VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FEBRUARY 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! Happy February to you all. The days are slowly starting to stay brighter a little bit longer and spring is on its way!
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We have some brilliant, new, volunteering opportunities this month to highlight to you. We particularly enjoyed reading about medical detection dogs and the amazing work they do, so do check out their current volunteering roles. (And lovely pictures of their new puppies!) If that isn't a reason to keep reading, there is also lots of activities happening to get involved in such as Reds in the Community’s Team Talk and Barnsley Young Writers group. Action for Happiness are focussing on 'Friendly February' and there is an update about the Community Pantry in Worsborough. As always, any of the roles in the newsletter can be applied for via our website or app unless otherwise stated barnsleycvs.org.uk/volunteering Thank you & stay safe, The Volunteer Team at Barnsley CVS
We are still working from home, so you can contact 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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Liaison and Diversion Volunteer, South Yorkshire - Touchstone
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BACKGROUND The Liaison and Diversion (L&D) Service works with people of all ages (including children and young people) with a wide range of vulnerabilities including poor mental health and learning disabilities, who have offended or are at risk of offending.
They support service users who have contact with police stations, the courts, prisons and probation. The aim is to work together to reduce the risk factors for reoffending by providing short-term support and signposting service users into longer-term support services. SWYPFT (South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust) has won the contract to deliver the Liaison and Diversion Service across South Yorkshire from April 2019. Touchstone is delighted to be a part of this partnership, providing the exciting new volunteer and peer support element of the service. Volunteers will get the opportunity to gain experience of working with people who have contact with the criminal justice system as part of an exciting new service. You will work as part of a team drawing upon your lived experience to support service users. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE L&D volunteers will provide emotional and practical support to South Yorkshire Liaison and Diversion service users. Individuals interested in the role will be experienced and/or be willing to: Develop skills in working with service users with a variety of social and health support needs Understand the importance of empowering other people Enable other people to achieve their own personal goals. Deliver a high standard of support Be prepared to share own lived experiences Identify improvements to the provision of support Identify appropriate training and development opportunities to improve own personal development Work in partnership with the Volunteer & Peer Support Coordinator and Peer and Volunteer Development Worker to access personal support as required, in order to improve own self-confidence and manage personal wellbeing
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Liaison and Diversion Volunteer, South Yorkshire - Touchstone KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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To develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with service users To provide emotional and practical support and advice with the aim of improving service users own quality of life and outcomes To encourage, motivate and support clients to engage with appropriate services To support and work alongside other members of the L&D staff team To accompany service users to other projects/services and external appointments, e.g. court appearances, health appointments, interviews etc To encourage and support service users to participate in meaningful activities To respond appropriately to all service user needs to safeguard the wellbeing of all service users and staff To ensure evidence undertaken with service users is accurately reported to the Peer & Volunteer Development Worker To attend and participate in team meetings and other team events
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To attend a full induction programme To be willing to undertake appropriate training, both mandatory and optional to increase knowledge, skills and awareness To attend regular support sessions, supervision and performance reviews with the Peer & Volunteer Development worker, in line with the organisations policies and procedures To work at all times as part of a team. This includes working with other staff, attending team and staff meetings, and developing a teamwork approach to all aspects of the organisation’s work. To be flexible in the approach to hours of work including evening and weekend work as required by the service To be aware of and employ the general practices of Liaison and Diversion/Touchstone regarding safeguarding, and health and safety policies and ensure these are adhered to at all times To operate within the aims, policies and practices of Liaison and Diversion/Touchstone at all times and to be committed to and promote the organisations equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory policies
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Liaison and Diversion Volunteer, South Yorkshire - Touchstone
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To ensure information is dealt with in accordance with Liaison and Diversion/Touchstone policies around confidentiality, communications, internet, e-mail and telecommunications, and steps are taken to ensure that confidential information is secure e.g. service user data To keep the Peer & Volunteer Development Worker informed about any serious and untoward incidents, safeguarding, health and safety, and/or financial issues Any out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed, including mileage allowance for car user
Hours: Variable/Flexible Responsible to: Liaison and Diversion Volunteer Coordinator and Peer Volunteer Development Worker Employing Body: Touchstone – Board of Trustees Location: South Yorkshire – Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield For an informal chat and to discuss this position, please contact Yvonne on 07557 824987 or 01226 644306. For an application form, please e-mail yvonne.jones@swyt.nhs.uk
Driver's Mate - Age UK Barnsley The purpose of the role is to assist the clothing operator between the hours of 8.30/9am until 2.30pm Main tasks: Help the clothing operator, deliver and collect donation bags to homes within the Barnsley borough. Help the clothing operator with pickups from individual’s homes, this will include furniture. Help the clothing operator deliver and distribute the collected donations to one of our Nearly New Shops. Requirements: Friendly and adaptable Ability to work as part of a team The ability to lift heavy loads Commitment to the policies of Age UK Barnsley, particularly those relating to Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality.
