Selby District Volunteer Centre

03/02/2016

Guide Dogs for the Blind need Volunteers in Selby. Joining the Selby Fundraising Group means you will join a friendly team and meet some the amazing dogs.

You could be doing anything from helping out with street collections, local events selling at a stall, making tea/coffee at a coffee morning. The role is totally flexible whether you can spare an hour a month or help out at a couple of events a year.
For more information visit http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/ or ring 0845 3727414

Guide Dogs: Providing mobility for the blind and partially sighted. Supporting research, raising awareness and campaigning for the visually impaired

16/12/2015

The Canal & River Trust is the charity entrusted with the care of 2,000 miles of the inland waterway network in England and Wales. Along with many dedicated volunteers we protect and enhance our heritage and wildlife-rich environments to keep people, nature and history connected.

05/11/2015

Survive (Selby) are looking for volunteers who are willing to be trained to offer practical and emotional support to individuals within their local community who are survivors of sexual abuse, sexual assault and r**e.

Survive (support for survivors of r**e and sexual abuse) began as a self-help organisation in 1990 and was registered as a charity and as a company limited by guarantee in 1998.

The organisation aims to provide a safe community within which survivors can begin to be heard and start to think about their own needs. Through our support, survivors often become aware of their own strengths and, through groups, provide the understanding to others that they have previously denied themselves. Having had an experience of feeling safe at Survive, many then go on to reconnect with the wider community.

The opportunity is suitable for over 18’s and recruitment involves application form, references, DBS check and an interview. There is a significant amount of training for this role and volunteers are supported throughout. Contact: Denise Smart [email protected]

23/10/2015

Selby Area Group Learning Disability Partnership has an opportunity for a Volunteer Independent Co-chair to work with a very committed group of people with learning disabilities and other partner agencies. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who really wants to make a difference to the life of people with a learning disability.

The group links with the North Yorkshire Learning Disability Partnership Board to make sure that the issues are raised and achievements are celebrated. Meetings are held 3 times a year in Selby and twice a year in Northallerton. You will need to be open minded, a good communicator and be able to run meetings in an organised and efficient way.

Knowledge or experience of learning disability issues would be an advantage. The role is suitable for over 18’s. For further information and an application form, please contact Sue Lear for an informal discussion about the role at [email protected]

20/10/2015

York Mind in Selby are looking to build a team of Volunteer Befrienders to support people who are isolated and feel excluded.

Can you offer 2 hours per week to meet someone in the community and help them feel less isolated and excluded?. If so, we'd love you to come and join our team. The befriending service provides emotional support to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. We match people based on shared interests to engage them in a range of community based activities, such as going for walks or chatting over a coffee. All volunteers receive training and ongoing support in their role.

The role is suitable for over 18’s and you need to be able to make a commitment to volunteer for 6 to 12 months. DBS check, application form and references are required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Hessle at [email protected]

19/10/2015

Host- Cultural Exchange Christmas links international students at UK universities with friendly approved hosts who offer an invitation to their home for day, a weekend or 4 days at Christmas.

Hundreds of adult international students studying in the UK will be facing a lonely Christmas on a deserted University campus. Volunteer hosts invite students to visit for up to a few days at Christmas so that the student can experience 'real' Britain away from university and heavy tourism. In turn, the host can meet new people and learn about diverse cultures from around the world.

No particular skills are needed, just an interest in people.

Interested?, please contact Kimberley Brough at [email protected].

15/10/2015

Could you support a client to sort their mail recognising junk mail or scams?. Could you help them to learn modern payment banking methods and deal with fuel suppliers?. If so, North Yorkshire Advocacy in Selby Volunteer Mail-Money Managers are part of the Safe Hands project which aims to support vulnerable people who often feel overwhelmed with the task of organising their mail and finances.

Contact Wendy Holt for an informal discussion about the role: [email protected]
This is a role for over 18’s. No qualifications are required. DBS check, application form and references are required .

14/10/2015

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. In our District we have long waiting lists of girls waiting to experience Girlguiding and as such we are looking for more volunteers and leaders to add to our teams and to re-open units such as Tadcaster Rainbows.

FREE COFFEE!. Please join us for a coffee to find out more about volunteering with Girlguiding in Tadcaster, Church Fenton, Sherburn and South Milford.

WHERE: Costa Coffee, 2 High Street, Tadcaster, LS24 9AH

WHEN: Tuesday 3rd November 2015

DROP IN: Anytime between 6pm - 7:30pm

For more information please contact Anne at [email protected]

28/09/2015

Volunteering Opportunity: Alzheimer's Society.

The Selby Kurling Group for people with dementia and their carers is held on the 2nd Wednesday in the month at Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall between 1.30 - 3.30pm. It is a friendly and sociable place for people to meet, socialise and receive support.
We need volunteers who are happy to chat and listen, to join in with activities and or make a cup of tea. No particular skills are required. We are looking for friendly, sociable and reliable people who are willing to engage in activities and chat to people with dementia.
For further information please contact us on 01757241032, [email protected] or via the Facebook message button.

07/09/2015

North Yorkshire Police is looking for volunteers for a number of exciting opportunities across the county.
Police Support Volunteers are much valued members of the policing family who give up their free time to help the police keep North Yorkshire one of the safest places in the country.

North Yorkshire Police’s Chief Officer for Citizens in Policing, Mike Maiden, who is also a volunteer, said “You will be supporting your local police force, and in turn, help members of the public who are often at their most vulnerable. Your support will allow officers and staff to concentrate on their priorities of providing a service to victims, preventing and detecting crime and bring offenders to justice. We are now looking for Survey analysts across North Yorkshire: Survey analysts contact victims of crime to check on the quality of service they have received".

For more information about this role and to apply, please visit the website below.

The Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner of North Yorkshire Police recognise and value the contribution that volunteers make to the delivery of policing services by increasing capacity and allowing members of the community to improve the quality of service delivered.

18/08/2015

Fancy doing a similar voluntary role to me?, then this opportunity could be for you.
Volunteer Social Media/Admin support: Cloverleaf Advocacy: Selby District.

Carers Count are looking for an individual who is interested and knowledgeable around social media. We require Facebook and Twitter accounts to be set up and managed, as well as other types of social media and a website. Once set up, regular posts will be required based around the project and information gathered of upcoming events.
Essential skills to the role are: friendly, reliable, a willing to learn new skills, able to work both as part of a team and on own initiative, and committed to Cloverleaf's values. Also, to possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
Interested?, if so please contact us for further information on 01757241032, [email protected] or via the Facebook message button :-)

18/08/2015

Voices for People: Resource for Life Volunteers: Selby.

Voices for People is a self advocacy organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities. Voices for People has recently been awarded funding from the People's HealthTrust for a new 'Resources for Life' project which will set up a new drop in with activities such as drama and crafts. Once this drop in activity is established, we will be setting up a commercial programme to provide opportunities for people to improve their employability skills. Volunteers will take an active role in all aspects of this project including promoting and publicising information about the project, helping in a practical way at the drop in and helping with administration for our new office base. Please contact us for further information, or visit the website :-)

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