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For further information on any of the volunteer opportunites, please contact our office on (01454) 413392 or e-mail: mail@volunteer-thornbury.co.uk. These are only a small sample of the opportunities currently available, call into the office for a more comprehensive list.
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Advice/ CounsellingPractical ServicesAge Concern South Gloucestershire To work with a team of volunteers offering practical services to the elderly in South Glos, undertaking gardening, decorating and other minor home maintenance tasks. More information and contact details
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Animals/BirdsShort Term Pet FosteringThe Cinnamon Trust Helping to care for a pet in your home while the owner faces a short spell in hospital and all over aspects of general pet care Publicity Team LeaderCats Protection Cats Protection (CP) relies heavily on publicity to spread the word about the work of the charity. The Publicity Team Leader aims to keep the group profile as high as possible in the local community in order to promote awareness of the charitys aims and to signpost the services of the group. Fundraising Team LeaderCats Protection Cats Protection (CP) relies on volunteers to raise funds and awareness for the charity by assisting with fundraising activities in their local area. This role aims to help promote the charitys cat welfare messages whilst also generating income to support our work. Recruitment volunteerCats Protection Cats Protections volunteers carry out the majority of its welfare, fundraising and education activities and each group relies on a steady stream of willing volunteers to support the charity in meeting the needs of the cats in its local area. This role aims to help the group to promote awareness of its volunteer opportunities and to recruit sufficient volunteers to meet its needs. Publicity VolunteerCats Protection Cats Protection relies heavily on publicity to spread the word about the work of the charity. This role aims to keep the group profile as high as possible in the local community in order to promote awareness of the charitys aims and to signpost the services of the group. Fundraising/ Events volunteerCats Protection Cats Protection relies on volunteers to raise funds and awareness for the charity by assisting with fundraising activities in their local area. This role aims to help promote the charitys cat welfare messages whilst also generating income to support our work. Bee KeepingOld Down Country Park To look after the hives and their bees at the park, collect honey and ensure the hives and bees are kept healthy. Donkey and Shetland Pony TrainerOld Down Country Park The country park has a number of donkeys and Shetland ponies which they would like a volunteer to train so that they would be able to offer rides to visiting children. Dog WalkerThe Cinnamon Trust To walk the dogs of elderly people living on their own, Publicity Team LeaderCats Protection Cats Protection (CP) relies heavily on publicity to spread the word about the work of the charity. The Publicity Team Leader aims to keep the group profile as high as possible in the local community in order to promote awareness of the charitys aims and to signpost the services of the group. Puppy SocialiserDogs for the Disabled Volunteers needed to care for and socialise a puppy in a variety of situations such as supermarkets and shops. Generally this will last for a year. Support and training will be provided. Our dogs then go on to train as assistance dogs to help children and adults with disabilities. |
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Campaigning/FundraisingFundraising And EventsAge Concern South Gloucestershire To attend the various events which the organisation run throughout the year to raise awareness and funds. Public Speaker FundraisingRNIB Be our ambassador! Make a difference in your local community by talking to a variety of audiences. By raising awareness of our services and products you are helping us rebuild the lives of blind and partially people. 'Sooty' Charity Box Home Finder (Fundraising)RNIB Find a home for Sooty and make a difference in your local community, by giving our iconic Sooty collecting box the best spot in the house. Street and Store Collector (Fundraising)RNIB Make a difference in your local community by joining our successful team of dedicated fundraising volunteers. Be part of our team of volunteers collecting regularly at local supermarkets and shopping centres throughout the year. Volunteer Co-Ordinator (Fundraising)RNIB Working alongside your local community fundraising manager (CFM) you will be the first point of contact to support your local volunteering team. Fundraising Team LeaderCats Protection Cats Protection (CP) relies on volunteers to raise funds and awareness for the charity by assisting with fundraising activities in their local area. This role aims to help promote the charitys cat welfare messages whilst also generating income to support our work. FundraiserGlos FM Able to identify potential sources of grant aid and other funding - capital and (non-advertising) revenue. Also, to assist with the completion of reports and monitor expenditure. Fundraising/ Events volunteerCats Protection Cats Protection relies on volunteers to raise funds and awareness for the charity by assisting with fundraising activities in their local area. This role aims to help promote the charitys cat welfare messages whilst also generating income to support our work. |
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BefrienderAge Concern South Gloucestershire Both long term and occasional befriending opportunities arise. Volunteers are needed to visit an older person who is living on their own and need companionship and possible some simple errands run. Volunteers will visit in their own time on a regular basis and form an ongoing relationship. Befriending is designed to develop a mutually rewarding relationship that is unique and supportive. More information and contact details Therapeutic Care VolunteerBritish Red Cross Every Red Cross service relies heavily on the help and support of a team of volunteers to make it run successfully. The volunteers in the Therapeutic Care Team work closely with the co-ordinator to help provide a high quality service to users. This involves offering a gentle massage for people in stressful situations, helping them relax and reducing their pain.
