Volunteer Opportunities

Role description:

Our Volunteer Kitchen Assistant play a vital behind the scenes role in helping us provide young people with a hearty, affordable meal for just £1. You’ll be part of a busy, supportive kitchen team, helping to prepare food for our evening sessions and ensuring everything runs smoothly. You don’t need professional catering experience! Home cooking skills, reliability, and a willingness to muck in are more than enough. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work and being part of a team that makes a real difference.

What you'll be doing:

- Helping to prepare food in the kitchen ahead of our evening sessions

- Help with cleaning, dishwashing, and keeping the kitchen tidy and safe

- Maintaining health and safety standards

- Working collaboratively with the catering team to support where necessary

- Promoting an inclusive culture where all young people are listened to, valued, and cared for~

What are the benefits to you and our young people?

- You will receive a thorough induction programme and training.

- Gain new skills and develop existing ones

- A supportive, energetic team culture built around inclusion and creativity

- Professional development opportunities

- Contributing to the lives of young people in Barnsley

- After 3 months of committed volunteering, a reference can be provided.

We're looking for someone who:

- Has an interest or experience in cooking within a kitchen or at home

- Is patient and able to confidently manage multiple tasks in a busy kitchen environment

- Has a level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene and Safety or a willingness to partake in the course (paid for by Base71)

- Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds Is organised and efficient

- Share the same values of Base71 and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Age restrictions: Must be 18+

How to apply: Complete this form: https://forms.office.com/e/MrTGYh5U00

Any queries please contact: T: 07593719918E: volunteering@base71yz.org

Hosted by: Schoolreaders

Around a quarter of all children left primary school last year unable to read well. These children are at a disadvantage because they are unable to access their secondary education properly, and this has lifelong consequences. Just ten minutes a week with one of our volunteers has been shown to improve children’s reading fluency, comprehension and enjoyment. It also gives them valuable time with an adult who is not a teacher or parent which aids their social skills. Currently, our volunteers support 30,000 children every week across the country.

Schoolreaders volunteers are matched with a local primary school and visit once a week in term time for an hour or two. They read individually with children to help improve their reading skills, their comprehension, their enjoyment of reading and also their social skills. Whilst this is a term time opportunity, holidays can be taken in this time.
We ask that our volunteers are prepared to attend school at the agreed time on the same day once a week for at least 1 hour, and stay with us for at least one full academic year from when you start in school.

Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse travel expenses. We will always try to match volunteers with a nearby school.

We get regular feedback from our Schoolreaders volunteers and their comments overwhelmingly show how much they are enjoying the experience. Many describe their school visits as the highlight of their week and comment on how satisfying it is to see the positive impact that a little of their time has on the children.

Days required: Mon AM, Mon PM, Tues AM, Tues PM, Weds AM, Weds PM, Thur AM, Thur PM, Fri AM, Fri PM

How many volunteers are needed:

20+

Recruitment process:

Please visit www.schoolreaders.org to apply or email s.lawrie@schoolreaders.org for more information.
You will then be contacted for an interview either by telephone or in person. On successful completion of this stage we will take information from you regarding your availability, the distance that you can travel and any other personal requirements. These are used to find the 'best fit' of school for you.

Skills and quaifications:

No qualifications or experience required. Schoolreaders volunteers do need to be able to speak, write and read fluently in English, enjoy spending time with children, be committed to the role and dependable. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Gender restrictions?: No

Type of activity: Coaching/ teaching and training, Languages

Hosted by: Support Dogs

We are looking for volunteers to provide a loving home and help us prepare our puppies over their first 14 months of life before they begin full time training as life-changing support dog.

As a puppy socialiser you will play a vital role in our puppies' formative years, caring for a puppy in your home and providing them with the socialisation and training they need. This is a unique opportunity to not only care for a lovely dog but also to make a significant contribution in changing the lives of people affected by autism, epilepsy and disability.

Days required: Mon AM, Mon PM, Mon EVE, Tues AM, Tues PM, Tues EVE, Weds AM, Weds PM, Weds EVE, Thur AM, Thur PM, Thur EVE, Fri AM, Fri PM, Fri EVE, Sat AM, Sat PM, Sat EVE, Sun AM, Sun PM, Sun EVE

How many volunteers are needed:

5

Recruitment process:

Application form to be completed online via Support Dogs website here.
Attending an information session about the role
Attend specific role training (3 sessions about dog handling)
Trail placement of a dog before having one full time

Skills and qualifications:

If you're thinking about volunteering as a Puppy Socialiser, there are just a few things we need from you:

- Live within 45 minutes of our centre in Sheffield
- A home with a fully enclosed, secure garden
- Need to be at home for most of the day and can dedicate time for the puppy’s needs and welfare.
- Can attend regular puppy classes and host regular home visits
- Meet the physical and mental demands of a growing, adolescent dog
- Families with children are welcome, but there must be no children under two years of age living in the household
- We can consider families with their own pet dog, but they will be assessed on an individual basis. Other pets will also be considered on an individual basis. Pet - Dogs in the home must be kept up to date with annual vaccinations, (inc. kennel cough) and flea and worming treatment
- Be able and willing to get the dog to a vet in a case of emergency
- Willing to take part and follow the training advice given by your trainer
- Must be allowed to have a dog in the home – we will need written permission if it is rented accommodation
- We are not able to consider families with someone who has uncontrolled epilepsy living in the home
*Please note that successful placement of dogs will be dependent on the needs and requirements of the charity. The location(s) and profile of volunteers will change as required to best meet the resources available to Support Dogs. We reserve the right to amend our criteria at any time without prior notice.

Suitable for specific groups: Older people

Gender restrictions?: No

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