In this Newsletter:

Student Volunteering Week

Volunteering Awards 2024

Volun-tees PLUS Awards

TU Global Showcase Event

Team Teesside STAR Awards

Volunteering Opportunities

Applying for opportunities

Book an appointment.

Student Volunteering Week –  Volunteering Fair – Tuesday 13 February

Student Volunteering Week is an annual event that celebrates and promotes student volunteerism across the United Kingdom.  During Student Volunteering Week, we have 10 organisations attending our Volunteering Fair which will take place on Tuesday 13 February, Ground Floor, SLB between 11.00 – 1.30 pm – please look out for a Special Addition Newsletter dropping into your inbox later this week which will detail organisations who will be attending the event.

Volunteering Awards 2024

We are in the process of planning our annual Volunteering Celebration Event, bringing together volunteers who have contributed to university and community projects.  It is extremely important that you check your account to ensure that you have recorded all of your volunteering hours and that these have been approved by your verifier.  If you are struggling to have your hours approved, please email volunteering@tees.ac.uk for assistance.  We will be in touch soon with further details so please make sure you are adding your volunteering hours as we would like as many of our volunteers as possible to gain the recognition from the university and achieve an award.

You can also get additional recognition through our Volun-tees Plus Awards – an opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor to help recognise the employability skills gained through volunteering.  This requires an additional 10 hours to achieve the Bronze Plus, Silver Plus, Gold Plus and Platinum Plus award.   If you are interested in finding out more about the Plus Awards, please email volunteering@tees.ac.uk for further details with the subject header “PLUS AWARD”

TU Global Showcase Event – Wednesday 7 February

The TU Global Mobility team are hosting a on Wednesday 7th February, from 12pm - 3pm, Ground Floor, Student Life Building. 

Ready to make summer 2024 a summer to remember? Well, TU Global have got you covered! From Spain to Malaysia to Czechia (and more!!). Don’t miss the Global Opportunities Showcase Event – Your perfect opportunity to gain an insight of the full array of international opportunities on offer to you this summer! 
When: Wednesday 7th February
Where: Ground Floor of the Student Life Building. 

Register your interest: Here 

Team Teesside STAR Awards 2024

There are just over 4 weeks left until the closing date for nominations for The Star Awards. The Awards bring together the annual presentations for long service and academic achievement, with a series of special awards that recognise the outstanding contributions Students can submit nominations in the following categories:

• Fantastic Feedback
• Outstanding Student Support
• Outstanding Teaching

Students can make a nomination in these categories - please see below: https://www.tees.ac.uk/minisites/team_teesside/awards.cfm

All nominations must be received by 5.00pm on Friday 8 March 2024.

Volunteering Opportunities

Do Good, Feel Good

Easter Card Workshop for people living with Dementia

What better way to spend an afternoon than making Easter Cards for people and their families who are living with dementia and who would really appreciate receiving a handmade card. You don't have to be creative to get involved. We'll have all the materials you need to make some cards.  It's all about you giving up your time to make a someone smile.  You'll meet lots of other students and enjoy a creative, fun and fulfilling afternoon. This activity will take place on Thursday 7 March on campus in the Student Futures Lounge, Ground Floor SLB between 12.00 – 2.00 pm. There is also an opportunity to attend a workshop between 11.00 am - 12 noon - Health & Well-being Benefits of Volunteering. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/91729

Unicorn Riding Centre for the Disabled – Easter Event

We are looking for volunteers who are creative to chalk the walks of the riding centre arena. The ability to draw/chalk rabbits, deers, birds, horses, trees and flowers is required.  Big chalks will be used for this - if you have the ability to do this and would like to spend an afternoon being creative, we would love to have you. We are also looking for a handful of volunteers to move props around the arena. Volunteers are required on the afternoon of Wednesday 27 March. Transport will be provided.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/91975

Independent Monitoring Board

Independent Monitoring Board Volunteers

Inside every prison, immigration removal centre and short-term holding facility there is an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB). IMB members are the eyes and ears of the public, appointed by ministers to perform a vital task: independent monitoring of prisons and immigration detention. We are currently recruiting to the Board at Derwentside IRC and this campaign closes on 25th Feb 2024.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/91992

Trinity Youth and Children’s Project

Volunteer Children’s Support Worker

To assist in the session team in development of a programme of activities and services and work directly with young people in a way that encourages personal development and takes account of the needs and aspirations of the young people.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/91993

Woods & Waves Forest and Beach School CIC

Volunteer Forest and Beach School Assistant

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. We are looking for someone who is happy to be outside in all weathers and embraces the changing seasons. Those who are afraid of creepy crawlies need not apply.