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Enhanced Support Volunteers - Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Would you like to gain new skills and experiences by joining the Barnsley Hospital volunteering team in a fast paced and dynamic role? Would you like to be part of a ward team, providing support to patients, carers, visitors and staff? Can you commit to at least 4.5 hours per week? If so, then the Enhanced Support Volunteer role is for you. ‘Volunteers make the difference’ At Barnsley Hospital, the vision for volunteering is to enrich the experience of patient’s, visitors, and staff and to use volunteers to help shape the way in which they provide care. What might you be doing as an Enhanced Support Volunteer? Greet patients, staff or visitors on arrival Support patients at meal times Provide End of Life support to patients Provide support for patients with dementia Support virtual visiting by facilitating phone/video calls between patients and relatives. Provide companionship – Visiting/chatting/reading/activities with patients who may not have visitors.
If you’re interested in becoming an Enhanced Support Volunteer, please either call the Voluntary Services Team on 01226 434979 or email at barnsleyhospital.volunteers@nhs.net Full training will be provided for all of the above roles. So if you are looking to expand your skill base, gain valuable experience for your CV, or enjoy helping out in a varied role, then this is the opportunity for you. Parking expenses/travel expenses will be reimbursed. Regular commitment of a minimum of 4.5 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, 8am – 1pm / 1pm - 6pm
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Volunteer Peer Support - SASBAH (Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus) Barnsley Role
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This role is for peer support volunteers for children, young people and adults with complex neurological disabilities for social events. Meet with children, young people and their families with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus with support from SHASBAH staff team and following Covid-19 government guidelines for small play group at Athersley family centre once a fortnight, on a Thursday, 10am-12.30pm. SHASBAH supports everyone with spina bifida and hydrocephalus to get the most out of life. SHASBAH supports by assisting, informing and advising on issues of care, welfare, treatment, education and to encourage full participation in society. As a SHASBAH volunteer, you will receive an: Induction to the charity and volunteering Supervision by SHASBAH staff at all times Training in befriending skills and safeguarding vulnerable individuals Volunteering DBS will be required to be completed. The process could take as little as a few weeks, once signed off as completed you can start your volunteering journey with their team. Volunteers should have good communication skills and patience, enjoy supporting children to learn through play. As a volunteer you could gain: Experience of working with people who have complex neurological conditions A positive reference for future use Better knowledge of Community and Social involvement and values Learn to be part of a team and charity Please email info@shasbah.co.uk to register your interest in providing peer support at the new Barnsley play group. Once they receive your email, they will send you an application form to complete and their volunteer handbook.
