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2b Coagh Crescent

Cookstown

BT80 8NH

028 8676 1122

megan@midulstervolunteercentre.org

www.midulstervolunteercentre.org

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We are working to raise £2 million per year to fund the Helicopter Emergency Service for NI. This life

saving service will prove vital for our rural communities and has already been tasked on 100s of

missions since its launch in July 2017.

We need volunteers to assist with many tasks and duties including collections, information stands, visiting schools and other organisations to present on the charities work. Collecting Can Volunteers Age 16+ This will involve travel to local shops, pubs, restaurants etc to place cans and record their location. You will then service these cans every few months by collecting them and replacing. Volunteers required for fundraising and flag days. A pleasant and outgoing personality and own transport would be an advantage. Volunteers will be given an induction about their role. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis UK Awareness & Activities Volunteer Age 16 Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - two of the main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (or IBD) affect more than 300,000 people in the UK. Yet it is largely a hidden disease and one that causes stigma, fear and isolation. As the UK’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis our mission is to work with all those affected by these conditions to achieve a better quality of life, improve services and ultimately find a cure. You’ll take an active role in planning and delivering one or more of our awareness raising activities to promote our presence and bring people together locally:

organising events, education and information sessions, social activities

editing newsletters

managing social media pages

fundraising

campaigning The role is very flexible and volunteers can get involved at any time , most activities take place during evenings and weekends. All activities, locations and dates are decided by the team of volunteers. The team usually organise 5-10 events throughout the year and you can get involved from as little as 3 hours a month or more. Shop Assistant/Admin Volunteers are required to become part of a team and learn some administration skills such as basic finance, as well as have the opportunity to attend meetings to learn more about Save the Children work. Volunteers are required to work in the charity shop operating the tills and sorting clothes. Opening hours: 9.45am – 4.15pm. We would like to form a group of volunteers willing to work after hours e.g. 7-9pm fortnightly. Inspire Support & Group Facilitator Age 18 Access NI check required Inspire is a charity and social enterprise based in Northern Ireland which provides support and services in the areas of mental health, learning disability, workplace/academic well-being and addiction. Inspire is highly committed to engaging volunteers in its full range of services and recognises volunteers as a core part of the team. Staff engage with members in a range of activities. Offer 1-1 support to members - be a 'listening ear' and increase their confidence and self-esteem.

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SOFT Volunteer Age 18+ Access NI check required SOFT- ‘Supporting Our Families Together’ is a family support service working in partnership with schools to provide support and learning opportunities to families with children (4-12 years old) attending one of the following schools in the Cookstown area:

Cookstown Nursery School

Cookstown Primary School

Cookstown High School

Holy Trinity Primary School

Holy Trinity High School

Phoenix Integrated Primary School SOFT understands that all families are unique and anyone can find themselves facing challenges at home or in school at any time. We offer a non-judgemental and supportive service to help you to support your children in school, in the community and at home. SOFT can also provide families with the opportunity to learn different skills alongside their children and meet with other parents and support networks within the Cookstown community. Barnardos Cookstown Charity Shop Volunteer Retail Assistant Age 16+ Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be part of it! Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. As little as two hours a week volunteering in our retail stores could transform a child’s life, as well as bringing fulfilment, enjoyment and development to yours. Based on Westland South Road, Cookstown. MindWise MindWise is a leading mental health charity which supports those affected by severe mental illness and other mental health difficulties and promotes earlier intervention. To help make this a success they are looking for individuals to spare a few hours a week to volunteer. Fundraising Volunteer (Northern Ireland wide) Rural Support Helpline Volunteers Age 18+ Rural Support provides a confidential support service to the rural and farming community across all of Northern Ireland. Our work is made possible through the skills, experience and expertise of our team of volunteers. By volunteering with Rural Support you could:

Empower and help others who may need support

Use your skills and experience in a meaningful way

Enhance your own life through routine, structure and stimulation You could provide support within the following roles:

Outreach support at events to promote the service

Emotional support on a one to one basis with clients

Practical or technical support on the phone or face to face with clients Helpline support on the phone to callers, Rural Support is particularly keen to recruit volunteers who have experience of farm business management and could assist others with farm finance/debt issues.

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Concern Worldwide Age 18+ Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation specialising in tackling hunger with the most vulnerable people in 25 of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries. Our mission is to help communities living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives, which last and spread without on-going external support. Concern Ambassador We are looking for passionate people who love to chat to help us spread the Concern message in schools and businesses. As a volunteer Concern Ambassador we ask you to visit a school or business in your local area to talk about Concern and the work we do when we receive a request. We will also provide you with the training and materials needed to be a successful Concern Ambassador. Collection Box Co-ordinator As a volunteer Collection Box Co-ordinator we ask you to visit shops, businesses and clubs in your local area distributing our charity boxes, collect the boxes when they are full, count the money and send it back. This is a really flexible opportunity that you can arrange around your own needs, whether you can spare one hour a fortnight or more. Adjudicators To hear the insightful views of today’s youth on global issue. All we need are good listeners who can see arguments from both points of view. We will be running a brief training session which is 45 minutes and helps the volunteers to understand the marking scheme for each debates. Each debates runs for just over an hour and takes place in the schools themselves in the evening after work. The debates will take place between October 2018 and May 2019. You can support as many or as few debates as you wish, but we would ask all adjudicators to consider supporting two debates during the programme. AGE NI Fundraising Volunteer Age 16+ Helping plan and carry out fundraising events for Age NI.

Assisting with Collections/Bag packs in public places e.g. Supermarkets

Placing/Collecting collection tins in public places raising awareness and promoting the services which Age NI provides

Support with local fundraising events and activities e.g. Christmas/Easter hamper making and delivery of hampers

Organising fundraising events and taking part in fundraising events Marie Curie Cancer Care Marie Curie Helper Volunteer Age 18+ Access NI check required The Marie Curie Helper service is provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one support to people with a terminal illness (cancer and other illnesses), completely free of charge. This support may continue for their careers and families after bereavement. Marie Curie Helper volunteers support people in their homes, offering a few hours of their time each week to provide a listening ear and companionship; give families and carers a short break from their caring role; offer practical support, such as accompanying individuals to appointments or simply going out for a coffee. Our Helper volunteers are provided with training and support to enable them to undertake their roles. Our Helpers undertake their roles within approximately 10 radius of their own home and are required for 3 hours per week. A minimum commitment of 1 year is required. Travel is reimbursed.

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Marie Curie Charity Shop, Cookstown Charity Shop Volunteers Age 16+ Tasks include operating the till, sorting & preparing goods for sale, by checking, hanging, steaming & sizing of goods before they are placed on the shop floor. It may also include pricing. Volunteers should be able to work as part of a team & have a pleasant, helpful & cheerful manner. Reasonable physical health is required as the work may involve moving bags or boxes. Box collectors/Leaflet distributors Marie Curie is appealing for volunteers 18+ to commit to 2-3 hours per month to help with the collection of fundraising cans throughout the Cookstown area. Other roles involve distributing flyers/posters for volunteers 16+.Experience of counting cash is desired but not essential. Gold SureStart, Cookstown (Gold Community Partnership) Age 18+ Access NI check required Gold Surestart is a government funded organisation that works specifically for families with children under 4, with the overall aim of Surestart being to "improve the well-being and life opportunities" so that "children can flourish." Crèche/Two Year Old Support Volunteer Volunteers will help children to reach their full developmental potential in a way that meets the individual needs of the child whilst fully supported by staff at all times. We have a number of sites within GOLD Surestart where the volunteer could potentially volunteer these include, Cookstown, Ardboe, Dunamore, Kileenan, Pomeroy and Maghera. Volunteers attend regular supervision and support sessions. Full induction training is carried out by the volunteer coordinator along with ongoing training. All training will provide a valuable asset for anyone interested in working with children. Minimum Commitment - 6 months. All volunteers are eligible for travel expenses. Diabetes UK Northern Ireland Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is dedicated to putting the interests of people with diabetes first, through the best in campaigning, research and care. Help make a difference to the lives of the 80,164 people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland. Our volunteers are at the heart of Diabetes UK Northern Ireland. Know Your Risk Assessment Volunteer our campaign to raise awareness and help people reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes! They include carrying out the Know Your Risk questionnaire with members of the public, which will involve:

Measuring people’s height, weight and waist

Asking relevant questions and explaining the risk factors of Type 2 diabetes

Giving basic lifestyle advice and signposting to the dietician where necessary

referring people to visit their GP surgery for further tests, if appropriate

Encouraging attendees to seek Diabetes UK services, resources and information to help them reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes

Talking to members of the public to raise awareness of diabetes and the work of Diabetes UK

