Volunteering Newsletter - August 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AUGUST 2022

Barnsley CVS runs the Volunteer Centre at Priory Campus, Pontefract Road, S71 5PN. At the Volunteer Centre we can help you find a volunteering opportunity that is right for you, within Barnsley, from our database.

We provide a personal one to one service to help you get into volunteering.

Each month, our newsletter will highlight some of the best volunteer opportunities available in Barnsley.

Welcome to our newsletter!

Hello August!

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Where has the time gone? We can't believe we are three quarters into the year already!

Well, we have started off the month well though, riding high from the Lionesses win in the Euros! Lets hope the positivity continues! If you have been inspired by the Lionesses stunning performance you can find details of some Women's Walking Football sessions for beginners taking place in Barnsley later in this edition!

We also have a lot of new volunteering roles this month, several of which are animal based roles , so there are plenty of causes to support if you are interested in animals.

With it being August and the school holidays for some, there are lots of events happening for you to get involved with too, as well as celebrating another Barnsley organisation achieving the Volunteering Quality Award!

Any of the volunteering roles in the newsletter can be applied for via our website or app unless otherwise stated. You can visit the website by clicking the link or scanning the QR code below. www.barnsleycvs.org.uk/volunteering Thank you, The Volunteer Team at Barnsley CVS

We are currently working with a mix of home and office working, so if you would like to contact us you can call Yasmin on 07939521425 or email volunteer@barnsleycvs.org.uk if you would like some help or advice about getting into volunteering. #VolunteerInBarnsley

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Sighted Guide Volunteers - Guide Dogs

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The charity Guide Dogs are appealing for volunteers to support service users in Barnsley and across South Yorkshire. “My Sighted Guide” is a fantastic service which supports people with sight loss to get out and about, living more independent and social lives.

Full training is provided to become a qualified Sighted Guide.

Once completed, volunteers will be carefully matched up with a client and meet up with them roughly once a week to spend 2-3 hours going out to enjoy a range of activities - it might be going out to attend a social/community group, gym/class, having a look round the shops or even just going for a walk, a brew and a chat.

Regular, ongoing support is provided. It’s an opportunity to make a huge difference to someone’s life!

The minimum age of this volunteer role is 18.

Volunteers are given in-depth training to help them partake in this volunteer role, a great bonus for people wanting to learn more about sight loss! This is delivered in an interactive engaging manner, using a mixture of different learning techniques e.g., e-learning modules and face to face workshops.

Examples of the modules you will be learning include: Providing sighted guide assistance.

Different sight loss conditions.

Managing safeguarding situations.

If you have questions about the training requirements, they can answer these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have.

Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. They will make sure they pay any expenses related to volunteering with, including travel costs.

You can start an application right now by entering your postcode on the Guide Dogs website - https://bit.ly/3cQa91j, or contact Dave Ripley at david.ripley@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

Dog Co-ordinator - Royston Animal Welfare

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This role involves liaising with the current dog coordinator, the general public and other organisations to take in dogs, coordinate kennel placements and assess dogs’ needs to determine suitable homes.

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Tasks include:Transporting of dogs Ensuring dogs in our care are fully wormed, vaccinated, flea treated, microchipped and health checked.

Making handover appointments and taking payment Liaising with the dog trainer as required Keeping administration records of transactions

This volunteer role will be shared with another coordinator.

Access to transport / a driving licence is essential to carry out the role.

Please note the demand for this role can fluctuate.

If you are interested in this role, please contact enquiries@roystonanimalwelfare.org or phone 07874945689 for a full description of this role.

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Community Volunteer (Community Engagement) - RSPB Old Moor Barnsley

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Could you inform and enthuse people of all ages and backgrounds about the RSPB and their sites in the Dearne Valley?

Deliver talks and activities for community groups and the general public at community events?

RSPB Old Moor is a wildlife reserve between Rotherham and Barnsley, within easy reach of local communities. They are keen to become better known and connect people of all ages at their reserves and what they do through their friendly team of Community Engagement volunteers who deliver talks, walks and activities out in the community.

You would be part of a team of volunteers in this role, seeking out opportunities for community engagement and responding to requests for talks or information stalls at events.

