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Volunteer Sessional Youth Workers with Pembroke Estate Management Board

Pembroke Estate Management Board

Ongoing
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
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Special Olympics Volunteer

UPSU Student Led Volunteering

19 Jan 2022 - 01 Sep 2026
Volunteering with Special Olympics helps to make a real positive different to the projects members. You'll help by socializing and engaging the members in sporting activities.
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 good at sport, no problem, there is no commitment to play sports and you can still come along just to chat with the members and encourage them in the activities.
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. Don't forget to bring some water with you to stay hydrated after all the sports!
If you would like to receive regular updates from the project, a weekly email will be sent to students who register their interest in the opportunity via this volunteering tool box.
Some weekly games that happen can include Badminton, Bowls, football and Boccia.
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.

If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a leader on this project, please get it touch with Amy Baer : amy.baer@students.plymouth.ac.uk
- Areas of InterestDisabilities/Special Needs, Sports
- How Often?Once A Week
- When?Weekdays, Evenings
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Positive Attributes
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Volunteer Shop Assistant with Devon Air Ambulance Trust

Devon Air Ambulance

Ongoing
Whoever you are, you'd fit in just fine! If you're outgoing and chatty perhaps you'd like to help on the till or the shop floor? Or perhaps you're a little shy and would prefer to beaver away in the background? If you’re arty, designing the shop windows might be your thing.
- Areas of InterestAdministration/Retail
- How Often?Flexible
- When?Weekdays, Weekends, Mornings, Afternoons, Flexible
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Planning / Organisation
- Problem Solving
- Numeracy Skills
- Positive Attributes
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Surf Mentors with the Wave Project

The Wave Project

01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2029
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! https://www.waveproject.co.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/
- 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
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Volunteer Driver

The Wave Project

From 06 Jul 2017
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
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Volunteer Box Collector For the Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance

Ongoing
We are always on the lookout for new box collectors here at the Devon Air ambulance. Our Box Collecting has a whole degree of flexibility. We have almost 5,000 red collection boxes throughout Devon. We ask our box collectors to service each of their allocated boxes at least twice a year.
- Areas of InterestAdministration/Retail, Education/Young People
- How Often?Flexible
- When?Flexible
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Numeracy Skills
- Positive Attributes
You need to be logged in and registered.
Volunteer Speaker for the Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance

Ongoing
The Devon Air Ambulance welcomes anyone who enjoys public speaking to consider joining our team of speakers. Talks are often requested by small community groups and our volunteers take long a PowerPoint presentation to promote our work, encourage support from local people.
- Areas of InterestCommunity Events, Education/Young People, Fundraising, Older People, Technology/Computing
- How Often?Flexible
- When?Flexible
- Teamwork
- Communication
- IT Skills
- Positive Attributes
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Conservation Volunteer with PEA

Plymouth Environmental Action

Ongoing
You don't have to have any skills, experience or abilities to join as a volunteer; all you need is a love of the outdoors and be a good team player!
Suitable for students studying any subject, but particularly those looking to get into the environment sector such as those studying a degree in the Schools of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Biological and Marine Sciences. We provide free minibus transport from Plymouth City Centre, as well as plenty of tea and biscuits throughout the project day! Waterproofs and wellington boots can be provided if you don't have your own.

As a Conservation Volunteer, you will gain valuable nature conservation skills in countryside management, such as
• Tree planting
• Beach cleans
• Species and habitat surveys
• Wildlife pond creation
• Hedgelaying
• Invasive plant species management (e.g. Rhododendron, Parrotfeather, Himalayan Balsam etc.)
• Coppicing (a traditional woodland management technique)
• Dry stone walling
- Areas of InterestAnimals, Community Events, Environment/Gardening
- How Often?Flexible, Once A Week, Once A Fortnight, One Off Event, Once A Month
- When?Weekends, Flexible
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Planning / Organisation
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Reflection
- Positive Attributes
You need to be logged in and registered.
Plymouth Soup Run Assistant with Plymouth Mayflower Rotary

Plymouth Mayflower Rotary Club

Ongoing
A team of volunteers from Plymouth Mayflower Rotary Club and Plymouth City Bus meet at the hall to heat food and pack individual bags for distribution to rough sleepers. In addition, clothes and sleeping bags are prepared in large bags distributed. Mayflower provide the food and an overseer for the event. City Bus provide an adapted vehicle which follows a prescribed route around the city centre. The soup run service operates every evening and is managed by the Salvation Army who liaise with the police and other agencies. A representative from Mayflower receives regular updates from the Salvation Army on current needs amongst the rough sleeper community. Volunteers need to make their own way to Welcome Hall and are dropped back there by the bus. A lift back to the city centre may be available if there is room in Rotary members cars. Upcoming dates: Coming soon. Meeting location: Welcome Hall 4 Fore Street Devonport Plymouth PL1 4DN
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Scouting helper

Scouts - 1st Roborough Scouts

Ongoing
Helping with evening sessions of Scouts, Cubs, and Beavers. Volunteers will help children aged 6 to 12 develop social and practical skills through assisting with fun activities. Student volunteers will develop their understanding of the development of children outside of the classroom setting.
- Areas of InterestEducation/Young People, Mentoring
- How Often?Flexible, Once A Week
- When?Weekdays, Evenings
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Planning / Organisation
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Reflection
- Positive Attributes
You need to be logged in and registered.

Administration/Retail	Fundraising
Animals	Human/Civil Rights
Arts/Culture	Mental Health
Community Events	Mentoring
Disabilities/Special Needs	Older People
Environment/Gardening	Sports
Education/Young People	Technology/Computing

Flexible	Once A Fortnight
More Than Once a Week	One Off Event
Once A Week	Once A Month

Weekdays	Evenings
Weekends	Whole Days
Mornings	Flexible
Afternoons	Nights

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