Volunteer Opportunities Cookstown Area · Inspire (the new name for Niamh, the Northern Ireland...

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Mid Ulster Cookstown Volunteer Centre

2b Coagh Crescent

Cookstown

BT80 8NH

028 8676 1122

[email protected]

www.midulstervolunteercentre.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Cookstown Area

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.midulstervolunteercentre.org/

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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis UK Awareness & Activities Volunteer

Age 16 Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - two of the main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (or IBD) affect more than 300,000 people in the UK. Yet it is largely a hidden disease and one that causes stigma, fear and isolation. As the UK’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis our mission is to work with all those affected by these conditions to achieve a better quality of life, improve services and ultimately find a cure. Crohn’s and Colitis UK have teams of volunteers based around the country raising awareness of these two conditions. You’ll take an active role in planning and delivering one or more of our awareness raising activities to promote our presence and bring people together locally:

organising events, education and information sessions, social activities

editing newsletters

managing social media pages

fundraising

campaigning

The role is very flexible and volunteers can get involved at any time – most activities take place during evenings and weekends. All activities, locations and dates are decided by the team of volunteers. The team usually organise 5-10 events throughout the year and you can get involved from as little as 3 hours a month or more. This is a great opportunity to be involved in your local community, enhance and learn new skills such as leadership, event management, communication, and be part of a team who are passionate about making a difference! Help us organise activities that interest you! ________________________________________________________________________________

Inspire Support & Group Facilitator

Age 18 Access NI check required

Inspire (the new name for Niamh, the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health), is a charity and social enterprise based in Northern Ireland which provides support and services in the areas of mental health, learning disability, workplace/academic well-being and addiction. Inspire is highly committed to engaging volunteers in its full range of services and recognises volunteers as a core part of the team, with a distinctive but complementary role alongside staff.

Support staff and engage with members (people with mental health needs) in a range of activities - arts & crafts, walking groups, cookery, music, gardening and mindfulness sessions

Help facilitate and deliver groups sessions and outings with the members

Offer 1-1 support to members - be a 'listening ear' and increase their confidence and self esteem

Induction and training is available including regular supervision.

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SOFT Volunteer Age 18+

Access NI check required SOFT- ‘Supporting Our Families Together’ is a family support service working in partnership with schools to provide support and learning opportunities to families with children (4-12 years old) attending one of the following schools in the Cookstown area: • Cookstown Nursery School • Cookstown Primary School • Cookstown High School • Holy Trinity Primary School • Holy Trinity High School • Phoenix Integrated Primary School SOFT understands that all families are unique and anyone can find themselves facing challenges at home or in school at any time. We offer a non-judgemental and supportive service to help you to support your children in school, in the community and at home. SOFT can also provide families with the opportunity to learn different skills alongside their children and meet with other parents and support networks within the Cookstown community. ________________________________________________________________________________

Dementia NI

Dementia NI is an independent membership organisation which has been set up by people living

with dementia. The Empowerment groups have been set up to ensure that people with a

diagnosis of dementia are having their voices heard. Our group members challenge the stigma

of dementia, raise awareness of dementia, promote the rights of people living with dementia

and also support people living with dementia to lobby and raise awareness in their own right.

Event Support and Awareness Raising Volunteer

Empowerment Group Support Volunteer

Volunteer Driver

At our group meetings we invite external organisations and care providers along to give them a

unique opportunity to seek the views and lived experiences of people with dementia. The

empowerment groups and members aim to raise awareness about dementia and challenge the

stigma that many people face daily. We promote more opportunities for learning for people living

with dementia including developing new skills, such as learning to use tablet computers and also

utilizing existing skills and knowledge that they may have.

Our Empowerment groups are being developed in each health trust area across Northern Ireland.

Groups vary in frequency, depending on the area, but generally will run weekly or fortnightly,

lasting 2-3 hours in duration. The groups generally take place on weekdays between 10am and

5pm. Group members also attend events, talks and meetings to raise awareness of what it is like

to live with dementia and the organisation.

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Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland Coffee & Chat Volunteer

In Northern Ireland approximately 20,000 people have epilepsy. Epilepsy can affect anyone at any age and from any walk of life. Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland:

Raises awareness and increases understanding of epilepsy

Lobbies and campaigns for a better future for people with epilepsy

Supports people through our network of volunteers, branches and groups

Organises information events for both people living with epilepsy and health professionals

Organises and supports local fundraising events Coffee and chat groups are being set up all across the UK. These give people living with epilepsy the chance to meet each other in ordinary venues like cafes, tea rooms, coffee shops etc. Coffee & Chat volunteers help build a brighter future for people living with epilepsy. If you are interested in setting up a group in your city/town in Northern Ireland then here is your opportunity. A Coffee and Chat Volunteer supports the effective running of a coffee and chat group and provides a link between the people attending the coffee and chat group and Epilepsy Action.

What’s involved? Be a contact person for the group and Epilepsy Action

Ensure a welcoming environment

Use the travelling kit to make attendees aware of available information

A brief informal training session is provided and a monthly phone. The local manager will visit the group at least once a year. ________________________________________________________________________________

Mid-Ulster Talking Newspaper Soundtrack

Reader/Interviewer Storyteller

Age 16+ Access NI check required

Volunteers would co-operate with at least one other person to present 45 minutes of news read from a local weekly paper for people in the Mid-Ulster area who have problems with reading or who have a visual impairment. The readings take place on either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning in a Cookstown venue. They are now in digital format and are distributed by first class post to recipients in the form of a USB pen weekly. After the news section comes a magazine-type programme which may include music, singing, jokes, interviews, storytelling, short story reading or presenting of articles of local interest. Anyone interested in reading the news or in preparing material for the magazine will be made most welcome.

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Depaul

Age 18+

Access NI check required

Depaul is a charity helping people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Here we

believe they deserve help to rebuild their lives and progress to a positive future. We offer a

supported accommodation service for single people and couples who are experiencing

homelessness, providing professional 24/7 support. Based in central Dungannon the service has

a communal area, kitchen, gym, art & games room and garden areas.

Community Support Volunteer

A friendly volunteer is needed to accompany Depaul staff on regular community visits. Staff

provide Harm Reduction Floating Support to people who are at risk of homelessness, are isolated

in their home and are struggling with addiction issues and independent living.

Staff focus on tenancy issues, harm reduction and other specific needs and the volunteer can help

support the service user socially in a befriending type role. There is also option for telephone

support (phone provided). Training will be provided.

Activities Volunteer

Volunteers are required to encourage social interaction in a homeless accommodation service by

engaging with service users by having a chat, play cards, play pool, gaming, organise quizzes or

bingo, in-house befriending, watching movies, cookery, listening to music, creative activities etc.

Volunteers would also be able to assist staff in general daily tasks.

Befriender

Volunteers are required to provide befriending support to the Housing First, Family Service

Floating Support, Harm Reduction Floating Support or Castlehill Re-Settlement teams. Each

volunteer will be matched to a service user in their local area. Duties would include making weekly

visits to support service users and provide a listening ear and social support. Volunteers will also

complete necessary basic admin and update staff regarding any issues with service users that staff

need to action.

Gym/Fitness Volunteer

Volunteers are needed to help male & female service users to move towards a healthier lifestyle

using on-site gym and support their physical well being.

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Save the Children Age 18+

Shop Assistant/Admin Volunteers are required to become part of a team and learn some administration skills such as basic finance, as well as have the opportunity to attend meetings to learn more about Save the Children work. Volunteers are required to work in the charity shop operating the tills and sorting clothes. Opening hours: 9.45am – 4.15pm. We would like to form a group of volunteers willing to work after hours e.g. 7-9pm fortnightly or monthly.

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Citizens Advice Mid Ulster

Advisor/Information Volunteer

Age 16+

Citizens Advice Mid Ulster is an advice and information service. We help people resolve their debt,

benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems. Our

services are available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or

religion. The work of the Citizens Advice would not be possible without volunteers.

WHAT CAN YOU GET FROM CITIZENS ADVICE?

Flexibility about when you work within the constraints of the site rota

Out of pocket expenses

Support in the form of supervision and staff meetings

Accredited Adviser Training (to offer general advice to clients)

Accredited Tribunal Training (to support clients to appeal against benefit decisions)

Personal Development WHAT DOES CITIZENS ADVICE EXPECT FROM A VOLUNTEER?

Commitment: a minimum of 6hrs per week. This should take into account your other commitments (family, job, courses etc)

Understanding and empathy of people with problems and an ability to cope with difficult situations

Able to work within the aims, principles and policies of Citizens Advice

Able to establish respect and trusting relationships with clients

Good communication skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills ______________________________________________________________________________________

Rural Support Helpline Volunteers

Age 18+ Rural Support provides a confidential support service to the rural and farming community across all of Northern Ireland. Our work is made possible through the skills, experience and expertise of our team of volunteers. By volunteering with Rural Support you could:

Empower and help others who may need support

Use your skills and experience in a meaningful way

Enhance your own life through routine, structure and stimulation You could provide support within the following roles:

Outreach support at events to promote the service

Emotional support on a one to one basis with clients

Practical or technical support on the phone or face to face with clients

Helpline support on the phone to callers

Rural Support is particularly keen to recruit volunteers who have experience of farm business management and could assist others with farm finance/debt issues.

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Kinship Care NI – Caring for Kin Project Support Volunteers


‘Grandparents raising their grandchildren’

Kinship Care NI is a charitable organisation that supports individuals who are raising a child who is a family member or the child of a family friend. We provide information, support and advice to kinship carers and the children living in kinship care. Kinship Care Volunteers take up a range of roles depending on their experience, skills and the vacancies that we have at any time. We have volunteers who act as trustees, advisers, ambassador, befrienders and facilitators. Staff in our ‘Caring for Kin’ Project and ‘Kinship Care Support Service’ are often looking for volunteers to help them with their work. Volunteering opportunities may include:

Welcoming new kinship carers and their children to our projects and services.

Preparing tea and coffee and helping out with administrative tasks and fundraising events.

Encouraging children and their caregivers get involved in programmes and activities.

Visiting families in their homes and offering friendship, support and practical help.

Setting up and assisting in the running of Kin Together Support Groups.

Distributing leaflets and flyers around the local community.

Manning exhibition stands at local community events.

Supervising seasonal programmes / programmes and various day trips out.

Full training and induction to the organisation is provided.

Bowel Cancer UK Age 18+

Bowel Cancer UK is a charitable organisation dedicated to saving lives and improving the quality of life for all those affected by bowel cancer. Awareness Volunteers Have you been affected by bowel cancer in some way? Would you like to become a volunteer and help raise awareness of bowel cancer in your local community? Our awareness volunteers deliver talks across Northern Ireland to bring the facts about bowel cancer to people’s attention and help them understand the symptoms, risk factors and the bowel screening programme. Becoming a volunteer is easy, we offer a full day's training with plenty of time to practice the presentation, and we will support you every step of the way. All we ask is that you commit to delivering one event per month and you must be willing to speak in public. Fundraising volunteer Fundraising Volunteers are crucial to raising enough money to meet our ambitious goals. If you’d be interested in helping out from time to time at street collections, store collections, large events, collecting money tins etc. then please get in touch.

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Motor Neurone Disease Association

Association Visitor 18+

Access NI Check Required

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for

people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to

new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. MND is a rapidly

progressive disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It attacks the nerves that control

movement so muscles refuse to work.

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 and induction, you would be expected to take on the following:

Make and maintain contact regularly by phone, email or face to visits with people living with motor neurone disease.

Explain the support and services the Association can offer. Discuss their needs and wishes regarding support from the Association 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 Develop and maintain relationships with your local branch or group Make accurate and relevant records in accordance with the MND Associations guidelines

and local protocols Attend support and supervision meetings and other development events

Full training and induction will be provided and travel expenses will be reimbursed. For this role

you need to be able to work as part of a team, liaise with Health & Social Care professionals and

have the ability to develop and maintain supportive relationships.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit a minimum of 2 – 4 hours per week.