Your time commitment to the role would be flexible, responding as opportunities for talks or events arise. The role will involve volunteering during evenings or at weekends. Access to a car and a driving license would be useful in this rolemileage will be reimbursed.

In this role, you can deliver events and talks in a way which plays to your strengths; they'd welcome your ideas and creativity for developing resources and delivering content. Utilise your enthusiasm for nature to make a positive difference in local communities and increase what the RSPB can achieve.

The RSPB is committed to making our organisation diverse and inclusive, and, as such, are keen to encourage applications from everyone, of all ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities.

There are no formal qualifications required, however. this role might be for you ifYou are passionate about wildlife and conservation and would like to share that with others You are a people person, friendly and confident to engage with new people and start a conversation.

You are a good public speaker You are enthusiastic and creative and could lead activities for children and families at community events You would love to get people of all ages excited about the wildlife around them and how they can take action to protect it You would like to raise the profile of the RSPB within local communities.

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Community Volunteer (Green Social Prescribing) - RSPB Old Moor

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Green Social Prescribing is an initiative that allows people to connect to nature through the National Health Service, based on the proven benefits of nature for health and wellbeing. The local Social Prescribing Service handles the health and wellbeing side, and RSPB as the provider handle the nature connection.

The Green Social Prescribing pilot at Old Moor offers volunteers the opportunity to develop their skills while experiencing nature with others who may never have connected with it before, all with a flexible commitment of anything from a few hours a week to a couple of hours a month.

The pilot itself will run until January 2023 but there is no requirement to sign up for the entire duration, and there will be opportunity to continue helping people connect with nature at Old Moor well beyond this date.

The role may include ; Acting as our resident bird, insect, tree, or flower expert Creating artwork to be used in resources and activity packs Building a campfire or hanging fairy lights Collecting informal feedback from participants to help them improve Providing ideas for sessions or reviewing session plans Ensuring people feel comfortable and relaxed during activities Helping us to reach and include a diverse range of people At a minimum, training will be provided in the following areas: Health and safety Safeguarding Intro to nature connection: benefits, evidence, and approaches You will also be signposted to excellent free online training on subjects ranging from data protection to identifying butterflies, which you can complete in your own time if you wish.

There are no formal qualifications however, your role may include the following skill set Communicating with a diverse range of people Being creative and having a 'can do' approach to helping others Providing help & advice.

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Event Helpers (Creative People!) - RSPB Old Moor Barnsley

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Are you creative and enthusiastic?

RSPB Old Moor Barnsley looking for creative people craft-lovers, face painters, storytellers, puppeteers, actors who can help at their events.

You could have these skills already or come with bags of enthusiasm and willingness to learn/ give it a go!

As part of a Lottery Project, they have had lantern trails and art festivals as a different and exciting way for the local community to discover their local nature reserve. These have been a big success, and they are keen to continue these fantastic events.

This role would involve occasional volunteering in the run-up to events and at events themselves, including some evening and weekends, flexible to fit around your lifestyle. You would be in a pool of events volunteers who between them cover their events programme.

They currently do art/ lantern trails twice a year, with the next one in October.

You would know at least a month in advance about events, would have an event plan, and could help with planning and ideas.

There are no qualifications required, however, they are looking for creative people and those who can communicate their skills to others.

In this role, you might: Help lead craft workshops for families/ at community groups Design and create sculptures/ costumes/ pieces of art for events Could help on the day, puppeteering sculptures or in character Share your ideas for crafts/ artwork during events Face paint at events Interact with visitors of all ages

Retail Volunteer - RSPB Old Moor Barnsley

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RSPB Old Moor Barnsley are looking for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers to help in their Old Moor shop. Retail volunteers greet and meet reserve visitors who come to the shop and are happy to provide information.

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Training and support will be provided but if you are a good communicator, enjoy working in a team and meeting new people and are flexible, this role might be for you.

The products in the shop encourage people to learn about and look after wildlife and profits made in RSPB shops fund their wildlife conservation work.

The RSPB is committed to making their organisation diverse and inclusive, and, as such, are keen to encourage applications from everyone, of all ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities.

