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Local Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are urgently needed for the following organisations: CLEVELAND IRONSTONE MINING MUSEUM Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum is operated by volunteers. Roles include guides, conservationists, maintenance workers, shop keepers, receptionists, data processors as well as management committee members who undertake tasks such as fundraising and financial control. Volunteer guides The museum is currently recruiting volunteer guides for the new season. They are looking for people who would enjoy sharing our heritage with visitors.
If you are interested in this opportunity contact trish@rcvda.org.uk or telephone 01642 440571. EAST CLEVELAND TRANSPORT BROKERAGE *NEW OPPORTUNITY* East Cleveland Transport Brokerage provide increased affordable travel opportunities to rural communities. They act as a focal point bringing together those with a need for transport with local community transport providers.
We need volunteer drivers to drive various community owned minibuses taking community groups and individuals to appointments and events at various location in the North East. Interested volunteers must be over 21, have a clean UK driver’s licence and at least 2 years driving experience. The operation is based in the Old School Building on the right in the centre of Skinningrove village
If you are interested in this opportunity contact trish@rcvda.org.uk or telephone 01642 440571.
HELPING HANDS FOR YOU We are a voluntary organisation which operates in the Newcomen and Kirkleatham wards of west Redcar. We are based in the Redcar Literary Institute Lord St Redcar. This is the location where the weekly coffee morning/luncheon club is held on a Wednesday between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm for any members of the scheme that wish to attend. We also offer a quality service to the elderly and disabled residents in the form of a befriending service which is on a one to one basis.
Just a few hours a week would be a great help.
If you are interested in these opportunities contact trish@rcvda.org.uk or telephone 01642 440571 Home Start Teesside – Mums, Dads and Grandparents needed Do you remember what it was like when your children were little? Sleepless nights, teething, the tantrums of the “terrible two’s, being at the end of your tether with no one to listen who understands just what it’s like? Home Start believes that parents play a key role in ensuring that children have a happy and secure childhood, but even the most dedicated parents can face challenges that prevent them doing all they want for their children. Home Start supports parents as they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children and widen their links with the local community. Home Start’s committed and caring volunteers, who are usually parents themselves, offer friendship and informal support to parents with young children under five during difficult times in their lives. They visit families at home and are friendly, approachable people who are relied on and trusted by parents to listen without being judgmental, and to respect the needs of each individual family. Home Start are beginning a 10 week training programme for volunteers on Wednesday 14th May (during school hours). If you are interested in this opportunity contact trish@rcvda.org.uk or telephone 01642 440571. Redcar & Cleveland Credit Union Development Agency Credit Unions provide a financial service and credit union facilities to members of the local community. Credit Unions are financial co-operatives which are owned and controlled by its members. Weekly collection points are held in community buildings by volunteers where savings can be paid into accounts and low cost loans can be provided as well as support and advice with financial affairs. Volunteers are urgently needed to record and handle financial transations and computerised data input. Skills required: Numeracy skills, computer experience. Training would be provided in Credit Union procedures including recording transactions, completing associated paperwork and handling monies as well as computerised data entry and general office procedures. Volunteers would always work with an experienced volunteer/member of staff. If you are interested in this opportunity contact trish@rcvda.org.uk or telephone 01642 440571 NEW HORIZONS (Teesside) Supporting those recovering from mental health problems GUD BUD BEFRIENDING SCHEME Volunteers are needed to provide a befriending service to people with enduring mental health problems, focusing on relieving social isolation and building relationship skills through enjoying leisure time. The Gud Bud Befriending Scheme trains, supervises and supports volunteers to be companions in a time limited, managed relationship, accompanying mental health service users and helping them engage in activities of their choice. Volunteers will give practical and emotional assistance to the service users, supporting them and building self esteem, confidence and independence. The kind of activities a volunteer might get involved with could be accessing community facilities, going shopping, a trip to the cinema or simply meeting for a coffee and a chat. Befrienders don't advise and counsel, but do listen and support them, and full training will be given. The time commitment required will be 2-3 hours per week.
If you are interested in this opportunity contact trish@rcvda.org.uk or telephone 01642 440571 |
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