In this Newsletter:

Volun-tees Awards 2024

Volun-tees Facebook Page

Recording hours

Do Good, Feel Good Projects

Volunteering Opportunities

Book an appointment - Summer 2024

Volunteering Awards 2024

We had a brilliant evening  celebrating the success and achievements of our volunteers at the Volun-cheers Awards that took place on Thursday 2 May 2024. Individuals and groups were recognised for their significant contributions to volunteering and there were also awards for organisations which provide valuable support and experience. Over 80 certificates were presented to our amazing volunteers, ranging from bronze to platinum awards, and there were also 19 additional awards for students, staff and organisations. This academic year, students have recorded over 14,000 hours of volunteering through the Volun-tees platform, with 120 students achieving awards this year, which is a fantastic achievement. Congratulations to all of our amazing volunteers!!

https://voluntees.co.uk/article/94419

Volun-tees Facebook Page

We have re-instated the Volun-tees Facebook Page so it is now up and running. Please give us a like and follow the page. We will post new volunteering opportunities, organisation spotlights, student case studies and other useful information on this page. We have created a Volun-Cheers Awards 2024 Album on the page, so please feel free to browse the photos. Instagram page to follow.

https://www.facebook.com/VolunteesTeessideUniversity

Recording Hours

If you have volunteered during the academic year 2023-24 and have not added all of your hours on to the Volun-tees platform, don’t worry, you can still retrospectively add them. If you need assistance in doing this, please email volunteering@tees.ac.uk and we can help you with this. Alternatively, you can make an appointment with Angela at the following link, either in person or on Teams, and she can assist - https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/studentfutures/appointment.cfm

Do Good, Feel Good – Main 21st Birthday Party

On Sunday 30th June, Main are celebrating their 21st Birthday and are planning a party for the children, families and community that they support. The party will take place between 11.30 - 2.30 pm at the Finlay Cooper Centre in North Ormesby and they are looking for volunteers to help facilitate the party. Volunteers will be required to be on-site prior to the start of the party, to help with the set-up. There will be a number of activities taking place including a bouncy castle and exotic reptiles will be on-site with their handlers so volunteers will help to facilitate this and manage the crowds. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94218

Do Good, Feel Good – Community Wildflower Planting Event

We are looking for volunteers to act as Community Gardeners for our Community Wildflower Planting Event in conjunction with Alley Pals, Middlesbrough. The event will take place on campus  between 10am - 2pm on Saturday 6 July. The event will start and end at the Library Exhibition Space, with the activity itself taking place outdoors, on campus. It will be a small event, limited to 15 attendees (booking is essential), with assistance from Alley Pals Middlesbrough and at least two members of the Impact Team (Teesside University). The event is open to children as well as adults, however, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. An interest in gardening would be good, however, this is not essential. The only requirement is that you are willing to get your hands dirty with some gardening!

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94418

Do Good, Feel Good – RDA Unicorn Centre – Save our Centre – Fundraising Group

Save the Centre from the threat of closure - it’s going to be a massive challenge. £100,000 would give us time to increase our activities, buy more horses, carry out maintenance projects, apply for more grants and arrange fundraising events. An opportunity to work with staff and trustees of the Unicorn Centre to raise essential funds to save the centre from closure. A great community project which will give you the opportunity to put your skills and experience into practice. We are seeking a group of enthusiastic people with the appropriate skills that can look at our calendar of events and our efforts to fund raise and to be able to integrate some new fundraising activity. It is hoped that this group of volunteers could work with our staff and trustees and join the campaign to save the Unicorn Centre. Those with experience of Marketing/Digital Marketing using all social media platforms would be an essential part of the Fundraising Team along with Project Management students and any other volunteers who would like to help raise funds to save our centre.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94114

Do Good, Feel Good – TU Sport – Gym and Cornell Gym Promotional Film

Teesside Sport are looking for a student or group of students, to film and edit a new gym induction video for the University gym and Cornell Quarter gym. The video’s will be used for gym members to watch before they use the gym. Filming will need to take place when the gym is closed on a Sunday morning.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94105

