Volunteers are always in demand, but some local organisations have been in touch recently to say they are really quite desperate for Volunteers. Here is a handful of local opportunities available immediately if you, or someone you know are interested.
Redcar & Cleveland Mind
Need volunteers to help identify ways of raising funds and to help secure this funding by internet research / email or by talking to businesses on the telephone. You could also be involved in organise fundraising events, which could involve community groups, businesses, local schools and colleges.
Volunteers would be asked to commit to meet with Redcar & Cleveland Mind staff for 2 hours on a regular weekly/fortnightly basis. Previous fundraising experience would be a bonus.
British Heart foundation
BHF are having a volunteer campaign and need to recruit as many volunteers as possible especially sales floor administrators and people to train up to tag. If you are interested just pop into the shop at 76 High St Redcar.
Artsbase
ArtsBase promote a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals and groups to have access to Art Psychotherapies and Open Art Groups.
Artsbase are looking for Creative individuals with a sound knowledge of mental health issues to join their Team. The successful volunteers will have a creative background and be enthusiastic about the Arts. In addition to this we are looking for individuals who have a particular interest in how Art in all its forms is beneficial for vulnerable individuals.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of artists and become involved in exciting creative projects, exhibitions and performances. You will be supported by the ArtsBase team and have access to training, supervision and our Volunteer led group ArtSpeak. You will have access to our Professional Self Care Programme (PSCP) which currently delivers a weekly singing group and a mindfulness group.
Link Charitable Trust – Trustee/Secretary
The Link Charitable Trust promote good health for the public benefit, in particular, but not exclusively, by providing support for children, young people and families suffering from emotional well-being and mental health issues.
Duties of a Trustee/Secretary may include planning/preparing committee meetings and AGM take minutes, maintain membership records, deal with correspondence.
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. 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. 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.
More information can be found on www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk
Butterwick Hospice Charity Shop
Butterwick House Children’s Hospice is seeking retail volunteers for its charity shop in Linthorpe Middlesbrough. Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be given. Butterwick has a wonderful team of volunteers who say they enjoy the variety, meeting customers, getting out of the house and generally enjoying being part of a team.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in any of these volunteering opportunities please complete this registration form and return to trish@rcvda.org.uk indicating which opportunity you are interested in, or contact Trish on 01642 440571 for further information.