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CDM Community Transport Drivers Passenger Assistants Age 18+ Access NI check required Our main aim is to reduce social isolation in the Cookstown district by providing affordable & accessible transport. Volunteers are required for the Community Car Scheme. Could you spare a few hours a week to help transport members to activities such as health appointments, employment, shopping & other trips? Volunteers are also required to drive the community minibus. All drivers will be trained to MIDAS standard (Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme) & paid mileage & subsistence. We also require passenger assistants to help members on & off the bus and occasionally to assist them carrying out some tasks, e.g. shopping. Guide Dogs Age 18+ Access NI check required Guide Dogs are the world's largest breeder and trainer of working dogs. And thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers – and your vital donations – we’ve helped over 29,000 people to achieve life-changing independence. We are looking for signed guides, who help blind and partially- sighted people feel less isolated and become more involved in their communities. You can support someone in a wide range of everyday activities: going for coffee, shopping or going for a walk. We will provide you with the skills and confidence to guide someone safely, offer ongoing support and reimburse out of pocket expenses. No matter how much time you can give you will be making a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people in your local community. Cookstown Multiple Sclerosis Help & Support Group Support Group Volunteer Age 18+ Access NI check required We are a charitable organisation that facilitates a group of individuals to meet together in order to improve the quality of their lives. Anyone who has been diagnosed with MS can join (& also their families & carers) who live in Cookstown area. Members can meet with each other & have a chat & cup of tea & exchange views on their condition & general health. The group offers treatments such as, reflexology, reiki, chiropody, boccia, information days/ speakers and book club. The group also includes a fully qualified counsellor. We require volunteers who can assist our members at the weekly meetings, help with tea/coffee, assist members to & from bathroom & also take them to & from therapies we have on that day. Superstars Club Age 16+ Access NI check required Support Worker Through Superstars we aim to provide a club specifically for the benefit of people with learning difficulties. Activities include air hockey, pool, computer games, music, dance, arts & crafts, board games, specific workshops, special events, parties & outings. We meet every Tuesday at Cookstown Leisure Centre for ten pin bowling from 7-8pm and every Thursday & Saturday evening from 7-9pm in Oldtown Street, Cookstown. Volunteers can attend weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Superstars Cafe Volunteer Superstars Cafe provides training and work placements for people with learning disabilities. Our trainees all need enthusiastic support to ensure that they can learn their duties and also to ensure their safety. Our support workers work alongside our trainees, providing invaluable assistance and guidance as well as befriending them. Senior staff provides training and advice in a kind and supportive manner.

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Mid Ulster Women’s Aid Age 18+ Access NI check required The purpose of Women’s Aid is to provide a quality based holistic service to women and children affected by all forms of domestic violence; to educate, challenge and co-operate with external agencies and the wider community with a vision to eradicate domestic violence. Volunteering opportunities:

Assisting the facilitator in Schools Programmes

Crèche assistant

Assisting with Outings

Fundraising/Flag days

Helping with activities in refuge

Gardening The above opportunities are subject to availability throughout the year depending on ongoing demand for placements from students. Positive Steps Community Centre Access NI check required Positive Steps was formed in January 1997 by three pioneering women in order to help meet the needs of all women from within the Cookstown District Council Area. Since then the Women's Group has grown from strength to strength. Positive Steps Community Centre offers a variety of courses to those who live within the local Cookstown District Area and surrounding areas. Although we are a women's group most of our courses are open to men from the area as well. We also provide Crèche facilities for children 0-4 years and many of our courses include a childcare and a travel allowance. Share Holiday Village, Lisnaskea Age 16+ Access NI Check required Volunteers are required to assist qualified outdoor and arts staff in providing children, people with disabilities, young people and the elderly with a wide range of activities which include canoeing, climbing, archery, arts & crafts and boat trips. Volunteers will act in a caring capacity to ensure all guests participate fully and enjoy the activity. All activities take place at the Share Holiday Village which is open all year round. Weekend Activities: Helping staff deliver a programme of water and land based activities to groups of all ages and abilities. Arts: Assisting in the delivery of various art projects with groups. Work Camp: a 5 day residential aimed at site and building maintenance. Carer/Companion: a 7 day residential assisting guests with disabilities. Full Time/Long term 3-12 months placement within the various departments at Share. Age 18+ Access NI check required Advice NI's mission is to develop an independent advice sector that provides the best possible advice to those who need it most. The Supporting Active Engagement project uses volunteers to engage older people in digital inclusion taking place across Northern Ireland. The project aims to help older people get online (and stay online) through the use of tablets. The project has a specific focus on helping people access information about their rights and entitlements. Internet Champion To deliver 10 sessions (each lasting approx. 1½ hours) of ICT training to a small group (5-10 older people) within the community, specifically within Folds or private nursing homes. The overarching aim for the volunteer is to empower older people to access necessary information online, with emphasis on older peoples’ rights and entitlements (including pensions, benefits, health, housing &

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community care). Each volunteer will have full support of the project’s paid staff. Volunteers are a pivotal part of the overall success of the project. It is hoped that volunteers will commit to a 2 day training programme once a week for 10 weeks and engage in supervision meetings every month. Volunteers must provide their own transport to the training location yet travel expenses will be reimbursed. Young Enterprise Advisor/Speaker Age 18+ Access NI check required Young Enterprise Northern Ireland is a charity developing the entrepreneurial skills and aspirations of young people aged four to 25 to prepare them for the new economy. We develop the skills of young people to ensure they leave education prepared for life and work. Volunteering opportunities exist with both Primary and Post Primary schools in the local area to deliver and facilitate business enterprise programmes. Volunteers must be over 18 and we can accommodate volunteers with support needs. Experience an exciting new challenge by volunteering with Young Enterprise Northern Ireland. Bring your knowledge, passion and experience to inspire the next generation of young people to discover their potential and make a lasting impression. Cookstown Street Angles Volunteers to assist and protect those using the town centre on a Saturday night from 11pm - 2am. Cookstown Street Angels would provide an on-street facility and integrated safety net service for individuals in need. To protect and help socialisers to keep safe and will also aim to reduce alcohol related disorderly behaviour and assaults in the town. Street Angels will have a safe base for ladies to wait for safe transport home, get a cup of tea or coffee or just a chat. Flip flops and tinfoil blankets will also be distributed to those who require them and basic first aid will also be administered from the base. Volunteers will receive first aid, conflict management and suicide awareness training, to equip them with the skills needed to fulfil their duties. Charity Shop Volunteers Age 16+ The charity shop appropriately named “New Hope” encompasses the work of the centre. The shop opens Monday to Friday 10.00am – 2.00pm and we need volunteers to help with sorting of merchandise and pricing. Lissan House Trust Age 17+ A legacy to the community after 400 years Lissan House, established in the early 17th Century, nestles in the wooded valley of the Lissan Water just three miles north of Cookstown. Extending to over 267 acres, the estate was owned by the Staples family through four centuries until the death in April 2006, of Mrs Hazel Dolling. Lissan House re-opened to the public in April 2012 and are appealing for volunteer help for various opportunities. Some of these opportunities may require previous experience or skills depending on the nature of the role. The Great Outdoors Maintaining the estate is an on-going job and tasks would include grass cutting, strumming and ensuring all walking paths are accessible to the general public. Ensuring the car park, play area and the outside of the house are clean and tidy to welcome visitors. Housekeeping Ensuring the house is clean and tidy for visitors arriving which would entail basic housekeeping skills such as polishing furniture, hovering, brushing and washing floors. Work in Tearoom Duties of this post would include taking orders, the preparation and serving of tea, coffee and light snacks. A Basic Food Hygiene qualification would be essential.