There are no formal qualifications required, however - If you join the retail team, you could expect a varied volunteering experience.

Your role might include: Helping serve customers Sharing information about products and offers Stocking shelves Making the shop a friendly place to visit Answering general enquiries Being part of a friendly and co-operative team There is a simple online application form to complete. They may have an informal chat to see if you are happy with taking part in their charity work. You should hear back from them within 3 days. The process should take no longer than 2-3 weeks.

For more information, email april.ross@rspb.org.uk

Volunteer Support Worker - Barnsley Bereavement Support Service

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Could You Help Someone Cope with Bereavement?

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Barnsley Bereavement Support Service can train you as a volunteer support worker to provide confidential support to adults.

They provide this support in their local office or by telephone and home visit as requested by the client.

Their next six-week training course starts on Saturday 1 October 2022 – 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Followed by six Tuesday evening sessions - 6.30pm to 9.30pm starting 4 October 2022.

Concluding on Saturday 12 November 2022 – 9.30am to 12.30pm After successfully completing the training, they ask for a commitment of two hours a week to the service and attendance at monthly support workers’ meetings.

Contact them via email - bbereavement1956@gmail.com for further information and an application pack.

Closing date for applications: 12 September 2022.

Informal interviews for the training will be held at Shaw Lane Sports Club, Shaw Lane, Barnsley from 19 September 2022.

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Trustee - The Talbot Trusts

AUGUST 2022

The Talbot Trusts are looking to diversify the representation on their Board and have a vacancy for a new Trustee to join their small charity.

The communities they serve are diverse, and they aim for their team to reflect those communities. They particularly encourage Trustee applications from people with disabilities and people who identify as trans and non-binary, who are currently under-represented within their Board.

This role gives the opportunity to make a difference. The successful candidate will gain experience and skills at board level and the opportunity to network. They will gain personal development in decision-making skills/evaluating applications.

Role: They welcome applicants who are familiar with the Sheffield and surrounding areas and have a real interest and understanding of the issues faced by the people who are living with the conditions, mentioned above.

They are looking for someone to actively participate in the Board meetings and show a real commitment to ensure their funds are used to maximise the benefit of the people in the above groups. The role involves assessment of grant applications and whether they align with their objectives.

They are looking for people with Good communication skills Negotiating skills Ability to evaluate & reviewing bids Decision-making skills Compassion Good listener There will also be a requirement to contact local organisations either to discuss grant applications or to reach out to organisations that they have not funded before, who may be able to benefit from completing an application. This could be via phone, Zoom/MS Teams or visit.)

Time Commitment: They meet approximately 6-8 times a year. Meetings are currently held via MS Teams but prior to this in Darnall between 4pm and 6pm on a weekday.

If you would like to apply, send an email for the attention of Gill Newman (Clerk to the Trustees) to admin@thetalbottrusts.com.

Please give details of any relevant experience and your reason for applying.

They will contact you for an informal chat and interview. If you have any questions or want to find out more about the post, please call 07773 660552.

The deadline for applications is 15 September 2022.

All applications will be considered solely on merit.

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Be A Voice of Barnsley- bsarcs

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Volunteer Allotment Coordinator - YMCA Barnsley

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Volunteers - DIAL Barnsley

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Volunteers - Healthwatch Barnsley

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HAVE YOUR SAY

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Volunteering Quality Award The Volunteering Quality Award is specially designed for charities and community groups/projects who use volunteers.

It formally recognises that they are using best practice and high standards to create excellent volunteer experiences for anyone offering their time and skills.

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We would like to say a HUGE congratulations to The Exodus Project, who are our second Barnsley organisation to achieve this award!

The Exodus Project are a children’s charity providing after school clubs, weekends away and day trips for children and young people in Barnsley.

They work with their families and support them with food parcels and other financial, practical or emotional help.

They also have two charity shops that help raise vital funds for their service.

Their aim is to build supportive and lasting relationships and be a place of security for young people in Barnsley. They believe having volunteers that live in the local community helps to build relationships and break down barriers.

Being a small charity, they would not be able to reach as many children and young people as they currently do without their volunteers. They are essential to the work they do in their after-school clubs and charity shops.

