Volunteering has many benefits, both for the volunteer and the people they support. There is so much to gain from being a volunteer, whether it be to gain more experience, meet new people, develop your skills, improve your career prospects or simply to enjoy giving back to the community.
If you have some time to offer then we would love to hear from you. Our opportunities are very flexible and you can give as much or as little time you wish. Even if you are unable to volunteer regularly, there may be ways you can get involved, such as by fundraising for us, so please get in touch.
We are currently seeking volunteers for the roles below so take a look and see if any of them might be for you:
Please contact us on 01642 710 085, or use the Contact Form at the bottom of this page, if you are interested in any of these positions.
Befriender
This service supports people who struggle to get out by providing a volunteer visitor to brighten up their day. Visits are usually an hour or so on a regular basis and involve chatting to the client and keeping them in touch with the community. For those that are able, some appreciate a short trip out with the visitor to a café or garden centre. Volunteers are carefully matched with clients by our Community Visiting Coordinator who will undertake an initial introduction.
Community Car Scheme
Using your own vehicle to provide a door-to-door service for people who do not have their own car and are unable to access public transport. Destinations are mainly hospital and health appointments but may include other essential journeys.
Many of the clients using this service are elderly or need extra assistance so having a supportive volunteer can be about reassurance as much as transport. This is a flexible role in which you can choose how many journeys you are able to provide.
Shopping Volunteer
Volunteer shoppers provide support to people who are no longer able to get out and do their own shopping by delivering light shopping to their door.
A perfect role if you would love to volunteer but don’t have a great deal of time to give as it can be fitted around your own shopping and can be done as and when you are able to fit it in.
Day Centre
Our day centre is for people living with with dementia or memory loss. Volunteers assist qualified paid staff in the running of the centre, helping with refreshments, lunch and running activities. It runs on a Monday and Wednesday from 10am – 3pm but much or as little time as you can offer is much appreciated.
Lunch Club
Our weekly Lunch Club is held on a Thursday at Stokesley Town Hall and is run by a small team of volunteers. This role involves socialising with clients, chatting with them throughout, whilst also setting and clearing the tables, serving, and washing up. This is a fantastic way to meet people in a group setting and do some volunteering in a team. Weekly commitment is not required as the service runs on a rota system
Mini Bus Driver
This volunteer position is ideal for people who love to get out and about and are confident driving a larger vehicle. Duties include picking up and dropping off passengers at designated locations, assisting them on to the bus, and making sure they are secured with seatbelts. There are a variety of shift options, from shorter runs to full day trips.
MIDAS training is essential for this role and will be provided for all drivers.
Passenger Assistant
As a passenger assistant, you will work alongside a minibus drivers to help with picking up clients and transporting them to their location. You will be assisting the clients with walking to and from the bus, helping them on to the bus, and giving them a hand with fastening their seat belts. This is an ideal role for people who are able to give an hour or so of their time on a regular basis.
Care Respite Sitter
This role involves giving unpaid carers a short break by spending time sitting with the person they care for. You will not be expected to provide any personal care, just keep the person comfortable and provide a reassuring presence so the carer can have a bit of ‘me time’ or attend appointments knowing that the person they care for is well looked after.
If you would like to enquire about volunteering there are various ways to contact us.
Telephone: 01642 710084, 9am – 4pm or leave a voicemail message
Email: volunteering@stokesleycca.org.uk
Fill in the contact form below, or just call in to see us.
Please note, all roles require references and most are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.