REMEMORIAL WW1
This project explores the transition to peace in the Tees Valley, following the First World War. The project will explore the period and legacy of Armistice Day in November 1918, through to Peace Day, the national celebration which followed the signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty, in July 1919. We will explore themes of unemployment, decline of industry, returning from war, displacement of people, dealing with grief, changing gender roles and changing social structures experienced in the Tees Valley in the wake of the war. This will be achieved through a series of public events and the creation of an exhibition which will be seen across the area in the summer of 2019.
We are looking for
- Artwork/Motion designers
- Historical Researchers
- Photographers
- Social Media coordinators
- Public Event assistants
MIDDLESBROUGH ASYLUM PROJECT (MAP)
ESOL
Volunteers are needed to deliver English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) sessions. This is a great opportunity for people who have the qualifications and/or experience to develop their skills in ESOL whilst making a big difference to people who have come to seek asylum in our community.
COME AND CHAT
Our “Come & Chat” service provides an opportunity for asylum seekers and refugees to practise speaking conversational English or learn basic English in a friendly social setting. As a Come and Chat volunteer you will help asylum seekers and refugees develop their spoken English skills through conversation.
Volunteers must have effective communication and listening skills and they must exhibit a sensitivity to different cultures. They must have some understanding of the needs of asylum seekers and refugees in a new environment and they should be able to empathise with their situation. For those able to deliver a full ESOL class volunteers will need to be qualified/experienced in delivering ESOL classes. It would be an advantage if TESOL or TEFL course have been completed by the volunteer.
Sessions are held on Tuesday at South Bank 1200 – 1400 Redcar and Wednesdays 1330 – 1500 in Redcar.
BEFRIENDERS
Age Uk are looking for befrienders, particularly in the Marske/New Marske and Guisborough areas to visit people who are 65 + and totally isolated. Car drivers would be an advantage as you may be asked to befriend a person further afield.
IT Support
We are looking for a Volunteer to work within our Redcar & East Cleveland Befriending Service offering short term support to elderly clients who are looking to learn the basics of computing. This could be from learning how to turn their computer on, access the internet, Skype with friends and family, food shopping or typing a letter.
British Red Cross
Community Connect volunteers needed to give up to 12 weeks befriending support to ‘forgotten people’ aged 18+. This could include people with mental health problems, young mothers, widowed/divorced – adults of all ages who feel they have nowhere to turn. Support will be tailored to their wishes to enable them to realise the things they want to achieve.
Carers Together
Volunteers needed to provide a befriending service outside the home for carers to help improve their health and wellbeing.
Core Tasks
- To facilitate social contact
- To provide companionship and support to carers
- To befriend carers and be a ‘listener’
Dormanstown Community Sports and Social Group
Volunteers needed to help with the lunch club, youth club and football club (boys and girls).
We are a real community group keen to provide space for sporting/social activities and promote good community relationships.
Friday Friends
We are an inclusive friendship group of people of differing abilities aged 18+. We have a range of weekly activities from keep fit, drumming, bingo, sing-a-long to art & craft afternoons.
We are looking for volunteers with a range of skills to help set up the room for the day
Circles of Life
We are a learning disability service with a shop selling new and donated goods. The role would be to support people with a learning disability in the shop, giving change etc. also helping them with life skills and various other activities, eg cookery, gardening, crafts , keep fit etc.
We believe in pets as therapy so we are raising funds for a community petting farm. We need
Retail Support
We are looking for Volunteers to help run the shop an also the chill room. We are a small non-profit organisation who welcome people to become part of the team. Any age, gender etc who would like to feel part of something good can motivate and encourage our people to get the best of what life can offer
IT Support
We also need a special someone to join our team to promote the business and the things we do.
The Grenfell Club
Provides social and leisure activities for adults and children with complex needs.
Volunteers are needed for evening sessions to support and supervise children and adults with special needs with fun activities such as computers, bouncy castle, multi-sensory room etc.
REDCAR & CLEVELAND MIND
Café Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to assist in the running of our Something in Mind cafe, preparing and selling a variety of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, soups, quiches, cakes and scones. The profits generated by our cafe are used to support our work. The cafe also plays a significant role in the promotion of our image and the work of Redcar & Cleveland Mind.
Tasks include:
- Welcome visitors and clients
- Preparing and serving food and beverages
- Assisting with the ordering of stock
- Ensuring food safety and hygiene at all times
BEANSTALK
Reading Helpers
Beanstalk is a national charity and their aim is to build a nation of confident children who are literate for life by training and supporting a team of amazing people who volunteer their time to become reading helpers in a local school. Reliability is paramount so you must be able to commit to a minimum of one school year to ensure the children get the consistent support they need.
You would need to undertake a 7 hour pre-placement training course and would receive on-going support from Beanstalk Volunteer Support Worker once placed in a school.
Level of commitment: Beanstalk ask that you are able to commit to 3 hours a week (broken down into two one-and-a-half hour sessions, mostly in the afternoon) and that you are able to do this during term time and school hours.
If you are interested in any of the above roles please contact Trish Waters RCVDA Volunteer Centre 01642 440571 or email trish@rcvda.org.uk
