Category: Volunteering

UCAN support people who are struggling with their gardens to do a one off tidy. Volunteer gardeners are needed.

We are looking for volunteers to help elderly and vulnerable people tidy up and bring new life to their gardens. This would be an ad hoc volunteering role as and when needed.

No specific skills are required for this role but a love of gardening may help.

All volunteering will be done in a secure way with a risk assessment carried out by a member of staff beforehand.

For further information:

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

UCAN over the past year has successfully provided humanitarian aid to refugees arriving at Stansted Airport. We are now looking to create a Crisis Response Team who we will be able to mobilise and respond to crisis in Uttlesford at short notice.

We are looking for Volunteers to join a team of Crisis Response Volunteers to help support any emergencies and any other incidents that occur in Uttlesford. Working with partner organisations (Red Cross, Uttlesford District Council, Transport etc). As we are in close proximity to Stansted Airport, we are often asked to provide humanitarian aid to refugees arriving in the country.
This role will be very varied depending on the needs and can range from activities like arranging shelter, travel, food, medical information for people arriving or resident in Uttlesford due to a local/National/International Emergency.
You will always be working in a small team alongside other organisations. Full training will be given.
This role will be on an as and when needed, but occasionally it maybe at short notice dependant on what the emergency is and the situation.
Travel expenses can be reimbursed.

Skills needed:

• Previous Volunteering experience – Desired but not essential
• Ability to communicate in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work within the team
• Recognise own limitations and seek support from others.
• Act in a way that supports equality and values diversity.
• Organisational skills.
• Problem solving.
• Show empathy and compassion towards others and treat people with dignity and respect.
• Show resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise.
• Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others.

For further information:

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

Thaxted Festival is host to leading professional musicians across all styles and genres, for four weekends in June and July. It depends on volunteers for its successful smooth operation. Could you be part of their team,  helping with preparation, working behind the scenes, or welcoming audiences?

Help is needed with:

• Box office and ticketing support
• Lighting, sound and technical assistance.
• Support for their artists during set-up, rehearsal and performance times.
• Marketing and promotion through social media and traditional channels.
• Catering volunteer to assist with refreshments

This year the summer festival is 21st June – 14th July although volunteers are needed throughout the year.

Skills needed:

• Computer skills
• Experience in Lighting/Sound
• Marketing or PR
• Team Working
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable and Friendly

For further information:

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

To register your interest: Click Here

Uttlesford Community Action Network is the charity at the heart of our community. Improving the quality of life for people in Uttlesford. We are looking for volunteers to support our Mobile Hub coordinator, taking the UCAN Hub out to various locations throughout Uttlesford improving access to support our services in the district.

We are looking for a volunteer Drivers Mate to support our Mobile Hub coordinator, taking the UCAN Hub out to various locations throughout Uttlesford improving access to support our services in the district.

You will need to meet at a farm just outside Great Dunmow.

Help is needed with:

• Getting the vehicle out of the storage space
• Loading the Hub
• Accompany the Driver (can drive if hold a driving licence with D1)
• Setting up the Hub on arrival at the destination
• Packing up at the end of the session
• Assistance in guiding the hub drive to reverse into barn

Times to be agreed 4 – 5 hours. This is an ad hoc role dates to be confirmed.

Skills needed:

• This is a physical role so some strength will be needed.
• Patience
• Meeting and Greeting public
• Customer facing
• Team working

For further information:

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

To register your interest: Click Here

Do you love cats?

Toe Beans Cat Rescue charity rescue, rehome and reunite cats and kittens across Uttlesford and surrounding areas. They are looking for a Social Media Promotor.

They are looking for a volunteer to publicise and promote their charity fundraising events and activities within the local community, via their various social media platforms and beyond.

Skills needed:

• Familiarity with social media platforms
• IT Skills
• Organisational skills.
• Communication skills
• Working as part of a team

For further information:

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

To register your interest: Click Here

Do you Love Cats?

Toe Beans Cat Rescue charity rescue, rehome and reunite cats and kittens across Uttlesford and surrounding areas. They are looking for people to help them, at local fundraising events and to promote their charity.

Tasks include:

• Helping to run and organise a variety of fundraising activities including collections
• Promoting events through social media, posters etc.
• Representing and promoting Toe Beans Cat Rescue Charity
• Collect and return fundraising equipment when needed
• Liaise with manager on any action required e.g. sickly cat etc.
• Attend quarterly committee meetings if possible

Skills needed:

• Working as part of a team
• Communication Skills
• Experience in fundraising (helpful but not essential)
• Ability to use Social Media platforms (helpful but not essential)
• Driving

For further information:

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

To register your interest: Click Here

Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Volunteers needed at local libraries

As a volunteer at baby and toddler rhyme times, you will deliver rhyme sessions, and support the development of children by sharing your enjoyment of books and rhymes.

What will it involve?

• Preparing the children’s library for the session – putting out chairs and selecting stories and rhymes
• Meeting and greeting the parents/carers and children and making everyone feel welcome
• Joining in or delivering the session and building a good rapport with the group
• Chatting with families about the benefits of early book sharing and the importance of talking and singing rhymes with their children
• Directing specific enquiries to library staff
• Clearing the area once the session end

Skills:

• Warmth and friendliness
• Able to relate to children and their families
• Enthusiasm to promote sharing books and reading with families
• An enthusiasm for libraries and awareness of the range of services offered

For Further information:

Contact us on Tel: 01371 404525  Email: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

The Wholesome Charity are supporting families who are struggling with the cost of living. They are  running a Cooking Workshop and Supper Club on a Wednesday between 5 – 7pm at Dunmow.

The club provides social interaction for families while providing activities for the children including a hot meal.

We are looking for volunteers who like working with children. If you have an interest in crafts or games which you would like to share with the children or have experience as a cook to prepare and cook ‘homestyle’ meals for the sessions we would like to hear from you. Commercial kitchen experience preferred but not essential.

Skills needed:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Friendly
• Enthusiastic
• Experience and knowledge of food and meal prep would be helpful

For Further information:
Contact us on Tel: 01371 404525  Email: volunteer@ucan.org.uk

To register your interest: Click Here

Coram Voice support children and young people in care and care leavers. They are looking for local volunteers to visit a child for a few hours each month.

Are you looking for a fun volunteering opportunity that fits around your other commitments? Want to help some of our most vulnerable children and inspire them towards better, brighter things? For some children in care, most adults in their lives are social worker or other paid professionals. Please consider becoming an Independent Visitor, a volunteer who visits a child for a few hours each month to build a valuable and consistent relationship by spending time together doing fun activities. Thorough training and support provided, as well as reimbursement of reasonable expenses.

Skills needed:

• Good listening skills
• Empathy
• Reliable
• Good time keeping

For Further information:

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

To register your interest: Click Here

ACCURO is a local charity who support children, young people and adults with disabilities. They are looking for an Office Admin/HR volunteer

They are looking for someone who is able to commit approx. two hours per week to help with general office and HR related tasks during office hours. Hours to be by mutual agreement between volunteer and Department Manager.

Ideally, you will have had some previous experience of basic office administration and have good communication skills.

You could be someone wanting to learn more about office administration including general admin, human resources and/or finance to pursue a career in this area; someone returning to work after a gap or someone who finds they have additional time and wants to do something worthwhile.

The office is based, just off the M11, junction 8 Bishops Stortford/Birchanger services roundabout towards Takeley.

Skills needed:

Previous admin experience to include data input and Microsoft Office desirable together with good communication skills.

To follow the guidelines and policies of Accuro those designed to protect the safety and well-being of children/young people.

For Further information:

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

To register your interest: Click Here