Volunteer Profile
Matthew Campbell
Age - 18
Where do you volunteer?
I volunteer with NI Hospice & a local choral society in Downpatrick. I got
involved due to a personal interest in volunteering.
What does your volunteering
involve?
Singing and performing on the radio, I got to do a session on U105 through volunteering. I am also a voluntary
committee member and youth leader.
Would you encourage others to
become a Millennium Volunteer ?
Millennium Volunteering is a great way to get recognition for all your
volunteering. If you can find the time, even if its only a little, give something
back you wont regret it!!
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Summer 2014 | Downpatrick
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Youth Club Volunteer Barnardo's Northern Ireland
Take part in the transformation of the lives of vulnerable children,
through the work of projects such as the Play for All Saturday Club. You
w ill work as part of a team to supervise inclusive play activities for
children with disabilities and their siblings.
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Nature Reserve Volunteer
Ulster Wildlife Trust
The Ulster Wildlife Trust’s Nature Reserves team is based at the
Trust’s HQ in Crossgar. As a Nature Reserve Volunteer you would assist
in practical management of these Nature Reserves. Can be physically demanding but it is very rewarding
and some of the sights are beautiful.
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Volunteer Gardener
MindWise
We are seeking a volunteer to promote the gardening project,
co-ordinate planting times, facilitate choosing the crop, support service
users in getting involved, report back to team leaders and ensure health
and safety is maintained at all times.
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Befriending volunteer Abbeyfield and Wesley
If you are a people person with a sense of humour and the ability to listen and chat, this opportunity will
be right up your street. As a volunteer you will get to know
our residents and tenants and share your own experiences and interests
with them.
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Management Team/Trustee Northern Ireland Sea Cadets
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to become
trustees and be part of our Unit Management Teams. We need
Volunteer Trustees to help on our Management Committee. Previous experience of trusteeship is useful
but not essential.
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Volunteer Table Official Down Basketball
Table officials, after training, would
officiate at local/school games when and as required. It’s an exciting sport to watch or participate in so why not
step up to the challenge and become part of this growing family
oriented organisation!
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Volunteer Assistant
Active Mind - Active Body
We run a women’s group for elderly residents within Downpatrick on Thursdays from 2pm-4pm. We
would like to involve a volunteer and this role would suit someone looking to gain experience in a social field, or even someone who would like to
meet new people and socialise.
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Leisure and Befriending volunteer Slievegrane
Become a part in leisure activities and befriending team, doing
activities like arts, crafts and board games, listening and chatting and
participating in social outings. Volunteers would be required to
undergo in house Vulnerable Adult Training to undertake this role.
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Unit Helper for Brownies
Downpatrick Girl Guiding
Volunteers will assist leaders so that girls can participate in a wide range
of activities at their regular meetings, at special events, day trips,
sleepovers, camps and holidays. Our emphasis is on having fun and learning new skills not covered in
schools and badge work.
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Events Organiser
Cats Protection NI
As an Events Organiser for Cats Protection you will play a vital role in
coordinating and supporting local volunteers in raising those all
important funds to help cats in need through fundraising events and
activities. For more information on this role please follow the link below
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