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In the meantime, take a look at their website and Facebook page for a glimpse of the type of work they do. www.shasbah.co.uk
Speakers - Medical Detection Dogs
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Medical Detection Dogs require a national network of speakers to help promote awareness of the charity, the work they do and the life changing difference their assistance alert dogs can make. As well as promoting the charity, speakers help raise much needed funds and encourage others to fundraise in various ways, for example by leaving a legacy in their will or organising a fundraising/sponsored event on their behalf. This is invaluable as Medical Detection Dogs rely totally on the generosity of individuals and organisations. Time – Flexible Location: Speakers visit groups such as u3a, Rotary Clubs, Women’s Institutes, community groups, schools and businesses within their local community It is your choice how far you wish to travel to talks. What does the role involve? You can attend as many or as few talks as you wish Give talks/presentations as requested We welcome and encourage you to contact local organisations and organise your own talks Keep up to date with news and information What skills or experience are required? Good communication skills Tailor your presentation to your audience Have energy and enthusiasm Benefits for you Become a valued and integral part of Medical Detection Dogs Meet new people and have fun An opportunity to show your enthusiasm for volunteering Support and Training Induction process Payment of out-of-pocket expenses Invite to speaker training sessions which will give you the opportunity to meet other speakers, staff and receive up-to-date information, training, tips on addressing audiences and sharing ideas They have produced materials to support our speakers You will receive up-to-date information and stories to help keep your talk relevant and up to date. You will also receive regular puppy updates and charity newsletters
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Fundraisers - Medical Detection Dogs
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Medical Detection Dogs is funded purely by voluntary contributions, without fundraisers, they would not be able to continue to support people with life-threatening health conditions. If you enjoy fundraising, organising events and engaging with the local community, why not become an active fundraiser? You will make a real difference to the work they do, you will have lots of fun, meet lots of new friends and contribute directly to a worthwhile cause. It doesn’t matter how much time you give – some events are occasional and others require a greater commitment. This volunteer opportunity is great for everyone to become involved! Time: Variable depending on local needs and events Location: In your local community What does the role involve? Raising an awareness and funds for Medical Detection Dogs Working with members of staff and volunteers Assisting with street collections or at local supermarkets Helping on stalls and sell our merchandise. Keep accurate records of what is sold Counting donations Organising your own event Taking part in a fun run or challenge Attending local events organised by Regional Support groups or by Medical Detection Dogs staff Welcoming visitors to events, talking to members of the public about their work and answering any questions, queries they have Helping set up and pack away at events Attending cheque presentations on behalf of the charity Keeping up to date with the charity’s news, information and developments Following all basic paperwork and money handling procedures What skills or experience are required? Good communication and interpersonal skills Enthusiastic, organised, confident and motivated Work as part of a team
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Benefits for you • Become a valued and integral part of Medical Detection Dogs • Meet new people and have fun • You will be able to use your existing skills and experience
Fundraisers- Medical Detection Dogs An opportunity to show your enthusiasm for volunteering An opportunity to talk to members of the public about their work
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Support and Training Induction process Regular and ongoing support from Medical Detection Dogs Payment of out of pocket expenses Invitation to Demo day Shadowing, training opportunities and peer support from Regional Fundraisers
Be part of the team that supports Medical Detection Dogs to save lives. They need volunteers across the country who can help raise awareness and funds, so their amazing dogs can continue their ground-breaking work. It's an exciting time to join the charity as they have recently trained dogs to detect Covid-19 and have had their very first litter of MDD puppies. Please contact Pauline Miller pauline.miller@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk to find out more about becoming a volunteer speaker or an event's fundraiser.
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Volunteer Rangers - Groundworks
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Volunteers - Headway Barnsley
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Volunteers - Trans Pennine Trail
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Admin Support - Barnsley Bereavement Support Service (BBSS)
Barnsley Bereavement Support Service (BBSS), a registered charity, offers support to the people of Barnsley who are finding it difficult to come to terms with bereavement. They are currently seeking a volunteer to help assist with a wide range of admin tasks. The role is typically 6 hours per week and is based at their office at Shaw Lane Sports Club. All training will be given. For further details and to apply contact Email: bbereavement1956@gmail.com Telephone: 01226 200565 Website: barnsleybereavementsupportservice.org
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Independent Member Audit & Governance Committee - South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority
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Independent Member Audit & Governance Committee - South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority
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Have Your Say Across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, the region's Volunteer centres are looking to potentially develop a system that can help volunteers move between volunteering organisations much easier without having to repeat the same recruitment paperwork or training.