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Ballinderry Rivers Trust 16+ Working in partnership with the local community, Northern Ireland’s government departments and non-government organisations, Ballinderry Fish Hatchery Ltd carries out breeding programmes for locally and globally threatened freshwater species, river habitat enhancement and restoration projects, water quality improvement initiatives and education and awareness programmes in the Ballinderry and further afield. Riverfly Monitor The Riverfly Partnership is a network of nearly 100 partner organisations, representing anglers, conservationists, entomologists, scientists, water course managers and relevant authorities, working together to: - protect the water quality of our rivers; - further the understanding of riverfly populations; - and actively conserve riverfly habitats. We need Riverfly Monitors to come and train with us and adopt a section of the river to look after and help us protect the amazing Ballinderry River for future generations. Fish Monitor Volunteers are required to assist in the monitoring of fish numbers in the Ballinderry River. This will involve catching fish, measuring fish, releasing fish and recording all the required information. Other measurements may also be required. Training will be provided and anyone with a keen interest in the environment or rivers would find this of interest. This role would be on an ad hoc basis and may equate to 20 full days a year (more or less). Hatchery Assistant Assist staff in the running of our fish hatchery. 3 more volunteers are needed to assist the man in charge. Again training will be provided. The days required will vary from season to season and week to week. Duties would include removing mortalities from the tanks, cleaning of tanks, feeding of fish and general cleaning duties. This would suit someone with an interest in animal husbandry or fish welfare. Fish Restocking Volunteers are required to assist staff when putting stock out in to the river. Must be able to climb fences and navigate over rough/slippery terrain. Again these would be ad hoc positions but they could also be the volunteers who are filling the hatchery roles. Training will be provided. River Guardian Volunteers The Ballinderry River Guardian Project uses volunteers to monitor water quality throughout the Ballinderry and Salterstown catchments. Volunteers are assigned sites and trained to monitor the water quality through biological sampling of freshwater macro invertebrates and water chemistry. Once trained volunteers will be fully equipped and expected to monitor their site on a monthly basis. Learning Guides Age 18+ These volunteers will assist the Learning and Outreach Officer in the design and delivery of educational activities and assist at events. These volunteers may need to obtain their Access NI. Again this role will be on an ad hoc basis but if the project proves to be popular there may well be scope for more hours. Training will be provided. Include Youth Mentor Age 21+ Access NI check required The Give & Take Scheme provides a mentoring service to young people in need or at risk between the ages of 16 - 21 years old. The mentoring relationship will focus on the personal development of the young person. Each young person will be matched with a mentor who will meet them for two to three hours per week for a minimum period of one year. It provides the opportunity to create a non-judgmental relationship where young people have the opportunity to discuss issues that are affecting them. A mentor can help a young person to set and

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achieve goals, and develop their skills and sense of self. We have young people living throughout the Northern Board area that volunteers would be participating in various social activities. It would be helpful if the volunteers could drive but if they are happy to use public transport that is fine. The northern board area covers Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, Cookstown, Larne, Magherafelt, Moyle and Newtownabbey. Please bear in mind a minimum commitment of 1 year is required for this role. The Base Cookstown Age 18+ Access NI check required The primary function of the Base is to maintain friendships and/or develop new friendships. It acts as a base for leisure and social activities within the local community for adults with learning disabilities. The Base aims to have a team of volunteers to complement and support the work of the Base Co-ordinator .Volunteers assist the individuals of the Base to engage in weekly activities such as leisure, crafts and sporting activities; or if you have a specific talent or skill you would like to share, we would like to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with adults with learning disabilities either on a one to one basis or in a group. Charis Integrated Cancer Care Reception Volunteers Age 18+ Access NI check required Charis Integrated Cancer Care support men and women affected by cancer at every stage of their journey. We also assist and support the families and supporters of those living with cancer or any family member bereaved by cancer. CHARIS are in much need of volunteer assistance in the centre. The role involves meeting & greeting clients, making tea/coffee and possibly having an informal chat with the client while they wait on their treatment or service they have come for. Volunteers are required to have good communication skills and a friendly, kind & empathetic nature. At present Thursday & Friday are busy days when most help is needed, although any help on other days would be hugely appreciated. Cookstown Community Cancer Charity Shop Volunteers Age 16 Cookstown Community Cancer Charity (The 4C’s) is your new, totally voluntary, non-profit making local charity situated in the middle of the main street. The charity aims to bring lasting and positive change to the lives of all patients and their carer’s in Cookstown and the surrounding locality. We will provide an accessible and welcoming environment where in they can enjoy free therapies

such as reflexology and massage, beauty treatments, take part in recreational activities and obtain

invaluable knowledge, advice and counselling through our befriending support group. To provide

these services we hope to raise funds by opening our new charity shop and by introducing our

unique ‘Meet and Greet’ facility where everyone is welcome to call in, have a tea/coffee, meet with

friends, chat with our charming and friendly hostess or simply relax and chill out. Soon, as we get

established we hope to expand and provide ‘pop-up’ stalls, zumba and line dancing classes etc. To

help us in this work and to ensure the success of your local charity we are appealing for help to assist

in the shop by sorting all merchandise, serving customers or offering any skills that may benefit the

service we are providing.

THE BASE

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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children NSPCC is the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands. We help children who’ve been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening. Schools Service Volunteers Age 18+ Access NI check required Help children speak out and stay safe. Our Speak out Stay Safe programme is protecting a generation of children against abuse one primary school at a time and we want you to join us. As our volunteer, you'll visit local schools giving assemblies to children aged 4-11 and classroom workshops to 9-11 year olds. You'll help them to understand abuse and give them the confidence and courage to speak out and seek help if they ever need it. By delivering our programme to at least two schools a month, you'll be making a massive difference, helping us fight for every childhood in your local school's community. It's why we're here and we cannot do it without you. Young Witness Supporter Age 18+ The NSPCC’s Young Witness Service is recruiting volunteers to support young people who may have to give evidence in criminal trials as victims or witnesses. Volunteer involvement is usually during office hours on week days with occasional evenings. You must have an interest in and experience of working with children, and have a driving licence or access to transport. The NSPCC’s Young Witness Service is a free, independent and confidential service, provided by a team of social work staff and volunteers - full training and out of pocket expenses will be provided. Whilst it can be challenging, this is an extremely worthwhile and rewarding role that supports children through a very difficult period in their lives. Fundraiser Age 16+ Do you like working in a team, having a laugh and helping to organise an event? Join a new NSPCC

support group in Cookstown/Magherafelt and have fun raising money to help vulnerable children.

NSPCC are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to give a minimal time commitment to help raise cash

and raise the profile of the charity. We need to organise a couple of events each year and need a

team of willing hands to help with these.

Code Club Code Club Volunteer/Leader Age 18+ Code Club is a nationwide network of free volunteer-led after-school coding clubs for children aged 9-13. We create projects for our volunteers to teach at after or during school coding clubs or at non-school venues such as libraries. The projects we make teach children how to program by showing them how to make computer games, animations and websites. Each term the students will progress and learn more, whilst at the same time using their imaginations and making creative projects. Terms 1 & 2 use Scratch to teach the basics of programming. Term 3 teaches the basics of web development using HTML and CSS. Term 4 teaches Python and so on. You will learn about creating computer games, animations and websites. We’d like to put a Code Club in every single primary school in the country, would you like to be a part of this? As a Code Club Volunteer/Leader you will work with a supervisor of a primary school close to where you live to help children work through step by step learning using worksheets provided by Code Club, everyone learns together. Volunteers go to their local club for an hour a week and teach one project a week.

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Positive Futures Support Worker Age 18+ Access NI check required Positive Futures support people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autistic spectrum condition. Our innovative community-based services support adults in the Cookstown and Magherafelt areas. Our aim is to transform the future of the people we support. We do that by enabling people to realise their hopes, dreams and ambitions. We change attitudes by proving that a person doesn’t have to be defined by a disability. And, we change society by showing that, with the right support everyone can play a valuable role in the community. Volunteering opportunities include supporting an individual in a social or leisure activity, sharing and enjoying their skills and interests. Some people volunteer weekly others fortnightly, we know volunteers are busy people and we work together to agree what suits everyone. All our volunteers receive induction training, support and guidance and the opportunity for personal development. You will: meet new people, have the opportunity to train and learn new skills, gain experience and develop your confidence, enhance your CV, discover hidden talents, share your skills and interests, make a big difference in someone’s life, be valued and have your contribution recognised. VOYPIC Mentor Age 18+ Access NI check required We are a Northern Ireland charity that works with children and young people in residential care, foster care, kinship care, leaving and aftercare or any child or young person who has an experience of care. By volunteering you could really make a difference to a child or young person in need. We are currently looking for people from all different backgrounds and across Northern Ireland to volunteer to provide weekly coaching, advice and support to look after children in post primary education for up to one year. Education Authority Volunteer Youth Worker All youth centres within the E.A. provide a variety of recreational and educational programmes with the focus on increasing the personal and social development of the young people who avail of the services. Our ethos is to provide an ‘educational service focusing on the personal development of young people, and provide or secure equal opportunities for all young people relative to their needs’. Volunteers are an essential and are a valued and important part of the overall youth work process. Volunteering opportunities include:

Summer Scheme (which is always a fun and enjoyable experience)

Peer Mentoring

Programme Development

Homework Clubs

Community relations

Outdoor activities and Outreach work

The EA is committed to the support and on-going development of each individual volunteer. As an organisation we will aim to provide valuable training opportunities throughout your time as a volunteer.