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CommunityGarden HelperCommunity Association. The Chantry has a large garden and currently only one gardener. Additional gardening help is needed for digging, planting and generally tending to the garden. Helping to maintain the structure of an attractive listed building in Thornbury's conservation area. More information and contact details Luncheon Club HelpersLively day club for the elderly and housebound. Helpers arrive at about 9.30am and make tea/coffee, serve lunches and afternoon tea, wash and tidy up. The old people like it if the the helpers have a chat with them. More information and contact details Helpers, Bus Carers, Bus DriverBathings Luncheon Club
More information and contact details Events OrganiserThornbury Community Building Trust
More information and contact details Retail RepresentativeBritish Heart Foundation Flexible working environment accepting and sorting incoming donated stock. Preparing the stock for sale and retrieving old stock from shop floor. Also shop floor meeters and greeters to assist our customers. 2 hours per week. Day Care Centre HelperAge Concern South Gloucestershire Age Concern South Gloucestershire has three day care centres in Cossham, Filton and Soundwell. Volunteers are needed to help older people maintain their dignity and independence by assisting in a community based day centre. Volunteers are needed to establish, maintain and develop relationships with users of the Centre, provide assistance with domestic tasks including serving meals, dish washing... Computer Support VolunteersThornbury Library South Gloucestershire libraries provide access to computers, the internet, email and online resources for all members of the public; including wi-fi. Library staff assist the public in using our facilities and when requested can sign post to further local help through our colleagues in Community Learning. Luncheon Club HelpersSt. Mary,S Hall Luncheon Club This is a luncheon club for elderly people to enjoy the company of others and to have lunch. Helpers arrive at about 11.30am to lay tables and generally get ready for their arrival by minibus and lunch. Afterwards wash and clean up. Finish about 1.40pm Volunteer Team LeaderLeukaemia Care Society The main responsibilities of the Volunteer Team Leader are: Support Group VolunteerLeukaemia Care Society To help facilitate and organise a local haematology support group. To liaise with the CARE Team with regard to arrangements. To register attendance and report back to the CARE team with regard to next meeting dates, structure or activities required for that meeting. May be required to help provide emotional support to those attending the meeting who will have been affected by Leukaemia, Lymphoma... Overseas VolunteersConcordia International Volunteers Volunteers undertake various duties according to the type of project they are enrolled on. Types of international volunteer projects include conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, arts, children's play-schemes and teaching. Volunteers live and work within an international group of volunteers coming from all over the world. Volunteer projects last 2-4 weeks with fixed dates.... Volunteers to support families on Destination Dreams Trip to USACaudwell Children Charity Caudwell Children Charity will be taking up to 25 children and their familes to the Florida theme parks for 7 days in November as part of their annual Destination Dreams campaign and are looking for volunteers to supoport families of children with life-limiting illnesses, during the trip. The volunteers will be required to assist families around the parks, help support siblings, distribute... Supporter Recruitment Volunteer Team MemberMarie Curie Cancer Care Supporter Recruitment Volunteer Team Member to recruit new supporters to the charity in a variety of different venues in the South West area using 'face to face' fundraising methods. Major emphasis will be on recruitment for Regulation Donation and Volunteer Support. League SecretaryGloucestershire County Cricket League To be the first point of friendly contact for those looking to join or seeking information about the League. Shop WorkersOxfam To operate tills, sort and price clothes AdvisorsCitizens Advice Bureau Volunteers are required to hold regular advice sessions at Thornbury and/or Yate. They are fully trained to work with clients to explore their queries and problems, research information and discuss possible courses of action. The work is stimulating, varied and can be immensely satisfying. Must be able to commit to least 8 hours per week PrinterInview Magazine A volunteer to assist the team with printing the Inview magazine. Able to give a day's work once a month somewhere around the 18th to the 25th of the month. Campaigns and Media Group VolunteerAlzheimers Society How does this role make a difference? Volunteer AdvocatesCounty Community Projects Some people in South Gloucestershire need help in speaking up for themselves. A Volunteer Advocate can act to ensure that the views