Volunteering Opportunities Volunteer Recruitment Speed Dating Style Event Do you want to volunteer but are too shy to ask? Volunteer Recruitment ‘Speed Dating’ Style Event 4.00pm to 5.00pm Wednesday 28th July 2010 In the Marquee After the Voluntary Sector conference on 28th July, there will be a speed dating style recruitment session for volunteer recruitment. Voluntary organisations will set up a stall in the marquee and meet potential volunteers ‘face to face’. This is a great opportunity to meet different organisations and talk to them briefly about the volunteering opportunities that they may have available. No need to book ………. Just come in and see if your ideal volunteer organisation is waiting for you. This event is supported by CVS Tendring and Active Tendring VOLUNTEER ADVISERS, MONEY MENTORS & TRUSTEES - CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU The Citizens Advice Bureau in Clacton need volunteer advisers, money mentors and trustees. Please contact the Volunteer Centre if you are interested in any of these interesting positions. VOLUNTEERS FOR HARWICH POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 European Championships will be held at Harwich over the weekend of 31 July to 1st August We are looking for volunteers to carry out various opportunties: Waiter/Waitress in VIP marguee on Saturday evenings. General help serving food throughout Friday/Saturday/Sunday Bar staff Litter pickers during weekend Selling staff memorabilia stalls Programme sells Stewards in car park/throughout days assisting general public Marshalling of barriers during boat launching Assisting/marshalling tractors during journey to navyyard for boat launching Stewarding in concert area General duties in concert-taking tickets/exchanging for wristbands etc. All will be supervisors during events-full breaks and food given. VOLUNTEERING WITH SURESTART CHILDREN'S CENTRES Find out about Volunteering with To find out the advantages of volunteering with Surestart Children’s Centres, please book on to one of the ‘Lunchtime Workshops’. There will be a presentation about Surestart Children’s Centres and the type of opportunities available. Afterwards there will be a chance to ask any questions over sandwiches. Anyone interested in taking up a volunteering opportunity will be given an application pack. All workshops start at 12.00 noon. Manningtree: Monday, 14th June 2010 Clacton; Friday, 18th June 2010 Harwich : Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 Walton on the Naze Wednesday, 30th June 2010 To book your place please e mail info@volunteercentretendring.org.uk Or leave a message on the answerphone 01255 470847 The Volunteer Centre Tendring is working in partnership with Voluntary Sector Training (VST), an independent charity, to provide high quality, affordable and local training to the voluntary and community sector across Essex. VST runs an open programme of training covering key topics relevant to the sector and tailored training specifically arranged to meet particular needs of organisations. For a current training programme or more information, call 01371 876747 or visit the VST website www.voluntarysectortraining.org.uk” Volunteer Falls Prevention Mentor THE NHS NE ESSEX FALLS PREVENTION SERVICE NEED VOLUNTEERS. Who enjoy talking to, and being with, older people Who will work independently within a home environment Who enjoy working in a team and contributing ideas Who are willing to take part in a basic training course THE OPPORTUNITY CAN INVOLVE Home visiting to offering information on healthy living and/or falls prevention. Accompanying the individual in the pursuit of activities. Making telephone calls to arrange appointments or find out how they are getting on. Helping out at group activity sessions (e.g. organising refreshments, setting up rooms). Giving information about falls prevention to small groups. Undertaking as much or as little as you would like. Please contact the volunteer centre for further information VOLUNTEER IT RETAIL & TECHNICAL SUPPORT Millrace IT have volunteering opportunities at their retail site in Clacton. Prospective volunteers will be able to help sell recycled equipment and offer technical advice to customers. For further details please call in to a volunteer information session (please see details on the main website page below). VOLUNTEER MINI BUS DRIVER for CLACTON CRICKET CLUB Are you interested in Cricket? Clacton Cricket Club need a volunteer to drive their mini bus to away games. There may sometimes be an early start (7.30am) and a late finish (10.30pm) depending on the journey time. Meal and refreshments will be provided. Venues will include Fakenham, Norwich, Cambridge, Halstead and Bury St Edmunds. VICTIM SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS We are looking for volunteers who can provide emotional and practical support to those who have been affected by crime. This role requires active listening skills, empathy and a desire to support a person and help them deal with the immediate and on-going effects after a crime. Volunteers are required to visit victims in their own homes or at local outreach locations. This role requires a 3-4hr, weekly commitment. OUT AND ABOUT VOLUNTEER What do volunteers do? Sports, swimming, guides and brownies, cubs and scouts, youth clubs, after school clubs… there are loads of activities that our volunteers take part in when supporting disabled children and young people. Volunteers support disabled children and young people in their chosen leisure activity. The activity may only last a couple of hours a week but it can make a huge difference to the young person and their family. Please contact the Volunteer Centre for more information.

