Volunteering Opportunities

Coventry Citizen's Advice Bureau

Do you want a challenge?

Have you spare time?

Do you have an interest in fairness and a commitment to helping people?

Would you like a qualification in advice work?

If the answer is YES, YES, YES then call us!

You might like to consider training as an advice volunteer with Coventry CAB. Volunteers are needed for the city centre service. You can gain the Certificate in Generalist Advice. Training is given and no entry requirement is set. Experience of life is valued.

Telephone 024 7622 3284 Monday to Friday 9a.m. - 5 p.m. for information and an application pack

Coventry Voluntary Service Council's Volunteer Link

Horizon Volunteers

DOES CRIME IN YOUR COMMUNITY CONCERN YOU?

Can you give a few hours per month to help make a difference to the lives of first time young offenders, their families and victims of crime?

Coventry Youth Offending Service is currently recruiting Referral Panel Volunteers for training due to begin in October 2003.

This opportunity is open to anyone over 18 years of age.

No previous experience is necessary. Life experience, common sense and an interest in young people are vital!

If you would like to help make a difference in your community and for further details please contact

Andrea Sillman – Referral Panel Co-ordinator

Tel: 024 76 834845/831414

Email: a.sillman@coventry-yos.org.uk

THANKYOU!

Coventry and Warwickshire Community Safety Scheme

Working in partnership Making Communities Safer

If you can answer "YES" to any of these questions...

Does fear of crime concern you?
Do you have drive and commitment?
Do you possess skills or knowledge in areas of management?
Could you spend 3/4 hours a month?
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable members of our communties?
Would you like to be associated with a high profile Voluntary Project?

Then we need you!

In return we offer full training and you WILL make a difference to the lives of many. You will be associated with members of the Coventry Crime and Disorder Partnership, Police and many other agencies. All working towards improving the quality of life of vulnerable groups. 

For further information contact the Manager, Rob Dickie on 024 7623 1714 or e mail burglaryreduction@hotmail.com

Grapevine Drop in Centre

Doe Bank Lane, Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3AR

Grapevine is a drop in centre for people with learning difficulties based in the Spon End area of Coventry. We are looking for volunteers to support our members to become more actively involved in the community.

What commitment do I need to make?

We find it better if volunteers make a regular commitment to fit in with the structure of our work. This commitment can be flexible

• Weekly or two weekly

• Minimum of two hours

• It can fit in around school hours, holidays or educational timetables.

• Long term

• Short term e.g. to support people to take an active part  in a time limited arts project.

What skills do I need?

People are often unaware of the skills that they have. You do not need specific skills but we ask people to adhere to the Grapevine agreement. You may wish to take on one of our existing volunteering opportunities or come with a hobby or interest you would like to share with others.

Existing Volunteering Opportunities

• Computer Nerds Welcome - help with our word processing. 2 hours a week.

• Have you got green fingers? - help us improve our garden. 2 hours a week.

• Retail Therapy. Support our members on shopping trips - 3 hours bi-weekly

• Do you look good in a hat and apron? - share your cooking skills with members. 2 hours a week.

• Fancy a Chat? Spend an hour chatting to members at Grapevine.

• Do you like meeting new people? Volunteer to support people at our Thursday evening social club. From 7 - 10 p.m. - 3 hours a week.

• Wanted! Someone to support members to go line dancing. 3 hours a week.

• Arty Farty. We are looking for a volunteer to support our members to do art and craft activities. 2 hours a week.

What do I need to do to become a volunteer?

Phone Fran or Clare at Grapevine on 7622 7900 to get an application pack. Mailto:grapevine.the@talk21.com

Coventry MIND has started a new befriending service. The service aims to help people with mental health issues get back into community life by providing friendship, support, reassurance and encouragement. They are looking for volunteers to act as befrienders. Volunteer befrienders are matched with an individual from a similar age group and the same gender so they can go our on a social basis, which might include visiting the cinema, public house, keep fit, shopping or going out for a meal. The aim is to relieve isolation and help the individual rebuild their social skills and networks of friends. Training and support is given to volunteers and expenses are reimbursed. Volunteers are asked to commit themselves to two hours a week at various times of day, evenings and at weekends. To get more information or volunteer contact the Befriending Co-ordinator, Debbie Dalton, on 7663 2644.