Volunteering Opportunities

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Or if you think you can help us and have some spare time, please contact the Volunteer Centre on 01756 701648


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THE CINNAMON TRUST
Dog Walkers
Our mission is to help elderly and housebound people to stay together with their pets or at least know that they are well looked after.

Could you assist with dog walking, or fostering pets on a long or short-term basis, transporting pets to veterinary surgeries? This is a great way of getting out and about and meeting people — and animals! You can download a form from our website www.cinnamon.org.uk/donations.

INGLEBOROUGH DISTRICT SCOUTS
Youth Leaders and Managers, Administration and Resource Manager,
Caretakers, Cleaners and Maintenance Managers

Ingleborough District Scouts do not have a single HQ. Volunteers work from their own home at various indoor and outdoor locations, as well as Scout Group HQ in Settle Drill Hall, and Mealbank Hall.

We need men and women of any age who are interested in young people and are prepared to organise or assist during weekly meetings and weekend outdoor pursuits. No previous scouting experience is required. Energy and enthusiasm are the qualities we are looking for.

SKIPTON MUSIC
Can you help us set up the Town Hall on concert days? We need 2 volunteers to set out tables and put out 80 cups and saucers for about an hour in the afternoon on Tuesday 16th January 2012, Tuesday 7th February 2012 and Tuesday 20th March 2012.

We also need some new committee members, so if you love music we would love to welcome you.

STEPPING STONES II
Support Workers
Run by North Yorkshire County Council, this project provides horticultural training and a day care service to adults with learning disabilities. Activities include gardening on site at Aireville Nursery in the park in Skipton, growing vegetables and flowers, creating hanging baskets, trying out other crafts and working with other community projects such as Skipton in Bloom.

Do you have patience, understanding and an interest in gardening? Could you offer support to adults with learning disabilities as they undertake gardening tasks? We particularly need help on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

GRASSINGTON PLAYERS
Drama Facilitator
We need a volunteer to join our team to help build and paint sets, make or borrow props, plan lighting and sound plots on a computer, photograph rehearsals and design posters for shows.

AIREVILLE SCHOOL
Go One Step Further
Aireville School has gone through a vast change in the past few years and this is very much linked to the hard work and dedication of the staff and Governors. However, we need to go ‘one step further’ and offer our children an exceptional learning experience and we need volunteers to do this….

Cataloguing or Admin
Do you have any cataloguing skills you could use in our Library? Or perhaps you could give admin assistance. We would appreciate any help offered.

Counsellor and Mentor
If you have any qualifications in this area we would appreciate your help for the children in school.

Maintenance, Gardening or DIY
If you have any of these skills we would be pleased to hear from you.

Reading, Maths and Sport
We want to include volunteers in our reading programme for children who need an extra bit of help, and also with maths and sport

SHARED INTEREST
Marketing and PR Assistant
Shared Interest provides loans to Fairtrade businesses in the developing world to give people the chance to trade their way out of poverty.

Volunteers are needed to promote the work that we do in Fairtrade through organising and attending events to raise our profile and gain more members. Perhaps you could give talks and presentations to interested groups or attend ‘green’ events with stalls. We are happy to tailor the role to the individual.

MISSING PEOPLE
Local Area Fundraiser
Missing People offers a lifeline for the 250,000 people who run away or go missing each year. For those left behind we provide specialised support to ease the heartache and confusion, and help search for their missing loved ones.

We need volunteers to support their local co-ordinator in raising funds and awareness for Missing People by organising local events and making representations to various groups.

ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
RNIB has a mission to challenge blindness by empowering people who are blind or partially sighted, removing the barriers they face and helping to prevent blindness. We have the following vacancies.

IT Specialist
We are looking for IT Specialists to help blind and partially sighted people to solve IT problems. You will be supporting people in the own homes, maybe installing hardware or software, carrying out a computer overhaul or resolving a computer malfunction.

Expertise in IT and technology is required along with the ability to communicate problems and their solutions, and a willingness to learn about sight loss technology.