of an individual, or their carer are heard, respected and acted upon. Poppy Collectors and DistributorsThe Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal With so many of our Service men and women deployed in areas of conflict today, the Poppy Appeal is needed more than ever. We need 'Poppy People' to collect money and distribute poppies etc (Drivers very welcome) to make the poppy appeal a success again in Thornbury and surrounding districts. Sectional Assistants1st Thornbury Scout Group Working with Cub Scouts aged 8-10.5 years in a variety of activities many outdoor. Overseas volunteering for young peopleRestless Development ICS will offer young people aged 18-22 and 23+ the opportunity to spend 12 weeks in countries in Africa or Asia, utilizing their skills to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing young people in these regions and contributing to meaningful development overseas. Overseas volunteersProgressio Progressios faith-based programme, ICS Empower, gives volunteers from a range of faith backgrounds the chance to spend 10 weeks in Malawi, El Salvador or Peru, volunteering with local community organisations. Collection VolunteersTeenage Cancer Trust Teenage Cancer Trust is partnered with Home Retail Group, the parent company of Argos and Homebase, until July 2012. Together we are raising much needed funds for our specialist services in the UK and the Republic Of Ireland. This money will go a long way in helping young people fight cancer across the country. Admin Office SupportRNIB Admin Office Support volunteer will be making follow-up phone calls to a client group to collect feedback using a standard questionnaire; entering and updating client details on our database; checking records and amending; filing records and assisting with other admin tasks, as required; assist the admin team in busy periods with front desk operations if required. Grants & Benefits VolunteerRNIB Grants & Benefits Volunteer will help blind and partially sighted people to complete their benefits applications. Assist with photocopying benefits applications, filing, compiling post and other general office tasks. Follow initial meetings with them, contacting people as necessary, to check progress of application and ensure all needs are met. Keep up to date benefit changes. Research... Volunteer DriverRNIB Volunteer drivers are required to transport Volunteer Counsellors to a variety of appointments, activities and services within Bristol and North Somerset. Employment MentorRNIB Employment mentor's role will include: helping blind and partially sighted people to search for jobs or work experience; support individual with their application; help with confidence building and interview techniques; assist with research into support at work; assist with photocopying, filing and other general office tasks; updating computer records with attendance/outcomes. Luncheon Club OrganiserBathings Luncheon Club One, or a team of volunteers are needed to run a luncheon club for elderly housebound people. The club meets on Tuesdays year round (except August) between 10am-2.30pm at The Bathings. Duties include; DriverRNIB To enable our clients to attend meetings at the centre we require volunteer drivers to transport clients from their homes to the centre and back to their homes. Children's Savings Scheme ManagerSevern Four Credit Union Volunteers are needed to help manage a children's savings scheme. Money Munchers is run in local schools by Severn Fair Credit Union. The idea of the scheme is to help children learn the value of money and to save for things they want. Children save pocket money amounts by bringing money to the weekly collection at the school that is managed by parent volunteers. Now looking to recruit volunteers... GardenerSouthern Brooks Community Partnership To level an existing piece of ground and lay to lawn. AdvisorsCitizens Advice Bureau Volunteers are required to hold regular advice sessions at Thornbury and/or Yate. They are fully trained to work with clients to explore their queries and problems, research information and discuss possible courses of action. The work is stimulating, varied and can be immensely satisfying. Must be able to commit to least 8 hours per week Shop WorkersOxfam To operate tills, sort and price clothes League SecretaryGloucestershire County Cricket League To be the first point of friendly contact for those looking to join or seeking information about the League. Charity Shop VolunteerSt. Peters Hospice Shop Friendly person required to help process items for sale in well presented charity shop, to include steaming and hanging clothes, helping customers and keeping the shop looking nice. Management Committee MembersThornbury Arts Festival Management Committee meet monthly on Monday evenings, usually first Monday of the month. Other meetings are held by agreement. The Festival itself is held over 9-10 days in April/May and the Eisteddfod is held over the months of February/March each year. Committee members with all sorts of expertise are required: Stewards for EisteddfodThornbury