Each volunteer is unique and brings a different skill to the charity, enabling them to provide a variety of activities and programmes.

The Exodus Project not only support young people through their daily activities but they also take on volunteers from 14 years old, helping young people continue the skills they have built up by visiting their club and setting them up for a successful future.

The Exodus Project currently have 60 volunteers in their organisation, all of varying ages, and as part of the assessment process for the award, we spoke to some of the volunteers about what they thought about volunteering for The Exodus Project.

We were blown away by all the lovely, positive comments we read.

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Volunteering Quality Award One volunteer said –

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“I love it! Really nice family feel and a real focus on improving the lives of others, both volunteers and young people.”

Another said –

“Since starting volunteering here, I have had such many great experiences and have learnt so much and built so much confidence and social skills. It’s become like a second family to me, and I appreciate this charity so much. I definitely see myself here for the future.”

The support The Exodus Project offers its volunteers really stood out to us with one volunteer saying –

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“If I have any issues with anything within club or outside club, when I was struggling with some anxieties around university they were always there to listen. My volunteer co-ordinator has helped me get jobs by writing me references when I have needed them over the years.”

Volunteering Quality Award We are really lucky to have an organisation like The Exodus Project in Barnsley that is doing so much for our young people, encouraging their aspirations and providing them with experience and skills for life.

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We are really proud to award them the Volunteering Quality Award for the work they do.

Here are The Exodus Project's Junior leaders ready to help at the South Hiendley Gala. As a reward for their hard work, the Exodus Project took them to the cinema and ice skating to say thank you!

They have an Open Day at their activity centre coming up on Saturday 6 August.

To find out more, you can visit their website here http://exodusproject.org.uk/ Or their Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/TheExodusProjectBarnsley

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Kindness is the foundation for happiness. Yes, life can be hard and lots of us are struggling. But our small acts of everyday kindness can still make a big difference.

The Action for Happiness Altruistic August calendar is full of actions to spread more happiness. Please share it with your loved ones, too.

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Things to do Summer Family Programme 2022- Come Out and Play Nostell, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF4 1QE

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Our summer family programme, Come Out and Play events are taking place every Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm throughout the summer holidays.

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This year, to make the activities available to even more children, we’ve invested in brand new accessible sporting equipment.

The sessions are free and are facilitated by National Trust staff and volunteers.

Quiet hours for Come Out and Play In addition to our brand-new equipment, we are also going to be trialling a couple of quiet hours sessions, for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and neurodivergent children to come and enjoy the equipment in a more suitable environment.

Again these will be free, and will run on: Thurs 4 Aug 5-6pm, Thurs 25 Aug 9-10am Summer family trail We will also be running a brand-new family summer trail that will run alongside all these events, that will be available every day throughout the summer holidays.

This will encourage families to get active in the natural environment with creative play. We will also be highlighting the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ that visitors can complete on site.

The trail will run in the gardens at Nostell, entry to which costs non-members £7.50 for adults and £3.75 for children.

If you’d like any more information about the programme, please contact Fay Bland, Programming and Participation Officer Tel: 01924 866841 email: fay.bland@nationaltrust.org.uk.

For families/individuals attending who are notNational Trust memebrs, a parking fee of £5 will apply.

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BABY TAYLOR FINN To apply for the volunteer opportunities in this newsletter, you can visit our website at barnsleycvs.org.uk/volunteering or make an appointment to speak to one of our volunteer advisers who can tell you more about the opportunity and help you apply.

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Phone 07939521425 to make a one to one personal appointment.

This will put you through to Yasmin, our volunteer coordinator.

Appointments can be conducted via phone, video call, text, email or in person at a local venue to you, by arrangement.

Our volunteer opportunities update on a daily basis, so to keep up to date and see special volunteering events, follow the volunteer centre on Twitter @VCBarnsley on Facebook @VolunteeringBarnsley and Instagram @BarnsleyCVS If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter, please visit www.barnsleycvs.org.uk/volunteering/newsletter or scan the QR code

You can also view a high quality version of our newsletter online at https://issuu.com/barnsleycvs

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The best efforts have been taken to ensure everything we have published is correct as of 1 August 2022.