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Pets As Therapy Volunteer Visitor


Pets As Therapy volunteers visit hospitals, hospices, residential/nursing homes, day centres and schools etc with their registered dog/cat on a regular basis to bring joy, comfort and companionship to people who cannot be with their own pet. They provide an opportunity to nurture, reduce stress, help people who are clinically depressed, help speed up recovery rates and assist in rehabilitating patients. 130,000 people benefit every week from Pets As Therapy visits. Your dog or cat will need to be assessed by a local temperament assessor or vet as part of the application process. Volunteers are required to pay an annual subscription to the charity, which is currently £19.

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Concern Worldwide Age 18+

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation specialising in tackling hunger with the most vulnerable people in 25 of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries. Our mission is to help communities living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives, which last and spread without on-going external support. Concern Ambassador We are looking for passionate people who love to chat to help us spread the Concern message in schools and businesses. As a volunteer Concern Ambassador we ask you to visit a school or business in your local area to talk about Concern and the work we do when we receive a request. We will also provide you with the training and materials needed to be a successful Concern Ambassador. Collection Box Co-ordinator As a volunteer Collection Box Co-ordinator we ask you to visit shops, businesses and clubs in your local area distributing our charity boxes, collect the boxes when they are full, count the money and send it back. This is a really flexible opportunity that you can arrange around your own needs, whether you can spare one hour a fortnight or more.

Advice NI Age 18+


Advice NI's mission is to develop an independent advice sector that provides the best possible advice to those who need it most. The Supporting Active Engagement project uses volunteers to engage older people in digital inclusion taking place across N.Ireland. The project aims to help older people get online (and stay online) through the use of tablets. The project has a specific focus on helping people access information about their rights and entitlements. Internet Champion To deliver 10 sessions (each lasting approx. 1½ hours) of ICT training to a small group (5-10 older people) within the community, specifically within Folds or private nursing homes. The overarching aim for the volunteer is to empower older people to access necessary information online, with emphasis on older peoples’ rights and entitlements (including pensions, benefits, health, housing & community care). Each volunteer will have full support of the project’s paid staff. Volunteers are a pivotal part of the overall success of the project. It is hoped that volunteers will commit to a 2 day training programme once a week for 10 weeks and engage in supervision meetings every month. Volunteers must provide their own transport to the training location yet travel expenses will be reimbursed. Advice NI will endeavour to place volunteers in a location nearby. ________________________________________________________________________________

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Cancer Focus NI Age 18+

Cancer Focus NI is here to help you improve your health and support you and your family when you’re affected by cancer. Cancer Focus is building a team of enthusiastic individuals to spread the word about our work throughout the province. To ensure that if anyone in their local community faces a diagnosis of cancer they know they can turn to Cancer Focus NI for professional advice, guidance and access to our free care services. Family Support Service Assistant Age 21+ Our Family Support Service provides help to families where there is a significant adult with a cancer diagnosis. An essential part of that help is to support the children through a difficult and scary time in their lives through talking and creative play. This voluntary role assists the Family Support Worker with the smooth running of our children’s groups, Bereavement projects and Parents Support evenings. Takes place in Junction Community Building, Dungannon on the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm-9.30pm.

To help set up the rooms and prepare the activities for the children

To take part in the group on all levels to support the children – holding discussions/ role play etc

To provide a supportive and welcoming environment for children and adults, listening to their concerns and responding appropriately

To help with arts and crafts Cont’d...

To play with the children

To clear up after activities and refreshments Leaflet Distributor Volunteer

identify suitable locations

obtain permission and deliver supplies of various leaflets and posters to help promote the work and activities of the charity

Box Collector Volunteer

maintain current outlets and identify potential new collection box sites

pick up boxes when full (normally on a 3 month cycle) and leave new boxes in their place

At least 8 hours per month of your spare time will make a BIG difference - flexible to fit in with your lifestyle. We are looking for volunteers who will be available over the long term to build up contacts and relationships within their own community. No experience is required as full support and training will be provided. Personal qualities required - sociable, enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and good organisational skills. Access to a car is required when collecting and delivering boxes and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. ________________________________________________________________________________

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Alzheimer’s Society


Our vision is of a radically improved world for people with dementia. A world where they have their rights recognised where they fully contribute to family & community life & where they can live with dignity free from discrimination. Mid Ulster Volunteering Opportunities:

Side by Side Volunteer 18+ - All across Mid Ulster

Side by Side volunteers will provide agreed support to people with dementia which could be either by visiting them in their home, enabling them to stay active, taking part in appropriate social and recreational activities in their community or simply just having a telephone conversation, whichever they require. Your involvement aims to help people to feel less isolated enabling the person to focus on their strengths to remain active and confident.

Group Leader Volunteer – 16+

Mitchell Hall Friendship Group (Early Stages of Dementia) 3rd Friday of month 1pm – 3pm;

Mitchell Hall

Group Support Volunteer -16+

Cookstown CSG - 3rd Wednesday of month 12pm; The Hub

Maghera CSG – 16+ - 4th Tuesday of month 7pm – 8:30pm; The Lurach Centre

Mid Ulster Activity Group - 2nd Monday of month 1pm – 3pm; Mitchell Hall, Maghera

Mitchell Hall Friendship Group (Early Stages of Dementia) - 3rd Friday of month 1pm – 3pm;

Mitchell Hall Maghera

Mitchell Hall CSG (Early Stages of Dementia) - 4th Friday of month 1pm – 3pm; Mitchell Hall

Maghera

Volunteer Learner 16+ Learning support volunteers play a pivotal role in the support, development and empowerment of other volunteers. They provide practical support using workbooks and Society learning, as well as their own passion and enthusiasm, to help volunteers confidently and meaningfully undertake their learning. You will play a key role in our vibrant volunteer community, enabling and empowering others. Volunteer Leader 16+ Volunteer leaders enable and empower our volunteers and play a key role in our vibrant volunteer community. As a volunteer leader you will help ensure that our volunteers are connected, supported, developed and feel valued. Keeping in Touch Volunteer 16+

‘Keeping in touch’ (KIT) calls are an exciting new part of the Alzheimer’s Society’s offer for people living with dementia. KIT volunteers play a key role in keeping someone who’s living with dementia connected. By taking a personal, warm and engaging approach to their role, our KIT

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volunteers provide a friendly, tailored proactive support service. The role makes a huge difference and KIT volunteers play a fundamental role in on-going person centred support. Awareness Raising Volunteer 16+ The awareness raising volunteer is essential to promote our services and highlight our presence in local communities. The role also helps to raise awareness of dementia and provide dementia related information. The services can be promoted in a wide range of ways, from the distribution of leaflets, booklets and posters, liaising with the media, through websites and social networking and by attending local groups, gatherings and community events.

More overleaf Media Volunteer 16+ By speaking publicly about your experience of living with dementia you will help to raise awareness of dementia and challenge the stigma that surrounds the condition. The press office can give the media facts and figures, provide experts and talk about research, but it is personal experience that makes a real impact. Research Network Volunteers 18+ Alzheimer’s Society Research Network provides a ground-breaking opportunity for people who have experience of dementia to influence and monitor research projects. The role involves contributing to the two-yearly setting of priority topics for research, reading, prioritising and commenting on research applications; approximately 6-8 applications, 5-6 times a year. Volunteer Recruiter 18+ • Liaising with staff and other volunteers (such as the volunteer supporter) in the identification of volunteering recruitment needs• Assisting with the writing of volunteer role descriptions, using these as the basis for recruitment • Leading or assisting with the recruitment of new volunteers locally, following best practice guidance and using current Society paperwork • Maintaining recruitment/placement information • Building local relationships with partners such as volunteer centres and other support agencies. Volunteer Fundraisers 16+ Community fundraising is at the very centre of how we raise vital funds at a local level. The money we raise funds the delivery of universal services that include our website and National Dementia Helpline, as well as the services we provide locally. It also helps to fund research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia, and our campaigning work. Fundraisers are the local heroes of community fundraising.

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parent/guardian)

Young Enterprise Advisor/Speaker


Young Enterprise Northern Ireland is a charity developing the entrepreneurial skills and aspirations of young people aged four to 25 to prepare them for the new economy. We develop the skills of young people to ensure they leave education prepared for life and work. Working in partnership with education and business we engage with 100,000 young people each year. With support from the Department of Education our programmes address the skills development requirements of the Northern Ireland curriculum. Volunteering opportunities exist with both Primary and Post Primary schools in the local area to deliver and facilitate business enterprise programmes. Volunteers must be over 18 and we can accommodate volunteers with support needs. Experience an exciting new challenge by volunteering with Young Enterprise Northern Ireland. Bring your knowledge, passion and experience to inspire the next generation of young people to discover their potential and make a lasting impression. ________________________________________________________________________________

Positive Futures Support Worker


Positive Futures support people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autistic spectrum condition. Our innovative community-based services support adults in the Cookstown and Magherafelt areas. Our aim is to transform the future of the people we support. We do that by enabling people to realise their hopes, dreams and ambitions. We change attitudes by proving that a person doesn’t have to be defined by a disability. And, we change society by showing that, with the right support everyone can play a valuable role in the community. You can help us to transform lives. The people we support want the same things as everyone else – involvement, respect and the opportunity to live life as fully as possible. Volunteering opportunities include supporting an individual in a social or leisure activity, sharing and enjoying their skills and interests. If you’ve got time and commitment we can use it! Some people volunteer weekly others fortnightly. We know volunteers are busy people and we work together to agree what suits everyone. What qualities do we look for in a volunteer? You need to be committed, friendly, responsible and have patience and understanding. The main requirement is the desire to make a difference. All our volunteers receive induction training, support and guidance and the opportunity for personal development. Your safety and wellbeing

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are also important to us and we will do all we can to ensure that you enjoy what you do and are comfortable and confident in your role. You will: meet new people, have the opportunity to train and learn new skills, gain experience and develop your confidence, enhance your CV, discover hidden talents, share your skills and interests, make a big difference in someone’s life, be valued and have your contribution recognised.

Code Club Code Club Volunteer/Leader

Age 18+

Code Club is a nationwide network of free volunteer-led after-school coding clubs for children aged 9-13. We create projects for our volunteers to teach at after or during school coding clubs or at non-school venues such as libraries. The projects we make teach children how to program by showing them how to make computer games, animations and websites. Each term the students will progress and learn more, whilst at the same time using their imaginations and making creative projects. Terms 1 & 2 use Scratch to teach the basics of programming. Term 3 teaches the basics of web development using HTML and CSS. Term 4 teaches Python and so on. You will learn about creating computer games, animations and websites. We’d like to put a Code Club in every single primary school in the country, would you like to be a part of this? As a Code Club Volunteer/Leader you will work with a supervisor of a primary school close to where you live to help children work through step by step learning using worksheets provided by Code Club, everyone learns together.

Volunteers go to their local club for an hour a week and teach one project a week.

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Tirgan Community Centre Youth Club Helper

Age 18+ The townland of Tirgan is midway between Moneymore and Desertmartin. Tirgan Hall Youth Club takes place on Wednesday nights. There are two sessions: 6.30 - 8pm for ages 7-11 years 8pm – 9.30pm for ages 12-16 years We will offer training opportunities, such as Health and Safety, Child Protection etc which will help the volunteer who is interested in working with children.

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Diabetes UK Northern Ireland Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is dedicated to putting the interests of people with diabetes first, through the best in campaigning, research and care. Help make a difference to the lives of the 80,164 people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland. Our volunteers are at the heart of Diabetes UK Northern Ireland. Without this support, Diabetes UK could not carry out its vital work in research, education and care. Our volunteers bring skills, experience, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to Diabetes UK. Volunteering can also make a difference in your life too, letting you meet new people, learn new skills and have fun.

