Allotment Volunteer
Feel green fingered? Want to have a go at gardening?
Volunteer on the allotment on Long Leys Road, Lincoln (Bus stop next to it if you don't fancy a walk!)
If you have equipment you can take it along but if not you can share what's there.
There is the opportunity to take a share of what's grown, but any excess food goes to the NOMAD Trust & Amigos - both these organsiations help the homeless.
All you need to do is book a place when you want to go - contact Jane in the SOAP centre for further info
Availability
Wednesdays between 10am & 12pm - you can just go to any you have time for
Skills to be gained or developed
Team Work, Communication Skills – verbal, Planning & Organisation and Initiative
MAKING HISTORY is an innovative celebrity led mentoring project with schools using family and cultural history to empower young people (aged 8 – 18). The project involves genealogical research and multimedia productions. There is great interest from local (and London) schools in taking part in this relevant and timely pilot project.
Making History is the brainchild of Colin McFarlane (local actor) and he is passionate about helping youngsters get a better understanding of their past to help shape their destiny’s in a positive way. Colin has lots of celebrity friends who are willing to assist with the project, so it will not only be beneficial but quite exciting!
Those involved in the development of the project all have pressures on their time through work commitments, hence the thought that a student may well be able to contribute to the project and practically assist in its development.
There is a strong connection to heritage/multimedia (film production/video conferencing/animation/’talking heads’)/project management
Skills to be gained or developed
Team Work, Communication Skills – written and verbal, Time Management, Computer Literacy, Initiative and Planning & Organisation
Mount Street school is setting up Green Fingers Gardening Club to encourage pupils to eat vegetables by growing them. The Club will be made up by pupils from the school and their parents, together with teaching staff and volunteers (experts) from the Lincolnshire Horticultural Society and hopefully our staff.
Tasks:
Provide on-going support to maintain the planted areas.
Duties: Pruning, harvesting and weeding
Location:
Mount Street Infant & Nursery School, Lincoln
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Communication Skills, Teamwork, Initiative and Planning and Organisation
Availability:
The Club will be meeting every Thursday during term time between 3.15pm and 4.15pm. Volunteers can either attend at this time or at a time convenient for them and the school between 7.00am and 6.00pm. The areas will also need maintaining during school holidays
Commitment: 1 hour per week (suggested 12 week commitment to our staff)
CRB required Y/N: Yes
Whatever the issue from drug misuse to disability; youth crime to mental health; sexual abuse to domestic violence; poverty to homelessness; Barnardo's believes they can bring out the best in every child.
Volunteers are needed to help in the Barnardo's charity shops . There is the option to volunteer at either or both of the two shops, one being based on the High Street, Lincoln and the other based in Nettleham Road Shopping Centre, Lincoln. The shops open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
The Volunteer Retail Assistants undertake a range of activities including operating the till, sorting and steaming donated stock and providing great customer service
Suitable footwear should be worn. 2 hour taster or "have a go" sessions are available.
Availability
3 hours per week. The shops open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
Skills to be gained or developed:
Team Work, Communication Skills – written, Commercial Awareness, Planning & Organisation and Numeracy
http://www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk
Our volunteers play a vital role in a variety of different positions by donating their time, skills, and energy.
We have over 999 volunteers working either in the In-patient Unit and any one of our 19 charity shops and in fundraising.
Title of role: Retail Volunteer
Tasks: To provide an excellent quality of customer service to members of the public who purchase from and donate to our shops. To represent and pass on information about the St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice services and to help the Retail Department raise funds to support the work of the Hospice.
Location: Lincoln High Street
Support and supervision: The shop manager is responsible for the shop induction of volunteers, training and ongoing supervision. There is a legal and mandatory requirement that all volunteers undertake Health and Safety and Manual Handling Training, which will be arranged.
Personal qualities and requirements:
• Reasonable level of literacy and numeracy
• Reliability, commitment and punctuality
• Able to work as part of team and be understanding, patient and respectful of other volunteers and shops employed staff
• To be willing to participate in all aspects of the shop role including cleaning, hygiene and Health and Safety requirements
• Customer service and communication skills
Availability: One half day per week. Shop is open 7 day each week.