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This system will also act as a record of the knowledge, skills and experience you have gained during your time volunteering. This can be used to help secure future employment or enhance your current career prospects. This will be a free to use, online system where you can set up your own account that moves with you throughout your volunteering journey. It will also have a printable option, so records can be completed manually. You, as a volunteer, will be in control of what information you share with organisations. They will only be able to access this information with your permission through a unique code, known only to you. If you move to a new volunteering opportunity or want your records to be given to a future employer, once you have given written permission, your details can be shared, either by the next volunteering placement accessing the system, avoiding unnecessary duplication in identity checks and training, or printed for your potential employer. It also can help volunteers who may have certain barriers to volunteering, by helping them to only complete their personal details once. We have created a survey that would help us to see if a system like this would be helpful to prospective volunteers, so would appreciate your time in giving us some feedback and thoughts. The survey is anonymous, and we encourage everyone to share their views, even if they haven't volunteered before. You can access the survey by copying this link https://forms.gle/NdQbKQ8Enf2nNgMQA
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Support Services Working Win offers free, one-to-one support for people who are struggling to stay in employment, and for people who are unemployed and looking for work. Our support can help you to meet your goals, to build on your strengths, and to boost your confidence and wellbeing.
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Working Win is for people who: have a physical and/or mental health condition are aged 18 and over live in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster or Bassetlaw and are looking for a job, or are working and want support to continue working, or are off work sick, and want to return to work. Some of the help on offer includes: One-to-one support to help employees continue working and manage their health condition at work Working with their health care team to help manage any difficulties Debt, benefits and employment law advice Working to build on people’s strengths, and helping them to meet their goals Access to a free Westfield Health and Wellbeing package Help talking to their employer about their needs at work Individuals can self-refer to Working Win at www.workingwinreferrals.co.uk, or talk to their GP for support to sign up.
Funded by the government’s Work and Health Unit, and delivered in partnership with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and local NHS partners, Working Win provides holistic employment support for people across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.
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Things to do We need each other more than ever right now! This month Action for Happiness focus on reaching out to connect with others and doing our best to be a good friend. Our acts of kindness and connection ripple out and impact so many more people than we realise - and they also boost our own happy hormones too! In stressful times people around us may be feeling the strain, so let's try to keep calm, take time to listen and show compassion.
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Things to do Barnsley Young Writers & The Teenage Wildlife Project
Calling young people aged 14-19 in the Barnsley area… Like creative writing? Like photography too? (Not essential!)
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Want to join something fun and creative with others who share the same interests? If so, join us at the new Barnsley Young Writers (FREE!) Hive have teamed up with The Civic Barnsley again, and we're looking for aspiring young writers to join our new monthly group starting this February half-term at The Civic Barnsley Civic. Everyone is welcome, and you don’t have to think you’re a great writer to attend. You just need an interest in words and a keenness to try something new. As well as working with supportive professional writers to explore different writing forms through fun exercises that will build your writing confidence, you’ll find out about great local and national opportunities open to young people who write. We’ll also be working towards a bigger creative project in the Easter break when we’ll be producing writing and photography to tie in with an exciting new exhibition coming to The Civic Barnsley – Teenage Wildlife: a project exploring 70 years of Barnsley youth culture and teenage experience https://barnsleycivic.co.uk/teenage-wildlife/ Interested!? Get in touch at info@hivesouthyorkshire.com Free, friendly, relaxed and open to all! Hive in partnership with The Civic Barnsley www.hivesouthyorkshire.com/barnsley-young-writers.html
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Things to do First Aid Training for Volunteers and Charities
Steve Celli from Castle Hill training is hosting two discounted accredited First Aid Training session for volunteers and charities.