Training available:

Introduction to Volunteering

Programme Development

Trainee leaders

Outreach Training

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Introduction to Youth Work

Child Protection We are also seeking volunteers to help out at our Youth Included Project. The programme is designed specifically for youth people aged 11 to 19 years who are at secondary school and have a learning difficulty. RNLI Education Presenter Access NI check required The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We provide on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the UK and Ireland, and a seasonal lifeguard service .With our lifeboats, lifeguards, safety advice and flood rescue, we are committed to saving lives. RNLI is appealing for Education Presenter Volunteers. The role involves visits to schools and youth groups of all ages to promote the Sea Safety and Beach Awareness Safety Message. No experience is required but an interest in RNLI and the work it does would be desirable. Initial training is given and on-going support is available. Travel expenses are reimbursed and own transport is required. The charity RNLI is completely reliant on voluntary contributions. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Age 18+ Access NI check required NIFRS is proud to protect our community and our community engagement and prevention work is a large part of what we do as a fire and rescue service. We will be looking for Volunteers from all walks of life and each volunteer will be fully inducted, trained and provided with a NIFRS uniform. Awareness Raising Volunteer Within this volunteering role, you will be:

acting as a community engagement ‘champion’, spreading the word on fire safety amongst members of the public and target groups (e.g., older people, specific neighbourhoods)

attending events and awareness sessions to promote safety and wellbeing. Building links between community organisations and NIFRS to promote the services which NIFRS offers.

Information Support Volunteer This role will support NIFRS in providing fire safety messages to local communities with the aim of reducing the number of accidental fire deaths and injuries in the home and reducing the number of incidents attended by NIFRS. 040 Opportunities for Older People Age 16+ Access NI check required 040 Opportunities for Older People Cookstown Ltd (O4O Cookstown Ltd) (formerly Age Concern Cookstown Ltd) is an independent charity working with and for older people, providing essential support services. O4O Cookstown Ltd runs a daily sit in luncheon club providing three course, hot meals priced favourably to encourage use by those on all incomes. For those unable to attend the Club we provide a meal delivery service Monday to Saturday. We also provide a range of activities geared to suit the participant’s needs. Activity Organisers Volunteers are required to help out with activities in the Monday & Tuesday Clubs. The aim of the Monday & Tuesday Clubs is to stimulate the health and well-being of their male & female members, through leisure activities i.e. bowling, snooker, quizzes, gardening and outdoor walks. You can also simply help with serving tea/coffee at these activities.

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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Mid Ulster Area Age 18+ The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds & all wildlife, helping to create a better world for everyone. Our conservation work ranges from education to campaigning, from people engagement to bird recovery projects. The need for our work increases as the pressure on the environment grows, and this is where you can come in. Pin Badge Box Minder We are looking for volunteers in Derry, Newry, Lisburn, Enniskillen, Armagh and the North Coast to join our ever-expanding pin-badge volunteer team and place and visit pin badge boxes in sites such as shops, cafes and garden centres. You will need to be able to visit your sites every 4-6 weeks in order to collect and pay in all donations raised, as well as replenishing your boxes. Minimum commitment: a few hours a month. Cancer Choices Age 18+ Cancer Choices is an independent patient led organisation based in Dungannon which was established in 2003 to support people with cancer and their families and carers. We offer a wide range of free services which range from 1-1 support, complementary therapies, bra fitting service, benefits and welfare advice, self-management programmes and holistic healing. Volunteers are crucial to Cancer Choices and as a growing organisation there are many ways you can get involved which include:

Befriending

Gardening

Fundraising

Housekeeping

Complementary Therapist

Beauty Therapists

Hairdresser

Charity Shop All volunteers will receive full training and induction and will have the support of the Volunteer Manager at all times. Some of the above opportunities require an Access NI check. Volunteers will be reimbursed all travel and out of pocket expenses. Cancer Choices recognise the value that different backgrounds, skills, outlooks and experiences volunteers bring to the organisation and we are committed to equal opportunities and Diversity. Caudwell Children Family Support Volunteers 18+ Access NI check required Caudwell Children offers a free and friendly service that offers flexible practical and emotional support to families at a time of crisis. Volunteers work with the Family Support Team to change the futures of families with disabled children. Volunteers need to undertake training and be able to commit to 2 hours per week for 6 weeks.

To visit families who care for a disabled child who need family support

To provide families with information they need to make informed decisions

To provide practical and emotional support within the family home

To record support, and maintain records as required

To ensure the work undertaken complies with Safeguard and Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and other policies and the guidelines by Caudwell Children

role is subject to a Access NI Check

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Ability to travel around, out of pocket travelling expenses will be provided

Willingness to undertake training, review and internal meetings as required

Ongoing support and supervision is available to the volunteer e.g. 6 weekly supervision.

British Red Cross Age 18+ Access NI check required The Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. Support at Home Volunteer We are urgently seeking volunteers who can give just 1 hour per week of their time to help us. We reimburse all mileage to volunteers at 45p per mile. Tasks can include:

A short visit to someone who has no other outside contact

Taking someone to the supermarket

Taking someone to a medical/dental/hospital appointment

Simply bringing someone home from hospital Transport Volunteer 18+ We are urgently seeking transport volunteers who can give some of their time to help us. We reimburse all mileage to volunteers at 45p per mile.

Tasks can include taking someone to a medical/dental/hospital appointment or simply bringing someone home from hospital.

We are offering a lifeline to those people who are lonely and isolated and are hoping that you can help us make a difference.

Volunteers will be required to attend a Foundation Induction course (approx. 2 days) and will be required to complete an AccessNI application.

Shopmobility Cookstown Age 18+ Access NI check required Shopmobility is a scheme which lends manual wheelchairs & powered scooters to members of the public with limited mobility to shop & to visit leisure & commercial facilities within the town or shopping centre. Sight Guide Volunteer Shopmobility Cookstown in partnership with RNIB is looking to launch a Sight Guide project. This will provide those with Visual Impairments and Blind the opportunity to have a sighted guide to assist them around the shops and town centre. The Sighted Guide will assist the person around shops and help to read labels, pricing and offer general assistance. Based from Shopmobility within the Burnavon Arts Centre, Burn Road, and Cookstown. Scheme is available Monday to Saturday Volunteer Assistant Volunteers are required to provide an advisory, supportive & mentoring service to our service users. They issue users with equipment & assist in the training of users. At times volunteers are required to escort users around shops & local facilities. Bookings are only taken on the availability of volunteers. There is not much paper work involved, although volunteers will be required to accurately record equipment usage & other basic admin duties. Some PR activities may be required such as the distribution of leaflets & street collections. Volunteers are paid out of pocket expenses, provided with a uniform & the opportunity for training

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Cancer Focus NI Age 18+ Cancer Focus NI is here to help you improve your health and support you and your family when you’re affected by cancer. Cancer Focus is building a team of enthusiastic individuals to spread the word about our work throughout the province. Family Support Service Assistant Age 21+ Our Family Support Service provides help to families where there is a significant adult with a cancer diagnosis. An essential part of that help is to support the children through a difficult and scary time in their lives through talking and creative play. This voluntary role assists the Family Support Worker with the smooth running of our children’s groups, Bereavement projects and Parents Support evenings. Takes place in Junction Community Building, Dungannon on the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm-9.30pm.

To help set up the rooms and prepare the activities for the children

To take part in the group on all levels to support the children – holding discussions/ role play etc

To provide a supportive and welcoming environment for children and adults, listening to their concerns and responding appropriately

To help with arts and crafts

To play with the children

To clear up after activities and refreshments Leaflet Distributor Volunteer

identify suitable locations

obtain permission and deliver supplies of various leaflets and posters to help promote the work and activities of the charity

Box Collector Volunteer

maintain current outlets and identify potential new collection box sites

pick up boxes when full (normally on a 3 month cycle) and leave new boxes in their place

At least 8 hours per month of your spare time will make a BIG difference - flexible to fit in with your lifestyle. We are looking for volunteers who will be available over the long term to build up contacts and relationships within their own community

Aware Defeat Depression Age 18+ Access NI check required Support Group Facilitator The purpose of this role is to facilitate Aware Support Groups Your activities may include:

Preparing for meetings and ensuring that the room is open and ready at least 30 minutes before the meeting is due to start

Greeting support group members as they arrive and distribution of literature

Giving information to the group about Aware’s other services via welcome pack

Facilitating at the group meetings and adhering to support group model

Assisting with annual survey of support group members Responsibilities

Completing a short report sheet and sending it your immediate group supervisor

Attend Training, support & supervision meetings as and when requested

Communicating any problems and or concerns to the Aware Staff

Commitment to keep up-to-date with resources and services provided by Aware Awareness Ambassador

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The purpose of this role is to assist in the provision of information to people affected by or at risk of being affected by depression at Primary Care and Community Level Your activities may include:

Identifying and targeting a range of suitable local outlets for information about depression Aware Defeat Depression e.g. GP’s, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, Pharmacies, Libraries, Advice and Day Centres, Social Security Offices etc.