CRB required Y/N: No
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Team Work, Communication Skills – written, Commercial Awareness, Initiative, Numeracy and Time Management
Title of role:
Photographer
Tasks:
Photographing the following events:
• County Squad & Development Academy training sessions – including both group and action shots
• Coach Education courses
• Junior Jets courses – including both action and group shots
• Presentation evenings
• Double Dozen Works League – both action and group shots
Location:
Lincoln area
Support and supervision:
• Role involves largely independent work
• Continued support through Lincolnshire Cricket’s Volunteer Coordinator
Personal qualities and requirements:
• Ideally you will have your own DSLR camera
• Enthusiastic, motivated and reliable
Available to work at weekends
Availability:
• Flexible/variable times
• Weekend work
CRB required Y/N:
Yes (can be obtained for free through the ECB)
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Communication Skills – verbal, Initiative, Planning and Organisation & Adaptability and Flexibility
Title of role:
Shop window dresser
Tasks:
Design and realise seasonal window displays for the gift shop in the Bailgate
Location:
Bailgate, Lincoln
Support and supervision:
Helen Baker (Sales Officer) will provide support and supervision. When working in the shop the student will always have one or two other volunteers to support them.
Personal qualities and requirements:
Creative, enthusiastic, able to clearly communicate ideas, ability to inspire and enthuse others.
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Team Work, Communication Skills – verbal, Commercial Awareness, and Initiative
Availability:
One day per quarter (planning ideas), one day per quarter realisation. Some of the planning can be done from home
CRB required Y/N: No
Title of role:
Kitchen Assistant
Tasks:
Cooking, baking, food preparation, cleaning
Location:
High Street, Lincoln
Support and supervision:
Ongoing training & line management
Personal qualities and requirements:
Ideally some experience/skills in food preparation, use of initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, good team player, willing to get ‘stuck in’
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Food preparation/health & hygiene, teamwork, communication skills, customer service
Availability:
Mon – Sat 0845 - 1645
CRB required Y/N: Yes
Title of role:
Merchandiser/ Display Assistant
Tasks:
Creating in-shop & window displays, visual merchandising of stock
Location:
High Street, Lincoln
Support and supervision:
Ongoing training & line management
Personal qualities and requirements:
Creativity, resourcefulness, use of initiative, attention to detail
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Design, communication, Commercial Awareness, teamwork,
Availability:
Mon – Sat 0845 – 1645
CRB required Y/N: Yes
Title of role:
Customer Service Assistant
Tasks:
Meeting & greeting customers, identifying customer needs, serving on cash desk, stock sorting & replenishment
Location:
High Street, Lincoln
Support and supervision:
Ongoing training & line management
Personal qualities and requirements:
Able to talk to people confidently, use of initiative, willing to go the extra mile, good team player, ideally some experience in a customer service role
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Customer service, communication, teamwork, Commercial Awareness
Availability:
Mon – Sat 08:45 – 16:45
CRB required Y/N: Yes
Title of role:
Promotions/Sales Assistant
Tasks:
Handing out/delivering leaflets, establishing customer databases, recording customer feedback, attending fayres /fetes, giving out free samples
Location:
High Street, Lincoln
Support and supervision:
Ongoing training & line management
Personal qualities and requirements:
Creativity, organization, resilience, use of initiative, flexibility
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Communication, planning and organisation, direct marketing, teamwork
Availability:
Mon – Sat 0845 – 1645 (shop opening hours. Hours negotiable for delivering etc)
CRB required Y/N: Yes
Title of role: Painter/Decorator
Tasks:
To help the cricket club prepare for the new season by painting sightscreens, fences, doors, dressing rooms, benches etc over one weekend in April.
Volunteers may also be required to erect sightscreens, put together covers and engage in other tidying up activities.
Location: Ashby Avenue, Lincoln LN5 0HG
Support and supervision:
Provided by a number of people in this joint effort to get the club’s facilities looking pristine and organised before the start of the 2012 cricket season.
Personal qualities and requirements:
Volunteers must have a good work ethic and be prepared to get their hands dirty. They must enjoy working as a team to achieve a common goal.
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Volunteers taking on this role will demonstrate they are willing to work hard. They will develop their ability to work as part of a team as well as their problem solving skills.
Availability: Time and dates can be arranged to suit. It can be on a regular basis or “as and when”.
Title of role: PR Manager
Tasks:
To aid the cricket club in its public relations activity. To promote the club more widely within local media sources and possibly beyond.
Location: Ashby Avenue, Lincoln LN5 0HG
Support and supervision:
Support and supervision will come in the form of regular meetings with people at the club to discuss the volunteer’s ideas and work.
Personal qualities and requirements:
Volunteers must have an active interest and expertise in PR. They must be able to present ideas effectively and show good communication & negotiating skills.