Teesside Sport

Student Sports Leader

Are you a current student at Teesside University?   Then why not consider becoming a Student Sports Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an advocate, representative, and leader for your chosen sports club. You don’t need to be a member or play the sport. You just need to be interested in developing people, knowledge, skills and student opportunities in sport and physical activity. The Sports Leader role in 2024-25 will be a step up from the last year, with new and exciting opportunities to develop your personal and professional attributes, as well as your knowledge, skills and experience of the sports industry. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/organisation/78310

Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All - Ali Brownlee 5K

Route Marshall or Event Village Volunteer

The Ali Brownlee 5K will take place in Middlesbrough on Sunday 16 June. It is an amazing way of getting part in a community event and seeing hundreds of runners get together to raise money for charities. You will meet so many new people on the day and volunteering is always an amazing attribute to have on your CV to make you stand out for future employability. If you are interested in Sports or Event Management, it is also a great way of seeing these kinds of events through a different set of eyes!   Our Incentives include:  A free entry into any Run For All event (excluding marathons), a goody bag on the day which includes a drink and snacks,  entry into the Run For All end of year volunteer raffle with the chance to win some amazing prizes.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94580

The Junction

Volunteer Youth Support

Interested in volunteering with children and young people? The Junction, a respected charity known for empowering young people and transforming lives, seeks volunteers to support our programmes. We believe in building trust, self-belief, and a sense of belonging through positive relationships and meaningful participation. We're proud of our reputation for championing children and young people's voices and driving positive change through social action.  This is a great opportunity to get involved and learn from experienced practitioners in the children and young people's workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience that can help to access employment and training in working with children, young people and families. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94494

Volunteer Emotional Well-being Support

Are you a mature student looking to support your psychology or counselling course? This is an excellent opportunity to develop psychology and counselling skills through

1:1 emotional well-being casework that can help to access employment in working

with children, young people and families. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94495

The Brain Charity

Remote Telephone Befriender

Befriending is a weekly voluntary role, where a volunteer makes a telephone call to someone who has a neurological condition and/or supports someone with one. The aim is to be a calm, non-judgemental ear, and bring a bit of kindness and empathy their way.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/86911

Darlington Association on Disability

Volunteer Play Worker

Do You like to have fun? Want to make new friends? Experience new things? Get messy? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, DASH is the place for you. As a team, we ensure that children and young people have opportunities to play, have fun, try new things, spend time with their friends, meet new people and make sure that their views, opinions and ideas are listened to.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94559

Tees Valley Festivals

Middlesbrough Mela Volunteer 2024

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 – 17-18 August.  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 activities for all the family. Enthusiasm and a smile, a can-do attitude, responsibility and reliability and good communication skills are required. No previous experience necessary

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94561

Evolve Sports Academy

Community Boxing Club Volunteer

Evolve Sports Academy is an alternative education sports coaching programme. Using sport as a tool, we deliver qualifications in Sport and Functional Skills to secondary school students who have been excluded / at risk of exclusion from school. Alongside delivering academic qualifications, we have a specific focus on developing young people with fundamental life skills. Our aim is to create an environment where each individual student can achieve their full potential. Each Tuesday, we run a free community boxing session at Pallister Park Centre in Middlesbrough (5.00pm - 5.45pm). We are looking for volunteers to help support with the coaching and delivery of the sessions. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94507

Trinity Youth and Children’s Project

Volunteer Youth 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. Creativity and innovation and a high level of listening skills, creativity and innovation is required in order to best respond to the varied needs of groups and individuals. On-going reflection and evaluation with colleagues are a necessity, as well as the ability to respond flexibly and change approach according to the needs of the young people.  

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94488

The Bungalow Partnership

Gardening Volunteer

We are looking for some kind volunteers to help us keep on top of our lovely garden at the rear of our office here at The Bungalow. If anyone can spare any time and has an interest in gardening or maintenance we'd love to hear from you! Our warm and lovely staff will keep you topped up with tea and biscuits! You will need to bring your own wellies though! 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94288

Middlesbrough Council

Volunteer Language Support

You will be attending community events and walkabouts to ensure Middlesbrough Council is able to communicate better with its diverse population. You may receive phone calls to ask you to assist with translation on an ad hoc basis,  if you are available. You will be able to ensure all Middlesbrough residents are able to have a voice in the things that affect them, and that they understand the expectations on them. We are looking for someone who is a good communicator and who is passionate about giving people a voice and ensuring everyone has equal opportunities to have their voice heard. A real people person who can think on their feet and isn't afraid to get stuck in.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94107

