Community Volunteering Opportunities

About the Remote Telephone Support Programme

The Outreach Home Visiting Programme was set up to support people living with long term mental illness who may be suffering from loneliness and/or social isolation. The main aim of this service is to provide a connection with the outside world, for those living in their own homes and maybe disconnected from their community. Volunteers can encourage members to access services and support which may help them with their recovery.

Duties include

• Befriend and provide emotional and practical support to clients to help them maintain independence and relieve loneliness
• Detect and monitor the clients’ wellbeing, in person, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare paying close attention to any changes in behaviour
• Provide members with tactful guidance, encouraging independence, self-care, happiness, and social contact and integration where possible
• Support members to achieve their ambitions as set out in their support plans
• Encourage members to remain compliant with their medication and attend medical, legal or social appointments
• Support members to maintain their existing skills and develop new ones
• Encourage members to look after their own home, personal hygiene and health. (If it is felt that extra support is required, volunteers must inform the Outreach Programme Assistant/Manager so that this can be arranged)
• Support and encourage members to participate in leisure activities and hobbies, e.g., a walk at the local park, knitting or attendance to a group
• Always treat members with dignity and respect
• Perform all duties in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Be aware of, and follow the procedures for, reporting any safeguarding concerns or incidents. Report any safeguarding concerns to the Outreach Programme Manager by completing the report form at https://hammersleyhomes.org/report-form/
• Record notes accurately after each visit, and report any concerns, incidents, or safeguarding issues to the Outreach Programme Manager
• Attend all training sessions deemed to be necessary for successful performance in this volunteering role

What are we looking for in this role?

• An approachable and friendly disposition with a clear understanding of appropriate boundaries
• The ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of individuals with diverse needs
• The ability to volunteer flexible hours by phone, to suit the needs of our members
• Commitment to helping others
• Empathetic with good listening skills
• Good problem solving and able to take the initiative
• Patience and emotional resilience
• Experience of safeguarding adults at risk, advantageous but not essential

What can Hammersley Homes offer you as a volunteer?

• Full induction training plus essential training including First Aid, Safeguarding Adults, Mental Health Awareness, Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
• The opportunity to develop new skills and enrich your CV
• The opportunity to undertake additional training
• You may ask for pre-approved expenses for petrol etc. as per Hammersley policy

And … The chance to make a huge difference to the lives of the adults we support at Hammersley Homes!

Location:           Remote or Lymington office

Hours:              Flexible (minimum 6 hours per week)

Reporting to:        Volunteer Co-ordinator/CEO 

About Hammersley Homes  -  https://hammersleyhomes.org

Established in 2018, Hammersley Homes is a charity that provides support for life, for vulnerable adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses, and struggle with living independently.   Our aim is to establish a nationwide network of Day Centres, Outreach Services and Supported Housing schemes, to help with any daily tasks they may be struggling with, and relieve loneliness and isolation.   We focus upon increasing people’s quality of life and reaching their personal goals, whilst decreasing the likelihood of relapse into a mental health crisis that can lead to hospital stays or contact with the police.   Implementing ongoing support provides an opportunity to notice if there is any notable decline in the person’s health or wellbeing.    There is a growing scarcity of long-term support options for this vulnerable group.    Without the safety, security, and sense of community that long-term support provides, they are at risk of falling through the cracks and becoming hospitalised, homeless, or unfairly imprisoned.

About the role

Do you have experience using Hootsuite, ChatGPT and Canva?

We are looking for an experienced Social media Content creator who can help us achieve our aims to:

• Raise awareness of the issues we champion
• Raise the profile of our charity and the work we are doing
• Raise funds

- by designing, scheduling and monitoring social media content

What are we looking for in a Social Media Content Creator?

• Individuals with a strong mindset who can deliver support to the charity website and social platforms

• Be adept in concept building, brainstorming, layout design, proofreading, and sufficient understanding of videography, photography lighting and editing software. 
• Proficiency with all social media management and platforms - Facebook, X, Linked-in, Instagram and TikTok
• Excellent communication skills - written & verbal
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Flexible with a positive attitude; ability and desire to work effectively with others as one team
• Motivated with the ability to work without supervision
• An interest in Mental Health and championing our charity

What Would my Responsibilities be?

• Creating high-quality content that is engaging, relevant and innovative for Hammersley Homes.
• Work with PR & Marketing volunteers to research and support campaigns or events, showcasing content across our social media and website.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practice in content writing
• Create content to encourage users to our website, SEO support will be provided however a good understanding of keyword research and optimization is preferred
• Brainstorm new content ideas and bring them to execution. 
• Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy, consistency and suitability considering the charity aims and objectives
• Collaboration and closely working with others volunteers
• Increase our online presence and collaborate with key stakeholders
• Create and implement marketing strategies 
• Adhere to all Hammersley Homes guidelines and policies.

What can Hammersley Homes offer you as a volunteer?

• The opportunity to showcase our social and website content you create in your portfolio
• The opportunity to develop new skills and enrich your CV
• The opportunity to meet other volunteers and make friends
• A regular newsletter

And … The chance to make a huge difference to the lives of the vulnerable adults we support at Hammersley Homes!

