Why Volunteer?
.Now you can make a online booking to
see a Volunteer Advisor
There are lots of reasons why people
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Bored with your current job?
Got some spare time to fill?
Recently retired?
Student looking for work experience?
Please just go to our website
www.voluntarycntreservices.org.uk
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Volunteering is a great way to….
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Learn new skills.
Meet new people.
Do something you’re passionate about.
Fill some spare time.
Help people.
Get involved in your local community.
Enjoy yourself!
Some organisations offer the opportunity to
gain qualifications through your
volunteering. If you are looking to get back in
to work or would simply like to gain some
qualifications, get in touch now!
If however you’re just looking for something
to do then there are lots of organisations who
would appreciate your time!
Volunteer Centre Lincoln
City Hall
Beaumont Fee
Lincoln
LN1 1DF
(01522) 551683
 voluntarycentreservices.org.uk
 [email protected]
 do-it.org
Open: Monday-Friday: 10am-3:30pm
City Hall
Beaumont Fee
Lincoln
LN1 1DF
[email protected]
01522 551683
Come in and see us!
New volunteering
opportunities in your local area
Heritage Skills Centre Explainer
Come and celebrate with us!
On: Wednesday 7 June 2017
11:30am-1:00pm
At: Committee Room 4
For more information:
Dianne Voluntary Centre Services
Tel: 01522 551683
Come and join us for a microvolunteering workshop across the
lunch time period on
th
Wednesday 7 June, all in Committee Room 4.
By donating anything from up to a 1 minute to 30 minutes of
your time you can make a real difference. Volunteering
doesn’t have to be a week-in, week-out commitment. It
can be as simple as clicking on a website! Come and find
out more.
We’ll have refreshments available, too!
The Heritage Skills Centre at Lincoln Castle needs enthusiastic and personable volunteers to assist in the interpretation of the work we do for visitors to
the site. Specialist heritage and conservation skills have long been identified
as being at risk of disappearing from today's workforce and our vision is not
only to communicate this message to as many of our visitors as possible but
also crucially to train professionals in these precious heritage skills. We also
work closely with traditional craftspeople to raise awareness and provide
training in disciplines such as Silversmithing, Leatherwork, Stained Glass
and Pyrography - crafts that have been part of our culture for hundreds of
years and are still relevant and interesting today. You will be responsible
for • Welcoming visitors to the HSC and explaining the ethos of the role we
play in the sector. Raising awareness of the built historic environment and
why it is so important to use traditional and appropriate building skills to
maintain and safeguard our historic building stock. • Using displays and audio visual media to engage visitors on past and present projects and signposting them to ways they can get involved either by booking onto one of
our courses or by volunteering. • From time to time assist visitors and course
delegates in providing feedback on their experience and being a champion of
the HSC. • Facilitating interaction where appropriate with visitors and
craftspeople on open days. Demonstrating crafts and engaging visitors with
activities • Assist our team with keeping the front of house areas clean and
tidy at all times. • Help set up workrooms for courses and events as needed
including keeping track of material stocks, refreshments and other equipment. Making staff aware if something is running out. • Assisting staff with
selling of HSC products and merchandise including cash handling, till reconciliation and monitoring the security of monies and stock. • Supporting
the Heritage Skills Centre team as required with administration and record
keeping. This would include updating spreadsheets with course details, filing, proofreading, small research projects, recording volunteer activity and
hours accumulation and other reasonable administrative needs of the Heritage Skills Centre.
If interested in any opportunities in this bulletin please get in touch with
Voluntary centre Services on 01522 551683
Events Assistant
You will help promote Bransby Horses to members of the local and wider community by assisting the Events Coordinator or another member of
the Marketing Team with the following: • Set up and break down of the
Bransby Horses stand. • Increase awareness of Bransby Horses Adoption
Scheme, Rehoming Scheme and Friends of Bransby. • Sell a selection of
branded products. • Raise awareness of the educational opportunities
available for schools and other community groups. • Talking to and engaging with the general public about the work of Bransby Horses. • Processing payments for merchandise. • Keeping the Bransby Horses stand
tidy and fully stocked throughout an event
Catering Assistant
To serve customers and assist the cook with the day to day running of
the café in compliance with the relevant health, safety and food hygiene
requirements. • To serve customers, wait on and clean tables • Prepare
drinks • Prepare cold foods i.e. salads and sandwiches • Ensure an efficient service and high levels of customer satisfaction • Serve and assist
with conference facilities where necessary • Undertake simple stock
control and advise the cook when supplies are required • Comply with
all health and safety and hygiene regulations • Undertake the cleaning of
the café area and ensure all is maintained to a high standard • Maintain a
safe, hygienic and professional image at all times
Hospital and Events Volunteers, Visitor Experience Volunteers and Retail Volunteers
As part of a brand new team, you'll help us run fantastic events at Lincoln
Castle from weddings to outdoor concerts and jousting to family events.
You'll assist with the set up and clearing away of events, including moving tables, chairs and equipment plus any litter picks or site preparation
required. If you enjoy multi-tasking, have an eye for detail and a desire to
capture our visitors imagination this could be the role for you.
We are looking for people with a sense of humour, happy to don a sparky
hat and dress up and have a giggle or two and be prepared to get involved.
There will be a t-shirt, lanyard and badge provided to be worn when volunteering. There are also opportunities to get involved with promotion, planning and preparing of the events and to ensure everyone has a great time.
We also encourage anyone who has skills in photography, filming, events
planning and promotion, sound/stage production and obviously experience
in charity fundraising to get in touch.
LINCOLNSHIRE RAPE CRISIS
We are looking for empowering women to join our board of
VI Buddy Volunteer (Lincoln)
To support visually impaired children and young people to attend
activities and groups in their local community. • To follow a minimum 6 week support plan with the child/young person (provided by
Project Officer following referral into project). • To liaise on a
weekly basis with the group leaders and parent/carer of the child/
young person they are supporting giving feedback and advice for
following sessions. • To complete feedback forms after each session
and provide on a weekly basis to the Project Officer. • To encourage and empower the young people to take part in activities. • To
undertake training and personal development as appropriate for the
role. • Report any concerns immediately to the Project Officer (if
not available, direct line manager or duty officer as necessary). • To
report any concerns about the progress of the child / young person
to the Project Officer as soon after the weekly session. Other useful
additions: Time: 6 weekly programme per child /young person flexible evenings and weekends.
trustees!
Are you interested in helping women and girls in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire Rape Crisis are inviting applications from dedicated and
strong women to join our board of trustees and help make a difference to
women and girls in Lincolnshire.
As part of your commitment you will be expected to attend our board
meetings. Our board meetings are held on a bi-monthly basis for approximately two hours. There may be some occasions when we need to meet
more frequently and your support may be needed in other organisational
activities.
We are looking for women with a commitment to improving the lives of
women and girls who have been affected by sexual violence.
Chances to Meet Volunteer
To support running activities for children and families with sensory impairments across the county. This could be bowling, beach
days, den building, nature reserve visits. Working with young people with at monthly sessions to build confidence and independence
and mixing with their peers.
Enjoy working with children and young people and also be able to
communicate effectively with adults running activities and parents/carers.
Recruitment process will be via an application form, interview and
references will be required. A DBS check will also be required.
We are looking for feminists who can provide strong, empowering and
innovative governance and leadership to this dynamic organisation.
This is not a role that provides face to face service delivery to clients.