Ensuring the supply of up-to-date and relevant information to such outlets and services

Liaising with health professionals and other staff at the outlets with regard to the service you provide and the needs of the outlet.

The Hub BT80 'Centred Around You' is an all-inclusive community base providing the opportunity for members of the Cookstown area to come together to learn new skills, share resources and knowledge and create a better sense of belonging to the Cookstown area We need volunteers that are part of the community to create and sustain the centre as a whole. Craft Fayre Helpers Would you be able to help at regular craft fayres each month? The craft fayres are held on a Saturday. Adult Assistant Volunteers are required to help man the centre during the evenings specifically for our Youth Band Sessions. We need responsible adults with an active interest in Music and Youth to help facilitate, organise and develop the talent the town has in this area. We would be particularly interested in anyone who has musical ability and/or can play an instrument. Tutor(s) Age 16+ These volunteer roles have been identified to help pass skills onto others in the community - our research has concluded that people in the Cookstown area want to learn a number of skills from music and drama to basic cooking, sewing and craft. We would love to hear from people who have any of the above skills - or any others that they would like to suggest - with a view to running informal classes to help build community skills and resources in a social and non-pressurised atmosphere. General Assistant Age 16+ Volunteers are required to help man the centre during the day - overseeing lunch facilities, interacting with people who use the facility - ensuring all runs smoothly. It would be a chance to develop your skills in organisation and customer service as well as working within a team. It would also give you the opportunity to meet and interact with local people and actively contribute to building the centre. Action Cancer Charity Shop Volunteers Age 16+ Action Cancer works across Northern Ireland providing early detection services for the Northern Ireland community, counselling and support services for cancer patients and their families and providing cancer prevention and health promotions. Volunteers provide a valuable service in helping Action Cancer reach the values of the organisation. Cookstown Action Cancer charity shop requires volunteers from Mon-Sat. Tasks include sorting/pricing of merchandise, serving customers & operating the till. If you have a few spare hours a week and would like to meet new people and learn new skills we would love to have you as part of the team. The shop is a wonderful boutique look store that is changing the charity store image.

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Tiny Life Mid Ulster Area Access NI Check required Tiny Life is committed to funding medical research into the causes of premature birth, stillbirth and miscarriage and providing information to professionals and parents-to-be to ensure that every pregnancy has the best chance of a healthy outcome and a healthy baby. Tiny life also offers practical and emotional support to ensure that parents of premature and ill babies. We need volunteers for: Family Support Service Age 22+ Volunteers will provide practical, social and emotional support to families in their local area for a morning or afternoon once a week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). Becoming a TinyLife Volunteer is a very rewarding and life enhancing experience. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who volunteers with TinyLife enjoys their experience. You will learn new skills, make new friends, have a sense of achievement and become part of the TinyLife team. However, it does require a huge commitment and not just in terms of hours. Two full days training is provided and a minimum commitment of 1 year is required. In addition to the above criteria, we would ask that anyone who has had a life changing event in the last year such as birth of a child, bereavement etc., to defer their application until they are able to commit to the role. Travel expenses are reimbursed. Fundraising Team Age 16+ Volunteers needed to assist in events, either on the day or in preparation and planning. Organisational Awareness Age 16+ Distribute leaflets and fliers around the local community and health premises, i.e. libraries, GP surgeries, Hospitals etc. Manning exhibition stands with the fundraising or family support teams. Royal National Institute for the Blind Reader Support Age 18+ Access NI check required We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted people. To make every day better for people living with sight loss. Do you have a love affair with books? Is reading important to you? Do you like talking about books and meeting people? If so, this is the ideal volunteering role for you. By becoming a Reading Support volunteer you’ll help a blind or partially sighted person continue to read, or even re discover the joy of reading. Online Skills Trainer Would you like to help people with sight loss explore the options of getting online? Could you share your knowledge and enthusiasm to help people engage with technology? You will show people how to use a computer, tablet or smart phone to get online, deliver group training and demonstrations and visit people in their home to help them with basic online skills. Fundraising Group Member Age 16+ Volunteer with us and help make every day better for blind and partially sighted people. We aim to set up a new RNIB Cookstown Fundraising Group to raise awareness about our services and organise and/or support fundraising activities in the Cookstown area.

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The Scout Association Scout Leaders/Helpers Age 16 Access NI check required The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The Scout Association in the UK accepts Members of all major faiths and offers equal opportunities to all young people in the community, no matter what their social, religious or ethnic background may be. It provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-25. Squirrels (4-6yrs), Beavers (6-8yrs), Cubs (8-10½yrs), Scouts (10½ - 14yrs), Explorers (14 - 18yrs), Network (18 – 25) Scouting is open to boys and girls. As a Scout leader/helper you will become part of a vibrant team assisting in the planning and organising of weekly activities following the six programme areas – beliefs and attitudes, community, fitness, creative, global and outdoor and adventure for your preferred age group in order to help children and young people grow and develop in many aspects of their lives. You would provide activities which involve young people ‘learning by doing’ e.g. games, crafts, camp craft, pioneering, projects, first aid, climbing, survival skills, canoeing, caving, archery, hiking, camps, international camps, expeditions, community support and lots more. Scouts can also work for a number of awards, including the Queen’s Scout Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Action on Hearing Loss NI Access NI check required Action on Hearing Loss Northern Ireland represents the 260,000 people who are deaf, have a hearing loss or tinnitus, as well as their families & others who work with them or for their benefit. Our staff and volunteers offer a wide range of services, including communication, advice & information, care & employment services. Action on Hearing Loss Presenter - You will be networking and establishing links with local groups and organisations and delivering talks and presentations to a range of audiences. Lead Information Volunteer - As Lead Information Volunteer you will be the key contact for all other information service volunteers in your local area. Equipment Support Volunteer - As an Equipment Support Volunteer you will provide information and product demonstrations to visitors to our hubs in Belfast, Derry/Londonderry and Omagh who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Digital Champion Volunteer - Assist with delivering basic online skills sessions to groups or individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss to enable them to increase their confidence and ability to use new technology. Information Volunteer - Assist people with a hearing loss at our information stands across Northern Ireland. Provide information and support to those who need it. In Touch Befriender - Help service user’s contact, enable them to integrate more fully into the general community and provide increased opportunity to participate in activities. Enhance the quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing people in the community. Fundraising and Events Volunteer - You can become part of the volunteer team, and help with our numerous fundraising activities, in varying places all over Northern Ireland. Tinnitus Support Volunteer - Assist the Tinnitus Support Officer in the provision of the Action on Hearing Loss Tinnitus Support Service. Hearing Aid Support Volunteer - This role is to help assist hearing aid users adapt to using a hearing aid and to overcome initial problems they may encounter.

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Praxis Care – Mental Health Befriender with Adult Programme Age 18+ Access NI check required Praxis Mental Health is a group who promote awareness of mental ill health within the community. Befriending volunteers are needed to offer one-to-one support and friendship to people living locally in the community, who are experiencing mental ill-health. Activities that volunteers may be expected to do include motivating clients to use local facilities e.g. walking, leisure centre, library, shopping, calling for a tea/coffee in local cafe or just visiting clients home for a tea and a chat. Praxis Care - Young People Befriender Age 18+ Access NI check required The Befriending Service exists to offer young people who are in the process of leaving the care system a trained volunteer who they can spend time with on a regular basis doing social activities. This improves social skills, raises self-esteem and builds self-confidence. Volunteers work on a one to one basis with a young person aged between 16‐21 years that are in the process of leaving the care system. The befriending role consists of meeting up on a regular basis with the young person and spending time together doing some kind of social activity. This can be anything from just going for a coffee to going to the cinema, bowling, and ice skating or going out for dinner. The activities are enjoyable for both parties and everything is funded. You would be matched with a young person within a reasonable travelling distance. Activities are arranged between the volunteer and young person themselves. Volunteers also receive travel expenses. Volunteers will receive training before being matched with a young person to understand their role. Arthritis Care Access NI check required Age 18+ Arthritis Care acts on behalf of people in Northern Ireland who are affected by arthritis. Cookstown Arthritis Care urgently requires a volunteer once a month to help deliver our service to people who have arthritis. Activities involve helping to set up before and after each event, assisting the service users to play games, making and serving tea and supporting the service users on occasional outings. A friendly and chatty nature is required for this role. Opportunities currently exist within Arthritis Care Northern Ireland in a variety of volunteering roles.