Details of the volunteering role:
• In this role you will assist with organising and running fundraising events (crowdfunding campaigns/events)
• You will have the opportunity to share fundraising ideas then put those ideas into action
• As well as assisting with the running of events, we encourage you to share your passion for our charity and promote our work to the public at the event. Fund raising also means knowing and understanding our work and aims and passing that information on to others. Skills and experience required or could be developed in this role:

• Enthusiasm, commitment and ability to work well as team
• Good communication skills
• Confidence in dealing with the public

Please send your CV and a brief explanation why you would be suitable for this role to Volunteers@hammersleyhomes.org

Role Description: Marketing, PR & Social Media

Location:   Remote / Office

Hours:              Negotiable

Reporting to:        Office Manager 

About Hammersley Homes

Established in 2018, Hammersley Homes is a charity that provides long-term support for vulnerable adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and may struggle with living independently.   Our aim is to establish a nationwide network of support to help relieve loneliness and isolation.   We focus upon increasing people’s quality of life and reaching their personal goals, whilst decreasing the likelihood of relapse into a mental health crisis that can lead to hospital stays or even contact with the police.

About the role 

We are always looking to achieve the following:

• Raise awareness of the issues we champion.
• Raise the profile of Hammersley Homes and our work.
• Raise funds.

We are looking for volunteers who can help us reach these goals through the use of Social Media and other Marketing and PR channels – mainly digital.

Do you have an interest in mental illness and championing our cause?

Are you experienced in or willing to learn about Digital Marketing and Social Media?

We use Hootsuite for scheduling posts, and we use Trello for uploading ideas about what to post, subjects that could be of interest to our followers and are relevant to our goals and projects.

What are we looking for in a Marketing, PR & Social Media volunteer?

• Regular commitment 
• Willingness to learn
• An interest in raising awareness of mental illness and highlighting associated issues
• Written communication skills - to provide information/reports
• Motivated with the ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to turn our Social Media into a fundraising tool – or learn how to
• A willingness to help out with various office tasks to familiarise you with our work

What can Hammersley Homes offer you as a volunteer?

• The opportunity to develop new skills and enrich your CV
• The opportunity to socialise in the office and make friends
• Relevant training with transferrable skills

And … The chance to make a huge difference to the lives of the vulnerable adults we support at Hammersley Homes!

How to Apply - By email please, to info@hammersleyhomes.org, attaching CV and covering letter, explaining your interest in this role and why you think you would be suitable. 

More information: https://hammersleyhomes.org

About the Outreach Home Visiting Programme

The Outreach Home Visiting Programme was set up to support people living with long term mental illness who may be suffering from the debilitating effects of chaotic lifestyles, loneliness and/or social isolation.   The main aim of this service is to provide ‘in person’ support to clients living in their own homes and out in the community. Volunteers can help clients to access services and support which they struggle to access by themselves.

Duties include

• Befriend and provide emotional and practical support to clients to help them maintain independence and relieve loneliness
• Observe and monitor the clients’ wellbeing, in person, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare paying close attention to any changes in behaviour
• Support clients with tactful guidance, encouraging independence, self-care, happiness, and social contact and integration where possible
• Support clients to achieve their ambitions as set out in their support plans
• Encourage clients to remain compliant with their medication and attend medical, legal or social appointments
• Support clients to maintain their existing skills and develop new ones
• Encourage clients to look after their own home, personal hygiene and health (volunteers do not support with domiciliary duties including personal care, administration of medication or cleaning. If extra support is required, volunteers must inform the Outreach Programme Manager so that this can be arranged)
• Always treat clients with dignity and respect
• Perform all duties in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Be aware of, and follow the procedures for, reporting any safeguarding concerns or incidents. Report any safeguarding concerns to the Outreach Programme Manager by completing the report form at https://hammersleyhomes.org/report-form/
• Record notes accurately after each visit, and report any concerns, incidents, or safeguarding issues to the Outreach Programme Manager
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What are we looking for in an Outreach Home Visitor?

• An approachable and friendly disposition with a clear understanding of appropriate boundaries
• The ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals with diverse needs
• The ability to volunteer flexible hours at home, by phone, to suit the needs of our clients
• Commitment to helping others
• Empathetic with good listening skills
• Good problem solving and initiative abilities
• Patience and emotional resilience
• Experience of safeguarding adults at risk, advantageous but not essential

What can Hammersley Homes offer you as a volunteer?

• Full induction training plus essential training including First Aid, Safeguarding Adults, Mental Health Awareness, Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
• Monthly supervision sessions
• The opportunity to develop new skills and enrich your CV
• The opportunity to meet other adult volunteers and make friends
• A regular newsletter and invitations to attend our social events
• The opportunity to undertake additional training
• You may ask for pre-approved expenses for petrol etc. as per Hammersley policy

And … The chance to make a huge difference to the lives of the adults we support at Hammersley Homes!

