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The 1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group
has a
range of opportunities available for volunteers. These
include administrative tasks through to developing and
running activity programmes for young people aged 6-14. |
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Blue Cross
Britain’s Pet Charity is looking for locally based
volunteers to arrange and carry out visits to schools to
talk to children under 12 years about pet care. If you have
the confidence for delivering talks to groups and have an
interest in animals, plus enjoy working with children apply
now! |
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PowerHouse Youth Club, Staple Hill
is looking for volunteers to assist the Youth Worker. If you
are available Friday evenings, enjoy working with young
people aged 10-18 and taking part in youth activities this
could be the ideal role for you. |
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Children’s Playlink
is looking for volunteer Play Rangers to be positive role
models and encourage outdoor play in public parks.
Volunteers are required Monday – Thursday between 3.30 and
6pm at various sites across South Gloucestershire. |
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Make a difference: become a School Governor in Yate
Fromebank Junior and North Road Community Primary Sshool
in Yate are appealing for volunteers to join their Governing
Bodies, providing you with an excellent opportunity to make
a difference in your community. Anyone over the age of
18 can apply and you do not have to be a parent or have any
particular skills. The most important requirement is
that you want to make a positive difference to the education
of local children. If you have 6-8 hours a month to spare
and would like to help please get in touch.
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Young
Bristol:
Mentor
Volunteers are being recruited in South Gloucestershire for
this new mentoring project for young people aged 16 –19 who
have been made homeless or may be getting into housing
difficulties.Volunteers should be aged 18-24 and be able to
commit 2-3 hours a week for a year. |
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Street Vibes Dance Crew: Staple Hill. Dance Teacher
Volunteer
teachers are needed to teach Street, Hip Hop dance to girls
aged 7-16 on Thursday evenings
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Make-A-Wish
Foundation: Public Speakers
If
you enjoy public speaking, you could give presentations to
groups and businesses about the work of this charity that
helps wishes come true for children and young people with
life-threatening illness |
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Brimsham Green Gateway Club, Yate: Club Volunteers
Volunteers help at this popular youth club for young people
with special needs. Activities include sport, craft, cookery
and much more; Wednesday evenings during term time |
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Family Befriender, Time-2-Share,
Bristol
Befriend and support
a family who have a child with learning difficulties. This
can involve sitting with the child whilst the parents/carers
have a break, accompanying the family on outings, providing
general friendship and support |
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Schools Asthma Promoter, South Glos
The National Asthma
Campaign is looking for volunteers to visit local schools
with the aim of promoting the benefits of having asthma
policies |
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Youth Offending Team South Glos –
Panel Member
Panel members help
decide what course of action should be taken with children
and young people convicted of crime for the first time.
Involves working with the young person, their family/carers
and sometimes the victim. |
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Youth Offending Team South Glos –
Mentor
Volunteer Mentors offer support to young
offenders by giving time to take part in activities, discuss
problems etc. Volunteers can be any age from 18 and peer
mentoring is encouraged. |
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Guides, Scouts, Brownies, Cubs,
Rainbows, Beavers…..
Volunteer helpers
and leaders are needed all over the area! |
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Homestart Visitor – South Glos
Visit and befriend families who have
young children and are experiencing difficulties. Volunteers
provide emotional and practical support to the family they
befriend. |
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Make-A-Wish Foundation – various
opportunities
This charity aims to
make wishes come true for children living with life
threatening illness. Volunteers can be wishmakers who
befriend a family and help fulfil the child’s wish,
fundraisers, Public Speakers, Event organisers and helpers. |
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Children’s Hospice South West – South
Glos Group Volunteer
This local group supports the charity
through fundraising events and representation at local
events. New members always welcome |
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National Autistic Society Out of
School Clubs – South Glos
Volunteers who enjoy having fun and
supporting children and young people will find this
opportunity exciting and fulfilling. Volunteers may use
skills they bring to the groups such as music and dance, but
this is not essential. |
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