Volunteering News July
July 2023
Lots of people visited our stand at the Haverhill Show on 1st July to find out more about volunteering and some of the opportunities on offer. Some have registered with us and started in their new roles.
If you can spare some time to help others take a look at the following roles still available.
SOCIAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY VOLUNTEER: We are looking for people who can create content for our online platforms on Facebook and Instagram.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER: We would fund the volunteer to undertake this qualification to be able to test household electrical equipment to ensure that it runs safely or to safely dispose of it. All costs covered.
TILL VOLUNTEER: A role of serving customers using the till and good customer service. No experience necessary.
GENERAL SHOP WORKER: An all-rounder role the volunteer would learn the till, customer service, stock processing and all back of house functions. No experience necessary.
STOCKROOM VOLUNTEER: The volunteer would learn all things back of house within charity retail, including gift aid, pricing, stock rotation and more. No experience necessary.
DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR: The volunteer would take charge of a specific department, anything from furniture, electricals, books, jewellery, or vinyl. They would manage a steady supply of new items, research the item if needed, learn pricing, and manage stock loads, analyse sales and react if needed. No experience necessary
Travel Expenses can be paid so it won’t cost to give it a try!
Open Mind is a local and free mental health drop-in service. Friendly, caring and confidential, Open Mind was formed to support the people of Haverhill and surrounding villages with their mental health.
Volunteers are needed on Wednesday mornings and Monday evenings to support clients using the drop-in service. The group needs more male volunteers to join the team. Training and DBS will be provided to suitable candidates.
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.
Memories are Golden are a Charitable incorporated organisation bringing together individuals living with Dementia and those that may be at risk of social isolation, their families and friends and the community to provide meaningful activities, entertainment, and events, to improve wellbeing, build friendships and to reduce social isolation.
We are open Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays 9.30am to 2.30pm, and volunteers are needed to support our members during sessions.