Meet the Volun-tees Team!!

Happy November!  We are now more than halfway through the 1st semester of the academic year 2023-24 and heading rapidly towards the Christmas Break. We hope all is going well for you?

We have had a very busy start to the academic year, and have had an amazing number of new volunteers signing up to Volun-tees, which is great news, and have met a lots of our lovely volunteers, both new and old around campus at Volunteering Fairs, on–campus events, in-curriculum sessions, appointments and drop-in’s, however, for those of you we are yet to meet, we would like to introduce  ourselves to you.

Jayne Golden – Volunteer Project Co-ordinator

Jayne has been the Volunteer Co-ordinator for many years now (too many to remember!) and has built up a strong relationship with local voluntary organisations/community groups.  Jayne’s role is to develop a wide range of volunteering roles for you to take part in, which may involve developing skills around your academic studies or social activities to enable you to give something back to the local community.   A key role for Jayne is ensuring you receive recognition for your volunteering through the Volunteering Awards which will be presented at the Volun-cheers ceremony in May. This is a great evening to celebrate your amazing achievements and be even more inspired to volunteer.

Angela Wood – Volunteering and Work Experience Officer

Angela has recently moved from the Work Experience and Placements Team so some of you may already recognise and know her through work experience, 12-month placements and Advanced Practice Internships. Angela is the student facing member of the team so if you are having difficulty creating your Volun-tees profile, require advice and guidance regarding sourcing volunteering opportunities or need assistance finding a work experience opportunity as part of an undergraduate assessed module, then Angela can assist you with this and she is available for appointments on site and on MS Teams. If Angela hasn’t met you yet, then she is looking forward to meeting you during the academic year 2023-24.

Case Studies

Latest Opportunities

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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

Teenage Cancer Trust

5 Star Weekends at Dobbies Bucket Boss Volunteer

From November 2023 onwards, Dobbies will be hosting monthly '5 Star weekends' to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. Could you boss a bucket to help us give every young person facing cancer the best care and support?

• Dobbies, Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3SQ
• Saturday 25th and/or Sunday 26th November 2023
• Shifts are 11am-1pm or 1pm-3pm

You will collect cash donations from shoppers, show them how to use the 'Text to Donate' service or direct them to the tills for card donations. Help raise awareness and engage the public with our work. Be a friendly and approachable face of the charity.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89812

Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind

Appropriate Adult

Act as an Appropriate Adult for people with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities and other vulnerabilities who are being detained in custody, ensuring fair treatment in accordance with PACE guidelines/legislation 1984. No specific qualification is required, however, volunteers will be expected to attend Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind’s Core Appropriate Adult training, observations within custody and attend a custody tour, before they can commence in the role. Mandatory e-learning is also required

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86009

RSPCA Middlesbrough South Tees & District

Marketing/Social Media Volunteer

Are you an expert in turning websites, social media or eCommerce sites into powerful tools to get a message across, create awareness and a following or raise funds? Do you wish to use your skills to do something meaningful? The we want YOU. Are you interested in Animal Welfare?  The RSPCA needs people like you so that we can help the animals of Middlesbrough and South Tees.   We are seeking a volunteer to develop and then execute a plan to supercharge our website and social media to boost awareness and improve fundraising.  Join a team of motivated people who use their skills to do something meaningful and make a real difference. Not suitable for Advanced Practice Internships

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89670

General Volunteer

We are seeking volunteers to support fundraising activities in our community.  By raising more funds, we can support more animals and by investing a small amount of your time you can make a real difference.  Join a team of motivated people who use their skills to do something meaningful while always having fun and connecting with people.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89802

Next Generation of Trustee

The RSPCA is the UK’s leading animal welfare charity.  No, we don't need you to shake a collection tin - this is not 1982.  We need your new ideas, your digital skills, your understanding of social networks and eCommerce. We want to give opportunities to the next generation of leaders to become Trustees.  Trustees run Charities like Boards run Companies.  As a Trustee you will be a full and equal member of our leadership team.  Deciding what to do, how we raise and spend money, organising events, working as a team to help animals within our region. If you want to work directly with animals, you can.  If you prefer to be behind the scenes making things run smoothly, you can.  We need many different skills on our Board of Trustees so we can get things done.  Do you think you can contribute?  Then let's work together.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89689

Cleveland Police Volunteers

Special Constable

Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers who play a pivotal role in Cleveland. Becoming a Special Constable gives you the chance to work alongside regular Police Officers and Police Staff, bringing skills and experiences from your day job and allowing you to give something back to the area. t’s challenging and worth the while, after all, you’ll have to give up at least 16 hours of your spare time each month.  As part of the role, you’ll be helping to protect and support Cleveland and the diverse people who make up the local population. ROLE NOT AVAILABLE TO NON-EU STUDENTS

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89370

Teesside Hospice

Volunteer Receptionist

Our receptionists are usually the first point of contact with the Hospice, whether face to face or on the telephone. Organised and professional individuals help give a warm welcome to patients, families and visitors who come to the Hospice and maintain the high quality, friendly service. The main focus of the role is to support Reception and Administrative service in providing effective service.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89336

Tees Valley Buddies

Event Volunteer

Flexible positions available to support the charity in fundraising and community engagement efforts. Within all of our teams, we have hands-on but flexible opportunities to support Autistic, ADHD and people with other neurodivergence. Due to the arrangement and perspectives of our organisation our service users are able to feel valued and authentic, allowing for a wholesome and rewarding workplace. With community at the heart of Tees Valley Buddies, it allows for a comfortable and enjoyable environment. Neurodivergent people, specifically, have the opportunity to develop skills in an adaptable and inclusive space designed to meet the needs surrounding neurodivergence. We encourage and support Authenticity in volunteers and staff members as much as we do our service users.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89280

Peer Support Volunteers

We're looking for neurodivergent individuals or people with other relatable lived experiences to our causes. Develop communication skills  We're looking for people who are empathetic, great listeners and open to personal growth. Our peer supporters are expected to hold space, actively engage with service users and liaise with the engagement and well-being teams to offer authentic and welcoming support. 

