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We hope you are enjoying the summer holidays… we’re sure you have plenty of things to enjoy over the holidays – but why not spend it doing something different and Volunteer?!  Below are some great opportunities recently added to the Volun-tees platform.  Why not take a look and see what we have available.   In this newsletter..

Case Studies

Latest Opportunities

Book an appointment.

CASE STUDIES

We’re delighted to add a number of new case studies to our Articles page from students involved in all kinds of volunteering.  If you are volunteering and would like to take part in our case studies, drop us an email at volunteering@tees.ac.uk. 

Check out the case studies here: https://www.voluntees.co.uk/articles

LATEST OPPORTUNITIES

Tees Valley Festivals

Middlesbrough MELA Customer Experience Volunteer

Middlesbrough Mela is one of the biggest and most spectacular multi-cultural festivals in the North-East and offers a fabulous mix of music, food, fashion and fun over two days! Set in the beautiful surroundings of Albert Park in the heart of Middlesbrough you can expect world class music, local talent, the market bazaar and a range of exciting family activities for all the family.  We’re on the hunt for reliable, friendly volunteers with good communication skills. You’ll be helping people find out more information about the Mela festival, you'll advise attendees on programme offers, site details, and assist with any other queries that attendees may have. You will also encourage feedback from festival attendees.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86609

It’s a Penalty

It’s a Penalty Student Ambassador

It’s a Penalty’s Student Ambassador Programme provides UK university students with a highly flexible and impactful volunteering opportunity. As a Student Ambassador, you’ll support us to achieve our mission of ending abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Human trafficking is the world’s fastest growing crime so your involvement will make an important difference to your local community and wider society. You’ll also develop important skills and experience to enhance your employability.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86610

Saltburn Folk Festival

Social Media Content Creation

Capture action, atmosphere and events during the Festival, and send this to be posted as an engaging live feed on our social media channels.

You will follow a brief provided by the Festival Directors and comply with guidelines to protect our branding and reputation. 

People start to gather for the Festival from Thursday 10th August, with a full programme of activities scheduled for Friday 11th – Sunday 13th 

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86536

Citizens Advice Middlesbrough

Communications Volunteer

A Communications Volunteer will be responsible for our digital and face to face presence and branding via social media, our website and at events.

What You'll Do: 

Being a Communications volunteer is a very varied role. It will include Social Media, Website, Events, Branding

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86537

Microsoft 465 and Okta Support Volunteer

A great opportunity to gain experience, a Microsoft 465 and Okta Support Volunteer will be central to maintaining the efficient running of our IT systems.

What You'll Do: 

Being a Microsoft 365 Support volunteer is a very varied role. As a 365 Volunteer, you will:

• Add and remove users on Microsoft 365 and Okta (a Citizens Advice system)
• Keep all the supporting and accompanying documents up to date.
• Assist in Microsoft 365 Training for staff and volunteers
• Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 issues and communicate any known issues.
• Monitor the Microsoft 365 security (including for incidents and quarantined emails, messages or files).

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86538

Darlington MIND

Marketing Volunteer

We are looking for someone to help us raise the profile of the charity through social media, in developing campaigns to fight stigma and encouraging people to fundraise or donate to us. The role could be tailored to meet your preferences 

The work could involve helping to develop our website content, design and publish social media posts (facebook, twitter and instagram at the moment)

We're also looking for someone to challenge our thinking about how best to reach our target audience which includes children, young people, adults 18+ and older adults. We want to make people aware of the services we offer but also highlight and educate local people about what mental ill health is, how to support others and where to get support.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86546

Woods and Waves Forest Beach School CIC

Forest School and Beach School Volunteer

Woods & Waves deliver sessions to families in locations throughout Redcar and Cleveland.
We are looking for volunteers to support our Forest and Beach School Leader as they deliver sessions. You need to love being outdoors.!

You will work under the supervision of the Forest and Beach School Leader to set up and pack away equipment and resources and support families to engage in the session.

You should display a positive attitude to the outdoors and care about the environment and all creatures along with communicate effectively with children and adults, including children with additional needs.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86541

Locomotion

Visitor Ambassador

Our visitor ambassador volunteers play a vital role in ensuring that all visitors have an enjoyable time with us. You will be the friendly and welcoming face of the museum, ensuring that all visitors feel welcome, assisting with the flow of visitors into the museum.  You will be well informed of all facilities, events and exhibitions taking place in the museum, and actively promote these to enhance visitor experience. 

You will also answer visitor queries or seek the assistance of those who can do so. 

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86417

Session Volunteer

Young at Heart ULO CIC

Volunteers are required to support the delivery of meaningful activities to a group of people living with dementia or their carers. May include small group/1:1 support.

Your role will include greeting attendees and providing hot drinks, as well as engage in social chit-chat. You will also encourage participation in both small group and large group activities. There may be occasions where you will be required to support an individual group member to participate or engage in activities, this will be agreed as and when required. You may be required to lead the activity within a small, sub-divided group ensuring the activity is inclusive for all group members.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86358

Book an appointment

You can now book an appointment with Angela Wood to discuss any of your queries regarding volunteering.  To do this simply go to: https://tees.libcal.com/appointments

We hope you have a lovely summer and for those graduating we wish you every success for the future!  (Don’t forget to add your Volun-tees profile link to your CV/Job Applications and showcase your achievements to future employers!)

Many thanks

Jayne and Ange