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

British Heart Foundation

BHF Student Fundraising Group

We’re looking for a group of passionate, driven, and altruistic students to be the voice of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in Teesside,  and be the first student fundraising group we have in the area. Our fundraising groups are at the heart of everything we do. With the funds they've raised and the support they've given, they've helped keep millions of hearts beating and had a hand in breakthroughs that have transformed our world.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/79643

Preston Park and Museum and Grounds

Dynamic Collections Project Volunteer

The Collections Project Volunteer is a role new to Preston Park where you will be able to assist the Dynamic Project Team in identifying, assessing, packing and researching objects housed at our off-site store. An interest in history, local heritage of Stockton and Tees Valley and the museum sector. Some ICT skills, although training will be given. Attention to detail. A friendly and enthusiastic manner. The ability to work independently, and as part of a team, under guidance of the Collections team. Willing to learn new skills related specifically to Collections care of the museum’s objects and archive. Ability to handle and move objects safely, with direction from Collections Team

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/91790

Gardening Volunteer

Work directly with our Senior Gardener, Sharing knowledge and garden activity with our visitors. Support the security of our spaces and the safety of our visitors by ensuring tools are kept safe and walkways are clear for the public. To be courteous and welcoming to all visitors. To be well informed of all facilities, events and exhibitions taking place in the Museum. Actively promote museum activity to enhance the visitor experience.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/23649

Costumed Interpreter

You will be required to deliver historical relevant information in an engaging, accurate and entertaining manner. Willing to wear appropriate costume. Support the security of our spaces and the safety of our visitors

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/23715

Visitor Experience

Work directly with our collection and projects, making our objects and knowledge accessible to a wider audience. Support the security of our spaces and the safety of our visitors. To be courteous and welcoming to all visitors. To be well informed of all facilities, events and exhibitions taking place in the Museum

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/23724

Locomotion

Visitor Ambassador

Our visitor ambassador volunteers play a role in ensuring that all visitors have an enjoyable time with us. You will be the friendly and welcoming face of the museum, which is based in Shildon, County Durham.

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

Billingham Synthonia FC

Matchday Volunteer

Billingham Synthonia FC are looking for more volunteers to help out on a matchday. Home games take place on either a Saturday or Wednesday evening at Stokesley Sports Club (TS9 5NY). You will be out on either a Saturday or Wednesday watching local football and meeting new people from all walks of life. Spectators travel from all over the north east to watch our games due to the opposition being based all over the northeast also. Once people are in the ground and the game kicks off then you can relax and enjoy the game for free.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/91421

Matchday Photographer

We have an opportunity for someone looking to get in to the world of sports photography. Home games take place at Stokesley Sports Club (TS9 5NY) on some Saturdays and some Wednesday Evenings. A fixture list is available. Stand or sit pitch side and take pictures of the match action at either home or away games. Then upload them online for the social media team to access. Attend in your own time that suits you, you do not have to be at every single game if you have plans. We just like to keep our selection of photos fresh.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/91422

Peer Talk

Volunteer Facilitators

We are a mental health charity with 4 groups already well-established in the area. We are launching a new group in Thornaby in February. You will facilitate at our meetings in Thornaby-we always have two facilitators at each meeting.  Meetings take place at Thornaby Methodist Church every Wednesday from 7.30 to 9 pm. We are looking for volunteers who can commit for 12 months-attending 4 or 5 meetings on a three month rota.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/91428

Young at Heart

Session Volunteer

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

Applying for opportunities

Remember to carefully consider the opportunity before applying.  Make sure you are able to commit to the role description, complete any relevant questions or application forms that are attached and don’t apply unless you are fully committed! This is to ensure that organisations do not get disappointed with applications that don’t progress and focus on providing support to ones that are able to commit.  We suggest you make a shortlist of the organisation and opportunity, see which appeal to you the most and apply for no more than 3 roles!  If you need advice, please email volunteering@tees.ac.uk

Book an appointment

You can 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

Best Wishes

Jayne and Ange