Boost
Your Skills, Improve your CV, Build
Confidence, Make New Friends, Have New
Experiences, Try Something Different, Help
Others, Enjoy Yourself ……. Volunteer
There are hundreds
of reasons to volunteer, thousands of opportunities to match whether you want
to improve your CV and learn new skills or want to help a particular
cause. It can be local, regional,
national or if you want to experience something totally different try
international.
It can be a few hours a month, a week, a
day, everyday, just one week, one month
Media &
Music examples
The ‘Bollocks to Poverty’ tour. Party hosts and event organisers
Here's the deal. You throw a Bollocks to Poverty party using our free
kit. Your mates get a good night out. You get respect. ActionAid gets support.
People living in poverty get the power to improve their lives. All because you
ditched the guilt and did something you love. Whether it's a house party, gig,
club night, exhibition, comedy night, sports event or summer festival, whatever
you choose to do it will make a real difference to people working hard to end
their own poverty.
You get detailed guides on how to organise events, promote them and
fundraise. We help by providing materials like posters, banners, stickers,
badges and leaflets, and will promote your event across our web site and social
networks if you want us to. So if you love to bring people together at great
events, want a career in events management or fundraising, or just want to have
a party with a difference, join thousands of young people shouting Bollocks to
Poverty and be part of the tour.
Glastonbury Online Television
We are a small
charity broadcasting live and pre-recorded television online to a global
audience. Our projects includes local news shows, documentaries, films, music videos
and dance/theatre filmed events. We need:-
Producer/Directors
Presenters
Film-Makers
Set Designers/Constructors
Managers
Floor Managers
Cameramen/Women
Vision Mixers
Producer/Directors
Presenters
Film-Makers
Set Designers/Constructors
Managers
Floor Managers
Cameramen/Women
Vision Mixers
Knowle West Media Centre powered by vinspired.com
KWMC's Music Programme and record label, 4NINE Records, is looking for
volunteers who are interested in:
Vocal Recording
Music Technology & Production
Lyric Writing & Performance
Releasing Music & Music Business
DJing
Event Management & Promotion
Vocal Recording
Music Technology & Production
Lyric Writing & Performance
Releasing Music & Music Business
DJing
Event Management & Promotion
Oxjam Music Event Organisers
You love music. So do we. We're looking for pro-active volunteer Music
Event Organisers to take part in Oxjam Music Festival
Oxjam is a music festival with a difference. Across the UK, we need people like you to put on a local gig, concert, busk - or anything in between - all to raise money for Oxfam.
From classical to club nights, folk to funk - you just have to have the drive to make it happen this October. Ed and the rise of the Oxjam team will support you all the way, with face-to-face training and phone support.
Oxjam is a music festival with a difference. Across the UK, we need people like you to put on a local gig, concert, busk - or anything in between - all to raise money for Oxfam.
From classical to club nights, folk to funk - you just have to have the drive to make it happen this October. Ed and the rise of the Oxjam team will support you all the way, with face-to-face training and phone support.
For you it means gaining valuable experience, meeting new people and getting more involved in your local music scene. For us it means the world. The money you raise goes towards our work to end poverty.
Quedam Shopping Centre
Performing with a busking license through Somerset Youth Volunteering
Network, to raise money for local Charities. Performances can be anything from
musicians to artists. If you think your talent can be shown off then get in
touch!
Quedam Shopping Centre
To assist groups of young performers to busk at Qeudam Shopping Centre to raise
money for local charities
Other Local
Examples
Gems Scrapstore (Glastonbury)
Volunteers are needed for spells of 2hrs or more at a time to help work in
the scrapstores in Glastonbury, Frome and Westonzoyland. They will be required
to take cash, do window displays, organise/run creative projects, play days and
other events. If you work more than 5 hours (in total) free membership will be
available which gives discount on stock.
5th/7th City of Wells Scout Group
An exciting chance to help and support group activities, helping children
from all backgrounds develop social values and make friends for life.
Volunteering for Scouting gives you the opportunity to try different activities,
visit new places and learn and share skills. In doing so you will be making a
positive difference to the lives of young people.
YouthNet
Excited by web? Want to make a positive difference to the lives of others?
Our website TheSite.org is all about providing impartial information, advice
and support to help young people make their own decisions.
Were looking for 16-25 year-olds who want to help make sure TheSite.org continues to engage thousands of young people in the UK.
Were looking for 16-25 year-olds who want to help make sure TheSite.org continues to engage thousands of young people in the UK.
Nextstep Volunteer Bureau
'Somerset You Can Do' volunteers are here to support people with less
complex needs to join in with activities in their local community.
You would be part of a team of volunteers supporting individuals with computer problems such as setting up their PC's or laptops, help with setting up internet connections and general ICT problem solving.
You would be part of a team of volunteers supporting individuals with computer problems such as setting up their PC's or laptops, help with setting up internet connections and general ICT problem solving.
UK Residential
examples
RSPB Residential
Residential volunteering is your chance to have a break,
try something new or get some experience for your CV.
