Volunteer Newsletter March 2023

VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2023

Barnsley CVS runs the Volunteer Centre at 23 Queens Road, Barnsley S71 1AN.

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 based on your skills, experience and interests.

Each month, our newsletter will highlight some of the best volunteer opportunities and community activity available in Barnsley to get involved in.

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Local Group Volunteers - Tools With A Mission

Tools with a Mission (TWAM) are a UK-based Christian charity that send refurbished donated tools to African skills centres for livelihood creation

They play a vital part in combatting climate change by promoting reuse of unwanted tools, many of which are just sitting in someone's shed or garage waiting to go to the tip Their work keeps all of these tools out of landfills and puts them in the hands of people who need them Preserving their original use is even more environmentally friendly than recycling them

They send around 225 tonnes of tools to Africa every year and recycle a further 180 tonnes of tools that are broken or unsuitable to send.

What is a TWAM Local Group?

A Local Group is a team of people who share the passion for livelihood creating tools and get together to collect tools from their local area Many local group volunteers also arrange tool collections at local supermarkets, DIY stores and garden centres

Groups also offer talks to local community groups and even speak on local radio Some groups sort the tools before arranging collection, and some even do some refurbishment, such as grinding off rust and fixing loose handles

To start you need somewhere to store tools, such as a vacant garage or big shed, and the enthusiasm to gather together like-minded friends

Local groups have a great community spirit and are a huge support for TWAM

What will you be doing?

There are so many possibilities, but the main tasks usually undertaken are:

You will be collect tool from requests made by the general public through the TWAM website

You will promote TWAM locally to generate your own tool donation requests

You will store the tools until and arrange collection by a TWAM van

You will sort the tools so all broken and unsuitable tools are removed before the van collects

You will do basic tool refurbishment as facilities and skills allow.

You will visit shows, farmers markets, local events etc to promote TWAM and tool donations.

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other local groups to encourage their support

Community Ambassadors and Community Champions to have a real impact on your community.

You will offer talks and demonstrations to churches and You will work with your local Tool Ambassadors, You will offer support to other potential groups who need

advice on how to set up and run a group.

You may not do all of these things, but they are examples of what other Local Groups do for TWAM.

If you have a knowledge of tools or setting up and organising groups, that would be great, but if not, they can support you all the way You decide when you meet, collect tools, and carry out refurbishment. Most groups meet 2–3 days a week between them

To find out more and apply, please visit - http://bit.ly/3IZv3Yv

County Ambassador - Tools With A Mission

The County Ambassador will assist the Volunteering Coordinator by proactively looking for opportunities to promote the mission and expand awareness of the work. This can be through speaking engagements, which can be in Church groups, Rotary groups, WI, U3A, retirement and community groups or local shows and events

The role would also require you to support other remote working volunteers, as it can be lonely working as a Tool Ambassador, Community Ambassador, or Champion with little personal contact with TWAM. This role can offer a vital and comforting link for everyone involved This is a great role for someone with drive, initiative, and passion who wants to use those qualities to transform lives.

What they are looking for?

TWAM is looking for honesty, openness, and someone who will be a credit to a big-hearted compassionate charity They expect you to be diligent in your role and share their passion for lives transformed through livelihood-creating tools.

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Because many speaking engagements come from churches, it is an advantage to be a Christian and essential to be in sympathy with the values and motivation of the Christian community. Please refer to their Core Values which can be found on the website for more information

This is a great role for someone who likes to show initiative and who shares a passion for livelihood creation. It’s a great role for someone who likes meeting people and getting involved in their community If this is you, they'd love to hear from you

The County Ambassador will work with their Volunteering Coordinator to:

Support the team of local volunteers (the people who collect tools, speak on our behalf and represent the organisation in churches and community groups)

Recruit new volunteers

Promote the work locally

Help organise and run local events

Identify potential collection points or opportunities to establish local groups Represent TWAM where opportunities arise

You will receive resources including:

A Volunteer speaker pack (updated biannually)

A selection of leaflets

Details of all your local volunteers

Details of local supporting churches and groups

Expenses guidelines and reimbursement

The provision of equipment including projector and screen, pull up banners, business cards and ID Card

You will receive full support from their Volunteering Coordinator, Paul Daley

You should share their passion for creating livelihoods, as well as be computer literate and confident in responding to emails and using Google Drive for file storage.

This is a home based role, so you can live anywhere in England and Wales

This is a flexible role, and they would ask that you try to regularly promote the mission and support volunteers

To find out more and apply, please visit - http://bitly/3IZv3Yv

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Drivers, Storage & Packing VolunteersGateway Food Bank

Gateway Foodbank is based at Mottram Hall, Mottram Street, Barnsley

Due to the dramatic rise in people requiring their food parcel services, they are looking for three drivers to join their amazing volunteer team taking collections from various supermarkets for their parcels.