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The first will be held on Friday 18 February 2022 between 9am - 4pm at Emmanuel Methodist Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley S75 1DT. And the second will be on Monday 28 March 2022, also between 9am - 4pm at Emmanuel Methodist Church. Refreshments will be provided, but participants are asked to provide their own lunch, as to keep costs as low as possible. The course has a multiple choice test and a number of practical assessments, which include rolling people into the recovery position and performing CPR while kneeling, so it is a good idea to wear long trousers. It is fully accredited to qualify successful students as First Aiders. The price is £45 per student. For more information, please contact Steve via info@castlehill-training.com or call 01226 240831.
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Things to do Launch of new courses and transport service for anyone aged 19 and over wanting to return to education
Are you aged 19 or over and looking to start a new chapter in your life? Do you want to learn a new skill, access university, get a new job or even change careers?
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Northern College in South Yorkshire has launched a new range of courses designed especially for you and is taking applications throughout January 2022. The college has also launched a discounted bus service taking you to its front door from Barnsley Interchange for £1 (cash or contactless). This, alongside free parking, gives even more individuals the opportunity to study with like-minded adults and progress their goals.
So, if you are aged 19 or over and want to change your life, apply for a course at Northern College today and study with like-minded adults in the beautiful and tranquil settings of Northern College. You could even start your studies this month. You can apply to join its many students who choose to study residentially on campus, surrounded by over 500 acres of National Trust gardens and parkland, to focus on their studies. This means you will also benefit from enhanced wrap-around support and enhanced learning opportunities with like-minded peers and specialist tutors to progress your goals. Courses published at www.northern.ac.uk can help you into a range of careers with introductory courses up to level 3 and beyond, including: Health Care Counselling Education Business and Leadership Social Sciences Community Development. You can apply for introductory courses with no formal qualifications, or even choose to develop your English, Maths and Digital skills.
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Things to do The college is also taking applications throughout January for its level 2 and 3 qualifications, including its access to university programme to fast track you to university.
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Most of their courses are fully funded for eligible adults aged 19 and over up to studying at level 2, and financial support is available for courses from level 3 upwards. So, you may be able to study for free. Many students describe their experience of studying at Northern College for adults as life changing, the college has excellent achievement rates and is rated outstanding by Ofsted. Yultan Mellor, Principal and Chief Executive, explains: “We are delighted to announce this new partnership with South Pennine Community Transport to launch our new bus service.
“This discounted bus service will bring students right into our campus for the first time. The timetable is designed with students in mind, to sit alongside our course timetable, and will bring you directly to our front door. “This will benefit many of our students who use public transport to come to college, making travel much easier for them at times to suit. It will support students applying for our new courses from January 2022.” South Yorkshire Combined Authority provides funding to Northern College to support its residents to achieve and progress. Mayor of South Yorkshire, Dan Jarvis, said: “I greatly admire the work that Northern College do to upskill adults in our region, helping them to achieve their goals – whether that is to study at university or have a career change. Supporting people to improve their skills and secure good jobs is absolutely critical to the success of our people and places across South Yorkshire. “It is great to see the launch of a new bus service to the campus, giving thousands of prospective learners across South Yorkshire better access to high quality education opportunities and giving drivers a green alternative to their journey.” Book your course today and start a new chapter in your life with Northern College. Telephone 01226 776000 to speak with their friendly team Email advice@northern.ac.uk View our courses at: www.northern.ac.uk
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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. 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 the 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 or like us on Facebook or Instagram @BarnsleyCVS or YouTube Channel - Barnsley CVS!
If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please visit barnsleycvs.org.uk/volunteering/newsletter The best efforts have been taken to ensure everything we have published is correct as of 1 February 2022.
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