Arts Festival Thornbury Arts Festival Eisteddfod runs from Friday March 11th to 20th March. Volunteers are needed some mornings, afternoons and evenings for a variety od duties. These include door duties, presentation of certificates to performers, setting up etc, all under the direction of a Chief Steward. Retail Assistant - Bristol (Thornbury) PDSA ShopPDSA Duties: Key Volunteer - Bristol (Thornbury) PDSA ShopPDSA Duties: Various Retail RolesPDSA To operate tills, sort and price goods, window displays etc Adult HelpersThornbury Sea Cadets Sea Cadets meet Monday and Thursday evenings between 7.15pm-9.30pm. Helpers required to either join management committee to assist in fundraising and the day to day administration of the unit, or, to help with the many odd jobs required around the building. InstructorsThornbury Sea Cadets Adults needed with the qualificatiobns to teach skills required by cadets. Whilst there is no requirement for volunteers to be ex-armed forces, such experience would obviously be very welcome. GardenerCommunity Association. A person to help the present volunteers to look after the garden. The Caretaker has overall responsibility for the maintenance of the property, the care of the garden is a cooperative effort between the caretaker and the volunteers. A minimum of 3 hours per week would be appreciated. Initially the new volunteer would be asked to work at the same times as the present helpers. Anyone who is... Cadet Youth Worker - ThornburySt John Ambulance Want to learn and practice your leadership skills? Badger & Cadet Youth Workers - ThornburySt John Ambulance Want to develop leadership skills? Safer Stronger Community OrganiserSouth Gloucestershire Council Safer Stronger Communities Safer Stronger Community organisers will work with their local community and other organisations involved to help strengthen and promote Safer and Stronger Community Groups across South Gloucestershire and the work these groups do to help address community issues and priorities in the local area. Weaving Workshop VolunteerCamphill Communities Thornbury Ltd The Hatch provides the opportunity to work together with young adults with learning disabilities in the Weaving Workshop. Full training will be given. Must be of a practical nature to help sudents create their own woven items. The Ship Match Day ManagerThornbury Cricket Club Open up the ground facilities for the day before play (changing rooms, umpire's room, pavilion, toilets, scorebox, put out stumps etc. Press OfficerThornbury Cricket Club Prepare short weekly match reports for Gazette and Post for the 3 Saturday league teams. Assistant GroundsmanThornbury Cricket Club Mowing Volunteer Action Team 'Clean up'Cleanup UK Cleanup UK are looking for positive, enthusiastic people who are willing to use their skills to energise others to take action and clean up local areas to them. The Big Tidy Up Promoter (3558)CleanupUK Are you proud of you community but sick of seeing litter dirtying the streets? This is your chance to do something about it. cleanup UK helps groups and individuals to organise clean ups of their local area as part of Keep Britain Tidy's national 'Big Tidy Up' campaign. We now need volunteers to work with us in the North West Leicestershire area on a short term basis to ecnourage more people to... Cleaner Greener VolunteersCleanup UK Are you proud of your community but sick of seeing litter dirtying the streets? Then this is your chance to do something about it. Website MaintainerGlosS FM GlosSFM, previously known as Thornbury FM, have a website which is up and running but now needs updating and maintaining. They are looking for a volunteer who is computer literate, has an interest in the Internet and has time to spare. Someone who wants to be involved in the community but who doesn't necessarily want to be on a committee or attend meetings. Duties could include: changing the name,... Grant Application VolunteerGlosS FM Do you have time and are you good with words? If so could you help us to apply for grants funding? We can give you pointers to grants bodies, it just takes a bit of form filling and you may be able to earn the Station literally thousands of pounds. Publicity Co-ordinatorGlosS FM Local community radio need a volunteer to co-ordinate their publicity efforts for the next broadcast. They also need helpers to do small jobs relating to publicity, put up posters, flyers etc If you have lots of ideas and the time t put them into action then please get in touch. Technical OperatorGlosS FM Are you interested in hi-fi audio, computers, networks etc? You don't have to be an expert as we can train you on all the gear and would welcome some help to get everything in tip top operating condition. Who knows it could even lead to a career in broadcast engineering! Advertising TeamGlosS FM Glos S FM provides the opportunity for local businesses and companies to advertise on air. We are looking for new members of our advertising team. The team takes responsibility for recruiting those wishing to advertise, both existing and new