Know Your Risk Assessment Volunteer Know Your Risk is our campaign to raise awareness and help people reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes. Our Roadshow bus will be visiting different locations throughout Northern Ireland and we need volunteers to help us out! There are a variety of different roles at a Know Your Risk event and you will be trained for each element. They include carrying out the Know Your Risk questionnaire with members of the public, which will involve:

Measuring people’s height, weight and waist

Asking relevant questions and explaining the risk factors of Type 2 diabetes

Giving basic lifestyle advice and signposting to the dietician where necessary

Referring people to visit their GP surgery for further tests, if appropriate

Encouraging attendees to seek Diabetes UK services, resources and information to help

them reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes

Talking to members of the public to raise awareness of diabetes and the work of Diabetes

UK

Inviting members of the public to find out their risk of Type 2 diabetes and engage with us

further

Answering general queries, offering appropriate Diabetes UK publications/materials and

direct any medical or other specific questions to a member of staff or signpost to Diabetes

UK services/resources or a Healthcare Professional

Events Volunteer Events volunteers help raise awareness of diabetes and Diabetes UK at events throughout the area. Speaker Scheme Volunteer Speaker scheme volunteers give talks and presentations on behalf of Diabetes UK to groups in their local communities.

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Springhill House, Moneymore Age 18+

Springhill is a 17th-century plantation house outside Moneymore. It has been the property of the National Trust since 1957 and, in addition to the house, gardens and park, there is a costume collection and a purported ghost. Event Volunteer This is a great opportunity to work for the National Trust as a dedicated member of the Event Team at Springhill. Springhill holds some fantastic events such as The Country Fair and The Vintage Rally. We would like to recruit an energetic team to help us during these days. At any one time you could be helping with crafts, games, tickets, the education team or car parking. Whatever happens, you will enjoy the company of Springhill's team and you'll get to meet the multitude of visitors. Bookshop Volunteer The bookshop which is located at the exit gate at Springhill has had a revamp and is lead by a very small attentive team that have brightened up and organised the loveable little cottage. The existing team in the bookshop is friendly and very welcoming to any possible new starter volunteers. It would be fantastic to have a full and enthusiastic team of bookshop volunteers to fill our season's needs. There will be two volunteers in the bookshop at any one time; however, there may be times you might be on your own. If you prefer to work alongside somebody that's no problem, we will rota you in with another volunteer. This is your call! There will be money handling and our great team that we have at Springhill will train you up. You will need to be interested in books and have a good way with people. Garden Nursery Volunteer A seasonal role available from March to September which is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the outdoor team selling plants and shrubs that have been propagated from our indigenous collection on site. The Garden Nursery is located in the hub area of Springhill which is within the Museum and facilities area. The role is available from 12 - 5pm and includes tasks such as money handling, watering and arranging plants and is a public-facing opportunity.

Wellbrook Beetling Mill

Meet and Greet Volunteers

Age 18+

Wellbrook, nestled in a wooded valley outside Cookstown, is the last working beetling mill in Northern Ireland. The working water-powered mill was used in the manufacture of linen. Volunteers will meet and greet visitors, help with money handling, facilitating visitors while they wait for their tour and to clean up a little bit. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to become part of the National Trust and its interpretation of an exceptional industrial heritage site in Wellbrook Beetling Mill. You will be given the chance to learn the Mill tour and help to educate the public so that they can understand how life was like working in such a wonderful but yet demanding environment, if desired.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moneymore

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Trust_for_Places_of_Historic_Interest_or_Natural_Beauty

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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

NSPCC is the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands. We help children who’ve been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening. Schools Service Volunteers Age 18+ Access NI check required Help children speak out and stay safe. Our Speak out Stay Safe programme is protecting a

generation of children against abuse one primary school at a time and we want you to join us.

As our volunteer, you'll visit local schools giving assemblies to children aged 4-11 and classroom

workshops to 9-11 year olds. You'll help them to understand abuse and give them the confidence

and courage to speak out and seek help if they ever need it. By delivering our programme to at

least two schools a month, you'll be making a massive difference, helping us fight for every

childhood in your local school's community. It's why we're here and we cannot do it without you.

Young Witness Supporter Age 18+ The NSPCC’s Young Witness Service is recruiting volunteers to support young people who may have to give evidence in criminal trials as victims or witnesses. Volunteer involvement is usually during office hours on week days with occasional evenings. You must have an interest in and experience of working with children, and have a driving licence or access to transport. The NSPCC’s Young Witness Service is a free, independent and confidential service, provided by a team of social work staff and volunteers - full training and out of pocket expenses will be provided. Whilst it can be challenging, this is an extremely worthwhile and rewarding role that supports children through a very difficult period in their lives. Fundraiser Age 16+ Do you like working in a team, having a laugh and helping to organise an event? Join a new NSPCC support group in Cookstown/Magherafelt and have fun raising money to help vulnerable children. NSPCC are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to give a minimal time commitment to help raise cash and raise the profile of the charity. We need to organise a couple of events each year and need a team of willing hands to help with these.

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/fighting-for-childhood/

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/

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Guide Dogs Age 18+

Access NI check required Guide Dogs are the world's largest breeder and trainer of working dogs. And thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers – and your vital donations – we’ve helped over 29,000 people to achieve life-changing independence. Volunteer Driver Driving is a crucial service provided by Guide Dogs’ volunteers across the country. Dogs and puppies often need to be transported short or long distances. Guide dog owners may also need assistance from a four-wheeled friend with getting to a venue, or equipment may need transporting to an event. All you need to help is an ordinary driving licence with the use of your own vehicle, and be happy to carry dogs in your car. We pay the mileage and provide the company! We’re not asking for lots of your time – by giving just a few hours a week you'll be making a real difference by helping Guide Dogs enable blind and partially sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else. My Guide We’re looking for volunteer sighted guides who help blind and partially-sighted people feel less isolated and become more involved in their communities. You can support someone in a wide range of everyday activities including: going for coffee, shopping or going for a walk. We will. We will provide you with the skills and confidence to guide someone safely, offer ongoing support and reimburse out of pocket expenses. No matter how much time you can give you will be making a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people in your local community. Fundraiser Age 16+ Guide Dogs is developing a new Volunteer Fundraising Group in Mid Ulster. Join our friendly team and meet new people (as well as some of our fabulous four legged friends). You could be doing anything from helping out at a street collection to selling our trading goods - from cuddly toy pups to pens. Most importantly, by giving a few hours of your time, you'll be making a real difference by helping Guide Dogs enable blind and partially sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else. We have lots of roles within this new group. Campaigning Volunteers Are you passionate about improving the lives of blind sighted people living in your local community? If so support us by joining our other like minded campaigners across Northern Ireland to ensure that blind and partially sighted people enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else. Other opportunities available within the Mid-Ulster area:

Fundraising Group Secretary

Fundraising Group Treasurer

Fundraising Volunteer

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Collection Co-ordinator

Broughderg Area Development Association Marketing Volunteer

Age 18+

Broughderg Area Development Association has received funding to promote the Broughderg Centre and the area surrounding it. Broughderg Centre is located in a rural community in the Sperrins. It strives to reduce rural and social isolation through educational classed and social activities while at the same time promote tourism. We want to create a new website, produce brochures and audio visuals. The area is steeped in history and archaeological landmarks and recently a new Forest Park has opened. We want to promote the area and the centre so this is a great opportunity for a graduate in marketing to offer a few hours. A good marketing knowledge is required for this role and also good communication skills as there is a lot of contact with the Council, the management committee and other agencies. ________________________________________________________________________________

Praxis Care – Mental Health Befriender with Adult Programme


Age 18+ Praxis Mental Health is a group who promote awareness of mental ill health within the community. Befriending volunteers are needed to offer one-to-one support and friendship to people living locally in the community, who are experiencing mental ill-health.

Activities that volunteers may be expected to do include motivating clients to use local facilities e.g. walking, leisure centre, library, shopping, calling for a tea/coffee in local cafe or just visiting clients home for a tea and a chat.

Praxis Care - Young People Befriender


The Befriending Service exists to offer young people who are in the process of leaving the care system a trained volunteer who they can spend time with on a regular basis doing social activities. This improves social skills, raises self-esteem and builds self-confidence.

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Volunteers work on a one to one basis with a young person aged between 16‐21 years that are in the process of leaving the care system. The befriending role consists of meeting up on a regular basis with the young person and spending time together doing some kind of social activity. This can be anything from just going for a coffee to going to the cinema, bowling, and ice skating or going out for dinner. The activities are enjoyable for both parties and everything is funded. You would be matched with a young person within a reasonable travelling distance. Activities are arranged between the volunteer and young person themselves. Volunteers also receive travel expenses. Volunteers will receive training before being matched with a young person so they understand their role and feel confident in what they are being asked to do. Someone with an open mind and a degree of patience would be ideal. ________________________________________________________________________________

Barnardos

Cookstown Charity Shop

Volunteer Retail Assistant

Age 16+

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you

could be part of it! Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide

variety of skills to the organisation. As little as two hours a week volunteering in our retail stores

could transform a child’s life, as well as bringing fulfilment, enjoyment and development to yours.

Based on Westland South Road, Cookstown.

Arthritis Care

Age 18+

Arthritis Care acts on behalf of people in Northern Ireland who are affected by arthritis. We provide them, their families and friends with support, understanding, information and expertise so they can cope better with the impact of the condition and get the most out of life. Support Volunteer for Cookstown Arthritis Care

18+

Cookstown Arthritis Care urgently requires a volunteer once a month to help deliver our service to

people who have arthritis. Activities involve helping to set up before and after each event,

assisting the service users to play games, making and serving tea and supporting the service users

on occasional outings. A friendly and chatty nature is required for this role.

Opportunities currently exist within Arthritis Care Northern Ireland in a variety of volunteering roles.

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Volunteer mentor/befriender – visit over 60’s in their homes to help them to re-engage with the community by helping them self manage their long term condition

Become a campaigning volunteer Become a volunteer with Staying Connected project - mentoring and befriending service Join a local branch or group to help out on the committee Become a training volunteer delivering our self-management courses to people with

arthritis (you must have arthritis yourself to take up this role) Assist with fundraising, either by helping the resource development manager with a

regionally organised event, or by organising fundraising events in your local community

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SAMARITANS OMAGH Age 18+


The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. Could you touch another person's life when it really matters? You can make an amazing difference at Samaritans. Our volunteers are changing lives every day, and developing valuable skills and friendships along the way. We’re behind you all the way with the training and support you need for the volunteer role you take on. Your training will show you how to give your whole attention to each person you’re supporting, and empathise with their feelings without being overwhelmed yourself. Benefits of becoming a Samaritans volunteer

1. Change peoples’ lives 2. Contribute and share existing skills 3. Develop new listening and communication skills you can use in all aspects of your life 4. Meet new people from all different kinds of backgrounds and cultures 5. Improve your CV 6. Give something back to your local community

You’ll be surrounded by people with the same motivation as you. Whether you want to become a listening volunteer, or use your other skills to support us in a different role, Omagh Samaritans welcomes your support. We’re most known for our listening volunteer role, but some people decide this isn’t for them. There are many other skills required to run Omagh branch of Samaritans. Support volunteers help with the many other branch activities including: Fundraising, Outreach, Publicity, IT Support and Finance. We are not a religious organisation and we positively welcome enquiries from all sections of the community. You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications, but you do need to be interested in other people and be open-minded.

http://www.samaritans.org/volunteer-us/change-someone%E2%80%99s-life-%E2%80%93-your-own/support-volunteers

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CDM Community Transport Drivers

Passenger Assistants Age 18+


Our main aim is to reduce social isolation in the Cookstown district by providing affordable & accessible transport. Volunteers are required for the Community Car Scheme. Could you spare a few hours a week to help transport members to activities such as health appointments, employment, shopping & other trips? Volunteers are also required to drive the community minibus. All drivers will be trained to MIDAS standard (Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme) & paid mileage & subsistence. We also require passenger assistants to help members on & off the bus and occasionally to assist them carrying out some tasks, e.g. shopping. ________________________________________________________________________________

Action on Hearing Loss NI Access NI check required

Action on Hearing Loss Northern Ireland represents the 260,000 people who are deaf, have a hearing loss or tinnitus, as well as their families & others who work with them or for their benefit. Our staff and volunteers offer a wide range of services, including communication, advice & information, care & employment services. Information Stand Volunteer - As an Information Stand Volunteer you will provide information on deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus to deaf and hard of hearing older people, their families and carers, local community groups and organisations. Action on Hearing Loss Presenter - You will be networking and establishing links with local groups and organisations and delivering talks and presentations to a range of audiences. Lead Information Volunteer - As Lead Information Volunteer you will be the key contact for all other information service volunteers in your local area.

