Volunteering Booklet

VOLUNTEERING CURRENT VACANCIES/ OPPORTUNITIES CONTENTS PAGE BY AREA OF INTEREST P3

ANIMALS

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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EDUCATION

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ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY

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HEALTHCARE

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NEIGHBOURHOOD/SOCIAL ACTION

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SPORT

INTERESTED IN AN OPPORTUNITY? This is just an insight into some opportunities available currently. For other opportunities check out websites such as https://candobristol.co.uk/ If you are interested in any of the following opportunities contact Lauren Riley to find out how to apply/what the next steps are. If you want to gain experience in a different area also get in touch. Email lri@stbrn.ac.uk with any questions or pop in to see Lauren in the SU Hub in Cafe Max whenever!

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WHY VOLUNTEER?

Undoubtedly, volunteering improves mental health and wellbeing. Volunteering can give you a feeling of purpose, you will meet like-minded people and you will feel proud of your accomplishments. It's a great thing to do if you are feeling unmotivated/disconnected!

You can connect to the environment and nature.

You can contribute to the local community and make new friends You can learn new skills You can support other people You can prepare yourself for your career! Volunteering can give you the opportunity to find out if you like a particular industry, whilst also giving you plenty to talk about on job applications/in interviews if you do!

Job applications often expect young people to already have experience, which can feel so frustrating when you are only at the beginning of your career path.

Volunteering is an excellent way to get you on that ladder so that you can apply to your dream roles in the future.

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ANIMALS WANT TO WORK WITH ANIMALS IN THE FUTURE? ZOOLOGY, CONSERVATION, RESEARCH, ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, VETERINARY PRACTICE?

BRISTOL ZOO - ENAGEMENT VOLUNTEER Share your enthusiasm for conservation, wildlife and nature with visitors.

Skills: Become part of an enthusiastic and varied team, and make new friends Attend training/talks to expand your knowledge of wildlife and conservation.

Gain valuable insight into and help support our conservation work.

Enhance your communication and customer service skills.

APPLY HERE

AVON GORGE AND DOWNS WILDLIFE PROJECT EDUCATION PROGRAMME VOLUNTEERS You would be based in the Learning Department at Bristol Zoo Gardens. You will help the team deliver educational sessions to schools, play schemes and youth groups.

Skills: Enhance your creative abilities - make resources for learners, design activities Gain experience working with a range of learners, those from deprived areas, those with learning difficulties, different ages etc Expand your conservation/wildlife knowledge

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WANT TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL CARE, PUBLIC SERVICES, OR EDUCATION? GAIN EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING A RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS, UNDERSTANDING THEIR COMPLEX NEEDS/ABILITIES

THE HIVE SUPPORT VOLUNTEER You would be based in The Hive, in Kingswood, Avon supporting adults with learning disabilities in a social group to increase confidence/self-esteem, build independence and reduce social isolation. You will help facilitate arts/crafts, quizzes, bingo and other social games/activities. Drop in sessions run on Saturdays.

Skills: Develop communication skills/emotional intelligence Adapt to the needs of a range of individuals and develop your understanding of learning disabilities You will receive training on autism and learning disabilities

APPLY HERE

YOUTH MOVES VOLUNTEER You would volunteer with the organisation YouthMoves in the youth centre in Knowle.

You could help out in the youth club, run youth activities or take part in their youth mentoring programme.

Skills Develop communication skills, remain calm, create a positive environment.

Develop interpersonal skills - build a relationship with a range of young individuals from ages 8-15 Gain experience mentoring young individuals, leading a group, working with children

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EDUCATION WANT TO WORK IN EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE? GAIN EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN/YOUNG INDIVIDUALS!

GOLDEN BUDS TODDLERS GROUP runs in Bishopston, Bristol every Tuesday and Friday 1011:30. Green stay and play groups. Support toddlers 18months to 4yrs old as they dig, play find bugs/frogs, do arts/crafts etc!

SKILLS Gain experience with children Build your communication skills/ability to adapt to a range of children/their needs and abilities.

Develop customer service skills - build relationships with both children and their parents.