customers. Members of the team also liaise regarding the writing and production of advertisements. Between 40-60 companies advertise during each broadcast and... AdministratorGlosS FM Local community radio station needs volunteers to help out with general administration tasks. Things such as answering email enquiries, updating the membership database etc. Maybe you could bring new ideas to make things run better and smoother. RecruiterGlos FM The recruiter would be required to pro-actively recruit volunteers for a variety of duties. Would also be required to identify training needs and oversee working conditions at the studio plus devising a reward system to ensure retention of volunteers. Questionnaire CollatorGlos FM Local community radio station urgently needs to collect questionnaire data to analyse who was listening to recent broadcasts and to identify what changes need to be made for future broadcasts. Needs volunteers who are able to give an hour or to of their time to conduct short interviews of people in Thornbury. Time flexible. Drama PractitionerImpatient Vagrant Volunteers will work with small groups of young people to encourage them to engage and create drama ensuring that all members of the group are included in the creative process. Where appropriate volunteers will also be given the opportunity to contribute to the planning and delivery of the weekly sessions. Also looking for musicians who wish to work with young people at different stages of... Drivers/CarersThornbury Stroke Support Group Volunteers are needed to drive members to and from events from Bradley Stoke/Almondsbury to Thornbury area. Meet Thursdays 1.30pm-4pm. Befriend the stroke victims. Also help out on outings, wheelchair pushing etc Swimming HelpersThornbury Stroke Support Group Club members swim at Thornbury Leisure Centre every Monday between 9.30am-11.30am. Volunteers are needed to assist members in the water and help with changing. Third Team Match Day ManagerThornbury Cricket Club To bring the off the field support for the Third Team League Games, played at Tockington Manor School Pavilion, as close as possible to the teams playing at The Ship. Association VisitorMotor Neurone Disease Association MND is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones. Deterioration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing increasing loss of mobility in arms and legs, and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing. The effects of MND can vary enormously from person to person, however it is always fatal. Recruitment volunteerCats Protection Cats Protections volunteers carry out the majority of its welfare, fundraising and education activities and each group relies on a steady stream of willing volunteers to support the charity in meeting the needs of the cats in its local area. This role aims to help the group to promote awareness of its volunteer opportunities and to recruit sufficient volunteers to meet its needs. Publicity VolunteerCats Protection Cats Protection relies heavily on publicity to spread the word about the work of the charity. This role aims to keep the group profile as high as possible in the local community in order to promote awareness of the charitys aims and to signpost the services of the group. Cider Making with Cider PressOld Down Country Park Volunteers who are able to make cider using apples from the Park's orchards using an original cider press. Educational Tour GuideOld Down Country Park Confident and articulate volunteers are needed to show groups of children and Societies around the Park, highlighting the educational aspects of the Estate. Third Team Match Day ManagerThornbury Cricket Club Open up the ground facilities for the day before play (changing rooms, umpire's room, pavilion, toilets, scorebox, put out stumps etc. |
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Trustees/FinanceTrusteeCamphill Communities Thornbury Ltd We are looking for local, independent, 'working' trustees to participate in the transformation of the school. The Steiner based school and the adult Camphill Community which runs it provide very rewarding opportunities for trustees. The current trustees work closely together, as well as being deeply involved in the activities and spirit of the school and community. Trustees' meetings take place... TrusteesGlos FM Trustees are required to meet once a month on Monday evenings for strategic management of a community radion station. Experience of committee work would be useful.
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Office/ITOffice WorkAge Concern South Gloucestershire More information and contact details Book-KeeperHammer Out Brain Tumours More information and contact details
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PracticalPractical ServicesAge Concern South Gloucestershire To work with a team of volunteers offering practical services to the elderly in South Glos, undertaking gardening, decorating and other minor home maintenance tasks. More information and contact details
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