Equipment Support Volunteer - As an Equipment Support Volunteer you will provide

information and product demonstrations to visitors to our hubs in Belfast, Derry/Londonderry and

Omagh who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

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Digital Champion Volunteer - Assist with delivering basic online skills sessions to groups or individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss to enable them to increase their confidence and ability to use new technology. Information Volunteer - Assist people with a hearing loss at our information stands across Northern Ireland. Provide information and support to those who need it. InTouch Befriender - Help service users contact, enable them to integrate more fully into the general community and provide increased opportunity to participate in activities. Enhance the quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing people in the community. Fundraising and Events Volunteer - You can become part of the volunteer team, and help with our numerous fundraising activities, in varying places all over Northern Ireland. Tinnitus Support Volunteer - Assist the Tinnitus Support Officer in the provision of the Action on Hearing Loss Tinnitus Support Service. Campaigns Volunteer - Promote our campaigns to the general public, people who are deaf or have a hearing loss, government and the media. Hearing Aid Support Volunteer - This role is to help assist hearing aid users adapt to using a hearing aid and to overcome initial problems they may encounter. _______________________________________________________________________________

Cookstown Community Cancer Charity Shop Volunteers

Age 16+

Cookstown Community Cancer Charity (The 4C’s) is your new, totally voluntary, non-profit making local charity situated in the middle of the main street. The charity aims to bring lasting and positive change to the lives of all patients and their carers in Cookstown and the surrounding locality. We will provide an accessible and welcoming environment wherein they can enjoy free therapies such as reflexology and massage, beauty treatments, take part in recreational activities and obtain invaluable knowledge, advice and counselling through our befriending support group.

To provide these services we hope to raise funds by opening our new charity shop and by introducing our unique ‘Meet and Greet’ facility where everyone is welcome to call in, have a tea/coffee, meet with friends, chat with our charming and friendly hostess or simply relax and chill out. Soon, as we get established we hope to expand and provide ‘pop-up’ stalls, zumba and line dancing classes etc. To help us in this work and to ensure the success of your local charity we are appealing for help to assist in the shop by sorting all merchandise, serving customers or offering any skills that may benefit the service we are providing.

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MindWise MindWise is a leading mental health charity which supports those affected by severe mental illness and other mental health difficulties and promotes earlier intervention. To help make this a success they are looking for individuals to spare a few hours a week to volunteer. They currently have volunteer opportunities in the following roles:

Fundraising Volunteers (Northern Ireland wide)

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Action Cancer Charity Shop Volunteers

Age 16+ Action Cancer is a Northern Ireland cancer charity, established in 1973. Our mission is to save lives and support people and maintain a pioneering role in the development of cancer services. Action Cancer works across Northern Ireland providing early detection services for the Northern Ireland community, counselling and support services for cancer patients and their families and providing cancer prevention and health promotions. Volunteers provide a valuable service in helping Action Cancer reach the values of the organisation. Cookstown Action Cancer charity shop requires volunteers from Mon-Sat. Tasks include sorting/pricing of merchandise, serving customers & operating the till. If you have a few spare hours a week and would like to meet new people and learn new skills we would love to have you as part of the team. The shop is a wonderful boutique look store that is changing the charity store image.

The Hub BT80 Age 18+


The Hub BT80 'Centred Around You' is an all inclusive community base providing the opportunity for members of the Cookstown area to come together to learn new skills, share resources and knowledge and create a better sense of belonging to the Cookstown area. It aims to create skills and resources to empower members to become more confident and self sufficient. We need volunteers that are part of the community to create and sustain the centre as a whole. We envisage the participation and ideas

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generated by volunteers will be vital in sustaining the centre. The Hub BT80 is situated on the Burn Road, Cookstown. Craft Fayre Helpers Would you be able to help at regular craft fayres each month? The craft fayres are held on a Saturday. Adult Assistant Volunteers are required to help man the centre during the evenings specifically for our Youth Band Sessions. We need responsible adults with an active interest in Music and Youth to help facilitate, organise and develop the talent the town has in this area. You will get to be involved with the musical sessions and will be part of a team to ensure that the safety and well-being of the attendees is implemented whilst creating a fun and creative atmosphere for all to enjoy. We would be particularly interested in anyone who has musical ability and/or can play an instrument. Tutor(s) Age 16+ These volunteer roles have been identified to help pass skills onto others in the community - our research has concluded that people in the Cookstown area want to learn a number of skills from music and drama to basic cooking, sewing and craft. We would love to hear from people who have any of the above skills - or any others that they would like to suggest - with a view to running informal classes to help build community skills and resources in a social and non-pressurised atmosphere. General Assistant Age 16+ Volunteers are required to help man the centre during the day - overseeing lunch facilities, interacting with people who use the facility - ensuring all runs smoothly. It would be a chance to develop your skills in organisation and customer service as well as working within a team. It would also give you the opportunity to meet and interact with local people and actively contribute to building the centre. ________________________________________________________________________________

Mid-Ulster Child Contact Centre – Cookstown & Magherafelt

Centre Helper Age 16+


Mid Ulster Child Contact Centre aims to provide a child friendly, safe, neutral environment in which children can spend time with a parent or significant other person (e.g. Grandparent) with whom they no longer live following family separation. Contact Centre Opening Hours: Cookstown Centre: Wed 6pm - 7.30pm Sat 11am - 1pm Magherafelt Centre: Sat 10am - 12 noon A rota is made out every three months and volunteers are asked to commit to one contact session per month. For most volunteers this would be one session every 4-5 weeks.

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Aware Defeat Depression Age 18+


Our mission is to support people experiencing or at risk of experiencing depression and their carers throughout Northern Ireland by providing information and advice, promoting self help, instigating and supporting research and working for changes in public attitude and statutory health care provision. Support Group Facilitator The purpose of this role is to facilitate Aware Support Groups Your activities may include:

Preparing for meetings and ensuring that the room is open and ready at least 30 minutes before the meeting is due to start

Greeting support group members as they arrive and distribution of literature

Giving information to the group about Aware’s other services via welcome pack

Facilitating at the group meetings and adhering to support group model

Assisting with annual survey of support group members Awareness Ambassador The purpose of this role is to assist in the provision of information to people affected by or at risk of being affected by depression at Primary Care and Community Level Your activities may include:

Identifying and targeting a range of suitable local outlets for information about depression Aware Defeat Depression e.g. GP’s, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, Pharmacies, Libraries, Advice and Day Centres, Social Security Offices etc.

Ensuring the supply of up-to-date and relevant information to such outlets and services

Liaising with health professionals and other staff at the outlets with regard to the service you provide and the needs of the outlet.

Representing and promoting the organisation e.g. at exhibitions, information days and health fairs

Raising awareness of the needs of people affected by depression

Delivering standard presentations to local community groups (this will not be required of all volunteers)

Responsibilities

To keep accurate records of work and provide copies to your supervisor along with a personal expenses claim form.

Commitment to keep up-to-date with resources and services provided by Aware Defeat Depression

To attend support & supervision sessions and training events as requested

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All volunteers will receive an induction, training and on-going support. Out of pocket expenses

are available.

Shopmobility Cookstown Age 18+


Shopmobility is a scheme which lends manual wheelchairs & powered scooters to members of the public with limited mobility to shop & to visit leisure & commercial facilities within the town or shopping centre. Shop mobility is for anyone, young or old, whether their disability is temporary or permanent. It is available for those with injuries, long or short term disabilities – anyone who needs help with mobility. Shopmobility is about the freedom to get around. You do not need to be registered disabled to use it.

Sight Guide Volunteer Shopmobility Cookstown in partnership with RNIB is looking to launch a Sight Guide project. This will provide those with Visual Impairments and Blind the opportunity to have a sighted guide to assist them around the shops and town centre. The Sighted Guide will assist the person around shops and help to read labels, pricing and offer general assistance. Based from Shopmobility within the Burnavon Arts Centre, Burn Road, Cookstown. Scheme is available Monday to Friday. Volunteers must be 18+ and will undergo visual awareness training and role specific training. Saturday Volunteer Assistant Volunteers are required to provide an advisory, supportive & mentoring service to our service users. They issue users with equipment & assist in the training of users. At times volunteers are required to escort users around shops & local facilities. Bookings are only taken on the availability of volunteers. There is not much paper work involved, although volunteers will be required to accurately record equipment usage & other basic admin duties. Some PR activities may be required such as the distribution of leaflets & street collections. Shopmobility is located in the Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown. Volunteers are paid out of pocket expenses, provided with a uniform & the opportunity for training. _________________________________________________________________________________

Share Holiday Village, Lisnaskea

Age 16+ Access NI Check required

Volunteers are required to assist qualified outdoor and arts staff in providing children, people with disabilities, young people and the elderly with a wide range of activities which include canoeing, climbing, archery, arts & crafts and boat trips. Volunteers will act in a caring capacity to ensure all guests participate fully and enjoy the activity. All activities take place at the Share Holiday Village which is open all year round and is located 3 miles outside Lisnaskea on the Derrylin Road.

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Weekend Activities – Helping staff deliver a programme of water and land based activities to groups of all ages and abilities. Arts – Assisting in the delivery of various art projects with groups. Work Camp – A 5 day residential aimed at site and building maintenance. Carer/Companion – A 7 day residential assisting guests with disabilities. Full Time/Long term – 3 – 12 months placement within the various departments at Share.

Red Cross Age 18+


The Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. Support at Home Volunteer We are urgently seeking volunteers who can give just 1 hour per week of their time to help us. We reimburse all mileage to volunteers at 45p per mile. Tasks can include: • A short visit to someone who has no other outside contact • Taking someone to the supermarket • Taking someone to a medical/dental/hospital appointment • Simply bringing someone home from hospital We are offering a lifeline to those people who are lonely and isolated and are hoping that you can help us make a difference. Transport Volunteer We are urgently seeking transport volunteers who can give some of their time to help us. We reimburse all mileage to volunteers at 45p per mile. Tasks can include taking someone to a medical/dental/hospital appointment or simply bringing someone home from hospital. We are offering a lifeline to those people who are lonely and isolated and are hoping that you can help us make a difference. Volunteers will be required to attend a Foundation Induction course (approx 2 days) and will be required to complete an AccessNI application. ________________________________________________________________________________

Cookstown Multiple Sclerosis Help & Support Group

Support Group Volunteer Age 18+


We are a charitable organisation that facilitates a group of individuals to meet together in order to improve the quality of their lives. Anyone who has been diagnosed with MS can join (& also their families & carers) who live in Cookstown area. Members can meet with each other & have a chat & cup of tea & exchange views on their condition & general health. The group offers treatments such as, reflexology, reiki, chiropody, boccia, information days/ speakers, and also have a book

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club.. The group also includes a fully qualified counsellor. Social benefits include evenings out, networking with other groups, day trips, group meals & fundraising events. We require volunteers who can assist our members at the weekly meetings, help with tea/coffee, assist members to & from bathroom & also take them to & from therapies we have on that day.

The Base - Cookstown Age 18+


The primary function of the Base is to maintain friendships and/or develop new friendships. It acts as a base for leisure and social activities within the local community for adults with learning disabilities. The Base aims to have a team of volunteers to complement and support the work of the Base Co-ordinator. Volunteers assist the individuals of the Base to engage in weekly activities such as leisure, crafts and sporting activities; or if you have a specific talent or skill you would like to share, we would like to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with adults with learning disabilities either on a one to one basis or in a group.

The promotion of opportunities, in the heart of the community, for adults with a learning disability.

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Caudwell Children Family Support Volunteers

18+ Access NI check required

Caudwell Children offers a free and friendly service that offers flexible practical and emotional support to families at a time of crisis. Volunteers work with the Family Support Team to change the futures of families with disabled children. Volunteers need to undertake training and be able to commit to 2 hours per week for 6 weeks.

To visit families who care for a disabled child who need family support

To provide families with information they need to make informed decisions

To provide practical and emotional support within the family home

To record support, and maintain records as required

To ensure the work undertaken complies with Safeguard and Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and other policies and the guidelines by Caudwell Children

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The role is subject to a Access NI Check

Ability to travel around, out of pocket travelling expenses will be provided

Willingness to undertake training, review and internal meetings as required Ongoing support and supervision is available to the volunteer e.g. 6 weekly supervision.