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89283

Engagement and Well-being Team

Our engagement team are the heart of service user support. Facilitating activities and communicating with service users to ensure that their voice is heard within our community and the causes that affect them are shared within the charity. We're particularly looking for someone to help facilitate evening and weekend activities that better suit individuals that either work or are in education however the role is open to several individuals to provide additional support within the team as a whole. Neurodivergence or lived experience with our related causes would be ideal.    

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89284

Social Media and Marketing Volunteer

We would love to welcome a few creative and committed individuals to assist us in marketing our charity. Working collaboratively with service users and volunteers to create engaging resources and content for the charities benefit.

What You'll Do: 

• Creating social media and marketing content across a variety of platforms 
• Creating digital and printed newsletters, letters and infographics
• Helping to create marketing strategies and plans
• Photography and videography within activities 
• Blog and written content 
• Research

Not suitable for Advanced Practice Internships

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89285

British Heart Foundation

Warehouse Volunteer – Home Store - Darlington

We need warehouse volunteers to keep our stock moving from the van to the shop floor and warehouse, and back to the van for delivery when items are sold. This role can be physical so must be reasonably fit. No experience necessary. Flexible shifts to suit. Few hours a week, or during holidays.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89662

TU Global

Think Pacific  International Volunteering and Internships

Our projects offer you the opportunity to actually join a traditional village, become a member of a Fijian family and work as a team to contribute to youth, sports, health or building initiatives – on behalf of the Fijian Ministry of Health, Fijian Ministry of Youth & Sports and other local partners. Whether you are looking to enhance your university studies or embark upon a meaningful gap year adventure, our projects in Fiji provide a life-changing experience that enhances your personal and professional development. Placements include accommodation, some meals, 24/7 in-country support, cultural activities, domestic travel and unique professional placements. FEES APPLY

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89674

BUNAC Summer Camp in USA

An All-American tradition, between June and August each year over a million children and teenagers attend summer camps in America for between 1-8 weeks. From coast to coast, Camp Directors hire likeminded 18-30-years-olds from all over the world to work as Camp Counsellors and Activity Specialists. From working with young people with disabilities, to running crafts and teaching sports. You’ll live in phenomenal locations, make friends for life and help to shape the children you work with.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/89672

Play in Action International – Team Leader

This incredible opportunity allows you to gain hands-on leadership experience and learn valuable skills by recruiting and managing a team of Teesside University fundraisers to reach their full potential, organising socials, fundraising events and supporting their welfare of fellow peers. You'll serve as a crucial liaison between the university, the charity, and the team, providing essential information about university funding and assistance.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86921

South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation

Therapeutic Care Volunteers

We have many different volunteer opportunities throughout the Trust and all provide unique roles and experiences. You will be joining a wonderful team of enthusiastic, supportive and compassionate volunteers with an aim to improve patient experience. All volunteers are recruited, inducted and supported by our therapeutic care support administration team during their volunteer experience.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/78643

North Tees Hospital NHS Foundation

Enhanced Care Volunteer

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) at all times, enhanced care volunteers will provide a range of therapeutic interaction to patients whilst maintaining respect for the individuality, confidentiality and dignity of all patients. The role can include engaging with patients who are distressed and anxious, or simply in need of some company in a variety of clinical areas. Reading quietly to patients if requested and at an appropriate time. Escorting/walking with patients who are wandersome if this is deemed as suitable and safe. Helping to therapeutically distract patients, for example, playing cards, memory boxes looking at photographs etc. Talking and listening to patients, and if appropriate, informal chats over a cup of tea. Encourage patients to be aware of their nutritional and hydration needs and assist with nutrition and hydration where appropriate to do so. Supporting patients who may need to leave the ward to attend other areas of the hospital.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/23575

Volunteer

Discharge Support Volunteers will work under the supervision of staff to provide a service which supports all discharge functions, including supporting staff, patients and family whilst maintaining respect for individuality, confidentiality and the dignity of all patients. The role can also include supporting patients after discharge for a limited time to ensure they reintegrate back into their community and to help support them during those first few vital days/weeks.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/79652

Oxfam Darlington

E-commerce Photographer

Photographer required to create attractive photos for online shop and eBay to maximise ecommerce sales. Working with our listers, this role would be responsible for maximising an item’s saleability by creating high quality, eye catching and detailed photographs to support the description provided by the listers. It would involve photographing a wide variety of items, from clothing and accessories to books and music and homewares. Photographers would make use of our studio lighting equipment and any display aids to enhance the quality of the pictures taken. Photographers may use the store's camera or their own if preferred. Volunteers will need to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week.

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/23807

Ebay and Online Shop Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy researching and listing clothing, books, records and bric-a-brac for Oxfam’s online shop and eBay account. If you would enjoy an office-based role as part of a growing e-commerce team, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! The role will involve researching items to determine their sale value, writing descriptions, and using listing tools on the appropriate online sales platform. You may also be asked to help with preparing sold items to despatch and maintaining the inventory in the online stock room. 

https://www.voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/23800

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://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/studentfutures/appointment.cfm

(Don’t forget to add your Volun-tees profile link to your CV/Job Applications and showcase your achievements to future employers!)

Best Wishes

Jayne and Ange