Southend
Some new and exciting opportunities for you all to have a look at!
SAVS Reception Volunteer (20 -25)
Duties will include answering the telephone, transferring calls, dealing with enquires from members of the public, photocopying and assisting members of staff with admin as and when required. Good IT and customer service skills are essential.
Sports Disability Volunteer
Volunteers will be expected to go around with children and assist them to engage with activities. Children will have the opportunity to take part in various mainstream and Paralympics sports. Each child will be involved in multi skill activities, which will lead onto game situations.
This is a great opportunity for volunteers to have a range of experience in different fields, especially if they wish to work with disabled children whether in sport or not.
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator (16-25)
The role of Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator is interesting, requires interaction with neighbours and can be extremely rewarding. The role of co-ordinator is to act as the point of contact between the Neighbourhood Watch Group at street level.
‘Talking Matters’ Stroke Group Volunteer (16-25)
Assist with the delivery of communication focuses activities in a group setting and helping to organise, and take part in group outings. This opportunity is a great way to gain experience in a language therapy setting by helping people recovering from a stroke. All sessions are fully supported by qualified staff and training is available.
Sexual Health Peer Educator South East Essex PCT (Public Health Team)
Opportunity for South Essex College students aged 16-19
Teach your fellow students about reproductive health, Sexual Transmitted Disease detection and treatment. Wide range of tasks involved from delivering talks and holding discussions in small groups to producing promotional material and attending publicity events.
Great opportunity for students interested in health and wellbeing and full training will be provided.
Southend United Community & Educational Trust KICKZ Project
Volunteer Football Coaches @ Southchurch Park Wednesday & Fridays
Mini KICKZ Monday evenings – Music & Dance related opportunities @ Centre Place, Kursaal Estate
Connexions (Shoebury)
Quality Assurance Monitors
Assessing whether youth centres comply with required standards for a safe place to visit and enjoy. The opportunity includes some admin, community and youth work.
Great opportunity for anyone interested in youth work or related fields.
Safe Radio
V Reporters (16 – 19)
A young, vibrant radio station is seeking volunteers to run the news and local information service. Safe Radio will train and equip you to work from the Southend Studio where the central news office is based.
Full training will be given and this is a fantastic opportunity for young people interested in radio journalism and online broadcasting!
Voluntary Opportunities with the Essex Wildlife Trust
Conservation Volunteer
Join a working party and help with coppicing, tree planting, fencing and lots more!
Parties work @ various reserves across Southend-on-Sea area What a great way to get some fresh air, meet new people and get involved with local environmental projects?!
People & Wildlife Volunteer
Dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic volunteers needed to help out at education centres. Roles can be specific or general and may include assisting with groups, leading groups, marketing and promotion, admin support and developing resources for crafts and other activities.
One-Off opportunities taking place over the summer
All events are a great way to try out volunteering and lend a hand for a good cause and you will receive a vthankyou certificate!
Olympic Legacy Event Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July
Photography Assistants, Arts & Crafts Helpers, Sports Activity Helpers, Running Giant Chess Board Area
Stay Safe Event Thursday 26th August
Various opportunities including Arts & Crafts Assistants, Face Painters Car Park Stewarding and more!
Give your time & Get your free Festival Ticket
Isle of Wight Festival
T4 on the Beach
V Festival
Creamfields
Relentless Board Master
Visit
www.vinspired.com/summerofgive
These are just some of the opportunities we have available….check the website for loads more: www.vinspired.com / www.do-it.org.uk
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