Volunteering News August
July 2023
It was great to see lots of people at the Big Day Out a few weeks ago.
There are lots of volunteering opportunities still waiting to be filled this summer. If you have a little or a lot of time to give please get in touch.
There’s still time to volunteer for Haverhill in the Park!
Haverhill in the Park is a three-day family music festival which takes place on the Recreation Ground in the town centre. The Town Council requires a
number of volunteers to work the festival alongside the Council team in order to safely be able to run the event. While this is a volunteering shift we are able to offer you a food voucher to use at one of the concessions.
Please see the slots we have on offer below:
Friday 18th August – 5-10.30pm
Saturday 19th August – 11am-5.30pm
Saturday 19th August – 5-10.30pm
Sunday 20th August – 11am-6.30pm (and to help pack down to 8pm, if possible)
Young people aged 16 and over can volunteer and will receive supervision and support throughout the day.
If you are interested please contact Haverhill Town Council email gary.wilson@haverhill-tc.gov.uk or pop in and see us at the Haverhill Arts Centre.
Digital Champion
Could you spare a little time to introduce someone to the benefits of using their phone, ipad or laptop to do simple tasks such as filling in forms, online shopping or keeping in touch with loved ones?
Volunteers are urgently needed to set up a group of supporters in Haverhill.
Please contact Digital Champions on the number given, or the Volunteer Centre if you .can help.
Volunteer Signpost
Volunteer Signposters and Listeners are urgently needed at The Link service in Haverhill High Street. Signposters direct members of the public to services held on the database, and Listeners are there for a friendly chat. Volunteers work in pairs and full training will be given.
If you are keen to help in the community and would like to know more about this role please call in The Link 45a High Street on Tuesday to
Friday between 10am and 4pm.
The Voluntary Network
The Voluntary network urgently require Befrienders in Haverhill to visit people who are isolated or to have a weekly chat over the telephone. Please contact us for more details.
Volunteer drivers are also needed to transport people for hospital appointments and drive a mini bus in the local area. Full training and DBS will be given and expenses refunded.
ABC Club
Join us for A Brew at Cleves
Our Tuesday afternoon social has welcomed lots of people for tea, coffee, and conversation. We have books and puzzles to swap and encourage crafts of all kinds. If you are over 55 and would like to meet new friends come along to Cleves Place Coffee Shop Millfields Way on Tuesdays from 2.30 to 4.30 cost £1.
People living with Dementia and their carers are welcome to join us. The Volunteer Centre would love to hear from new volunteers and especially from male volunteers and those fluent in a second language.
For information on any of the above groups or general enquiries on volunteering email jill.moss@haverhill-tc.gov.uk or phone 07378106500