This role will be suited to someone who can relate well to children and work within a team. It involves assisting in the delivery of the sessions which could include arts and crafts, sports, cookery etc. This will involve supervising the activity to ensure it is carried out safely and with the full involvement of the young people. The adult volunteer team are there to help and encourage young people and to set a positive example in the way they conduct themselves. You will also be required to work with the rest of the team in helping to prepare for the start of the session and help tidy up at the end. No specific experience required, just an ability to work as part of a team, be able to get on well with young people and the flexibility to assist with organising and delivering various activities. We will cover reasonable travel expenses. The centre is on a main bus route, with service 14 stopping outside the centre.

• Areas of InterestEducation/Young People
• How Often?Flexible

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Planning / Organisation
• Positive Attributes

***This project is temporarily on hold and volunteer days out will be reintroduced as and when our charity partners are ready to accommodate volunteers again. By expressing an interest you will be the first to know when the project is able to resume. The Special Olympics Movement is the ‘third arm’ of the Olympics movement, along with the Olympics and Paralympics. It is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with an Intellectual (Learning) Disability through training and competition in numerous sporting disciplines, in both summer and winter sports. The focus is on what the organisation's athletes CAN DO. It is becoming apparent that the Athletes are gaining more and more confidence in their abilities after having attended 'Wednesday Club' sessions. At these sessions, student volunteers help to encourage and support people aged 16+ with intellectual (learning) disabilities to join in and participate in the various sports on offer. There will be opportunities to lead activities as well. No previous experience is necessary and taxis are provided to and from the event free of charge. Volunteers are asked to wear clothes suitable for sporting activities, especially shoes suitable for running and jumping around in. If you would like to receive regular updates from the project and be the first to know when activities are able to resume, you will need to sign up for a FREE membership with Student Led Volunteering is via this link: https://www.upsu.com/slv/ Weekly games include Badminton, Bowls, football and Boccia. There is also a weekly guest sport and details of this will be in the weekly email sent to students who register their interest in the opportunity via this volunteering tool box. Refreshments aren't provided but there is a café onsite that is open during the evening. Payments can only be taken in cash. There are also vending machines onsite.

• Areas of InterestDisabilities/Special Needs, Sports
• How Often?One Off Event
• When?Weekdays, Evenings

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Positive Attributes

Volunteers are needed as Sales Assistants, Online Shop Volunteers, Sorters and Pricers and to help with researching and shop displays. No previous experience necessary.

• Areas of InterestAdministration/Retail
• How Often?Flexible, More Than Once a Week, Once A Week, Once A Fortnight, One Off Event, Once A Month
• When?Weekdays, Weekends, Mornings, Afternoons, Whole Days, Flexible

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Planning / Organisation
• Leadership
• Enterprise
• Problem Solving
• Reflection
• Numeracy Skills
• IT Skills
• Positive Attributes

***This project is temporarily on hold and volunteer days out will be reintroduced as and when our charity partners are ready to accommodate volunteers again. Student Led Volunteering’s Animal Conservation Project aims to broaden the student experience of practical animal conservation whilst having fun and learning new skills. If you would like to receive regular updates from the project and be the first to know when activities are able to resume, you will need to sign up for a FREE membership with Student Led Volunteering is via this link: https://www.upsu.com/slv/

• Areas of InterestAnimals, Environment/Gardening
• How Often?One Off Event
• When?Weekdays, Weekends, Whole Days

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Positive Attributes

***This project is temporarily on hold and volunteer days out will be reintroduced as and when our charity partners are ready to accommodate volunteers again. By expressing an interest you will be the first to know when the project is able to resume. The Green Team offer fantastic opportunities for students to experience the diverse landscapes of Devon and Cornwall. The Green Team focuses on the restoration, conservation and management of culturally and environmentally important local areas. Organisations and Partnerships that students will be helping include: - Moor Trees - Natural England - Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership - Poole Farm - Burrator Reservoir With no commitment to attend all of the trips you are able to sign up for the trips depending on your interests and availability. Whatever you choose to do when you come out with the Green Team it’s a great way to get away from all the uni stress, have a great time and do some good! FURTHER DETAILS: No previous experience or knowledge is needed and transport is provided. Hot drinks and biscuits will be available (just remember to bring a mug). Lunch however is not provided so you will need to bring your own. If you would like to receive regular updates from the project and be the first to know when activities are able to resume, you will need to sign up for a FREE membership with Student Led Volunteering is via this link: https://www.upsu.com/slv/