Technology Support Worker
We need more volunteers who understand and can help blind or partially sighted people make better use of technology in their homes and lead more independent lives. This may include programming a new mobile phone, or demonstrating audio description equipment.

An interest in technology innovations and a willingness to keep up to date with advancements is required, along with the ability to identify problems , research solutions and troubleshoot where possible.

DEBRA
DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a painful genetic skin condition, and was founded in 1978. We have a variety of volunteering opportunities:

Fundraising Committee Member
We need a volunteer who can work within a team to organize fundraising events and activities.

Cash Creator
A Cash Creator sets up and maintains house and community box networks. You would be required to record the appropriate information, collect boxes 2 — 4 times a year and then count and send off the money on a regular basis.

Events Specialist
We are looking for a general fundraising volunteer who can organise or help with various events and activities within their local area on an ad hoc basis.

Youth Engagement Speaker & Public Speaker
We need speakers who could plan appropriate talks and presentations to explain about EB to various groups.

Social Media Guru
We are looking for volunteers who could effectively use social networking sites and other forms of e-media to spread DEBRA’s key messages.

MUSEUM OF NORTH CRAVEN LIFE

The Museum is based at the Folly in Settle, an impressive Grade I listed 17th century house and aims to make a valued and lively contribution to the local community.

Administrator
Undertaking a variety of administrative tasks to help the Honorary Curator.

Events Assistant
Helping to set up events during the day and in the evening, moving chairs and tables.

Hospitality Assistant
Helping to provide refreshments for events.

Documention Assistants
Supporting the Honorary Curator with the process of cataloguing the collection.

Collections Assistants
Supporting the Honorary Curator with collection handling, creating inventories, marking of objects and collections research.

All the vacancies require, amongst other things, an interest in the work of the museum and regular commitment.

OXFAM
Trailtrekker General Volunteer
Oxfam Trailtrekker is the 100km team challenge across the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing in Skipton. Teams of four trek day and night to complete the course in under 30 hours.

A key part of the Trailtrekker are the many volunteers who help out—we couldn’t run the event without you! In 2011 we raised £350,000 and our plans for 2012 are to raise £500,000—to do this we need 300 volunteers at the start and finish points (Aireville School in Skipton) and at various locations around the Trailtrekker course.

All volunteers must be at least 18 years old by the date of the 2012 event—Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May.

You will need to be enthusiastic, hard-working and a team player. To find out what you will gain in return and the types of tasks you can get involved in, follow the application process below:

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer/event_volunteers/register.html
Application deadline: 30 April 2012

For more details contact Trailtrekkervolunteers@oxfam.org.uk

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CAMPAIGN
Muscle disease causes muscles to waste and weaken making it hard for those affected to do even the simplest task. There are no cures. The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign provides free care and support for babies, children and adults affected by muscle disease.

Events Co-ordinator
We are looking for people to oversee and co-ordinate the involvement of our charity in specific pre-organized events run by other organizations.

Collection Box Co-ordinator
You will support the Volunteer Fundraising managers within their local geographical areas to raise awareness and funds for the charity by placing and managing collection boxes within businesses in your local community.

Fundraising Marketing Co-ordinator
You will support the Volunteer Fundraising Managers within their geographical areas to raise funds through the promotion of a variety of fundraising products.

Press and Media Co-ordinator
You will support the Fundraising managers within their geographical areas to raise awareness of the charity, promoting fundraising activities and market volunteering opportunities.

Researcher
You would be able to research potential targets for fundraising campaigns.

Fundraising Team Member
You will be offered a wide variety of volunteering opportunities to choose from to support the charity.

Speaker
You will represent the charity at events and meetings speaking confidently about the cause and the work of the charity.

SAFE AND SOUND HOMES
Volunteer Host
The mission of Safe and Sound is to tackle youth homelessness by providing young people with accommodation, support and opportunities for them to develop self-respect and achieve independence for a positive future.

