& LATEST VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES & Lisburn Community Project - Web Based Charity Work Volunteer

Online Volunteers are a valuable resource to support Belfast and Lisburn Community Project with COVID-19 response. You can volunteer with us from the comfort of your home, even if you can only spare a couple hours a week. We have various online opportunities for you to choose from. So if you would like to devote some of your free time to some good causes, all you have to do now is pick a project that you can fit around your schedule and get started! bit.ly/3dRbCTE

Parkinson’s UK – Action Cancer (Lisburn) - (Homebased) Van Helper Finance Mentor We are looking for a volunteer van At Parkinson's UK, we're reliant on contributions helper to support our Action Cancer from our incredible supporters to make a van driver with our collection and delivery difference to the lives of people affected by service. Our vans are responsible for collecting Parkinson's. This flexible, home-based role is stock that has been kindly donated by the public ideal for someone with experience in and sold in our shops to generate income for our bookkeeping or accounting. You'll get to know a services. The role will require lifting, being fit and variety of other volunteers in your area, as you able is a must but all manual handling, health support them with the financial responsibilities of and training will be given. Become part of a fast running Parkinson's UK groups, or other local paced busy role and make a huge difference in activity. As part of recruitment, you will be asked supporting Action Cancer. bit.ly/3r7bjHZ to provide a reference for this role. bit.ly/2PqpMkB *Our shops are currently closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions this role will commence when we are allowed to reopen.

AbilityNet NI - Tech Support Volunteer

At AbilityNetNI we support people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. As a tech support volunteer, you can empower people in our community and make a lasting difference in their lives You will provide one-on-one support in person (when restrictions allow) or by phone, helping people learn how to use computers and smartphones to access the internet. To be accepted in this role you will be required to submit two character references and undergo Access NI checking. bit.ly/3ra6WMt

Information on this sheet is correct at time of printing ©volunteernow 2021 Age NI - Guide Dogs NI - Various Check In and Fundraising Roles Chat Volunteer Join your local Guide Dogs fundraising team! Are you an Our Check in and Chat service was launched in enthusiastic individual who is good April 2020 as a result of the current Covid-19 at motivating others and coordinating a team? situation. Check in and Chat provides older Volunteering with your local Guide Dogs people with the opportunity to have a weekly fundraising group means you'll join a friendly team phone call from a dedicated Age NI volunteer. and meet new people (as well as some of our These phone calls are proving to be so vital in fabulous four legged friends). supporting people who are now feeling more isolated and lonelier than ever. Volunteers make a weekly telephone call to a local older Group Secretary: bit.ly/39Gso3z person, engage in meaningful conversation and Group Treasurer : bit.ly/3gePAZm provide company and a friendly voice to Group Coordinator: bit.ly/2DhgBN6 someone who may be isolated and lonely. Collection Box Coordinator: bit.ly/3e2erRF bit.ly/3gdCdsv

The registration process includes an Access NI, reference check and full training.

Carryduff Paly Centre - Playgroup Architect

Carryduff Play Care Centre is a non-profit making, registered charity, open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year to provide a safe, stimulating play and learning experience, for pre-school and school age children in our three Playgroups, After-school club and Breakfast Clubs. We provide respite for families in need, employment for childcare workers, work experience for students, and improve the opportunity for local parents to access work and education by providing affordable, high quality childcare. We are planning on replacing an old mobile classroom which we use for our after school club, with a new sectional building and require the services of an architect to provide ideas and advise on the tendering and installation process. bit.ly/3ec4Nft

Action Cancer (Lisburn) - E-Commerce Volunteer

We have an exciting new volunteering opportunity for someone who has an interest and a flare for selling online through the eBay market place. The impact of the pandemic has had a massive impact on the income that has been generated for Action Cancer through our shops with long periods of enforced closure. We are looking for someone who is driven, has an eye for detail and excited to take up this new role based out of our Lisburn shop for a few hours a week. The role will comprise of photographing, uploading and posting any items that sell through eBay for the charity. bit.ly/3q5DV3c

*our shops are currently closed at the minute due to COVID-19 restrictions this role will be for when the shops reopen

Organisations may introduce additional measures to ensure these volunteering roles meet good practice particularly in relation to Covid-19. For more information about volunteering in the Lisburn & Castlereagh areas contact: Antje Otto: T: 078 5091 0606 E: [email protected] Andrew Hanna: T: 028 9023 2020 E: [email protected]

Supported by the Northern Executive through the Department for Communities

Registered office: Skainos Centre, 239 Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF. Company Limited by Guarantee No. NI602399 Charity Registration No. NIC101309. This information is only relevant at the time of printing ©Volunteer Now 2021