• Areas of InterestEnvironment/Gardening
• How Often?One Off Event
• When?Weekdays, Weekends, Afternoons, Whole Days

• Teamwork
• Positive Attributes

Association Visitors act as the main contact for people living with MND (this includes the person with MND, their family and carer) on behalf of the Association. They keep in regular contact offering confidential emotional support, and accurate information to enable people with MND to make informed choices. On completion of your training course and registration you would be expected to take on the following: o Make and maintain contact regularly by phone, email or face to visits with people living with motor neurone disease. o Explain the support and services the Association can offer. o Explain the benefits of becoming a member. o Discuss their needs and wishes regarding support from the Association. o Enable them to identify problems as they arise and explore how these might be managed, outlining the sorts of options available and how to access these. o Develop and maintain relationships with your local branch or group. o Make accurate and relevant records in accordance with the MND Associations guidelines and local protocols. o Attend support and supervision meetings and other development events. TRAINING: Application form, interview, DBS check, four days of training, (three residential), six week experiential learning period

• Areas of InterestDisabilities/Special Needs, Mentoring, Older People
• How Often?Flexible, Once A Week
• When?Flexible

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Planning / Organisation
• Problem Solving
• Reflection
• Positive Attributes

To help with some or all of the following activities (according to your preferences). DAILY CARE of hedgegogs including cleaning hedgehog boxes and pens, washing water bowls, sorting newspaper for bedding, weighing hedgehogs, medicating (under supervision). WEBSITE and SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT. MICROSCOPE ANALYSIS of dropping samples. DIY eg putting up shelves, repair of and putting locks on pens. DRIVERS to pick up sick and injured hedgehogs. ADVERTISING, LEAFLET DISTRIBUTION and TALKS to raise awareness. GETTING THERE: It's just a short hop by bus from Plymouth city centre with buses leaving frequently. Although Hedgehog Care and Rehab can't offer to cover travel costs (it's a very small organisation and simply doesn't have the funds) it is easily reachable by bicycle or even by foot.

• Areas of InterestAdministration/Retail, Animals, Community Events, Environment/Gardening, Education/Young People, Technology/Computing
• How Often?Flexible, More Than Once a Week, Once A Week, Once A Fortnight, One Off Event, Once A Month
• When?Weekdays, Weekends, Mornings, Afternoons, Flexible

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Planning / Organisation
• Leadership
• Enterprise
• Problem Solving
• Reflection
• Numeracy Skills
• IT Skills
• Positive Attributes

Attending the weekly meetings during term time only of either: This is all virtually at the moment. *** Rainbows on Tuesday afternoons 4.15-5.45pm or Thursdays 5-6pm and assisting with badge activities or generally with planned meetings *** Brownies on Tuesdays 6 - 7.30pm or Wednesdays 5.30-7pm and assisting with activities, crafts and outings or *** Guides on Wednesdays 7 - 8.45pm assisting with girl led activities. Meetings are held in Plymstock at Plymstock United Church, Plymstock Road, PL9 7PB (Citybus no. 5A from city centre stops directly outside the church). No previous experience needed. You're invited to attend a couple of meetings to find out whether it's for you. After that a DBS check and basic first aid training will be carried out at no expense to the volunteer.

• Areas of InterestCommunity Events, Education/Young People, Sports
• How Often?Once A Week
• When?Afternoons, Evenings

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Planning / Organisation
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Reflection
• IT Skills
• Positive Attributes

Our surf mentors will work 1:1 with our young people in the sea, with our ethos being to let the young person lead what they want to do. If they want to surf, great! If they want to swim, great! If they want to build a sandcastle, no problem! Its a 2 hour fun session!

• Areas of InterestCommunity Events, Disabilities/Special Needs, Environment/Gardening, Education/Young People, Fundraising, Mental Health, Mentoring, Sports
• How Often?Flexible, More Than Once a Week, Once A Week, Once A Fortnight, One Off Event, Once A Month
• When?Weekdays, Weekends, Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, Whole Days, Flexible, Nights

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Planning / Organisation
• Leadership
• Enterprise
• Problem Solving
• Reflection
• Positive Attributes

Volunteer drivers would have the option to this instead of being a mentor, and would not be expected to get in the sea. This role would involve picking up and dropping off volunteers and/or young people who cannot get their own way to the beach for sessions. (Mileage can be claimed for fuel expenses). Whilst the session is ongoing you would be free to relax at the beach, grab a coffee or take a walk.

• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Positive Attributes