Cancer Choices Age 18+

Cancer Choices is an independent patient led organisation based in Dungannon which was established in 2003 to support people with cancer and their families and carers. We offer a wide range of free services which range from 1-1 support, complementary therapies, bra fitting service, benefits and welfare advice, self management programmes and holistic healing. In addition to these services we are actively involved in the community providing information, health checks and screening at events throughout the year. Volunteers are crucial to Cancer Choices and as a growing organisation there are many ways you can get involved which include:

Befriending

Gardening

Fundraising

Housekeeping

Complementary Therapist

Beauty Therapists

Hairdresser

Charity Shop

All volunteers will receive full training and induction and will have the support of the Volunteer Manager at all times. Some of the above opportunities require an Access NI check. Volunteers will be reimbursed all travel and out of pocket expenses. Cancer Choices recognise the value that different backgrounds, skills, outlooks and experiences volunteers bring to the organisation and we are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. ____________________________________________________________________________________

Ballinderry Rivers Trust Age 16+

Ballinderry Rivers Trust is dedicated to the conservation of Ballinderry River, its fresh water species and habitats, its fisheries and the education and empowerment of the catchment community in the protection of the river. The organisation is a not for profit so it relies on the help of volunteers and the local community to allow it to operate and function. Working in partnership with the local community, Northern Ireland’s government departments and non-government organisations, Ballinderry Fish Hatchery Ltd carries out breeding programmes for locally and globally threatened freshwater species, river habitat enhancement and restoration projects, water quality improvement initiatives and education and awareness programmes in the Ballinderry and further afield.

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Riverfly Monitor The Riverfly Partnership is a network of nearly 100 partner organisations, representing anglers, conservationists, entomologists, scientists, water course managers and relevant authorities, working together to: - protect the water quality of our rivers; - further the understanding of riverfly populations; - and actively conserve riverfly habitats. We need Riverfly Monitors to come and train with us and adopt a section of the river to look after and help us protect the amazing Ballinderry River for future generations. Fish Monitor Volunteers are required to assist in the monitoring of fish numbers in the Ballinderry River. This will involve catching fish, measuring fish, releasing fish and recording all the required information. Other measurements may also be required. Training will be provided and anyone with a keen interest in the environment or rivers would find this of interest. This role would be on an ad hoc basis and may equate to 20 full days a year (more or less). Hatchery Assistant Assist staff in the running of our fish hatchery. 3 more volunteers are needed to assist the man in charge. Again training will be provided. The days required will vary from season to season and week to week. Duties would include removing mortalities from the tanks, cleaning of tanks, feeding of fish and general cleaning duties. This would suit someone with an interest in animal husbandry or fish welfare. Fish Restocking Volunteers are required to assist staff when putting stock out in to the river. Must be able to climb fences and navigate over rough/slippery terrain. Again these would be ad hoc positions but they could also be the volunteers who are filling the hatchery roles. Training will be provided. River Guardian Volunteers The Ballinderry River Guardian Project uses volunteers to monitor water quality throughout the Ballinderry and Salterstown catchments. Volunteers are assigned sites and trained to monitor the water quality through biological sampling of freshwater macroinvertebrates and water chemistry. Once trained volunteers will be fully equipped and expected to monitor their site on a monthly basis. Learning Guides Age 18+ These volunteers will assist the Learning and Outreach Officer in the design and delivery of educational activities and assist at events. These volunteers may need to obtain their Access NI. Again this role will be on an ad hoc basis but if the project proves to be popular there may well be scope for more hours. Training will be provided.

Tiny Life Mid Ulster Area

Access NI Check required

Established in 1988 by a group of health professionals and concerned mums, Tiny Life is committed to funding medical research into the causes of premature birth, stillbirth and miscarriage and providing information to professionals and parents-to-be to ensure that every pregnancy has the best chance of a healthy outcome and a healthy baby. Tiny life also offers practical and emotional support to ensure that parents of premature and ill babies get all the help they need. We need volunteers for our:

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Family Support Service Age 22+ Volunteers will provide practical, social and emotional support to families in their local area for a morning or afternoon once a week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). Becoming a TinyLife Volunteer is a very rewarding and life enhancing experience. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who volunteers with TinyLife enjoys their experience. You will learn new skills, make new friends, have a sense of achievement and become part of the TinyLife team. However, it does require a huge commitment and not just in terms of hours. Two full days training is provided and a minimum commitment of 1 year is required. In addition to the above criteria, we would ask that anyone who has had a life changing event in the last year such as birth of a child, bereavement etc, to defer their application until they are able to commit to the role. Travel expenses are reimbursed. Fundraising Team Age 16+ Volunteers needed to assist in events, either on the day or in preparation and planning. Organisational Awareness Age 16+ Distribute leaflets and fliers around the local community and health premises, i.e. libraries, GP surgeries, Hospitals etc. Manning exhibition stands with the fundraising or family support teams. ________________________________________________________________________________

Include Youth Mentor Age 21+


The Give & Take Scheme provides a mentoring service to young people in need or at risk between the ages of 16 - 21 years old. The mentoring relationship will focus on the personal development of the young person. Each young person will be matched with a mentor who will meet them for two to three hours per week for a minimum period of one year. It provides the opportunity to create a nonjudgmental relationship where young people have the opportunity to discuss issues that are affecting them. A mentor can help a young person to set and achieve goals, and develop their skills and sense of self. We have young people living throughout the Northern Board area that volunteers would be participating in various social activities. It would be helpful if the volunteers could drive but if they are happy to use public transport that is fine. The northern board area covers Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, Cookstown, Larne, Magherafelt, Moyle and Newtownabbey.

Please bear in mind a minimum commitment of 1 year is required for this role.

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Royal National Institute for the Blind Age 18+


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RNIB is the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over 2 million people with sight loss. Our pioneering work helps anyone with a sight problem – not just with Braille and Talking Books but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. We need you to get involved to support our vital work. As a charity we rely on your generosity. All relevant training will be provided.

Reader Support Do you have a love affair with books? Is reading important to you? Do you like talking about books and meeting people? If so, this is the ideal volunteering role for you. By becoming a Reading Support volunteer you’ll help a blind or partially sighted person continue to read, or even re discover the joy of reading. Online Skills Trainer Would you like to help people with sight loss explore the options of getting online? Could you share your knowledge and enthusiasm to help people engage with technology? You will show people how to use a computer, tablet or smart phone to get online, deliver group training and demonstrations and visit people in their home to help them with basic online skills. Fundraising Group Member Age 16+ Volunteer with us and help make everyday better for blind and partially sighted people. We aim to set up a new RNIB Cookstown Fundraising Group to raise awareness about our services and organise and/or support fundraising activities in the Cookstown area. This will involve being a part of a new group who will collectively take forward activities. These can range from collections, holding small events to securing support from local businesses, groups and associations. ______________________________________________________________

Head Injury Family Support Group Fundraiser

Age 18+

Head Injury Family Support Group is a local charity which was set up to give financial and moral assistance to families of a head injured person. It is often said that it is a family with a head injury – not just a person as it affects the whole family. It is these families that we strive to support. Approximately 2000 people are affected by an acquired brain injury (ABI) in Northern Ireland each year. Would you like to become a volunteer to help those families? Volunteers are required for fundraising activities throughout Northern Ireland. This could include a bag pack, coffee morning, table quiz, charity run/walk. This is just an example - ‘Do you have any ideas’? Come and talk to us and give us your suggestions!

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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Mid Ulster Area

Age 18+ The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds & all wildlife, helping to create a better world for everyone. Our conservation work ranges from education to campaigning, from people engagement to bird recovery projects. The need for our work increases as the pressure on the environment grows, and this is where you can come in. Residential Volunteer - Short Term Placement - Portmore Lough Are you passionate about nature conservation and helping visitors experience the beauty of Portmore Lough? If so and you like a new challenge we would love to hear from you to be involved in Northern Irelands brand new Residential Volunteering Scheme. We need enthusiastic people who are quick to learn, to join our team of reserve volunteers and help us create a home for Nature. You will gain practical experience in conservation land management and people engagement. Practical work will vary from habitat management on the wet grassland habitat to continuing to create the Giving Nature a Home wildlife garden. Survey work will include waders, breeding birds, butterfly and invertebrate surveys. You will also be involved in reserve events and should the need arise have the opportunity to work at other RSPB reserves throughout Northern Ireland. You will also be closely involved with The Futurescapes Project working with the Community Engagement Officer both at the Reserve and with outreach projects. We need someone who is enthusiastic and friendly, who likes a new challenge as we enter this new project. Every day can be different on a reserve like Portmore and you will need to be flexible in your approach to your work. You must be happy to work outside in all weathers, doing what can be challenging physical work. Some weekend working will be essential to run reserve events. You must be 18, and a full clean driving licence is desirable due to the remote location of the reserve. Minimum commitment: 2 weeks Pin Badge Box Minder Do you have a couple of hours to spare each month? Enjoy catching up with your friends over a drink at the nearby cafe? Perhaps you like the retail therapy of shopping on your days off. Or maybe you venture out frequently to your local garden centre to purchase more plants for your ever-expanding garden? We are looking for volunteers in Derry, Newry, Lisburn, Enniskillen, Armagh and the North Coast to join our ever-expanding pin-badge volunteer team and place and visit pin badge boxes in sites such as shops, cafes and garden centres. You can help raise up to £1,000 a year for the RSPB in locations such as these! If you can help look after these boxes in one these areas then we would

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be delighted to hear from you. Together, we can all help to give nature a home by helping raise vital funds for conservation. You will need to be able to visit your sites every 4-6 weeks in order to collect and pay in all donations raised, as well as replenishing your boxes. Minimum commitment: a few hours a month.

The Scout Association Scout Leaders/Helpers

Age 16 Access NI check required

The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The Scout Association in the UK accepts Members of all major faiths and offers equal opportunities to all young people in the community, no matter what their social, religious or ethnic background may be. It provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-25. The age groups: Squirrels (4-6yrs), Beavers (6-8yrs), Cubs (8-10½yrs), Scouts (10½ - 14yrs), Explorers (14 - 18yrs), Network (18 – 25) Scouting is open to boys and girls. As a Scout leader/helper you will become part of a vibrant team assisting in the planning and organising of weekly activities following the six programme areas – beliefs and attitudes, community, fitness, creative, global and outdoor and adventure for your preferred age group in order to help children and young people grow and develop in many aspects of their lives. You would provide activities which involve young people ‘learning by doing’ e.g. games, crafts, camp craft, pioneering, projects, first aid, climbing, survival skills, canoeing, caving, archery, hiking, camps, international camps, expeditions, community support and lots more. Scouts can also work for a number of awards, including the Queen’s Scout Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. ________________________________________________________________________________

Marie Curie Cancer Care Marie Curie Helper Volunteer


The Marie Curie Helper service is provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one support to people with a terminal illness (cancer and other illnesses), completely free of charge. This support may continue for their carers and families after bereavement.

Marie Curie Helper volunteers support people in their homes, offering a few hours of their time each week to provide a listening ear and companionship; give families and carers a short break from their caring role; offer practical support, such as accompanying individuals to appointments or simply going out for a coffee. A Marie Curie Helper does not provide any nursing or medical care or advice. Our Helper volunteers are provided with training and support to enable them to undertake their

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roles. Our Helpers undertake their roles within approximately 10 radius of their own home and are required for 3 hours per week. Volunteers are invited to attend a 2 hour information session following which they meet with the service manager for a selection interview. Successful volunteers are then invited to a 2and a half day training programme. Ongoing training and supportive events take place throughout the year.

A minimum commitment of 1 year is required. Travel is reimbursed.