Volunteer mentor/befriender – visit over 60’s in their homes to help them to re-engage with the community by helping them self-manage their long term condition

Become a campaigning volunteer

Become a volunteer with Staying Connected project - mentoring and befriending service

Join a local branch or group to help out on the committee

Become a training volunteer delivering our self-management courses to people with arthritis (you must have arthritis yourself to take up this role)

Assist with fundraising, either by helping the resource development manager with a regionally organised event, or by organising fundraising events in your local community.

Mid-Ulster Talking Newspaper Soundtrack Reader/Interviewer Storyteller Age 16+ Access NI check required

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Volunteers would co-operate with at least one other person to present 45 minutes of news read from a local weekly paper for people in the Mid-Ulster area who have problems with reading or who have a visual impairment. The readings take place on either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning in a Cookstown venue. They are now in digital format and are distributed by first class post to recipients in the form of a USB pen weekly. After the news section comes a magazine-type programme which may include music, singing, jokes, interviews, storytelling, short story reading or presenting of articles of local interest. Anyone interested in reading the news or in preparing material for the magazine will be made most welcome. Volunteer Mentor 18+ Extern is a charity that provides services to support a range of vulnerable and marginalised people including children, young people, adults and families who have issues which are challenging and complex. Extern recognises volunteers as a core part of our team, with a distinctive but complimentary role alongside our paid staff. The volunteer mentor will be supporting young people from 8-21 years old who are from the looked-after and care population. The volunteer mentor will meet up with a young person for 1hour/1 ½ hours per week. A volunteer mentor can help a young person by providing emotional support, advice & guidance and hold-holding to assist the young people to address their barriers to progression. A volunteer mentor will improve a young person’s quality of life by promoting their wellbeing, independence, healthy life choices and training and employability. Springhill House, Moneymore Age 18+ Springhill is a 17th-century plantation house outside Moneymore. It has been the property of the National Trust since 1957 and, in addition to the house, gardens and park, there is a costume collection and a purported ghost. Bookshop Volunteer Do you like a good thriller? Or are you more of a romantic? Our Bookshop volunteers know where to find the poetry section, or holiday reads, and love helping our visitors to find something they will enjoy. As a volunteer you will be serving customers, promoting the Bookshop and keeping the shop looking inviting and well stocked. Propagator Volunteer Do you enjoying gardening? This role involves collecting propagator within the garden, nursery maintenance, and working cleanly and tidily to ensure excellent plant husbandry. With this role you will learn about horticulture, meet new people and develop your team working skills. Ranger Volunteer This volunteer role is for the outdoorsy, whatever the weather’s doing, enjoys walking and keen to work with people and wildlife. The ranger will be involved with helping each visitor feel welcome, helping the ranger team with practical work to keep the countryside in great condition, enhance the conversation of the property and maintain the outdoor spaces. Garden Volunteer Volunteer gardeners do practical work to help keep Springhill in peak condition and looking eye catching. This will involve helping with everyday practical tasks to keep garden looking its best, looking after garden machinery and equipment. Being a friendly face for visitors and helping with projects like planting or clearing overgrown areas. This role is for someone who is happy to work outside in all weathers, content to work on their own and interested in gardening with a bit of experience.

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Lilac Access NI check required Age 18+ Lilac is as small charity making an enormous impact on Health & Wellbeing in The Mid Ulster Area and also providing Services to those affected by cancer since 2003. We can only do this with the Support of the community through Volunteering and fundraising. Event Assistant/Manager Lilac need volunteers to help with organising events and fundraising. The volunteer needs to be responsible who can run profitable events, understands event coordination, budgetary responsibilities, running invitation process and work closely with our team. This role is very flexible as it can be any day in the week and minimum of 2 hours. Social media blogger this role involves having an understanding of social media platforms and has a passion for writing. They will be updating the website, blogs, Facebook and it is vitally important for bloggers to interact with their readers as much as possible. Volunteer Driver are required to drive clients to hospital appointments which may be in Antrim or Belfast. Preferably the volunteer must have access to transport but is not essential as Lilac can provide a car. An allowance for lunch is provided and if using your own transport travel costs will be reimbursed. Knowledge of the area and a certain level of confidence driving to the venue are essential. Lilac also need a driver for furniture collection, events and fundraising. Keep in touch officer this role is very important as it is to stay in contact with clients and ask for feedback. Also manage and update databases, organise phone calls and communicate with clients. Keeping a good relationship with clients is essential. Minimum of 3 hours per day and be any day. Gardener/Facilitator for Gardening Group Are you interested or have a passion for gardening? Lilac are looking a volunteer to help out and support clients within the garden club, which will include general garden duties and assisting the clients when help is needed. Information Provider and Promoter Lilac are looking volunteers who can provide information about their charity and services, distribute brochures, flyers and posters. The volunteer needs to have good communication, presentation and social skills, identify interest and understand clients’ needs and requirements. This covers the Mid Ulster area such as Cookstown, Dungannon, Coalisland and Magherafelt. Skills and experience for this role are compassion, time management, flexibility, reliability, and responsibility, multi-tasking, work independently and collaboratively. Shop Assistant/Shop Manager Lilac are looking for a shop assistant for their charity shops in Cookstown, Dungannon and Coalisland. The role will require working in the shop, dealing with customers, organising of stock and general housekeeping. The Shop Manager role is a volunteer with shop management experience who is able to organise and control the charity shops and handle cash, solve problems. Fundraising Team We are looking for someone who would like to help raise money and raise awareness of the charity and its work and also someone who can recruit, organise and manage other volunteers to carry out various functions within the charity. This will cover the Mid Ulster area. Admin lilac are looking for a reliable office administrator who will understand administrative tasks with good communication skills, answering phones, correspondence, email, presentation and record keeping. Advantage would be having an understanding of bookkeeping and accounts. Beauty Therapist Lilac’s therapists provide a range of non-medical face, body and relaxation treatments customised to a client's needs (aromatherapy, reflexology, facial and body massage). We are looking for therapists with big heart who want to help people with cancer. The volunteer should have some knowledge about reflexology, massage and complementary therapies. Lilac with vulnerable people so compassion, empathy and understanding is very important. Therapist should be flexible with good time management and ability to organise their appointments and maintain client records. Minimum 2 hours per day (doesn't need to be every day in the week).

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Alzheimer’s Society Access NI check required Our vision is of a radically improved world for people with dementia. A world where they have their rights recognised where they fully contribute to family & community life & where they can live with dignity free from discrimination. Side by Side Volunteer 18+ All across Mid Ulster Side by Side volunteers will provide agreed support to people with dementia which could be either by visiting them in their home, enabling them to stay active, taking part in appropriate social and recreational activities in their community or simply just having a telephone conversation, whichever they require. Your involvement aims to help people to feel less isolated enabling the person to focus on their strengths to remain active and confident. Side by side volunteer Telephone 16+ This role will require volunteers to make person centred phone calls, from any location, to people living with dementia. The phone calls will be made regularly and reliably as agreed with the person dementia. Have good verbal communication and listening on the phone. Side by side Hospital volunteer (Causeway Hospital) 16+ As a volunteer you will provide invaluable, person centred opportunities for people living with dementia during their stay in hospital. The volunteer will enable someone to take part in social and recreational activities on the wards or keep someone connected to things they love. For example listening to music, simply enjoying a good conversation or taking part in group activities. Support Services Volunteer 16+ The support services volunteer role is essential to support staff and to stimulate and engage with people dementia during groups and day activities. In this role you will ensure that group’s participants feel comfortable and are able to participate through activities such as craft, music and storytelling. This role is flexible and we do hope you will be able to offer a few hours each week and provide some continuity over a number of months. Volunteer Learner 16+ Learning support volunteers play a pivotal role in the support, development and empowerment of other volunteers. They provide practical support using workbooks and Society learning, as well as their own passion and enthusiasm, to help volunteers confidently and meaningfully undertake their learning. You will play a key role in our vibrant volunteer community, enabling and empowering others. Volunteer Leader 16+ Volunteer leaders enable and empower our volunteers and play a key role in our vibrant volunteer community. As a volunteer leader you will help ensure that our volunteers are connected, supported, developed and feel valued. You will support staff and volunteer recruitment and exit interviews. Keeping in Touch Volunteer 16+ ‘Keeping in touch’ (KIT) calls are an exciting new part of the Alzheimer’s Society’s offer for people living with dementia. KIT volunteers play a key role in keeping someone who’s living with dementia connected. By taking a personal, warm and engaging approach to their role, our KIT volunteers provide a friendly, tailored proactive support service. The role makes a huge difference and KIT volunteers play a fundamental role in on-going person centred support. Awareness Raising Volunteer 16+ The awareness raising volunteer is essential to promote our services and highlight our presence in local communities. The role also helps to raise awareness of dementia and provide dementia related information. The services can be promoted in a wide range of ways, from the distribution of leaflets, booklets and posters, liaising with the media, through websites and social networking and by attending local groups, gatherings and community events.

