Make 2022 the year you volunteer!

 Gain skills & experience

 Make a difference in your community
 Help others
 Meet new people & have fun!

Explore the latest opportunities in this bulletin.

www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk
What is the Volunteer Centre?
We are part of Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) and we help people wanting to volunteer
and organisations offering voluntary roles to find one another.

You can find out more about volunteering by contacting us:

 Web: www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk. Click on ‘Start volunteering’ and you

will be able to search through all the volunteer roles currently advertised with us and
register/apply online.
 Email: vc@vas.org.uk
 Telephone: 0114 253 6649 (Mon – Weds)
 Facebook: @SheffieldVolunteerCentre
 Twitter: @VolunteerSheff

Want to volunteer but not sure where to start?

Book a 30-minute appointment with an advisor who can help you find a suitable role and
can answer any questions you might have about volunteering. Our advisors are friendly,
knowledgeable and experienced in helping people to find volunteer opportunities

To book an appointment with an advisor, please see following webpage:

www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk/start-volunteering or call (0114) 253 6649.
Appointments take place on Tuesdays at the Volunteer Centre, The Circle, 33 Rockingham
Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW.

The Circle has a number of Covid-19 infection control measures in place. We ask that masks
are worn at all times whilst using communal spaces and that social distancing is followed.
Hand sanitizer is available and an enhanced cleaning regime is in place. Appointments at
the Volunteer Centre take place in a socially distanced, well-ventilated area.

Our volunteer advisors can also help by phone or email, identifying roles that might suit you
and answering any questions you have about volunteering. To request phone or email
support, please see the following webpage: www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk/start-
volunteering
Spotlight on…
Step Out Sheffield
Step Out Sheffield is a volunteer-led organisation, founded in 2016, that
provides short walks at 23 different venues across the city each week.
Our experienced Volunteer Walk Leaders and Walk Assistants have all
been trained, and are insured, by our umbrella organisation, the
Ramblers.

Walks generally last between 40 minutes and an hour and are delivered
at a pace to suit our walkers. To accommodate all levels of fitness our
volunteers offer a choice of walks: a shorter, slower walk and a longer,
brisker one. With one or two exceptions the leaders vary the route from week to week to introduce variety
and to take account of the ground conditions and the weather.

The role of a Step Out Sheffield Walk Assistant is to support the experienced volunteers who lead and back
mark our walks by acting as extra eyes and ears in the middle of the group to help keep the walkers safe and
socialised while they walk. You can choose which of our 23 weekly walks to support and will get more out of
the experience if you volunteer on the same walk on a regular basis. This way you’ll get to know the walkers
as well as your fellow volunteers and hopefully make new friends whilst enjoying some gentle exercise in the
fresh air. You don’t need any qualifications for this role – you don’t even need to be especially fit. It helps if
you remember to look out for the walkers behind you as well as those in front and having a good sense of
humour is an asset.

What do our Volunteers get out of it?

Not only do you get to become a member of your walk’s volunteer team but Step Out Sheffield holds
quarterly network meetings for its volunteers so you’ll automatically be part of the wider team too. In
addition, you will almost certainly find new friends amongst the walkers and, by supporting one of our weekly
walks, you’ll get to enjoy at least one of Sheffield’s myriad of parks, woodlands and green spaces.

Step Out Sheffield’s short led weekly walks can help establish a regular exercise habit and improve
socialisation and wellbeing. Walks are free – all that’s needed is a comfortable pair of supportive and ideally
waterproof shoes. What are you waiting for? If you can’t commit on a regular basis as a volunteer – just join
us for a walk!

For further information contact us on

07505639524 or
admin@stepoutsheffield.co.uk
or visit our website:
https://www.stepoutsheffield.co.uk

Grenoside walkers enjoying the sunshine in Wheata Woods, December 2021

35th St Oswald's Scout Group
Assistant Beaver Scout Leader S7 2BT
As Assistant Leader you'll help run the Beaver Scout Section (6-8 year olds); you'll help plan & deliver our
'Balanced Programme' to the section with help from the Cub Scout Leader, Section Assistants & Young Leaders.

Assistant Cub Scout Leader S7 2BT

You'll support the running of our group (for 8-10.5 year olds) in the planning & delivery of the programme with
the help of the Cub Scout Leader, Section Assistants & Young Leaders. You'll work with young people & gain
skills in youth work.

DIYers, maintenance work

We need a small team of experienced and competent handy DIYers to help maintain the Scout Centre.
Contact for all 35th St Oswald’s Scout Group roles: Dean Maragh, 07973 887839, ossies35@gmail.com

Age UK Sheffield
Age UK Sheffield Charity Shop in Bradway S17 4QH
Do you want to be part of a friendly retail team? There are a variety of roles. Flexible hours. Our charity shop
needs you! No experience necessary!!!!