Marie Curie Charity Shop, Cookstown Charity Shop Volunteers Age 16+

Marie Curie currently runs around 180 charity shops across the UK which helps to raise funds needed to care for terminally ill people and their families. Our shops are reliant on the generosity of local people – whether they donate or shop with us. Each shop also depends on a dedicated team of volunteers. Tasks include operating the till, sorting & preparing goods for sale, by checking, hanging, steaming & sizing of goods before they are placed on the shop floor. It may also include pricing. Volunteers should be able to work as part of a team & have a pleasant, helpful & cheerful manner. Reasonable physical health is required as the work may involve moving bags or boxes. Box collectors/Leaflet distributors Marie Curie is appealing for volunteers 18+ to commit to 2-3 hours per month to help with the collection of fundraising cans throughout the Cookstown area. Other roles involve distributing flyers/posters for volunteers 16+. Good communication skills and a friendly nature is required. Experience of counting cash is desired but not essential.

Gold Surestart, Cookstown

(Gold Community Partnership) Age 18+


Gold Surestart is a government funded organisation that works specifically for families with children under 4, with the overall aim of Surestart being to "improve the well being and life opportunities" so that "children can flourish."

Crèche/Two Year Old Support Volunteer We are currently hoping to recruit Volunteers to support our staff in our crèches which support our parenting programmes or in our Two Year Programme. Volunteers will help children reach their full developmental potential in a way that meets the individual needs of the child whilst fully supported by staff at all times. We have a number of sites within GOLD Surestart where the volunteer could potentially volunteer these include, Cookstown, Ardboe, Dunamore, Kileenan, Pomeroy and Maghera. Volunteers attend regular supervision and support sessions. Full induction training is carried out by the volunteer coordinator along with ongoing training. All training will provide a valuable asset for anyone interested in working with children

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Minimum Commitment - 6 months. All volunteers are eligible for travel expenses. Volunteer Driver Surestart provides a transport service for some members who require assistance to attend hospital appointments. Volunteers are needed to drive the person to and from the hospital. A knowledge and confidence of driving to Antrim/Belfast/Craigavon is required and all travel expenses are reimbursed.

Lissan House Trust

Age 17+

A legacy to the community after 400 years

Lissan House, established in the early 17th Century, nestles in the wooded valley of the Lissan Water just three miles north of Cookstown. Extending to over 267 acres, the estate was owned and managed by the Staples family through four centuries until the death in April 2006, of Mrs Hazel Dolling, daughter of Sir Robert Staples Bt. The entire estate, bequeathed to the community, was left in the care of the Friends of Lissan Trust, which has undertaken the task of raising finance for the restoration and development. Lissan House re-opened to the public in April 2012 and are appealing for volunteer help for various opportunities. Some of these opportunities may require previous experience or skills depending on the nature of the role. The Great Outdoors Maintaining the estate is an on-going job and tasks would include grass cutting, strimming and ensuring all walking paths are accessible to the general public. Ensuring the car park, play area and the outside of the house are clean and tidy to welcome visitors. Housekeeping Ensuring the house is clean and tidy for visitors arriving which would entail basic housekeeping skills such as polishing furniture, hoovering, brushing and washing floors. Work in Tearoom Duties of this post would include taking orders, the preparation and serving of tea, coffee and light snacks. A Basic Food Hygiene qualification would be essential. ________________________________________________________________________________

AGE NI Fundraising Volunteer

Age 16+

Helping plan and carry out fundraising events for Age NI.

Assisting with Collections/Bag packs in public places e.g. Supermarkets

Placing/Collecting collection tins in public places raising awareness and promoting the services which Age NI provides

Support with local fundraising events and activities eg Christmas/Easter hamper making and delivery of hampers

Organising fundraising events

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Taking part in fundraising events

There is also the possibility of quite a few ad-hoc type volunteer roles throughout the year, such as supporting events by attending, taking photographs and supporting the fundraising team.

LILAC Age 18+

Access NI check required LILAC (Living is Life after Cancer) was established in 2003 in response to an identified need in our community for emotional support for cancer sufferers and their families. LiLAC is a local self-help support group committed to caring, listening to and supporting those affected by cancer and their families in an informal, caring and confidential environment. We also offer relaxation therapies such as Reflexology, Reiki and Chi-Massage to our users. LiLAC also provides practical help to those undergoing treatment e.g. help with housework, transport to and from hospital etc. Admin/Committee Member Volunteers LiLAC is looking to expand the skills of their committee and are appealing for any volunteer help available. Committee members are expected to attend a one hour meeting per month (the first Tuesday of each month) with a minimum commitment of 8 per year. Regardless of backgrounds each member can offer a unique contribution and/or skill to the group. Additionally, LiLAC would keenly consider the concept of time bank volunteers where a person from another organisation would share their skill to enhance the work of an organisation and in return someone would do the same with a different skill or quality. Shop Assistant Volunteers are needed to help out at their new charity shop in Molesworth Street, Cookstown. This is a great opportunity to meet new people & increase your communication skills & confidence, not to mention doing something worthwhile. Opening hours are Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Volunteer Driver Lilac assists and support clients during their course of treatments. Volunteers are required to drive clients to hospital appointments which may be in Antrim or Belfast. Preferably the volunteer must have access to transport but is not essential as Lilac can provide a car. An allowance for lunch is provided and if using your own transport travel costs will be reimbursed. Knowledge of the area and a certain level of confidence driving to the venue are essential. Befriender/Home Helper Volunteers are required to visit cancer patients in their homes to offer some friendly company & possibly do a little light housework. Fundraiser Volunteers are always needed on a regular basis to help out at various events throughout the community to help raise vital funds for Lilac Cancer Care. Events include street/store collections, supermarket bag packs, fun days & many others. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.

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The Stroke Association

Age 18+ Access NI Check Required

The Stroke Association is the major stroke charity in the UK. We work with people who share our commitment to changing the world for people affected by stroke. Befriender The Stroke Association Befriending Scheme aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness, build the confidence and self-esteem of stroke survivors, including those with a communication disability. This service is also available to family members and carers. Volunteers provide a listening ear, information, advice, support and guidance. Support is provided on a 1:1 basis according to their individual needs either face to face, on the phone, online or in the community. The role will include supporting people to achieve personal goals and become more independent. Benefits for you:

Practical experience of working with people who have been affected by stroke

An understanding and awareness of stroke and its effects and the challenges people face after stroke

An opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills

An opportunity to engage with your local community

An opportunity to gain experience with a well-respected charity delivering sector-leading services

Stage 3 Communication Support Group Volunteer Cookstown – each Tuesday from 10am - 12noon About 30% of stroke survivors will experience communication difficulties after their stroke which can make daily living extremely challenging. As a Communication Service Supporter you will be supporting stroke survivors whose communication has been affected by their stroke to develop new strategies to aid their communication.

Tasks include:

Providing focused support to facilitate the communication of stroke survivors in small groups,

known as workshop blocks that last between 6 – 12 weeks.

Providing focused support to facilitate the communication of stroke survivors on a 1:1 basis in

their homes.

Providing focused support to facilitate the communication of stroke survivors to enable them

to access activities and services in their local community.

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Where a service is able to provide more long term support you may have the opportunity to

support stroke survivors in a group setting that offers more social/informal activities.

Helping to develop and deliver new communication activities or ways of supporting stroke

survivors.

Volunteers will receive induction training and will be given appropriate training to the individuals needs for all roles.

Newhaven Supported Housing/ Woodlands Beacon Centre

Activity Volunteer/Befriender Age 18+


Niamh (Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health) is the largest and longest established independent charity focusing on mental health and wellbeing services in Northern Ireland. Niamh is structured as a group consisting of three elements: Beacon, Carecall and Inspire. • We provide high quality, professional and innovative services • We enable positive outcomes for the people who use our services • We act with integrity and compassion • We engage with and inspire each other • We influence policy and public opinion Beacon Provides support services to people with experience of mental illness through supported housing, day support and advocacy services. Beacon is the largest division in the group. Carecall Provides therapeutic support through employee assistance programmes and specialist therapeutic services delivered in a wide variety of contexts. ________________________________________________________________________________

Charis Integrated Cancer Care

Reception Volunteers Age 18+


Charis Integrated Cancer Care support men and women affected by cancer at every stage of their journey. We also assist and support the families and supporters of those living with cancer or any family member bereaved by cancer. CHARIS are in much need of volunteer assistance in the centre. The role involves meeting & greeting clients, making tea/coffee and possibly having an informal chat with the client while they wait on their treatment or service they have come for.

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Volunteers are required to have good communication skills and a friendly, kind & empathetic nature. At present Thursday & Friday are busy days when most help is needed, although any help on other days would be hugely appreciated. This is a great opportunity to meet people & help your local community.

NHSCT

Age 18+ Access NI Check required

Sharing the Care Scheme Sharing the Care was specifically developed to support families caring for a child with a disability. It aims to provide a reliable and flexible service designed to give parents or carers a break. Short Break Carers The scheme provides regular short breaks to parents and carers. Short break carers provide breaks within the short break carer’s home and these can last from a few hours to overnight stays. The service offers short breaks to children up to the age of 18 years with a wide variety of disabilities. Some may have a severe learning disability; others may have a severe physical disability or sensory impairment, while others may have a combination of disabilities. Befrienders Befriending is another one of the range of services offered by the sharing the Care Scheme. Often Young people with a disability do not have the same social opportunities as their peers. Befriending enables disabled young people to access a range of community and or leisure services while also providing a break to parents/carers. Befrienders are matched to a particular young person whom they take out on a regular basis usually weekly or fortnightly. They may go to the cinema, swimming, bowling, shopping, walking, or to an activity club for example. The scheme provides training, an allowance to cover expenses and support to all carers. Volunteers are expected to undertake training and an assessment prior to approval.

Share the Care Share the Care is a family based respite provision that offers respite to adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

This enables these adults to get a break from their normal routine and also offers their carers to have a break. Planned short breaks can be a welcome break from the sometimes emotional and physically draining role of caring for a loved one. For the person using the service, short stays and home-based support represent a refreshing change, the chance to meet new people and do things they may not have the opportunity to do otherwise. The family must provide a room to the guest staying on respite. Expenses will be paid for the hours that the guest is with the Host family, including travel. The duration of the respite varies – it could just be for a night, a weekend or

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longer if required. The respite is ALWAYS planned to suit the Host family. Some Host families are prepared to offer short term breaks in an emergency situation but this would have been previously agreed. Home based respite consists of the volunteer going in to the client’s home to provide a sitting service to enable the carers to have a few hours break. All Host families and home based workers will be assessed by a member of the Share the Care Scheme and will receive all the information, training and support needed to enable you to care for a disabled adult.

Cont’d... Living Well Living Longer Hairdresser/Aromatherapist/ Sports & Physical Activity Coach We are looking for volunteers to join our project to support older people. To promote participation in a range of activities in a Day Centre and hospital setting as part of the Living Well Living Longer service, helping to enhance the quality of a person's life by supporting and promoting his/her wellbeing. The Volunteer Host will be essential in creating a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to anyone attending ensuring they get the best out of each session. Befriender for the NHSCT Dementia Service Are you interested in developing your social life? The NHSCT is looking volunteers to provide unsupervised befriending visits for adults living with dementia within their own home simply chatting, playing activities such as games and crafts to going out on short days out. Volunteers will be required to visit once a week up to three hours. Volunteers will get full support and in-house training. Volunteer Driver for Farm Families Health Check Programme A mobile unit is taken out to farmer’s marts and community events regionally throughout

Northern Ireland where health checks are completed by nurses. Nurses either travel with the

driver or meet the van at the venue.

The volunteer will require to:

Be covered by Trust insurance

Pass a transport driving test

Have good communication skills and be able to engage with farmers and their families at

the venue, to encourage them have a health check completed

Drive the van to a venue filling up with fuel at a filling station

Drive regionally throughout Northern Ireland

Drive a vehicle 5.2 metres long

Have Category D licence

Be able to cover long days, evenings and Saturdays 1-3 days per week depending on need

Assist the nurse when required with setting up unit

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Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network

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Admin Volunteers Age 16+

Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN) is a community umbrella organisation which was formed in 1996 to represent and support the interests of community groups within the rural areas of Cookstown District and along the Western Shores of Lough Neagh. The network aims to co-ordinate the activities of groups in the area through a range of support measures which include training, facilitation, information access, brokerage and consultation. Volunteers are required to help out in the office and admin skills would be preferred.

