Category: Volunteering

Be part of Girlguiding and help run meetings for our young members.

We are looking for volunteer leaders, for our Guide and Brownie Groups in Saffron Walden.
Girlguiding offers opportunities for learning many transferable skills; organisation and planning, completing risk assessments and first aid to name a few.
It also gives the opportunity for exploration and magical moments as you share the fun that our young members have.

Skills needed:

• Enthusiasm to inspire
• A desire to learn and experience new things
• Time – evenings once a week during term time.

We also offer flexible Guiding where any time is valued and can contribute to role sharing.

For further information

Contact us on:

Telephone: 01371 404525

Email: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

We are looking for volunteers to help out at Talliston House and Gardens on their private group days and events in Great Dunmow.

Tasks would include:

• Welcoming and directing guests.
• Setting up food and equipment for events.
• Decorating and setting up the house and gardens.
• Helping to tidy up after events.

Skills needed:

• Problem solving skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.

For further information:

Contact us on T: 01371 404525 E: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

Adult Friendship Volunteers support adults who have a range of disabilities in a variety of social and leisure activities and settings.

The role of volunteers within this project is to befriend and support participants to access activities which will promote their self-confidence, independence, social and life skills. This can include accessing the local community in small groups and participating in activities that are of interest to the adults using this service. Regular social meetings are held in Uttlesford on a Tuesday evening where many members meet and participate in activities as a larger group.

Skills needed:

• Supporting adults to participate in a range of social and leisure opportunities of mutual interest.
• Using initiative to help in a situation where another member of the group, either member, staff or volunteer, may need support.
• Becoming a member of a friendly, committed team.
• Expressing ideas for new/different activities.
• Attending volunteer meetings & training sessions relevant to the role.
• To follow the guidelines and policies, including those designed to protect well-being of vulnerable adults.

For Further information:

Contact us on T: 01371 404525  E: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

To register your interest: Click Here

Saffron Walden Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums in the country. We are looking for volunteers to help staff at Saffron Walden Museum with keeping the museum in a good condition so that it is tidy, organised and welcoming for visitors.

Tasks would include:

• Helping to paint walls and exhibition display equipment
• Helping to fix fixtures, fittings, furniture and other equipment
• Helping out with practical and technical tasks
• Carrying out tasks as directed by Museum staff
• Referring to Museum staff when uncertain of a situation
• Notifying Museum staff of any potential health and safety issues

Skills needed:

• Good customer service skills – you need to be friendly, outgoing and have good communication skills
• Enjoy working as a team
• DIY practical skills e.g. carrying out basic repairs, painting and decorating, using tools
• Good Attention to detail
• Ability to work to set guidelines
• Enjoy working independently
• Security and health and safety conscious
• Good physical health – the role would include activities such as lifting materials and equipment and using ladders

For further information:

Contact us on T: 01371 404525

E: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

We are looking for volunteers to help out at Talliston House and Gardens as tour guides for small groups.

Volunteers would be needed for a few hours on the last weekend of every month, and occasionally to guide private groups on the weekdays.

Skills needed:

• Communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Interest and knowledge of history
• Sensitivity and understanding

For further information:

Contact us on T: 01371 404525 E: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

Saffron Walden Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums in the country. We are looking for volunteers to help staff at Saffron Walden Museum with the museum’s social media sites.

The role would include varying activities such as researching and monitoring popular social media trends and hashtags, researching and compiling content for social media and blog updates and resizing and editing digital images for social media and website use.

Skills needed:

• Good ICT skills
• Knowledge and experience of using social media.
• A demonstrable interest in social history, archaeology or natural history
• Strong written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience of working both within a small team and independently
• Confidence to contribute and share ideas and new perspectives
• Ability to work to set guidelines
• Awareness and understanding of internet security issues
• Experience in creating content for digital platforms is desirable but not essential

The Museum Society, our charitable wing, also needs volunteers who would be willing to be the administrator/editor for their Facebook page and who would be able to help by taking notes during their monthly local history talks at the Parish rooms for review in their quarterly newsletter.

For further information:

Contact us on T: 01371 404525

E: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

Saffron Walden Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums in the country. We are looking for volunteers to become desk volunteers at the Saffron Walden Museum and provide a friendly and welcoming environment for visitors.

Desk volunteers are the first point of contact for visitors and the face of the museum. Therefore, it is essential for them to provide good customer care and equal treatment for visitors of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

The role would include varying activities such as greeting visitors on entry, issuing tickets, providing information on the location of facilities as appropriate, providing information on the layout of the galleries and a suggested route, highlighting special activities for children and families when relevant, answering enquiries and being responsible for the till and shop.

Skills needed:

• Good customer care
• Equal treatment for visitors of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds

We also need volunteers who can provide ad hoc cover for our regular volunteers when they have planned absences, such as holidays or hospital appointments.

For further information:

Contact us on T: 01371 404525

E: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Consider becoming a hospital car driver with Uttlesford Community Travel. Their hospital car service plays a crucial role in ensuring that individuals who are unable to access regular transport can still attend their medical appointments with ease.

As a hospital car driver, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others by providing essential transport to medical facilities. Whether it’s driving patients to routine check-ups, treatments, or surgeries, your support can alleviate the stress and uncertainty often associated with accessing healthcare services.

Flexible volunteering hours to suit.

Skills needed:

• Driver with a clean licence
• Caring and compassionate
• Friendly and helpful

For further information:

Contact us on:

T: 01371 404525

E: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

Volunteer Gardeners are needed for weekly sessions that take place on Monday & Thursday mornings (weather dependent). No experience is necessary just an interest in helping out with various tasks such as watering, sowing seeds, weeding and much more…

Dig It Community Allotment is located at the Byrds Farm Lane Allotment site which is tucked away just behind Crocus Fields road, just off Little Walden Road at the north end of Saffron Walden. It was launched with the purpose of enabling anyone to be able to come and learn how to grow their own fresh, fruit and veg in a friendly social atmosphere. The site has been made wheelchair friendly and has several raised beds with plans for more, so it’s easy for anyone of any age or level of fitness to join in!

Gardeners are needed for:

• Maintaining our community allotment and ensuring it is clean and tidy.
• Carrying out small maintenance and repair jobs on the allotment.
• Helping with planting and harvesting of produce
• Assisting with composting and soil maintenance.
• Maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the allotment.

The above list is not exhaustive, and volunteers may be asked to take on other tasks to support and assist the smooth running of the allotment.

Volunteers should wear suitable clothing/footwear for the garden and wear garden gloves.

Skills needed:

No previous experience is required but you must be enthusiastic, friendly and enjoy working outside and working with people.

For further information:

Contact us on T: 01371 404525

E: volunteer@ucan.org.uk