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Media Volunteer 16+ By speaking publicly about your experience of living with dementia you will help to raise awareness of dementia and challenge the stigma that surrounds the condition. The press office can give the media facts and figures, provide experts and talk about research, but it is personal experience that makes a real impact. Research Network Volunteers 18+ Alzheimer’s Society Research Network provides a ground-breaking opportunity for people who have experience of dementia to influence and monitor research projects. The role involves contributing to the two-yearly setting of priority topics for research, reading, prioritising and commenting on research applications; approximately 6-8 applications, 5-6 times a year. Volunteer Recruiter 18+ Liaising with staff and other volunteers (such as the volunteer supporter) in the identification of volunteering recruitment needs. Assisting with the writing of volunteer role descriptions, using these as the basis for recruitment. Leading or assisting with the recruitment of new volunteers locally, following best practice guidance and using current Society paperwork. Maintaining recruitment/placement information. Building local relationships with partners such as volunteer centres and other support agencies. Volunteer Fundraisers 16+ Community fundraising is at the very centre of how we raise vital funds at a local level. The money we raise funds the delivery of universal services that include our website and National Dementia Helpline, as well as the services we provide locally. It also helps to fund research into the cause, cure, care and prevention of dementia, and our campaigning work. Fundraisers are the local heroes of community fundraising. Local representative volunteer 16+ Attending a range of meetings with a wide variety of external agencies as a representative of the Society, particularly in local health and social care bodies. Making contact with elected representatives to promote the society’s work. Local representative will use their considerable knowledge, skills and experience to represent the society User support volunteer 18+ Providing a support function to individual or small groups of people with dementia who want to influence the work of the society or get involved in raising awareness and campaigning. You will be liaising with people to agree what involvement activities they wish to pursue and what level of support they will need. When required, accompanying a person with dementia to an activity. For example a meeting and supporting their active involvement. Action on Elder Abuse Northern Ireland 18+ Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) Northern Ireland is a specialist charity working to protect older people from all forms of abuse and neglect. We support those experiencing (or at risk of) abuse, as well as raising awareness and advocating for effective prevention. We are recruiting home based volunteers to answer Northern Ireland Helpline calls. The helpline provides free, confidential, information, advice and support to victims of elder abuse, as well as others who are in concerned about or have witnessed abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. We would like the volunteer to take calls for a minimum of half a day, (four hours per week/fortnight) a (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm).The role will include:

Working with elderly people

Excellent communication skills

Provide empathy, advice, support or someone who can listen

Willing to undertake training to provide the relevant knowledge and skills to handle helpline calls. The volunteer will have the opportunity to do this in their own home.

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Rosie’s Trust Rosie’s Trust is a unique Northern Ireland charity, officially registered with the Northern Ireland Charity Commission in April 2015. Our mission is to maintain and support the special relationship and bond between owners and their companion pets. We will do this when this relationship is threatened by the impact of the owner’s terminal illness, advancing age or acute cancer treatment. Our principle aim is to enable the owner and their pet to stay together. Our services are offered at no cost to our clients. We are proud to enable the continuing relationship between people and their pets. We need volunteers from all walks of life who are willing to help fellow animal lovers / owners who, because of their illness or disability, are unable to independently care for their beloved companion. We are looking for volunteers to carry out the following roles:

Dog Walking

Cat Feeding / litter changing

Short Term animal fostering

Long Term adoption

Vet Visits/Transport

Administration

Data Gathering/Research

Fundraising ASCERT Northern Ireland 18+ Ascert is a charity providing services across Northern Ireland that address the impact of alcohol and drugs related issues that affect people's lives. We are committed to ensuring individuals, families and communities are supported in the most effective way to deal with the challenges they face. The volunteer will provide support to the charity, raising awareness of what we do and helping us to raise vital funds to enable us to deliver our services. Such as the ability to address drug and alcohol issues, reduce harm and support positive change in local communities across Northern Ireland. Last year ASCERT supported 10,269 people and recognise the valuable contribution its volunteers. Community Rescue Service (CRS) Support Team 16+ Community Rescue Service are the only accredited lowland rescue team within Northern Ireland. Tasked by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, we attend incidents of high risk and vulnerable missing persons throughout the province. As an organisation of volunteers, we have great opportunities both on an operational role, but also on a support role. As a support team member, you are as much part of the team as our operational folks. Support team mostly involves fundraising and PR events. Cookstown Local History Group Cookstown Local History Group meet every 3rd Thursday of the month, at Killymoon Golf Club with 60 members. Tutors come to speak to the group and we organise trips to historical interested. Volunteers are required for the following:

Joining the Committee

Help to provide a service to the group

Admin

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NHSCT Age 18+ Access NI Check required Sharing the Care was specifically developed to support families caring for a child with a disability. Short Break Carers The scheme provides regular short breaks to parents and carers. Short break carers provide breaks within the short break carer’s home and these can last from a few hours to overnight stays. The service offers short breaks to children up to the age of 18 years with a wide variety of disabilities. Some may have a severe learning disability; others may have a severe physical disability or sensory impairment, while others may have a combination of disabilities. Befrienders Befriending is another one of the range of services offered by the sharing the Care Scheme. Often Young people with a disability do not have the same social opportunities as their peers. Befriending enables disabled young people to access a range of community and or leisure services while also providing a break to parents/carers. Befrienders are matched to a particular young person whom they take out on a regular basis usually weekly or fortnightly. The scheme provides training, an allowance to cover expenses and support to all carers. Volunteers are expected to undertake training and an assessment prior to approval. Living Well Living Longer Hairdresser/Aroma therapist/ Sports & Physical Activity Coach We are looking for volunteers to join our project to support older people. To promote participation in a range of activities in a Day Centre and hospital setting as part of the Living Well Living Longer service, helping to enhance the quality of a person's life by supporting and promoting his/her wellbeing. The Volunteer Host will be essential in creating a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to anyone attending ensuring they get the best out of each session. Volunteer Driver for Farm Families Health Check Programme A mobile unit is taken out to farmer’s marts and community events regionally throughout Northern Ireland where health checks are completed by nurses. Nurses either travel with the driver or meet the van at the venue. The volunteer will require to:

Be covered by Trust insurance, pass a transport driving test

Have good communication skills and be able to engage with farmers and their families at the venue, to encourage them have a health check completed

Drive the van to a venue filling up with fuel at a filling station

Drive regionally throughout Northern Ireland

Drive a vehicle 5.2 metres long ,have Category D licence

Be able to cover long days, evenings and Saturdays 1-3 days per week depending on need

Assist the nurse when required with setting up unit

The Macmillan Unit is a purpose-built Specialist Palliative Care In-patient Unit located in the grounds of Antrim Area Hospital. It has 12 single en suite rooms and also has facilities to accommodate out-patient appointments. The Unit specialises in helping adults with life-limiting illnesses, such as advanced cancer, advanced respiratory disease, motor neurone disease, renal failure or heart failure. Patients can be admitted for short periods of time to provide relief from pain and other symptoms and for care at the end of life. Currently volunteers are required to assist with:

• Meet and Greet Welcoming patients and visitors to the Macmillan Unit and Laurel House and assisting with any queries which they may have about the facilities.

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• Complementary Therapy Qualified complementary therapists offer reflexology, aromatherapy and massage to both patients and carers.

• Hairdressing A local hairdresser visits the Macmillan Unit regularly and assists with cutting and styling of patients’ hair.

• Nail technician a volunteer nail technician is available on request for any patients wishing to have a manicure or pedicure treatment.