Northern Area

Bereavement Support Volunteers & Qualified Volunteer Supervisors

Age 18+ Access NI check, references & training required

Cruse Northern Area supports bereaved people in and around Antrim, Ballymena, Larne, Ballymoney and Magherafelt. Cruse needs volunteers to keep our local services running smoothly. Volunteering for Cruse can be very rewarding, and help to make a positive difference to someone's life. You do not need to have prior qualifications to be a Bereavement Volunteer, but you do need to care about bereaved people and have time to offer. All volunteers who wish to provide face-to-face support must complete our Awareness in Bereavement Care (ABC) course. Places on the ABC course are free to applicants aged 60+ but there is a subsidised course fee for others. The course can be accredited at Ascentis Level 2. Details about the next available training can be found on: www.cruse.org.uk/northern-area/events Cruse is also seeking externally trained Supervisors who have a recognised qualification in Counselling Supervision at Level 3 or above, and meet our other criteria as regards knowledge and experience. Volunteer Supervisors provide a vital role in supporting bereavement volunteers and assisting our Client Services Committee to develop local services. We welcome men and women of all ages, races, cultures and backgrounds. ________________________________________________________________________________

The National Deaf Children Society Age 18+

Access NI check required The National Deaf Children Society is a charity that supports deaf children and their families to overcome barriers encountered by deaf children. NDCS’s vision is a world without barriers for every deaf child. Volunteer British Sign Language (BSL) Communicator Level 3

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As a volunteer with NDCS you will be part of the work we do to achieve our vision. As a Volunteer BSL Communicator Level 3 you will enable us to run activities for deaf children in Northern Ireland. You will do this by providing communication support to BSL users, supervising the children, providing pastoral care and ensuring that children get the most of their event. In return you will get an opportunity to use your BSL skills and most importantly, as one of our volunteers expressed, “Volunteering with the NDCS will change your life for the better, you‘re giving something back to the deaf community and getting much more in return”.

Other volunteer roles may also be available for people who have BSL Levels 1 and 2

St. Vincent de Paul, Cookstown

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) charity is a Christian voluntary organisation, working with poor and disadvantaged people. Our goal is to fight poverty in all its forms through the practical assistance to people in need. We offer direct, personal assistance that is non-judgemental and based on the need of the individual or family.

Food Bank/Shop Volunteers Age 18+ Access NI check required We are looking for volunteers to help run our food bank and charity shop from Monday – Saturday. Help is needed to stock food and pack boxes for disadvantaged people in the local community. Community Garden Volunteer Age 16+ In connection with St Vincent de Paul and Cookstown Foodbank a community garden is being created on the grounds of Holy Trinity Church, Cookstown. This communal garden is hoped to provide a relaxing and therapeutic place for people to visit. It is open to everyone to enjoy and appreciate. Due to lack of funds an appeal is being made to the community for any garden tools or equipment, plants/flowers, garden ornaments or decorative items that would contribute to the development of this space. In due course, it is hoped any vegetables harvested will be donated to the local Foodbank for distribution to those in need. If you have any appropriate unwanted items or would like to get involved with this project please let us know. All items will be considered for use and any support will be highly valued. ________________________________________________________________________________

Pomeroy Pre School/After School Age 16+


Playschool Assistant

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Pomeroy Pre School Playgroup is a member of Early Years, the organisation for children. The Playgroup uses the High Scope approach in educating their children. This facility provides a 2 ½ hour session to children aged between 3 and 5 years each morning Monday to Friday. The role of the volunteer is to provide assistance to the playgroup staff in providing a safe and educating environment for the children. Afterschool Assistant The Afterschool facility provides childcare for children of primary school age. The session runs in the afternoon Monday to Friday during school term and for full days during holiday periods. The role of the volunteer is to provide assistance to the afterschool staff in providing a safe and educating environment for the children.

Positive Steps Community Centre

Positive Steps was formed in January 1997 by three pioneering women in order to help meet the needs of all women from within the Cookstown District Council Area. Since then the Women's Group has grown from strength to strength. Positive Steps Community Centre offers a variety of courses to those who live within the local Cookstown District Area and surrounding areas. Although we are a women's group most of our courses are open to men from the area as well. We also provide Crèche facilities for children 0-4 years and many of our courses include a childcare and a travel allowance.

Street Angel Volunteer Age 18+ Access NI check required Our vision is to form a team of volunteers to assist and protect those using the town centre on a Saturday night from 11pm - 2am. Cookstown Street Angels would provide an on-street facility and integrated safety net service for individuals in need. The needs of those individuals may be the result of homelessness in its various forms, intoxication, substance abuse and/or any other issue, which has caused personal distress or has the potential to cause physical harm to themselves or others. Teams of trained volunteers will patrol the streets of Cookstown wearing identifiable high visible vests and ID cards. They will aim to protect and help socialisers to keep safe and will also aim to reduce alcohol related disorderly behaviour and assaults in the town.

Street Angels will have a safe base for ladies to wait for safe transport home, get a cup of tea or coffee or just a chat. Flip flops and tinfoil blankets will also be distributed to those who require them and basic first aid will also be administered from the base. Volunteers will receive first aid, conflict management and suicide awareness training, to equip them with the skills needed to fulfil their duties.

We require at least 16 volunteers before this project can operate, so that each Street Angel is only required to volunteer for a few hours, one Saturday night per month. Please consider this brilliant

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opportunity to really make a difference in Cookstown, and make it a safer, more enjoyable place to be on a Saturday night! Charity Shop Volunteers Age 16+ The charity shop appropriately named “New Hope” encompasses the work of the centre. The shop opens Monday to Friday 10.00am – 2.00pm and we need volunteers to help with sorting of merchandise, pricing and serving customers.

Superstars Club Age 16+

Access NI check required Support Worker Join the team at Superstars – we need you! Through Superstars we aim to provide a club specifically for the benefit of people with learning difficulties. Activities include air hockey, pool, computer games, music, dance, arts & crafts, board games, specific workshops, special events, parties & outings. We meet every Tuesday at Cookstown Leisure Centre for ten pin bowling from 7-8pm and every Thursday & Saturday evening from 7-9pm in Oldtown Street, Cookstown. Volunteers can attend weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Superstars Cafe Volunteer Superstars Cafe provides training and work placements for people with learning disabilities. Our trainees all need enthusiastic support to ensure that they can learn their duties and also to ensure their safety. Our support workers work alongside our trainees, providing invaluable assistance and guidance as well as befriending them. Senior staff provides training and advice in a kind and supportive manner. Volunteer Finance/Admin Officer An experienced finance/admin officer is required approximately to assist this growing charity to manage finance. Duties include: Income and expenditure recording/payments of invoices/banking Funding applications, helping to organise fundraising events General admin duties

This is a great opportunity for someone wishing to gain office experience. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and a minimum commitment of 6 months is required. ________________________________________________________________________________

Cookstown Gateway Club Support Worker


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Gateway provides social & leisure activities for those with learning disabilities in the local district.

Cookstown Gateway Club is appealing for a volunteer(s) to help assist the service users on & off the bus which transports them to the fortnightly Wednesday social club in Cookstown. The route commences from Magherafelt via Moneymore onto Cookstown. As the club runs from 7-9pm the volunteer needs to be available from 6.15pm to start the journey finishing at approx 9.45pm. The volunteer needs to be reliable & punctual and there is the flexibility of sharing this role with another volunteer which would entail to a monthly commitment. Volunteers must be 18+ years. Volunteers are also required to help with activities at the club such as arts & crafts, games, bingo, talking to members & helping to serve small snacks etc. Help with collecting on flag days is also much needed. We meet every fortnight in Cookstown from 7-9pm. Volunteers must be 16+ years.

CLIC Sargent for Children with Cancer

CLIC Sargent is the UK leading children’s Cancer charity. We are localised in Northern Ireland and provide clinical, practical and emotional support to children and their families. Each week in Northern Ireland two children are diagnosed with Cancer, CLIC Sargent is there every step of the way and aims to burden the impact of childhood Cancer. Information Distribution Volunteer As Information Distribution Volunteer you will display CLIC Sargent information at venues in your local community. You distribute the materials in your own time and at your own pace. Speaker Volunteer – Across Northern Ireland Speaker volunteers give talks and presentations on behalf of CLIC Sargent to groups in their local communities to raise awareness of childhood cancer and the work of CLIC Sargent. Can Collector ‐ Across Northern Ireland We are inviting volunteers to be part of our regional Can Collector network in your local area. As Can Collector you will have opportunity to help support collection can activities. Main elements of volunteer role include:

Servicing of existing cans following CLIC Sargent guidelines

Identifying new opportunities for the placement of collection cans

Assisting the Fundraising team by distributing posters, flyers/newsletters within the area to inspire new support‐ keeping accurate records of can numbers, locations, contacts, income, update database

Fundraising Group Chair CLIC Sargent is looking for an individual to lead a dynamic fundraising group in a wide range of exciting events and activities to raise money for children with cancer. The role involves:

Lead and inspire the group in organising fundraising activities in your local area

You can decide as a group what kind of events and activities you wish to organise and how frequently

Raising awareness of CLIC Sargent in your local areas through your group’s activities

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You will be the main point of contact between the group and your local CLIC Sargent Fundraising Manager

Giving talks/speeches

Fundraising Group Member We are inviting volunteers to be part of a brand new fundraising group in the local area! You will have the opportunity to get involved in as many events and fundraising activities as you would like and the time you give will make a real difference to children and young people with cancer in Northern Ireland. The role involves:

Helping to organise events in your local area to raise money and awareness for CLIC Sargent. These could be anything from a tea party to a triathlon! Being part of a fundraising group means you can be as creative as you want.

You will be supported by your local Community Fundraising Manager Cont’d... Community Support Volunteer CLIC Sargent is calling for individuals across the six counties in Northern Ireland to help their local Community Fundraising Manager raise awareness of the brand and help in general community fundraising tasks. In order to support all of the services we provide we need to fundraise and you will be a vital part of Community Fundraising. This is a great opportunity to help children and young people with Cancer. The role involves:

Helping with local fundraising activities, flag days, local events and information evening.

Raising awareness of the charity and its work, at both the local and national level through marketing material distribution and attending cheques presentations, (all materials for these tasks will be provided).

Maintaining local fundraising materials such as Collection Cans.

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The Prince’s Trust Age 18+

The Prince's Trust supports 13 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed and those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion. Many of the young people helped by The Trust are in or leaving care, facing issues such as homelessness or mental health problems, or they have been in trouble with the law. The Trust’s programmes give vulnerable young people the practical and financial support needed to stabilise their lives, helping develop self-esteem and skills for work.

Explore Enterprise Facilitator: Our Enterprise course provides training and advice for young people who want to become self-employed. Volunteers use their own business experience and real-life examples to deliver the course content in an engaging way, explaining key business concepts, leading activities and facilitating discussions. Inspirational Speaker:

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Setting up your own business can be a very daunting experience. For young people on the Enterprise course, the opportunity to hear from a volunteer about their personal experiences of overcoming challenges in a creative and entrepreneurial way can be highly motivating. Progression Mentoring: For many of our young people the greatest challenge comes when they have completed a Prince’s Trust programme and then have to decide on their next steps. Mentors support these young people for a few hours a week over a 6 month period to address a variety of issues and help them make plans towards achieving their goals. Business Mentoring: The role of a business mentor is to develop good working relationships with these young people over a period of time to help them develop their businesses whilst also building their confidence and skills. Mentors support young people for a few hours a week over a 12 month period to address the challenges, both business and personal, involved with starting a business. ________________________________________________________________________________

Mid Ulster Women’s Aid Age 18+


The purpose of Women’s Aid is to provide a quality based holistic service to women and children affected by all forms of domestic violence; to educate, challenge and co-operate with external agencies and the wider community with a vision to eradicate domestic violence. Volunteering opportunities:

Assisting the facilitator in Schools Programmes

Crèche assistant

Assisting with Outings

Fundraising/Flag days

Helping with activities in refuge

Gardening The above opportunities are subject to availability throughout the year depending on ongoing demand for placements from students. ________________________________________________________________________________

Multiple Sclerosis Society NI – Mid Ulster Branch Volunteer Age 16+


An estimated 100,000 people in the UK have MS. The MS Society supports people with MS through research, care and support. We aim to empower people affected by MS through information, emotional support and advice. We need volunteers to continue to support thousands of people across the UK.