Age UK Sheffield Charity Shop Volunteer Broomhill S10

Could you volunteer in our brand new Broomhill charity shop? Do you enjoy meeting different people and are
you looking for a practical role? This could be for you!

Fundraising Volunteer
Could you run an office bake sale? a coffee morning? Distribute our collection tins? Shake a collection bucket at
a festival? Host a charity pub quiz night? A chance to play a vital role in ensuring older people across Sheffield
have the support they need when they need it most.

In Touch Volunteer in Porter Valley

Similar to our Befriending role, the volunteer will contact an older person in the Porter Valley community
S10/11/17 who is isolated and/or lonely. The role involves socialising, practical roles ( shopping, cooking,
participating in hobbies or interests, getting on a bus. The volunteer will work on independence and confidence
with the client. Training and support provided. NB phone contact initially and all contact COVID safe.

Wellbeing Centre Support Volunteer S2 2PL

Could you chat or read the paper with someone living with memory loss or dementia? Help with art, sport,
music or baking sessions? Could you play pool? At our Wellbeing Centres we help people living with memory
loss & their families to live a full life.

Contact for all Age UK roles: Virginia Lowes, 0114 250 2850, enquiries@ageuksheffield.org.uk /
virginia.lowes@ageuksheffield.org.uk

Brightside
Online Mentor
Through online mentoring, Brightside connect young people with inspiring mentors to help them to make
confident and informed decisions about their futures. Brightside is looking for new mentors from a wide range
of backgrounds to join us.
Nic Mooney, volunteering@brightside.org.uk
Change Grow Live
Appropriate Adult
To provide support and assistance to children, young people and vulnerable adults in police custody in South
Yorkshire.
Darren Smith / Yvonne Graham, 0114 2288545, darren.smith@cgl.org.uk

Cycling Without Age Sheffield

Cycling Without Age Pilot S11 8HA
Do you enjoy cycling and chatting? Pilots are volunteers who take our specially adapted tri-bike to pick
passengers up from a care home and take them out for a spin, taking in parks, cycle paths and quiet roads. You
will be offering not only your leg power but also an hour or two of cheerful company, supporting your
passengers to enjoy the experience of being out and about. You need to be a confident cyclist, but not a super-
sporty one, as the bike has a powerful electric motor.
Susan Gillie, susangillie98@gmail.com

Emmaus Sheffield Ltd

Volunteer Shop Assistant S4 7ZG
We are currently looking for volunteers to join our friendly shop team working in our charity superstore. Typical
tasks would include;
-Helping customers in the shop providing them with a good level of customer service.
-Working on our till serving customers.
-Organising deliveries and collections for our charity van.
-Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised.
-Processing donated items and restocking the shop floor with our best stock.

Volunteer Van Driver S4 7ZG

We are currently looking for volunteer drivers to drive our Luton and Transit vans assisting us with collecting
and delivering items that have been donated to us. Volunteers would need to be under the age of 70, and be fit
and healthy as lifting would be required. Volunteers would also need to have a full clean driving license and
previous experience driving large vehicles is preferred.

Contact for all Emmaus Sheffield roles: Katie Bullement, 01142720677, kate@emmaus-sheffield.org.uk

ExtraCare Charitable Trust - Brunswick Gardens

Volunteer Gardeners S13 7RB
We are currently looking for volunteer gardeners to join our existing gardening volunteer team here at
Brunswick Gardens Retirement Village. Volunteers would be able to choose their own area on the premises to
maintain and what days and hours they would like to volunteer.
Sue Milner, 0114 2940030, sue.milner@extracare.org.uk

Heeley Trust
Youth Club Volunteer S2 3DJ
Are you free Wednesday evenings and want to volunteer?

Bev who runs the Heeley Youth Club is looking for volunteers to assist with the group. Previous experience is
preferred but not essential.
Beverley Nunn, beverleynunn@live.co.uk
Livingstone Tanzania Trust
Communications Volunteer S10 3EL
Write articles for newsletters for a small charity that supports schools in providing quality education in northern
Tanzania.
Lyndsey McLellan, lyndsey@livingstonetanzaniatrust.com

North Sheffield Federation of Disabled Groups

Carer Volunteer S5 8XJ
Make a big difference - help members on & off the bus as they arrive or leave, serve drinks & meals, escort
them to & from the toilets (waiting outside), sit & chat with them & help in activities (e.g. raffles & Bingo).
Celia Murton, 0114 231 5921, northsheffield@googlemail.com

Peak District National Park Authority

Volunteer Rangers DE45 1AE
Volunteer Rangers are representatives of the Peak District National Park Authority in the field. To help conserve
and monitor the special qualities of the National Park and promote greater understanding and enjoyment for
all.
Rachel Mora-Bannon, rachel.mora-bannon@peakdistrict.gov.uk

