Northamptonshire ACRE

Northamptonshire Acre is seeking Reading Helpers for primary schools in Wellingborough. This volunteer role requires adults who are enthusiastic about reading and can dedicate at least one afternoon a week during term-time. The position emphasizes creating engaging sessions for children and does not involve just listening to them read. Training is provided via Zoom, and expenses for travel are reimbursed. A DBS check is required for this role, which helps foster the joy of reading among young learners.

Northamptonshire Acre is seeking motivated volunteers in Corby to provide community support. Volunteers will help individuals access services, attend health appointments, and make wellbeing calls. Ideal candidates enjoy helping others and can work flexible hours. Full training is provided, and volunteers will be insured for their role. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of community members.

Northamptonshire Acre is seeking volunteers for the Coffee House at Blisworth Baptist Church. Volunteers will help serve refreshments, maintain cleanliness, and engage with the community on Tuesday mornings. This role offers an opportunity to connect with others and provide essential support, while gaining experience in a friendly environment. Training will be provided, and various resources are available to ensure volunteers are supported. Join us in enhancing community engagement at the Café.

Northamptonshire Acre is looking for enthusiastic Gardening and Visitor Engagement Volunteers to participate in gardening tasks and engage with visitors. Volunteers will help present talks and meet people while being part of a friendly team. The role requires a commitment of just one day per week, and there is flexibility around hours. Training will be provided, and volunteers will be covered by insurance. Join us for a rewarding experience in a beautiful garden setting!

Do you have an interest in archaeology and history? We are looking for volunteers for Field Work, Post excavation, computer and digital work, Fundraising and Publicity. CLASP is a community-based archaeology charity with a fieldcentre based in Furnace Lane, Nether Heyford (near Weedon), Southwest Northamptonshire and is entirely run by volunteers. For over 20 years it has carried out archaeological research in its local area of Central Northamptonshire along the A5 corridor and in the watershed of the river Nene. Projects have included the excavation of a Roman Villa, Landscape characterisation through field walking, geophysical and metal detecting surveys (Local People Local Past), the excavation of a Post Roman and Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a large-scale survey of the Roman posting station of Bannaventa and its hinterland. The charity's role is to offer local people opportunities to become involved in all aspects of archaeology, thus using life skills they already have and acquiring new ones in order to explore the heritage of their area. We need to expand our team of enthusiastic and committed volunteers to fulfil a variety of roles and maintain the charity's development. If you are able to give a few hours a week or more, Volunteer help is needed for: Field work (field walking, excavation, geophysics etc) Post excavation (processing and recording finds and archiving) Computer and digital work Fund raising and Publicity To follow up please go to our website for further details: or email or click on the link on this page 'Register my interest' We look forward to having a chat with you to let you know more about what we do and how you may like to get involved. Skills Interest and enthusiasm in archaeology There are various roles to suit different interests and abilities The ability to give some of your time on a regular basis We are in particular need of individuals who may have experience in fundraising and would be happy to join an in-house team, people with social media skills to support our online presence, and a person familiar with legal matters. There would be opportunities to become a trustee in the future depending on your skills and interest. Details No additional details recorded for this opportunity. Location This opportunity has no specific location. When do I need to be available? Start Date: 21/05/2024 End Date: 20/05/2025 Availability Details The finds processing team meet most weeks on a Tuesday afternoon at the field centre, Nether Heyford.

We are looking for volunteers throughout the North Northants area, who will join the charity Support Northamptonshire and become a part of the Support North Northants Team employed across the voluntary, statutory and private sectors and to make sure service users 'tell their story once'. We are looking for positive and motivated volunteers who want to make a difference to people supporting them to access the services they need. Full training will be provided, flexible hours to suit. Responsibilities Support people to access community groups using their own transport or researching local groups an individual can access independently Attend GP and Health appointments with service users Collect and deliver prescriptions if individuals are unable to access themselves Regular wellbeing telephone calls, reporting back any concerns to the SNN team Joint visits with SNN team where appropriate Low level befriending support, helping individuals build confidence, resilience and general life skills such as domestic shopping, collecting prescriptions etc. Report any concerns and safeguarding issues no matter how small to the SNN team Complete mandatory training and follow the advice and guidance from the team Be responsible for own health and safety Skills Community member who enjoys supporting people who need help Someone part of a community group, centre or neighbourhood watch scheme Someone who has experience of being in the same situation as some of our service users Someone who has previous work experience of person-centred care Someone who is prepared 'not to give up on people' Someone who can be part of team and work in partnership with many other organisations Someone looking to work in a health and social care setting or has come from a health and social care setting Details Accessibility: We are open to everyone as there are lots of different types of support our volunteers can offer. Age restrictions: Aged 18 years + Health and Safety Policy Ongoing support Training provided Volunteers covered by insurance When do I need to be available? Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Evening No No No No No No No Availability Details Our volunteers can work regular and set days, they can work flexibly if required or can work on an ad hoc basis of 'if and when required'. Location Anywhere in Corby or the surrounding area Corby NN17