- Increase my confidence
- Learn new skills
- Give time to benefit others
- Help improve my community
- Make new friends
- Have a great time
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Latest volunteering opportunities
There are literally thousands of volunteering opporunities available across the county. Click on the links below and see what you can find or visit vinvolved Essex!
Youth Worker
Work alongside qualified youth workers to organise activities and talk with, support and encourage the children of Silver End at the potential youth centre.
Provider: Silver End Children's Centre Location: Silver End
Contact: Jane Carey on 01376 587960
Hororary secretary - 16-25 years
Come to committee meetings to discuss our programme; answer enquiries and letters; write minutes; attend interesting talks of wildlife.
Provider: South Essex Natural History Society Location: Benfleet
Contact: Pat Wortley on 01702 588115
Furniture restorers
Are you handy with a screwdriver or glue gun? Could you help us restore donated items back to their former glory? Would you like to build and display our new goods? Maybe even have an eye for antiques? If you are nodding whilst reading this opportunity, then the British Heart Foundation would like to meet you!
Provider: British Heart Foundation Location: Colchester
Contact: Mags O'Halloran on 07790 944502
Introduction to youth work - Cafe Youth
If you would like to volunteer with youth this would be an ideal opportunity for you. You will get an induction to the Cafe Youth Policy and work alongside Harlow Disctrict Council Youth Workers. Your main role will be interacting with the clients of the cafe, supporting them and listening to them as well as taking part in the activities which are available to the youth at the cafe.
Provider: EST vinvolved team Location: Southend-on-Sea
Contact: The Team on 01702 356000
Connexions One Stop Shop
An opportunity for volunteers to work with challenging young people. The work can be rewarding. Helping young people move forward in life, to give something positive in their life and their community.
Provider: Essex Connexions Location: Harlow
Contact: Erica Bromage on 01279 625300
The Corner House Residential Care Home
Work with the elederly and help care, look after and befriend people. No qualifications needed.
Provider: Tracy Josko Location: Clacton-on-sea
Contact: 01255432415
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IT Retail Assistant
Work in a shop helping to sell IT equipment and be part of customer support..
Provider: Milrace IT Solutions Location: Clacton-on-sea
Contact:Nick Perry at 01376518509
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Activity Leader Apprenticeship
3 week training programme followed by 12 weeks experience in the sporting business: encouraging others to enjoy exercise and achieving fitness goals.
Provider: Lifetime Health and Fitness Location: Chelmsford
Contact:Centre of Excellence and Fitness at 01870 120 1202
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Independent Visitor 16-25
To support disabled people to become involved in activities within their local community i.e. joining social groups/clubs, college courses, voluntary and paid work. Confidence. building and enabling and empowering project.
Provider: Independent Visitors Scheme Location: Chelmsford
Contact:Cheryl Hodder Tel: 01245 392310
Animal Welfare Assistant PDSA
For people interested in animals welfare, retail and charity shop workers needed!
Provider: PDSA: Clacton
Contact: Kelly Denby Tel: 01255 688303
Dance4life UK Development Trainer Training
dance4life UK is currently recruiting volunteers, aged 18 - 25, who would like to become development Trainers. dance4life is a global movement which uses dance and music to inspire and unite young people to make a stand against HIV and AIDS. This is an opportunity to play a key role in development education, broadening young people's understanding of HIV and AIDS in a global and UK context and supporting young people raise awareness in their area and change the world!
Provider: Student Partnership Worldwide : -
Contact:Jo Seth-Smith Tel: 0207 808 1778
Bigvbus Crew
Join the bigvbus crew, spreading the word of volunteering and helping festival-goers.
Provider: V inspired
Contact: Web: www.vinspired.com/summer of give