They are also in need of people to help with dating, storage and packing of the food goods and parcels

These are really vital volunteers roles that directly benefit the local community and support them during the current cost of living crisis

You can express an interest in this role by contactinggatewayfoodbankbarnsley@gmail.com

Various roles - Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance are always on the lookout for fantastic volunteers to help them spread the word about the amazing work that they do in our region. From Fundraising Volunteers, Community Event Volunteers to Public Speakers and Collection Tin Stewards, they are

If you would like to apply to become a Yorkshire Air Ambulance Volunteer, please visit http://bitly/41xUys9 to find out more or scan the QR code in the left corner

You can also watch the video below to find out what it is like to be a volunteer for YAA!

https://bit.ly/3mjkSWH

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Student Volunteers - Aphasia Support

Aphasia Support are recruiting for volunteers who can suppo their one support offer for people with aphasia in the home and over zoom.

With kindness and compassion our volunteers support individ dealing with communication problems caused by Aphasia and help them to work on communication goals and to build their confidence

This volunteer role is perfect for someone with an interest in speech and language therapy or the wider healthcare sector and/or someone who wants to give back to their community

They are particularly looking for student volunteers who might have some time to spare during the day

They require just a few hours a month to help people with aphasia, to work on some therapy apps on an iPad Students don’t need to be studying speech and language therapy, they just need to be kind, patient and willing to help.

They are also recruiting for volunteers to support in their aphasia cafés in Leeds, Wakefield, Barnsley and Halifax

To find out more and apply, please visithttps://www.aphasiasupport.org/volunteer

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Support Group Volunteers - Resolute Womens Support Group

Resolute women's support group is a group set up women supporting each other with issues around domestic abuse, mental health, and alcohol and substance misuse

They are seeking new volunteers to join them on th fantastic journey.

They are a group of lived experienced volunteers th abuse to become survivors, it's a very rewarding ro opportunities and courses available throughout.

You will have several roles during your time at reso groups, one to one sessions, care plans and much more Your story can make all the difference to a victim and how they recover, if you have what it takes, please get in touch

The group offers you the opportunity to volunteer in a friendly, supportive environment, where you can gain experience of supporting others

Ideally, they would like volunteers to have personal experience in past domestic abuse or alcoholism, as this often makes it easier for members to connect Experience in administration is also useful

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering, contact Debbie on 07939287367

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FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations Together, they take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to more than 10,500 frontline charities and community groups

What they do

The food they redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafés. Every week they provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people

Fareshare are currently is need for volunteer drivers who will help them to distribute this food across the region

The volunteer driver will:

Vehicle checks (check the vehicle, completing a tick list)

Help volunteers load the van Delivering surplus food in trays to vital frontline charities (this will involve lifting and carrying items out of the van and delivering across the Yorkshire region)

Volunteers should -

Have an acceptable level of spoken and written English

A full clean driving licence, Be polite and friendly Comfortable driving in different conditions and driving a 3.5 tonne chilled van Be aged 25+

For further information and to apply, go to: https://fareshare.org.uk/volunteer

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The Big Help Out

The Big Help Out is a national day of volunteering which is scheduled for Monday 8th May 2023, on the Bank Holiday, as part of His Majesty's Coronation Celebrations.

On the 20th March, The Big Help Out website will be open to view what one off volunteering opportunities you can get involved in You will be able to download the Big Help Out app, select your preferences and start receiving opportunities you can register to take part and help out - both on the weekend of the Coronation and throughout the summer

Don't worry if you don't see anything that take your fancy straight away, the website and app will be updated daily in the run-up to the big day and lots of local organisations and groups in Barnsley will be hosting their own Big Help Out events throughout the whole of May and beyond, so be sure to look out for the Big Help Out logo!

You can find the website herehttps://thebighelpout.org.uk

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Coronation Champions Awards

To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, the Royal Voluntary Service has launched its Coronation Champions Awards to recognise volunteers aged 14 and over, who have helped in their local community

The categories volunteer can be nominated in are -

Supporting older people

Supporting young people

Crisis and welfare

Community

Sports, culture, and heritage;

Health

Sustainability

Animal welfare

Nominations are open now, and close at 23:59 on Sunday 2 April 2023

To find out more and to nominate, please visithttp://bit.ly/3kxsEfo

We had some fantastic volunteers recognised last year with the Platinum Awards, so let's get some more Barnsley volunteers recognised this year too!

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The Game Changer Project, that operates out of Kendray and Worsbrough are in need your old football boots!*

They have launched a Football Boot Hub for Barnsley and are looking for people to help, by donating their old, unused pairs of football boots, so they can give them a new home and new life.

They might still have a goal or two left in them or an unbelievable touch of control, they might give someone a chance to play football by removing the cost of the boots and kit

They have several drop off places for any kit you no longer use, including at Reds in the Community at Barnsley Football Club, Caring for Kendray on Doncaster and Amber Discount in Worsbrough

Please check their social media for any updates on drop off locations and see the amazing work they do within the communitywww.facebook.com/GameChangerBarnsley

*any sports kit is accepted!

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There is lots to do in the central area of Barnsley over the coming month To find out more, and see the range of support services on offer, visit our website for the full calendar of events here -

http://bit.ly/3EHZxg4

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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 a volunteer adviser who can tell you more about the opportunity and help you apply.

Phone 01226 448800 to make a one to one personal appointment or email us at volunteer@barnsleycvs.org.uk.

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

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The best efforts have been taken to ensure everything we have published is correct as of 1 March 2023.