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust have a vision to deliver excellent integrated services in partnership with the community and therefore have volunteer opportunities in the following roles: Activity Volunteer can be expected to assist staff with activities that will support service users in the development of their own health and wellbeing. Some of the roles of an activity volunteer can include; Gardeners, Arts & Crafts, Music, and Design Team Assistant’s. Support Volunteer is there to offer encouragement, support and the appropriate advice to service users. The different roles of a support volunteer include, Breastfeeding Peer Support Group, Recovery Coaching Hairdressing and Chapin. Befriender Volunteer to provide regular support on a one to one basis, or in a group setting to an individual (s) looking to achieve greater independence. As a befriender you can be based in Adult/Day Centres, Hospital Wards, Drop in Centre, or within the Dementia Service. Meet and Greet Volunteer as part of the Meet and Greet Team, will provide a welcoming environment at the agreed location. This will include the provision of information, guidance and direction as agreed with the volunteer supervisor and/or service manager. This role is based at Antrim Hospital and Causeway hospital, Main Reception Area. Service Support Volunteer will be there to be part of a welcoming atmosphere, for those coming into contact with the facilities. To provide support to staff by providing duties as required. Roles can include Volunteer Drivers, Office Support, Sign Language, Library Volunteers and Hospital Radio. Mealtime Companion as a Mealtime Volunteer, you will work alongside Health Care Staff to help improve the mealtime experience for patients/clients by providing companionship, practical help and encouragement to support each patient/client to eat and drink safely and with dignity in line with the trust Mealtime Matters Pledge. This role is based where a patient is in hospital, Day Care or Community Hospitals. Complimentary Therapist the volunteer will need a Level 3 qualification in Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Massage, and will be asked to provide proof of this. The volunteer will need to have completed OCN Level 3 Enhanced Skills in the treatment of cancer patients if you do not already hold this qualification (costs will be covered by the Trust). Buddy Volunteer will be a buddy/befriend for an individual client while using a service.eg Adult Centre, Recovery College. The role will require to work in accordance with the client’s Intervention plan as directed by the member of staff responsible, report any concerns and or incidents to the member of staff responsible, attend and contribute to staff meetings, attend relevant training/refresher sessions and offer suggestions to the facility lead which may improve the service. There is an expectation that volunteers will attend two hours a week for a minimum of sixteen weeks.

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Victim Support Age 18+ Access NI check required Victim Support is a voluntary organisation which provides help and support to people affected by crime in Northern Ireland. Community Service Volunteers Volunteers are needed in all areas to support people affected by crime. We are looking for volunteers who have a range of skills. Help for crime victims and their family and friends is normally provided by either office appointments, outreach visits, home visits, or over the phone. Volunteers are needed to:

listen to people affected by crime

identify any support needs they might have

Provide practical and emotional support. Volunteers also assist with completing Criminal Injuries Compensation forms and explaining the compensation process. With the assistance of the Coordinator, volunteers link clients to other services and agencies. They also provide information on criminal proceedings and the criminal justice system. Volunteers in the Witness Service To give free and confidential support and information to help witnesses and their supporters (such as family and friends) deal with the experience of attending court to give evidence. Activities include:

Meeting and greeting witnesses on arrival.

Providing information about the court procedure and layout.

Showing people around a courtroom ahead of a trial so that they are familiar with the environment (we call this a pre-trial visit).

Listening to and empathising with the concerns and anxieties that witnesses have.

Helping witnesses to prepare for possible verdicts and sentences in their case.

Accompanying witnesses into court if requested.

Explaining any legal jargon or decisions.

Referring witnesses to the local Community Service office or other agencies as appropriate.

Working as part of a team and keeping the local Witness Service Co-Ordinator up-to-date on developments.

Liaising with other court staff as required.

Providing additional support when special measures are requested.

We need volunteers to commit to be available for a minimum of 9.30am to 4.00pm one day per week (weekdays only). You will also be expected to attend ongoing training and meetings. You should be able to commit at least 1 year to volunteering with us. Deafblind UK Volunteers Age 16+ Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss, enabling them to live the lives they want. If you or someone you know is affected by reduced sight and hearing, we can help. Volunteering for Deafblind UK is an exciting and rewarding way to spend your free time. Whether you have just an hour or a whole week to give us, there’s something for you. From befriending and running social groups to office work, gardening and driving. If you’ve got the time, we’ve got a role!

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Multiple Sclerosis Society NI – Mid Ulster Branch Volunteer Age 16+ Access NI check required The MS Society supports people with MS through research, care and support. We aim to empower people affected by MS through information, emotional support and advice. Volunteers are required to assist at fundraising events throughout the year such as: • Cheering fundraisers on at sporting events, helping at check points • Giving out water and other refreshments • Meeting and greeting fundraisers Skills and experience and required: • Able to communicate and articulate the MS Society message • Confident requesting financial (and other) support on behalf of MS Society • Able to work as part of a team, flexibility and adaptability/Good IT skills • Outgoing, creative and able to generate innovative fundraising ideas

Depaul Age 18+ Access NI check required Depaul is a charity helping people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We believe that they deserve help to rebuild their lives and progress to a positive future. We offer supported accommodation service for single people and couples who are experiencing homelessness, providing professional 24/7 support. Based in the centre of Dungannon. Community Support Volunteer A friendly volunteer is needed to accompany Depaul staff on regular community visits. Staff provide Harm Reduction Floating Support to people who are at risk of homelessness, are isolated in their home and are struggling with addiction issues and independent living. Staff focus on tenancy issues, harm reduction and other specific needs and the volunteer can help support the service user socially in a befriending type role. There is also option for telephone support (phone provided). Training will be provided. Activities Volunteer Volunteers are required to encourage social interaction in a homeless accommodation service by engaging with service users by having a chat, play cards, play pool, gaming, organise quizzes or bingo, in-house befriending, watching movies, cookery, listening to music, creative activities etc. Volunteers would also be able to assist staff in general daily tasks. Befriender Volunteers are required to provide befriending support to the Housing First, Family Service Floating Support, Harm Reduction Floating Support or Castlehill Re-Settlement teams. Each volunteer will be matched to a service user in their local area. Duties would include making weekly visits to support service users and provide a listening ear and social support. Volunteers will also complete necessary basic admin and update staff regarding any issues with service users that staff need to action. Gym/Fitness Volunteer Volunteers are needed to help male & female service users to move towards a healthier lifestyle using on-site gym and support their physical well-being.

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Mid-Ulster Child Contact Centre Cookstown & Magherafelt Centre Helper Age 16+ Access NI check required Mid Ulster Child Contact Centre aims to provide a child friendly, safe, neutral environment in which children can spend time with a parent or significant other person (e.g. Grandparent) with whom they no longer live following family separation. Contact Centre Opening Hours: Cookstown Centre: Wed 6pm - 7.30pm sat 11am - 1pm Magherafelt Centre: Sat 10am - 12 noon. A rota is made out every three Months and volunteers are asked to commit to one contact session per month. For most volunteers this would be one session every 4-5 weeks. CLIC Sargent fights tirelessly for children and young people with cancer, often when they feel they can’t. We do this individually, locally and nationally, so that they can focus on the important things, like getting well. And if the worst happens, we will work with bereaved families to get them support. Collection Tin Coordinator (18+) Coordinating local collection tins is just one-way volunteering with CLIC Sargent can make a difference to our work. You’ll be responsible for coordinating collection tins in your local area.

• Seeking out new locations where a collection tin can be hosted, e.g. local businesses, restaurants and other spaces

Building relationships with new and existing tin locations and letting them know about upcoming CLIC Sargent campaigns

Picking up full tins from your local community and replacing them with empty tins four times per year, June, September, December and March

Ensuring good customer service by issuing a receipt to the business and paying in the funds to CLIC Sargent – this is a really important part of the role

Keeping accurate records of the total raised from each tin

Keeping in touch with your local Fundraising Engagement Manager, keeping them up to date with your progress

Community Engagement Volunteer (18+) We are looking to gear up our people power across the UK to make sure even more people know about CLIC Sargent and what we do – that’s why we need you.

Using your local knowledge to approach local businesses and community groups encouraging them to get involved and letting them know about CLIC Sargent

Promoting CLIC Sargent within your local community by putting up posters and leaving key information with businesses, on community boards and in public spaces

Building relationships with local media including newspapers and magazines

Work with local press to help promote our activities in the area

Use social media to help spread the word about CLIC Sargent events and campaigns Fundraising Research Volunteer (18+) We want to build up our fundraising contacts and discover new opportunities for Charity of the Year partnerships, corporate volunteering and much more. You’ll be vital in helping us reaching our potential so that we can do more for children, young people and their families.

Use your local knowledge and research skills to build a list of local, groups, organisations and businesses, as well as larger companies based in in your area

Gather information about those potential partnerships and companies relevant to their charitable giving and relationships with charities

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Researching current Charity of the Year partnerships and finding out when they renew Looking up Community or Charity Champions for businesses

Compiling this information in a way that you can share with the Fundraising Engagement Manager, who’ll be able to use this information to approach the organisation and begin a relationship. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to this too!

CLIC Sargent Speaker (18+) You’ll be giving your time to represent the charity in your local community and being a CLIC Sargent Speaker means being the face of the charity in the community. You will become known for your effective, informative and interesting presentations on our work. This is a flexible role, and will largely involve presenting at evenings and weekends, or as and when a group requires a talk. The role is a proactive one, with a focus on developing relationships with new supporters, and can include –

• Promoting the work of CLIC Sargent by organising and giving talks and presentations • Proactively approaching local companies, groups and organisations in order to organise

speaking opportunities • Collecting cheques from community groups, businesses and organisations – saying thank you

and giving a talk on behalf of CLIC Sargent

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