Interested in Volunteering?

If you are interested in any of the opportunities mentioned in our blog and want further information there are four options;

1. Call into a Volunteer Information Session, info below

2. Follow the link to www.do-it.org.uk to register online

3. Download complete and return our Registration Form

4. e-mail us at info@volunteercentretendring.org.uk

Looking for Volunteering Opportunities

We will be happy to guide you by taking your registration and discussing;-

● The type of voluntary work that interests you
● The skills and experience that you can offer
● Your availability and location of volunteer placements
● Training courses
● Support to apply for or carry out volunteering

Volunteer Information Sessions

Please call in and visit one of the 'Volunteer Information Sessions.' (Please call 01255 470847 for more venues and info.)

Harwich

Tuesdays, 10.00 to 1.00pm at the Park Pavilion, Barrack Street, Harwich

Clacton

Fridays, 10.00am to 3.00pm in the Garden Room at Imperial House, Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea

Alternatively, you may like to;

● Contact us to arrange an appointment (details below)
● Download a registration form to print and send us
● Download our latest Newsletter
● Or register and search online at www.do-it.org.uk

Organisations Get Involved in Volunteering

We hold a database of current volunteering opportunities and we can help by including your organisation's details and referring people to you. Please feel free to call us for advice or download and complete our organisation registration forms below.

Volunteering Downloads

Volunteer Registration Form
Organisation Registration Form
Organisation Opportunity Registration Form
Latest Newsletter

Helping Hands

If you are aged 60 and over or are younger and disabled we may be able to help you with transport and other tasks.

Transport

Volunteers use their own cars and normally wait for you to complete your appointment or shopping. They may be able to give assistance where necessary. There is no charge for waiting as our drivers are all volunteers but there is a fuel charge for the transport itself.

48 hours notice is generally required. For further details and an application pack, please contact the office.

Other Tasks

These may be 'one off' tasks that you are unable to do for yourself and no one else is available to do it for you. e.g. Changing curtains, small repairs or maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and fuses.

A small charge is made for doing these jobs and any material costs are paid by you.

Helping Hands Downloads

Helping/Guiding Hands Membership Form

Guiding Hands

If you have had a problem with aggressive doorstep salesman or unreliable builders we may be able to help avoid any future problems. Our Guiding Hands scheme will find an experienced volunteer to help you negotiate for large purchases and maintenance work.

Guiding Hands also has a list of reputable companies that have been recommended by users of the scheme and volunteers.

Please note that all assistance given is subject to the availability of the volunteers at any given time. For access to all of the help offered by these projects, there is a small annual registration fee which helps us fund administration costs.

To join the scheme or enquire about joining, please call the office during office hours and request a pack. Alternatively you may download a copy of our membership form and leaflet.

Guiding Hands Downloads

Helping/Guiding Hands Membership Form

Contact Volunteering

Office Hours - 9.00am to 5.00pm - Tuesday to Friday

Volunteer Centre, Room 3, Imperial House 22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. CO15 1NZ

Tel: 01255 470847 (Office)  07923 479603 (Mobile)
e-mail: info@volunteercentretendring.org.uk

Contact Helping Hands & Guiding Hands

Office Hours - 10.00am to 3.00pm - Monday to Friday

Helping Hands, Room 8, Imperial House 22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. CO15 1NZ

Tel: 01255 427888
e mail: lyn@volunteercentretendring.org.uk