People & Planet

Sustainability Research Volunteer OX12 8JY
Volunteers will research publicly available university documents and assess universities against our marking
criteria, which cover a wide range of climate and social justice issues including decarbonisation, fossil fuel
divestment, ethical banking, workers’ rights and estates management among others.
Jack Ruane, universityleague@peopleandplanet.org

Playlist For Life

Community Champion Volunteer
Music and dementia charity Playlist for Life has partnered with community groups and organisations across the
UK to establish a network of Help Points, to help those living with dementia, their families and carers benefit
from personally meaningful music. As a Playlist for Life Community Champion you will be at the heart of the
network, helping to support, upskill, build awareness and ensure people in your community get the support
they need to make a personalised playlist.
Emma Mathews-Aspinall, emma.aspinall@playlistforlife.org.uk

Roshni - Sheffield Asian Womens Resource Centre

Bilingual Women's Empowerment Volunteer S2 4HP
Do you speak Urdu/ Punjabi, Bengali or Hindi? You'll support South Asian women in crisis: read & write letters,
make phone calls, give out info & listen compassionately. You'll be supported, gain skills & be part of a lifeline
for many women.
Nasim Begum, 0114 250 8898, projectworker@roshnisheffield.org.uk

Volunteer Counsellor S2 4HP

Providing one to one counselling sessions for isolated women. Ability to speak Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi or Bengali is
essential for the role.
Shireen Rehman, 0114 250 8898, senioradvocacy@roshnisheffield.org.uk
Rotherham Rise
Trustee S60 1PP
Are you looking for the chance to bring your skills and expertise to an exciting and ambitious organisation that is
at the forefront of domestic and sexual abuse support? Volunteer as a Trustee with Rotherham Rise.

Trustee with Treasurer Role S60 1PP

This is an important role within our board, and you will be making a difference to those who have experienced
abuse and sexual exploitation, supporting the service to ensure they can move on in their journey. You will use
your expertise to provide strategic direction, support and governance to the charity to ensure we continue to
deliver a first class service.

Contact for all Rotherham Rise roles: Lisa, 03302020571, Enquiries@rotherhamrise.org.uk

Sheffield Cathedral
Education Assistant S1 1HA
Enjoy working with children? Interested in the history of Sheffield & the Cathedral? In the role you will help
deliver practical hands-on history activities to groups of primary school children. Term time. Uniformed group
visits - evenings & weekends.

Event Steward S1 1HA

You'll be part of Sheffield Cathedral's wide and varied events programme by stewarding for - Vintage markets;
craft and flea markets; musical concerts to a wide variety of musical genres; art installations; light shows and
community events..

Guide S1 1HA
Are you welcoming & friendly? You could use your knowledge & interest in history to run tours for our visitors.
You'll explain our history, heritage & place in the city, covering areas such as architecture, artifacts &
personalities.

Retail Volunteer S1 1HA

Do you enjoy helping & speaking with people? You'll welcome visitors with a smile, be helpful to them, take
payments (cash & card) using the till, restock goods & create displays.

Welcomer S1 1HA
Use your great people skills to welcome our visitors! You’ll listen to & direct visitors; give info (e.g. on history,
events, meetings), give out leaflets & direct people to the Chaplains or Clergy to discuss faith issues.

Contact for all Sheffield Cathedral roles: Chris Carrington, 0114 275 3434,
chris.carrington@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk

Sheffield General Cemetery Trust

Administration - Trustee Support S11 8NT
This role will support the Board of Trustees by fulfilling administrative tasks such as minute taking, distribution
of information to Trustees, arranging meetings etc.

Tracey Harrison-Marr, 0782 5088086, volunteering@gencem.org

Sheffield General Cemetery Trust
Event Volunteers S11 8NT
Want to be part of a local heritage, conservation charity but only have limited time. We need event volunteers
(mainly at weekends) to help with our varied programme of events. Volunteers can choose which events they
want to help at.

Sheffield Confectioners Project Researcher S11 8NT

Are you interested in historical research and sweet! We may have the perfect role for you. We need historical
researchers to work with a small team of other volunteers to check the accuracy of historical information which
is going to be used in a publication and exhibition. There will also be an opportunity to get involved with other
research projects.
Contact for all Sheffield General Cemetery Trust roles: Tracey Harrison-Marr, 0782 5088086,
volunteering@gencem.org

Sheffield MIND
Trustee - Treasurer S11 8AL
Treasurer required to contribute to the governance of a local charity, should have a background in finance.
Lindsay, 0114 258 4489, info@sheffieldmind.co.uk

Snowdrop Project
Volunteer Befriender
Befrienders work alongside caseworkers to compliment the support available to survivors, in a more flexible
role.

