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Volunteer SELECT List! Section (1) You Can Contact the Organisations Directly Using the Details in the Advert Here you will find the latest issue of the Volunteer SELECT list! Section (1) You can contact the organisations directly using the details in the advert. Section (2) Select your preferred opportunities including the BNT numbers and then either contact us on 020 8364 8400 or email to [email protected] SECTION (1) Volunteer Customer Service Assistant Volunteer Visual Merchandiser Volunteer Deputy Shop Manager Volunteer Shop Fundraising Coordinator Volunteer Stock Processing Assistant Volunteer Admin Assistant It’s quick and easy - all you need to do is complete our short application form online JOY would love volunteers to come on board and get Jami is looking for volunteers involved IT volunteer We are looking for compassionate, energetic and self-motivated Location: Finchley volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities Tel: 020 8458 2223 and become JOY Facilitators Acceptance is subject to an interview and DBS check Contact Jenny Kossew: [email protected] St John’s Hospice is looking To find out more about JOY please visit: for volunteers www.joiningoldandyoung.org.uk Retail Charity Shop Volunteer Library volunteering Volunteer early years assistants Location: Finchley Road Volunteer shelvers NW3 6LB Osidge Library, Brunswick Park Road, London N11 1EY Tel: 020 7624 5938 Tel: 020 8359 4114/4514 or 7775 Email: [email protected] 1 WALK THE WALK Breast cancer Volunteers needed at charity The Bothy! The Moonwalk London 2018 The sessions run Fantastic Volunteer throughout the day and you Opportunities Join our 2000 strong team of can pick from: incredible volunteers •Graphic Design & Promotions Activity •Tour Cancer Research UK is holding a number of Guiding Activity Role: events or is one of the leading charities for a •History through Drama Event Crew and Route-The MoonWalk number of events coming up in London this Workshop London on 12th or 13th of May to have fun year. These include: •Developing Family and help to raise millions of pounds whilst Activities Workshop doing so! London Landmarks Half Marathon, When: 15th April, 11am - We have many opportunities for 4pm, N3 3QE 25/03/2018 Volunteers to choose from, so we Please email: London Marathon, 22/04/2018 guarantee there is something for gwendolen.powell@tricolo everyone, no matter of your experience or rassociates.co.uk ability. All Volunteers must be over 13 years old- And more events in 2018 those between 13 & 17 must be accompanied by a volunteer over 18 years old. Check out the website for further details and All volunteers receive refreshments, a t where you can join the mission to help beat shirt, and a cap. cancer sooner. We split the night into three manageable shifts: Advisor and Admin -Saturday Evening Crew Volunteers needed -Saturday Overnight Crew -Sunday Morning Crew If you’re looking for a Location: worthwhile experience and Moonwalk City, Clapham Common, excellent training, there London, SW49DE may be a suitable FOOD CYCLE is looking volunteering role waiting for volunteers for you at Citizens Advice -PROJECT LEADER Barnet. Tel: 0300 456 8365 -COOKING LEADER Email:volunteer@barnet cab.org.uk -SURPLUS FOOD CO-ORDINATOR Volunteer Roles Available in -PR, MARKETING AND Sufra Foodbank & Kitchen NW COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT LEADER London -COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT PROJECT LEADER Food Bank volunteer Inclusion Barnet is (Wednesdays/Sunday 11am-4pm) looking for Library -VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR Kitchen Assistant (Fridays 4pm-7pm/6pm- 9pm) Volunteers! Inclusion Barnet is looking for -FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS Garden Volunteer Literacy, Numeracy & IT Skills Tutor (Food volunteers to support their COORDINATOR library services in East Academy Plus) – refer to programme details Barnet and South Friern -STUDENT LIAISON PROJECT LEADER Libraries. Telephone: 020 7729 2775 Supermarket Collector – flexible Admin Support – flexible These will be run in Case Work Manager – flexible partnership with Barnet Social Networking Volunteer – flexible Council from April 2017. Some roles are flexible, whilst others Contact Androulla at [email protected] require a more regular to ask any questions and to commitment. Full training and induction arrange an informal chat. provided.Telephone: 020 3441 1335 Feel free to call her on Email:[email protected] 020 3475 1313 2 To volunteer at The Royal Free London, Camden -Hairdressing volunteers The Good Neighbour Scheme -Shop Trolley volunteers --Lunch Club volunteer on -Meet and Greet Thursdays, 11.30 to 2.00pm -Enquiry desk volunteers --Minibus Drivers and Scorts -Book Trolley volunteer Creative Arts and Independent volunteer -Beauty Therapy Living Skills Facilitators (P/T) --Bfriending volunteer -Volunteer with your therapy dog Volunteers - We are looking for people --Lifts volunteer (with mileage -Gardeners who have some spare time to organize allowance) fund raising events for us. The money Call: 020 8906 3340 -Weekend newspaper round we raise goes towards creating Email: volunteers opportunities for people with learning [email protected] -Ward Assistants disabilities / autism. Call 020 7830 2306 If you, or a group of friends, have time to organize social events with the proceeds being raised for Larches Community, please apply with CV: [email protected] Barnet Carers Centre GP & HOSPITAL OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS WANTED Action On Hearing Loss are looking for social group coordinator Are you friendly, outgoing and committed to improving services for volunteer carers? Where? Chipping Barnet We are looking for GP/Hospital Outreach Volunteers who can commit to When? First Wednesday of every attending regularly on agreed days and times into a GP Surgery or Hospital. month. The aim is providing information on our services, identifying informal carers The length of each shift can vary, but is and signposting them to Barnet Carers Centre. usually 3 hours. Here’s what we think could be beneficial qualities for this particular What will you be doing? role: -Support your volunteer manager to • Confidence in speaking to individuals organise regular Hear to Meet social • Friendly, reliable, approachable and enthusiastic meetups in your community. • Knowledge and willingness to learn about issues affecting carers -Help promote the group in the local • Ability to listen to questions and to answer appropriately area • Happy to work with a wide range of people -Assist with preparation and setting up • To be fully conversant and promote the work of Banet Carers Centre before the event, and serve drinks to • Observe confidentiality attendees We would provide induction and training, as well as DBS check. -Listen, chat and engage with group members and their friends and family For further details please contact Gabrielle Bailey, Volunteer -Provide support and information about Coordinator on 020 8343 9698 Action on Hearing Loss’ services- Alternatively email: [email protected] Follow Action on Hearing policies and regulations -Complete necessary paperwork and return it to Action on Hearing Loss staff. Email: Are you a counsellor in the final year of your Diploma [email protected] or course or a recently qualified counsellor who wants to Call: 01273 840960 support their accreditation by counselling young people in an agency setting? Are you are interested in working with young people? If you want to make a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you! Please note this is a volunteering opportunity and we would ideally need a commitment of one year. Free phone: 0808 808 4994 3 Family Activities Volunteer – Noah's Ark Children's Hospice Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice provides regular Volunteers we need your help DOG WALKERS & Family Activities during weekends and school SHORT TERM FOSTERERS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED holidays, designed to provide fun and free days We are looking for short term fosterers across the out for children and families to meet others in whole of the UK who would be prepared to look after a similar situations and to take part in new pet when their owner is in hospital. activities in an accessible environment. Volunteer required to foster a pet in their own home, looking after the animal whilst the elderly owner is in Becoming a Family Activities Volunteer provides respite care. Times and length of stay will be arranged a rewarding opportunity to directly support by prior agreement. children with life-limiting or life threatening Food, bedding etc will be provided by the owner so the conditions and their families. volunteer will not be out of pocket. Email:[email protected] Skills: Experience with pets, empathizing and Or Contact: 020 8449 8877 understanding attitude. Contact: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Become a Digital Connector 01736 758707 Email: [email protected] Want to volunteer at home and make a positive www.cinnamon.org.uk difference to the lives of young people? We have a team of Helpline Digital Connectors – volunteers who give three hours a week from the comfort of their own home, around the UK, to support our digital channels. We provide full training and Allotment / Garden Helper support during shifts as well as a social community TouchBase South East works with deafblind adults of all for all our volunteers. Successful applicants will ages and individuals who have sensory impairments with be invited to one of our training courses – additional learning and other associated disabilities. This either online or in person. For Digital role is designed to ensure that the allotment in High Connectors, a set-up call will be arranged to make Barnet is maintained and accessible and that deafblind people are able to take on gardening tasks. sure you have everything you need. Free phone: Typical tasks include: 0808 808 4994 • Maintain the allotments • Ensure equipment is kept in good working condition • Ensure that deafblind people are able to access the Barnet Seniors’ Association allotment and provide support for them to take on Will you be a street champion? gardening tasks. Telephone: 0300 330 9250 Email: [email protected] We have a network of volunteer deliverers and are hoping that soon every home in the borough will receive a copy.
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