There is a range of volunteering roles. They are Shorterm Interventions Referral order Panel Members Appropriate adults Mentoring Use the link to find out more on the Leicestershire county Council webstire http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/index/community/yjsc/youthjustice/yos_volunteering.htm

• InterestsCommunity, Mentoring & Befriending, Young People

To work alongside the Fundraising and Events Coordinator, engaging new fundraisers to raise funds on behalf of the charity and encourage involvement in existing events and campaigns. Event management to support the delivery of RSPCA events.

• InterestsAnimals, Events, Fundraising

Headway Leicester provides support and services to people with an acquired or traumatic brain injury living in Leicestershire, Leicester or Rutland. We provide Outreach services and a city based Day service 5 days a week. Volunteers, supported by staff, will encourage, assist and support members who have a brain injury in their activity. These activities can include arts & crafts (card making, drawing, beadwork, jewellery, pottery, dough, batik), cookery, computers (internet, paintshop, card design, poetry, training, games), education (Maths, English, I.T.), gardening (vegetables, flowers, maintenance, planting), woodwork (carpentry, pyrography, turning, picture frames), games (board games, memory games, chess, dominoes, jigsaws) and social & recreational events & outings. Encouraging members to help with shopping and making lunch would also be involved, this is very important in helping people to re-learn lost skills. People attending Headway may have a range of disabilities and/or sensory needs.

• InterestsCommunity, Health & Wellbeing

Headway Leicester provides support and services to people with an acquired or traumatic brain injury living in Leicestershire, Leicester or Rutland. We provide Outreach services and a city based Day service 5 days a week. Volunteers, supported by staff, will encourage, assist and support members who have a brain injury in their activity. These activities can include arts & crafts (card making, drawing, beadwork, jewellery, pottery, dough, batik), cookery, computers (internet, paintshop, card design, poetry, training, games), education (Maths, English, I.T.), gardening (vegetables, flowers, maintenance, planting), woodwork (carpentry, pyrography, turning, picture frames), games (board games, memory games, chess, dominoes, jigsaws) and social & recreational events & outings. People attending Headway may have a range of disabilities and/or sensory needs. Some members will benefit greatly from 1:1 support in their chosen activity throughout the day. However, you will not be required to carry out any personal care.

• InterestsArts, Community, Health & Wellbeing

Headway Leicester provides support and services to people with an acquired or traumatic brain injury living in Leicestershire, Leicester or Rutland. We provide Outreach services and a city based Day service 5 days a week. Volunteers, supported by staff, will encourage, assist and support members who have a brain injury in their activity. These activities can include arts & crafts (card making, drawing, beadwork, jewellery, pottery, dough, batik), cookery, computers (internet, paintshop, card design, poetry, training, games), education (Maths, English, I.T.), gardening (vegetables, flowers, maintenance, planting), woodwork (carpentry, pyrography, turning, picture frames), games (board games, memory games, chess, dominoes, jigsaws) and social & recreational events & outings. People attending Headway may have a range of disabilities and/or sensory needs. The garden volunteer will be involved in the maintenance of the gardens and greenhouse at Headway. Where possible, the volunteer will also engage with members, involving them in gardening activities. For this role, the individual must be committed and consistent in their attendance, be able to use their initiative and also be able to work alone.

• InterestsArts, Community, Culture, Health & Wellbeing

Coping with Cancer supports over 500 cancer patients at any one time as well as their families, carers or those bereaved through cancer in Leicestershire and Rutland. The charity needs to raise £50,000 each year on top of their council funding to meet the every increasing demand for services. Volunteers can assist with running events or even set up their own fundraising event. The duties vary and may include: - collecting money - handing out leaflets - running a stall - selling raffle tickets - selling event tickets A full role description is available from the volunteering office.

• InterestsHealth & Wellbeing

Our Volunteer Befrienders provide individuals and families with the opportunity for ongoing practical and emotional support to be conducted in the comfort of our clients’ own homes. Regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits by a befriender can, for example, enable a carer to take a break from their caring role for a couple of hours, provide a ‘listening ear’ for those who wish to share any issues or concerns, or involve accompanying a client on a shopping trip. For those individuals who are particularly isolated, regular visits from our home visitors assist in alleviating any feelings of loneliness they may be experiencing. The minimum commitment is 1-2 hours once a week or fortnight, on Monday to Friday. Befriending appointments usually take place during the day, however weekend appointments may be arranged at the discretion of the volunteer. You will be supported in your role by the Volunteer Coordinator.

• InterestsHealth & Wellbeing, Mentoring & Befriending

Group ran by local artist - Olwyn Hughes. Volunteer with artistic flair required to help out with weekly Art therapy groups for patients, carers and family members. Groups of 15 people of mixed ethnic backgrounds and age want creative inspiration….'can you provide it?'

• InterestsCulture, Health & Wellbeing

Coping with Cancer's telephone support line offers a private and confidential support to clients and carers by volunteers who listen and give emotional support. This is not a counselling service or advice line but the volunteers do provide a 'listening ear'. For individuals who are particularly isolated regular calls from the telephone support volunteers assist in alleviating any feelings of loneliness they may be experiencing. The main role of the volunteer is to provide individuals and families with ongoing emotional support by telephone. A list of the main duties and responsibilities is available from the volunteering office.

• InterestsHealth & Wellbeing, Marketing

These volunteers provide assistance to staff and clients who run and attend cancer support groups. These groups allow individuals to access the services available and to talk about their condition. The groups provide emotional and practical support. Groups may offer tumour specific support, offer a break for carers or offer support in the form of art or complementary therapies. Often guest speakers on related topics are invited to talk to the groups and activities are also arranged. Duties can include: - making tea and coffee - providing support, guidance and encouragement to Coping with Cancer clients - welcoming guest speakers - set up and clearing away meeting areas - maintaining records - participate in supervision meetings A full role description is available from the volunteering office.

• InterestsHealth & Wellbeing