Every summer Upton Country Park runs a community biobltz day we call our Wildilfe Discovery Day. the aim of the day is to get our visitors engaging with our wildlife as well as providing an opportunity for other nature and wildlife organisations to promote the work that they do. 

We would love to invite BU students who are looking for experience in public ecology to represent the University at this event. We’d like you to inform and engage the public in the conservation and ecology opportunities available at BU at a stand in our Walled Garden, alongside other organisations such as RSPB, Birds of Poole Harbour, Dorset Heaths Partnership and more.
We are also looking for volunteers to help run wildlife surveying activities with the public, such as pond dipping, butterfly or bee transects, species ID, woodland bug hunts etc.

Tasks volunteers can expect to be involved with

• Bird/bat box making
• Clearing middle storey vegetation to allow light to come to the woodland floor.
• Path and fence maintenance
• Restoring green spaces and creating new habitat
• Ecological surveys such as Species ID and water quality testing
• Foraging to prep for comunity events and much more

Opportunities for you

• Gain and share experience in conservation work.
• Networking opportunities as you meet other volunteers and students in the local community.
• Learn more about species found in the woods and heathland.
• Great opportunity to work in beautiful outdoor spaces walking distance from university.

Support

• Refrehsments provided, including hot drinks and biscuits.
• Full briefing and supervision before and during the session, including tool talks
• Travel expenses if agreed in advance with your volunteer supervisor
• Consistent support from volunteer coordinator Charlie

Volunteer specification

• Relatively physically fit (please chat to Charlie if you have any concerns)
• Committed to volunteering.
• Experience of conservation work is not essential – full training and supervision is provided.
• Enjoy working as a team.
• Follows instructions accurately and safety.
• Adheres to health and safety guidance.
• Sturdy footwear and warm clothing appropriate to the weather and potential to get dirty.

Your time

Conservation sessions will usually be around 2 hours long including briefing and refreshments. Sessions will be taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays, based out of Slades Park Pavilion. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me, I'm more than happy to chat about any concerns!

- Charlie Marchant, Volunteer Coordinator.   Email: charlie@talbotvillagetrust.org   Mobile: 07832 248465

Got some free time each week and looking for a rewarding way to spend it? Volunteering at our Wallisdown store is a wonderful opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and make a real difference in your local community.

Ways You Can Get Involved

Donations Assistant (Warehouse Support)
Play a key role behind the scenes by helping sort incoming donations, organising stock, steaming clothes, preparing donations for the shop floor, and welcoming donors as they drop off their items.

Cash Desk Assistant
Support our customers at the till, providing a friendly face and helpful service. Serving customers at the till, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere, handling purchases and answering questions, and supporting the team to keep the shop running smoothly

What You’ll Bring

• A friendly, positive attitude
• Reliability and a willingness to get involved
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Comfort in a busy, social environment
• A reasonable level of fitness for more active roles

What You’ll Get in Return

• The chance to learn new skills or build on existing ones
• Valuable experience in retail and customer service
• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• Opportunities to meet new people and stay connected
• The satisfaction of giving back to your community

If you have a few hours to spare and would like to use your time in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Join Us?
Get in touch for a friendly chat or to find out more

Run Bournemouth is one of the largest mass participation events in the region, attracting thousands of runners and spectators. We are currently looking for enthusiastic students to join our Event Team Zone as volunteers and help make this event a success. Volunteering at Run Bournemouth offers students the chance to gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and be part of a large-scale community event.

Opportunities available for volunteers include:

• Supporting event logistics
• Assisting runners at start and finish lines
• Cheer points along the course
• Helping with race-day registration

Students can sign up for volunteer shifts through our Event Team Zone website, which makes the process straightforward and flexible around their schedules. 

(Generous Expenses Allowance applies too.)

Click the apply button now to find out more and apply for the role.

The team

The key to success with Squirrels is to have a team in place to share the load of running the section. Remember, many hands make light work.

The team’s made up of Squirrels leader, Squirrels section assistants, Explorer Scout Young Leaders and parents/carers. Whether you assign someone to help you count the pennies, to share their knowledge on a particular topic, or to read the story at the start of the meeting, it’s all about working as a team to make it happen.

You can help out directly with young people in a Squirrels leadership team or behind the scenes as part of the support team - rallying others, organising and fundraising. Everyone has a part they can play!

Squirrels leadership team

At the heart of Squirrels is the leadership team; organising a well-rounded programme for young people aged 4–5 to take part in, packed with plenty of skill-boosting activities and adventures.

Young people are at the centre of our work, so ideally teams have at least two Young Leaders within the team.

Keeping our young people safe is also important, so our volunteers must complete a Criminal Record Check where required.

to deliver 

• Welcome young people, families and carers
• Take part in the hello and goodbye songs
• Run games and activities such as reading stories
• Support young people with additional needs
• Celebrate achievements, such as handing out rewards and badges

Safety and safe guarding : 

• Designate a leader-in-charge for each activity and make sure everyone knows who this is
• Complete and review activities’ risk assessments
• Support the volunteers with a criminal record check