FoodCycle Sunderland – Grindon

Surplus Food Collection

As a Surplus Food Collection volunteer you’ll play a vital part in making our community meals happen, by ensuring that your weekly FoodCycle session has a regular donation of food. Our Sunderland collection slot is every Wednesday at 12.00-15.00pm.  You’ll pick up surplus food donations from our partner supermarkets and local retailers, ensuring a prompt, reliable and friendly collection each week by car. You’ll then bring the surplus food back to your local Project venue and store it securely. You don’t need to have any previous experience – you just need to be passionate about food and reducing the amount of food that’s wasted in our society! A full UK driving licence, a road-worthy vehicle with up-to-date road tax and MOT certificate and fully comprehensive insurance are required.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94564

Cooking Volunteer

As a Cooking Volunteer you’ll join the kitchen team to help produce a three-course vegetarian meal using surplus food for our wonderful guests! Every Thursday evening from 17.30-20.30pm at Sunderland Grindon Church community project. You’ll contribute to recipe ideas, help with prepping the food, cooking the meal, and of course clearing up afterwards!

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94562

Hosting Volunteer

As a Hosting Volunteer you’ll support the hosting team in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our wonderful guests and help to serve a sit down 3- course community meal, every Thursday from 17:45 till 20.30pm at FoodCycle Sunderland Grindon. Along with other hosting volunteers, you’ll set the dining room serve food and beverages, share a meal with our guests, encourage conversation, and clear up after the meal. You’ll be supported by a FoodCycle Project Leader, who will help you to develop your hosting skills. You don’t need to have any previous experience – you just need to get stuck in!

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94565

TEDx Teesside Women

TEDX Teesside Women Crew

We’re returning for the second instalment to The Crypt, Middlesbrough on Wednesday, 16th October 2024 plus a rehearsal day on Tuesday, 15th October.  We’re on the lookout to recruit some fabulous individuals to be part of our delivery team. You can expect a busy but varied day consisting of registration duties, attendee liaison and speaker assistance. You’ll get to experience some of the awesome talks from the sidelines, have a chance to network with the audience and speakers, a recommendation for your LinkedIn profile, and get your own branded TEDx t-shirt to keep. Food and refreshments also provided.  

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94568

St Vincent de Paul Society

Vinnie Camps

SVP Vinnie Camps have a wonderful heritage. For 100 years they have provided safe, inclusive and caring holidays for children in need of a break. Vinnie Camps offer, first and foremost, fun and enjoyment but also opportunities for new experiences. Volunteers must 18+ and be willingly to do a variety of roles. DBS and relevant training will be provided and supported by the SVP. Volunteers are required between five and seven days across the school summer holidays.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94566

1833 Service Day

Looking for an opportunity to share kindness this summer? If you're 18-35 and would like to support our incredible St Vincent’s, Newcastle Centre, we're delighted to welcome you to join our SVP 1833 Service Day on 15th June! The day will run from 11:30-4pm with optional 10am Mass and pub trip afterwards (optional). There will be lots of ways to get involved; the garden, making up clothes/food parcels for refugees and asylum seekers , sorting out items for the pop-up market and tidying up the shop and foodbank. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/94286

Young at Heart ULO CIC

Blog Content Creator (Dementia and Care)

If you’d like to help to collate and share information relevant to people living with dementia and their carers then this could be the role for you! We are looking for someone who can help to create content for our website blog for people living with dementia and their carers. This could be on the latest research in the field, a balanced opinion piece on news or something that is of general interest in the area. You can see some examples of past blog posts on our website www.youngatheartulo.org.uk

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/93910

The Rise Up Community CIC

Volunteer Lotto Marketing

An exciting opportunity to work on the marketing/admin for our National Lottery funded groups, Whilst making a difference to your community's mental health and well-being. This will allow you to gain great experience in marketing. We are looking for somebody who has excellent marketing skills that we can build on,  most importantly we are looking for someone that is caring,  empathetic and enthusiastic. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/93263

Book an appointment

Even though we are now in the summer vacation period, you can still book an appointment either on campus or on Teams with Angela Wood to discuss any of your queries regarding volunteering or if you need help retrospectively adding your hours. 

To do this simply go to: https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/studentfutures/appointment.cfm

Best Wishes

Jayne and Ange