There are over 40 different
places to stay and hundreds of things to do. You can spend a week or more on a
reserve and you can do it alone or bring a friend.
We'll provide you with
accommodation, new skills and some great memories. Opportunities further range
from a Highland adventure to a long stay in Suffolk.
BTCV Conservation Holidays
Your chance to change the world!
Meet people you wouldn't normally meet
and do things you didn't think you could do. Sure, you’ll spend the days doing
good physical work, but in return the stress and routine of normal everyday
life will be washed away and replaced by beautiful scenery, a sense of
achievement and a bunch of new friends.
You'll live, laugh and cook together -
and in the evenings relax, explore the area, meet the locals and maybe
socialise even more!
International
opportunities examples
Youth
Action / Youth Xchange
You’ll have the choice of spending 3
months on the Youth Action programme working in a group with local youth
volunteers on community action projects, or 6 months on Youth Xchange, an
exchange programme with 3 months each in the UK and abroad. Working on a range
of issues including HIV&AIDS, education, youth leadership, active
citizenship and climate change, your work will involve activities such as
educating other young people, helping set up youth clubs to involve young
people in the community, conducting research into health service access, and
creating campaigns for change.
Whether you go for 6 months on Youth
Xchange or 3 months on Youth Action, you’ll be putting your energies to work
where your help has been asked for, making a real difference to the
lives of some of the world’s poorest people. Each project is designed to bring
about lasting change for very poor communities, and as a volunteer with
Global Xchange, you will get the opportunity to contribute directly to this
change.
Global youth volunteering scheme International volunteers
Our new scheme offers young adults aged 18-22 the opportunity to work with
us for 12 weeks on our development projects in Brazil, Bolivia, Burkina Faso,
Mali and the occupied Palestinian territory.
Our work is focused on protecting and promoting the rights of women,
children, people with disabilities, and people living with HIV/AIDS. We have a
wide range of projects, so whatever your passion or interest we should have
something to suit you.
The scheme is open to everyone, whatever their background. For this reason,
the amount you need to contribute is based on your financial situation - some
placements are fully-funded.
This is a unique opportunity to work with other young people in developing
countries, and take a lead in the fight against global poverty. It's also a
great way to develop those all-important life skills such as teamwork,
leadership, communication and decision-making.
Community Challenge
Project, Tanzania 2012
In 2012 we aim to continue working hard to combating the
problems many children face in receiving education in Tanzania. Our community
challenge project in September 2012 is one of the many projects in operation
that will overcome such issues.
OUR SEPTEMBER 2012 PROJECT
Working in a team of 15 - 20 volunteers plus local
support, we aim to accomplish the building of a school that will leave a
lasting legacy in the northern Machame region of Tanzania and the surrounding
areas. Being part of this unique opportunity is not only rewarding to the
community but also to all those that have worked with us and has often in the
past inspired our former volunteers to go out and undergo other projects.
Unfortunately we aren't able to fund our volunteers
ourselves. But we will aid and support in fund raising, which will not only be
fun but also beneficial to you on a personal level as well as on paper which
will aid your chances of success in a difficult job market.
We do however provide flights, living day costs,
accommodation, security, transport and working equipment in our costs, as well
as a donation that ensures that the project continues to grow and leaves more
of an impact long after we have done our initial work in the area.
BTCV
Conservation Holidays
Our holidays take place all year round in some of the
world's finest landscapes. Living, laughing and cooking together we're busy all
over, all the time. BTCV holidays don't just improve the environment - they're
good for your health and will change your life.
Current Holidays taking place in Cameroon, Iceland, Italy
& Slovakia.
Volunteering on a Sense holiday
Volunteering for Sense is a
great way to meet people, try new challenges, explore new ways of communicating
and visit new places, as well as experiencing a unique sense of achievement.
With the help of volunteers
like you, Sense holidays give deafblind people the chance to get away from it
all, try new things and have a lot of fun! They also give families a much
needed break from the often demanding work of supporting a deafblind person.
“The holiday was not only
great fun but one of the most rewarding things I have ever done!”
This summer, there are 27
week-long holidays in England and Wales, taking place during the last week of
July and throughout the whole of August. Each holiday is completely different
and is individually planned around the needs and wants of the holidaymakers.
International Citizen
Service
International
Citizen Service (ICS) is a global volunteering experience which supports young
people from all backgrounds to make a real difference to some of the world’s
poorest people. This new initiative, launched by the Prime Minister and funded
by the Department for International Development (DFID), will give thousands of
18-22 year olds across the UK the chance to join in the fight against global
poverty. Places are also available for some team leaders who will mentor the
other volunteers and contribute their skills and experience.
You don't have to be a teacher to volunteer on our English Teaching projects abroad. There is no need to have a TEFL or TESOL qualification to gain work experience in any of our overseas destinations. You don't even need to speak the local language where you are going. The programme is open to all volunteers whether you are on a gap year, at university or wanting a career break. All we require is a good standard of spoken English.
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