looking for a potential full-time volunteer (generally 18+ years) ideally with some administrational/organisational skills/experience to have responsibilities for assisting with general office duties, including support in devising publicity for events and activities; dealing with enquiries; organising educational & other events; assist with maintaining records, etc. This role may suit a graduate who has interest in gaining experience of administration and being involved with a dynamic arts-based organisation.
‘Big Pink Heart’ – Fundraising (Applications/Bids) Volunteer (Full-time Volunteering Opportunity)
‘Big Pink Heart’ is looking for a potential full-time volunteer (generally 18+ years) ideally with some experience of drafting funding/fundraising applications/bids, and helping to research different funding opportunities, with the support of the Director. This role may suit a graduate who has interest in gaining experience of fundraising and also of being involved with a dynamic arts-based organisation.
‘Big Pink Heart’ – Volunteer Fundraising Co-ordinator (Full-time Volunteering Opportunity)
‘Big Pink Heart’ is looking for a potential full-time volunteer (generally 18+ years) who can work on their own initiative and as a team with others to co-ordinate the fundraising activity with the support of the Director and the Committee and also support part-time volunteers in leading fundraising activities; support the promotion of events, etc. This role may suit a graduate who has interest in gaining experience of fundraising, event organisation, etc, and also of being involved with a dynamic arts-based organisation.
Where – Rutland, Leicestershire & Stamford (Lincolnshire)
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer).
Contact: Sharon Clephane. 0787 6594498. Sharon@bigpinkheart.com
Leicestershire & Rutland wide:
Marketing & Promotions - Full-time Volunteering Opportunity (British Science Association)
An exciting full-time volunteering opportunity for a young graduate (generally 21+ years of age) to gain work experience, skills, and also make a difference to engage young people into Science & Engineering by volunteering to support the STEM girls’ website, particularly administration of the website; marketing and the promotion of the service by working with schools, colleges and universities; liaising with diverse media to raise the profile of the service; supporting the regional manager as required. Good communication, interpersonal and IT skills would be necessary.
‘Green Stem Champion’ – Full-time Volunteering Opportunity (British Science Association)
An exciting full-time volunteering opportunity for a young female Science, Engineering or Maths graduate (generally 21+ years of age) to gain work experience, skills, and also make a difference by helping to engage young people into and help promote Science & Engineering by volunteering to support the STEM girls’ website, particularly publicising the ‘Green Stem’ project to both new graduates and women who want to return to work after a career break; use social networks; liaise with the media, etc.
Graduate recruit must be female Science, Engineering science of maths (STEM) but the champion needs to have a degree in any subject. Good communication, interpersonal and IT skills would be necessary and ability to build partnerships with organisations would be desirable.
Where – Leicestershire & Rutland.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer).
Contact; Phil Brown. East Midlands Regional Officer. 0247 671 7275 / 07808 294844. phil.brown@scienceassociation.org
‘ACTIVE (De Montfort University Students Union) Administration Support Volunteer – Potential Full-Time Volunteering Opportunity
A potential full-time volunteering opportunity, particularly suited for people 18+, especially a Graduate in Sports/Recreation Administration/Management, to gain experience within Sports & Recreation under the direction of the De Montfort University Students Union ‘Active’ Manager; to support the administrative function of the Union’s Clubs and Societies and to help ensure the smooth running of the service; provide support throughout the National Sport Term (Sept– April); ensuring all activities comply with the necessary Health & safety requirements of the Students Union; and aiding the strategic development of the DSU ‘Active’ Department. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team; a friendly nature; good social, IT, administration & organisational skills; and interest in sport/recreation
Where – De Montfort University Students Union, Leicester.
When – A potential full-time volunteering opportunity as a regular more full-time involvement (around 30 hours per week for 13 weeks, to be discussed/negotiated with volunteer).
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