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Volunteers will develop their communication skills further by engaging actively with media organisations. They will gain the valuable experience of marketing a sports organisation within the local community and region.
Availability: Time and dates can be arranged to suit the volunteer. It can be on a regular basis or “as and when”.
CRB required: No
Title of role:
Bar Team Member
Tasks:
• You will provide a prompt and efficient service of alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain the bar in a clean and hygienic condition at all times.
• To be responsible for the receipt of payment for drinks and ensuring accurate change is given.
• To help out in any other areas as requested by Management, during quiet periods in the bar.
• You will be able to comply with the festival stewards and bar stewards guidelines.
• You will be expected to attend all designated shifts as predetermined by the rota.
• You must follow instruction from the bar management team.
Location:
Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, Normanton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
Support and supervision:
Full training and induction will be provided on first date of festival following a successful application.
Personal qualities and requirements:
• Previous bar experience is desirable, but not essential.
• You are confident enough to take deal with members of the public.
• You are capable of serving drinks in a bar environment while adhering policies on quality, hygiene and Licensing Regulations.
• You understand the requirements of working behind a bar and the hours that are worked.
• You will support the team effort by taking responsibility for the presentation and cleanliness of the public areas.
• Mental arithmetic skills.
• You understand that this is a family friendly festival and will try to maintain this ethos to the best of your ability at all times.
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Team building
Customer service
Bar skills
Communication Skills
Availability:
The festival runs from 1st to 4th June 2012
CRB required: No
Title of role:
A volunteer gardener who would advise us on the best place to plant the meadow and advice on what plants/seeds to buy.
Tasks:
Clearing an area of grass to create a wildflower meadow, and preparing the ground for planting. Planting of plants/seeds.
This meadow will bring a great deal of joy to our residents and remind them of when they were younger and the pleasure they got out in the countryside.
This meadow will bring the butterflies and bees into our garden and in turn the birds which have all but disappeared.
Location:
Fosse House, Lincoln
Support and supervision:
Handyman on site to assist, and supervise if necessary.
Meals and refreshments will be provided, as well as expenses.
Personal qualities and requirements:
Honest and not afraid of a bit of hard work. Good rapport with the elderly would be nice. Bring some tools if possible otherwise we will purchase.
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Working in a team. Satisfaction on completion. Learning how to use basic tools. Plants and seeds, what works and what doesn’t. The importance of good planting to attract wildlife, and contributing to the community. Communication and Organisational skills
Availability:
As soon as they are available
CRB required Y/N: If possible
Title of role: Translator
Tasks: Re-writing visitor leaflets in a number of languages (Chinese, CZ, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian
Scandinavian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu andArabic
Location: Lincoln Cathedral, or at own home
Support and supervision: By Visitor Services Team Leader
Personal qualities and requirements: foreign language writing skills
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop: Communication skills - written
Availability: Immediate
CRB required Y/N: No
Title of role:
Oxjam Event Organiser
Tasks:
To organise a gig for Oxjam taking place in October 2012 and to help put together the UK’s biggest festival line up. As an Oxjam organiser, your role is to picture, plan, and promote your event, raising as much money as possible for Oxfam. Your event can be whatever you want it to be, however big or small, and whatever your music tastes. Visit our website at www.oxfam.org.uk/oxjam to register as an organiser, or for more information and further details of what being an Oxjam Event Organiser involves.
Location:
Your hometown
Support and supervision:
We’ll give you all the help and support that you need. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive the Oxjam Toolkit, which is full with ideas and advice to help you make sure that your event is a success. If you pledge to raise £500 or more, you’ll also secure an invite to our exclusive training events run in partnership with the O2 Academies. Whether it’s planning, budgeting, finding a venue, or booking your acts that you need help with, we’ve got it covered. The more you pledge to raise, the more support you’ll get from the central Oxjam team.
Personal qualities and requirements:
We’re after anyone who loves live music and is passionate about their local music scene. Some knowledge of putting on events would also be useful, but lots of information is provided on the Oxjam website and we provide plenty of support to help you on your way.
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
This opportunity is ideal for anyone wanting to gain experience in events management or charity fundraising, and is a great way for absolutely anyone to bring a national music festival to their hometown. You will also gain experience in marketing, fundraising, and promoting, as well as enhancing your interpersonal and team-working skills.
Availability:
Although there is no set working pattern, we do recommend that you picture and plan your event around June/July (the earlier you start the better!), promote your event in August/September, with your event taking place in October.
CRB required Y/N: No