APPLY HERE

ACTIVITY TRIP MENTOR VOLUNTEER You would volunteer with organisation Wider World working with children aged 8-12, supporting a group leader as you take students on day trips to venues across Bristol. You would also carry out in-school reflection and planning sessions, helping students to record their progress/reflect on their experiences 1-to-1.

Skills: Experience mentoring students Understanding of child safeguarding measures Develop your planning/organising abilities Develop you communication skills - work with a range of children with various needs/abilities

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ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY WANT TO WORK IN STEM ROLES IN THE FUTURE? GAIN EXPERIENCE DELIVERING STEM WORKSHOPS, EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SHARE YOUR PASSION!

AEROSPACE BRISTOL Visitor Experience Volunteers have the opportunity to write and deliver ‘Spotlight’ talks, attend tour guide training and assist in delivering on gallery children’s activities.

SKILLS Work directly with unique, rare collections, making our objects, archive and knowledge accessible to a wider audience Work with our Visitor Experience team to engage, encourage and inspire visitors. Run workshops, programming robots or making model planes!

Develop pathways to employment

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DIGILOCAL AMBASSADOR - CODING CLUB You would be based in either a primary school or library in and around Bristol (multiple locations available). You will support young people in their coding clubs with their projects. You will be registered as a STEM ambassador and will receive extra support/training on coding languages. 1 hour a week.

Skills: Increased knowledge of coding languages Develop communication skills - adapt to suit the needs of a range of learners/ages/abilities Planning/creativity/organisation of activities

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HEALTHCARE WANT TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE/MEDICAL PRACTICE IN THE FUTURE? GAIN EXPERIENCE IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY! BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PATIENTS, BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE/SKILLSET!

NHS CADETS For 16-18 year olds.

The programme is currently available in Bath and other areas in Wiltshire/Gloucestershire. The programme will allow young people to complete first aid courses whilst gaining an insight into health careers in the NHS. Read more/apply here.

Skills gained: Leadership/communication skills Health awareness/first aid training Insight into volunteering within the NHS

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NORTH BRISTOL HOSPITAL TRUST Current vacancies include being a Patient Befriender and Mealtime Companion. You will receive a range of NHS training covering safeguarding, infection control, introductions to learning disabilities and autism etc. All great things to put on your CV! Skills: Expand your understanding of hospitals//healthcare/conditions/health professionals Work with patients in a variety of wards/areas to expand your understanding even further Improve communication skills, build relationships with patients and families, be empathetic/understanding and supportive

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NEIGHBOURHOOD/SOCIAL ACTION WANT TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL CARE, PUBLIC SERVICES IN THE FUTURE? BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH A RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS FACING HARDSHIP, GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY!

FOODCYCLE Feed your community! Nourish your neighborhood with food and conversation. No time commitments, through the link below, simply sign up to the available dates that you can make!

Skills: Become part of an enthusiastic and varied team, and make new friends Enhance your communication and customer service skills.

Build relationships with individuals facing struggles in deprived areas Get creative - partake in fundraising activities

APPLY HERE

UKRAINE REFUGEE WELCOME POINT VOLUNTEERS You would be based at Bristol Airport volunteering with Action North Somerset. You will welcome refugees, giving them basic information about where they can obtain further help and you will take them to the welcome centre at the Hilton Hotel (5 minutes walk).

Skills: Improve your communication skills - stay calm under pressure, respond to people's concerns/needs with empathy Work will in a team and independently

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SPORT WANT TO WORK IN SPORTS IN THE FUTURE? GAIN EXPERIENCE COACHING/MENTORING!

YOUTH MOVES VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES You would volunteer with the organisation YouthMoves in the youth centre in Knowle.

You could help out in the youth club and run sports activities Skills Develop communication skills, and create a positive environment.

Develop interpersonal skills - build a relationship with a range of young individuals from ages 8-15 Gain experience mentoring/coaching young individuals, leading a group, working with children

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SENSORY FOOTBALL VOLUNTEER You would volunteer with organisation Sense at Warmley Park School Thursdays 5-6pm until July 2022.

Skills: Football Coaching pathway Coach mentoring Upskilling from Sense to support working with people with complex disabilities

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