We are looking for people living in North Yorkshire, who are willing to share their home with a young person, have a suitably furnished spare room and are able to provide an evening meal and breakfast. You need to be over 25 and enjoy the company of young people. Expenses will be paid and training given.

BRITISH RED CROSS
Fund Raising Collector
The British Red Cross always welcomes people who would like to volunteer by making collections in their community. Could you spare some time to help us raise funds? Collectors aged over 18 are required in various locations over the whole Craven district.

CARERS’ RESOURCE
Good Neighbours
Would you enjoy visiting an older person in their home to brighten up their day? Perhaps you could sit and chat for a while to relieve their loneliness or maybe pick up a bit of shopping for them. We are looking for friendly, outgoing people aged over 16 who are patient and willing to help others. Travel expenses will be covered.
Telephone Support for Carers
The Carers’ Resource believes that carers need care themselves and we are looking for volunteers who would be willing to work at our Broughton Hall office, making phone calls to carers to offer them support. If you have patience, understanding, a good sense of humour and could spare one morning or afternoon a week, then we would love to hear from you

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
Schools & Youth Volunteers
The British Heart Foundation BHF, the nation’s heart charity, is currently recruiting across North & East Yorkshire.

This role is ideally suited to someone who has experience of working with schools and young people (many of our school volunteers are retired teachers), a passion for the BHF and who can travel in their local area and available to volunteer during the day at term times.

A training session for new Schools and Youth Volunteers will take place in mid-September.

BIRDCAGE
Shop Assistant
Birdcage is a Community Interest Company trading in vintage fashion, accessories and haberdashery to fund support work with victims of domestic violence/abuse (Behind Closed Doors) and is soon to be open at 12 High Street, Skipton. Volunteers are sought to help with retail in vintage fashion, and with an in-shop making and mending table. Other activities will include window display, sorting, pricing and working on the till, as well as advisory committee and governance roles, event/workshop support, marketing and ambassadors.

LITTLE RED BUS
COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME
Drivers
Are you a driver with your own car? Perhaps you could help people who live in remote areas, or those who are unable to walk to bus stops, by providing transport to medical, social or business appointments and then take them home again. Travel expenses will be paid.

NORTH YORKSHIRE CREDIT UNION
The North Yorkshire Credit Union (NYCU) is a local financial co-operative available to anyone who lives or works within North Yorkshire, and the city of York, and provides a range of savings and loans accounts.

We are looking for friendly well organised administrators aged over 18 with experience of cash handling, computers and the ability to work under your own initiative, and be flexible with regards to hours of work within the whole of the Craven district.

Schools Saving Club Assistant

Working in primary schools you will be responsible for collecting member’s savings and keeping records on a laptop computer.

Community Savings Point Worker

You will be responsible for collecting member savings and loan repayments as well as keeping records to members of Credit Union and its Community Savings Points. Ambassador

Providing a point of contact for enquiries you will be representing the NYCU and will deliver presentations to various groups as and when required using our promotional literature.

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS
North Craven

First Responders are volunteer members of the community who are trained to respond to emergency calls through the 999 system in conjunction with the Ambulance Service.

Would you like to be trained to provide immediate care to patients in your local area where distance or circumstances may delay the prompt arrival of an ambulance? Volunteers work on a rota basis by agreement.

You must be able bodied and reasonably fit. You could be delivering basic life support or defibrillation in cardiac arrest. Full training will be given by Yorkshire Ambulance Service and there will be refresher training every six months.

AGE CONCERN BENTHAM
Age UK has a vision of a world in which older people flourish. We aim to improve later life for everyone through our information and advice, campaigns, products, training and research.

We provide a weekly drop-in centre where lunch followed by entertainment is available. There is also a separate weekly lunch club. Additionally, we organise day trips throughout the year to places of interest and shopping centres.

Minibus Driver
If you have spare time and can drive a minibus perhaps you could help us by transporting local people from home to any Age Concern events and home again in the north Craven area.

Passenger Escort

If you have any spare time why not come along and act as a passenger escort, helping any infirm passengers to and from the minibus.