Volunteers are required to assist at fundraising events throughout the year such as:

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Cheering fundraisers on at sporting events

Helping at check points

Giving out water and other refreshments

Meeting and greeting fundraisers

Developing links with local organisations and participating in fundraising opportunities such as:

Sourcing raffle prizes

Obtaining sponsorship

Arranging collection boxes

Skills and experience and required:

Able to communicate and articulate the MS Society message

Confident requesting financial (and other) support on behalf of MS Society

Able to work as part of a team

Outgoing, creative and able to generate innovative fundraising ideas

Flexibility and adaptability

Good IT skills

Discovering Kids Playgroup


Playgroup Assistant Discovering Kids playgroup is a cross community playgroup providing care and education to children aged 3-5 years old. We are looking for caring, fun and creative volunteers to help look out in the playgroup and on outings. The volunteer will work in the team, planning for the children’s needs, helping to clean up and set up activities. They will use their creative ideas to play games both indoors and outdoors. Bring your skills and ideas to the group for a rewarding experience. Two sessions: 9am – 11.45am 12.30pm – 3.15pm ________________________________________________________________________________

040 – Opportunities for Older People Age 16+

Access NI check required 040 – Opportunities for Older People Cookstown Ltd (O4O Cookstown Ltd) (formerly Age Concern Cookstown Ltd) is an independent charity working with and for older people, providing essential support services. O4O Cookstown Ltd runs a daily sit in luncheon club providing three course, hot meals priced favourably to encourage use by those on all incomes. For those unable

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to attend the Club we provide a meal delivery service Monday to Saturday. We also provide a range of activities geared to suit the participants needs. Charity Shop Assistant Volunteers are required to help out in O4O’s charity shop in Molesworth Street. The role involves general shop duties e.g. sorting of merchandise, tagging, serving customers. Activity Organisers Volunteers are required to help out with activities in the Monday & Tuesday Clubs. The aim of the Monday & Tuesday Clubs is to stimulate the health and well being of their male & female members, through leisure activities i.e. bowling, snooker, quizzes, gardening and outdoor walks. You can also simply help with serving tea/coffee at these activities. ________________________________________________________________________________

VOYPIC

Mentor Age 18+


We are a Northern Ireland charity that works with children and young people in residential care, foster care, kinship care, leaving and aftercare or any child or young person who has an experience of care.

By volunteering you could really make a difference to a child or young person in need. We are currently looking for people from all different backgrounds and across Northern Ireland to volunteer to provide weekly coaching, advice and support to looked after children in post primary education for up to one year. The relationship will have a particular, but not exclusive, focus on the benefits of education and sustaining current educational placements. Mentors assist young people to develop self esteem and confidence. Roles involved in mentoring:

To meet and build a relationship with a young person in care.

To actively participate in social and recreational activities with the young person.

To talk to young people about school, their homework and their future.

To encourage the young person to attend group recreational activities with other young

people.

Meet with young person on a weekly basis for 2-3 hours per visit.

Attendance at monthly supervision and support sessions.

Training is provided. For long term mentoring a one year commitment is required. Monthly allowance for activities with the young person and travel expenses are reimbursed.

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Victim Support Age 18+


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Victim Support is a voluntary organisation which provides help and support to people affected by crime in Northern Ireland. Volunteers are trained to offer support to victims as soon as possible after the crime. This may be in the victim’s home or at an Outreach Centre. Community Service Volunteers Volunteers are needed in all areas to support people affected by crime. We are looking for volunteers who have a range of skills. Help for crime victims and their family and friends is normally provided by either office appointments, outreach visits, home visits, or over the phone. Volunteers are needed to:

listen to people affected by crime

identify any support needs they might have

provide practical and emotional support. Volunteers also assist with completing Criminal Injuries Compensation forms and explaining the compensation process. With the assistance of the Coordinator, volunteers link clients to other services and agencies. They also provide information on criminal proceedings and the criminal justice system. Volunteers in the Witness Service To give free and confidential support and information to help witnesses and their supporters (such as family

and friends) deal with the experience of attending court to give evidence.

Activities include:

Meeting and greeting witnesses on arrival.

Providing information about the court procedure and layout.

Showing people around a courtroom ahead of a trial so that they are familiar with the environment (we

call this a pre-trial visit).

Listening to and empathising with the concerns and anxieties that witnesses have.

Helping witnesses to prepare for possible verdicts and sentences in their case.

Accompanying witnesses into court if requested.

Explaining any legal jargon or decisions.

Referring witnesses to the local Community Service office or other agencies as appropriate.

Working as part of a team and keeping the local Witness Service Co-Ordinator up-to-date on

developments.

Liaising with other court staff as required.

Providing additional support when special measures are requested.

We need volunteers to commit to be available for a minimum of 9.30am to 4.00pm one day per week

(weekdays only).

You will also be expected to attend ongoing training and meetings.

You should be able to commit at least 1 year to volunteering with us.

Our volunteer roles are both challenging and rewarding. You will be fully trained to carry out the role you apply for. You need to be a good listener, have good communication skills, be committed to giving up your time every week and be non-judgemental in your approach to all clients you support. Travel and out of pocket expenses are available. ________________________________________________________________________________

Education Authority

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Volunteer Youth Worker All youth centres within the E.A. provide a variety of recreational and educational programmes with the focus on increasing the personal and social development of the young people who avail of the services. Our ethos is to provide an ‘educational service focusing on the personal development of young people, and provide or secure equal opportunities for all young people relative to their needs’. Volunteers are an essential and integral part of the effectiveness and daily running of the E.A. and are a valued and important part of the overall youth work process.

Benefits of volunteering: Meet new people Personal Growth Use your skills to benefit others Feel valued and part of a team Add value to your C.V We can provide a reference to future employers. Increase levels of confidence Being a role-model Support and provide leadership for young people Learn new skills Qualifications

We at the E.A. wish to make our volunteer opportunities as accessible to as many people from as

many backgrounds and social groups as possible, despite ‘ethnicity, race, religion, sexual

orientation or ability.

Volunteering opportunities include:

Summer Scheme (which is always a fun and enjoyable experience)

Peer Mentoring

Programme Development

Homework Clubs

Community relations

Outdoor activities and Outreach work

The EA is committed to the support and on-going development of each individual volunteer. As an

organisation we will aim to provide valuable training opportunities throughout your time as a

volunteer.

Training available:

Introduction to Volunteering

Programme Development

Trainee leaders

Outreach Training

Introduction to Youth Work

Child Protection

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Verbal Arts Centre

Reading Rooms Volunteer Age 18+


First established in 1992 Verbal Arts Centre’s mission is the promotion of the written and spoken word, the celebration of commonality and diversity and the development of knowledge, understanding and excellence in the creation, performance and critical practice together with research, publication and the provision of information. Our work is divided into 5 programme areas: Digital Storytelling, Publishing, Reader Development, Festival & Events, Oral History & Archive. The main aim of the Reading Rooms programme is to invite people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy and engage with reading. This programme is based around the needs of specific client groups. Currently we are working with Older People including those with Dementia, Young People in Care and at Risk, in Prisons and also under a Health and Well Being Umbrella: Disability, Mental Health and long term conditions such as surviving a Stroke. Some Reading Rooms will run on a week-on-week basis for a period of one year. Others may be for a short fixed time basis e.g. 5/6 Weeks each quarter over the year. Times will be agreed with client groups and guided by the volunteer availability. The Reading Rooms are delivered in a variety of locations across the Mid Ulster Area e.g. Cookstown, Bellaghy, Magherafelt, Maghera, and Dungannon. Where possible we will try to ensure a location that is convenient to your place of work or home (as specified in your application form).

THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS:

Introduce yourself and assist at a Reading Rooms event delivered by a Verbal Arts Centre staff member

Present a section of the programme independently during a session. Training and support:

All Reading Room volunteers will receive a full training package to enable them to confidently deliver within the project. All costs for this training will be covered by the Verbal Arts Centre. The Verbal Arts Centre will match you with a Reading Room best suited to your confidence and skills. We will continue to support you within the Reading Rooms e.g. mentoring and guidance. A Verbal Arts Centre representative will work closely with you to ensure you are happy with all elements of the programme. The Verbal Arts Centre will provide you with the materials required for your Reading Room sessions along with all supporting paper work. On a monthly basis we will have a Volunteer Mentoring session where all Reading Room volunteers can attend and discuss how they are finding the programme, make suggestions and provided with any relevant updates. ________________________________________________________________________________

RNLI

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Education Presenter

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We provide on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the UK and Ireland, and a seasonal lifeguard service. With our lifeboats, lifeguards, safety advice and flood rescue, we are committed to saving lives. RNLI is appealing for Education Presenter Volunteers. The role involves visits to schools and youth groups of all ages to promote the Sea Safety and Beach Awareness Safety Message. No experience is required but an interest in RNLI and the work it does would be desirable. Initial training is given and on-going support is available. Travel expenses are reimbursed and own transport is required. The charity RNLI is completely reliant on voluntary contributions. ________________________________________________________________________________

Rural Community Network

Reception/Admin Volunteer Age 18+

Rural Community Network is a regional voluntary organisation established by community groups from rural areas in 1991 to articulate the voice of rural communities on issues relating to poverty, disadvantage and equality. RCN who are based in Oldtown Street, Cookstown require admin help in the office. Duties include working in reception and other general admin roles. Office experience is desired but not essential. ________________________________________________________________________________

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Age 18+


NIFRS is proud to protect our community and our community engagement and prevention work is a large part of what we do as a fire and rescue service. We will be looking for Volunteers from all walks of life and each volunteer will be fully inducted, trained and provided with a NIFRS uniform. Awareness Raising Volunteer Within this volunteering role, you will be: • acting as a community engagement ‘champion’, spreading the word on fire safety amongst members of the public and target groups (e.g., older people, specific neighbourhoods); • attending events and awareness sessions to promote safety and wellbeing; and • building links between community organisations and NIFRS to promote the services which NIFRS offers. Information Support Volunteer This role will support NIFRS in providing fire safety messages to local communities with the aim of reducing the number of accidental fire deaths and injuries in the home and reducing the number _______________________________________________________________________________

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of incidents attended by NIFRS.

Parkinson’s UK Volunteer Educator

Age 18+ One of the charity's key goals is to improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's. Making education and training about Parkinson's available to as many health and social care professionals as possible is one way in which we are working towards this goal. Experience has shown us that the role of the local Volunteer Educator is valued highly by health and social care providers in helping their staff to understand key information about the impact of living with Parkinson’s and thereby improve their practice. We will provide training to enable you to plan and deliver a short one hour presentation on Parkinson's using prepared flip charts and notes to groups of staff working in care homes and home care agencies in your local area by:

Contacting care providers by letter or email to offer your session, responding to requests for sessions received via the Parkinson's UK web site or that have come via the local area/country team.

Committing to delivery of a number of sessions per month/year to be agreed locally

Participating in regular support meetings (face to face or by telephone) with your local volunteer coordinator

Completing and forwarding monthly reports on your sessions to the Education Programmes Coordinator ________________________________________________________________________________

Volunteer Mentor 18+

Extern is a charity that provides services to support a range of vulnerable and marginalised people including children, young people, adults and families who have issues which are challenging and complex. Extern recognises volunteers as a core part of our team, with a distinctive but complimentary role alongside our paid staff. Extern provides a range of volunteer opportunities to people who want to give their time to support the groups the charity works with. The volunteer mentor will be supporting young people from 8-21 years old who are from the looked-after and care population. The volunteer mentor will meet up with a young person for 1hour/1 ½ hours per week. A volunteer mentor can help a young person by providing emotional support, advice & guidance and hold-holding to assist the young people to address their barriers to progression. A volunteer

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mentor will improve a young person’s quality of life by promoting their wellbeing, independence, healthy life choices and training and employability. Minimum commitment – 1 Year

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