Befrienders work to provide holistic support by:

- Providing friendship and extra support to clients, investing in a relationship with them by meeting up for a
coffee or attending community activities together.
- Advocating for survivors at various appointments as necessary.
- Sign posting to services, organisations and groups as required.
Becky Walstow, 0333 880 5008, becky.walstow@snowdropproject.co.uk

St Luke’s Hospice
Sheffield United Football Collector S2 4RR
We are looking for people to help us collect at the Sheffield United vs Cardiff City match at Bramall Lane on
23rd April. You will receive a match ticket in exchange for your support on the day.
Leah Smith, 0114 2357 639, l.smith@hospicesheffield.co.uk

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Peer Support Volunteer
Have you been Bereaved by Suicide? Do you have a desire to help other people who have also been Bereaved
by Suicide? If you are a superb organiser, great communicator and are comfortable listening to the experiences
of others, then you could be just the person we are looking for.
Phillip Abbiss, 07535854860, phill.abbiss@uksobs.org
The Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking & Modern Slavery Team
Modern Slavery Transport Volunteer Driver and/or Chaperone
To transport victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to a place of safety. You may be the first person to
show care and empathy to the victim on their journey to recovery.
Daniel Weaver, ATMSVolunteering@salvationarmy.org.uk

The Sheffield Cats Shelter

A Volunteer Driver and Driver’s Mate - 4 hours per week S10 2DB
Driver and Drivers mate needed urgently to help us transport donations - 4 hours per week Hours and Times to
suit you Monday – Saturday.
Sarah Smith, 0114 2724441, volunteer@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk

Cat Shelter Fundraiser S10 2DB

We are recruiting an enthusiastic team of volunteers to help raise vital funds for The Sheffield Cats Shelter for
care of Sheffield Cats and kittens in need.
Sarah Smith, 0114 2724441, volunteer@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk

Charity Shop Assistant S11 8PG

Do you love cats? Do you want to volunteer in a friendly and welcoming environment where you can make new
friends? Why not come and volunteer in The Sheffield Cats Shelter Charity Shop on Ecclesall Road?
Marie Taylor-Freeman or Stuart Parker, 0114 4380466, volunteer@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk

Volunteer Sales Assistant – Hillsborough Shop S6 2LR

Volunteer sales assistant in our Hillsborough Charity Shop.
Ann Watson, 01142337330, hillsborough@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk

Woodhouse & District Community Forum

Gardener & Outdoor Maintenance
We are looking for volunteers who are able to do gardening and outdoor maintenance at GP Surgeries and Care
Homes within the South East of Sheffield. This may include planting, pruning and mowing, general tidying of
the area and painting.
Joanne Jackson, 07856 954775, joanne.jackson41@nhs.net
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I volunteer?
Anyone can volunteer. People already in employment, full-time or part-time, refugees and asylum
seekers, retired, students, unemployed and anyone else not mentioned here. Really, volunteering is
for everyone.

When can I start?

It can take a few weeks for you to go through the application and recruitment process. The one thing
that often takes the most time is the DBS police check (formerly CRB), though not all volunteering
requires a police check.

What about my expenses?

Organisations should pay your travel and out of pocket expenses. To be registered with us we require
this. Please contact us if you have had difficulty securing these expenses.

Do I need particular skills to volunteer?

Sometimes, depending on the voluntary role. But very often no particular skill is required; the
organisation will give you the right training for your role.

How soon might I be able to find a paid job after I volunteer?

There is no guarantee that volunteering will lead to paid employment. But you will get a lot out of
volunteering including new skills, experience and confidence, which can help with job prospects.

Will I get any support as a volunteer?

You should be given an induction when you start, training that is relevant to your role and
catch-ups or supervisions relevant to your role.

I am an asylum seeker - am I allowed to volunteer?

Yes - you can volunteer as many hours as you want. There are no restrictions on asylum seekers
volunteering. You are not allowed to do ‘unpaid work’ but volunteering is different.
You are allowed to volunteer in a charity. Ask us for more information.

I’m on benefits - can I volunteer without losing my benefits?

Yes, you can - plus volunteering is recognised as giving you a better chance of finding paid work. So,
you can volunteer as many hours as you like while you are on benefits, as long as you still meet the
terms for getting them. If you are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance, this will mean you still need to
look for paid work and you must be free to start a job with one weeks’ notice.
It might be good to discuss your volunteering with your benefit agency so they are in the picture.

I am under 18 - can I volunteer?

Yes, you can. There are a range of opportunities set up for younger volunteers; you can download a
list of these from our website. If you need help doing this please call us on 0114 253 6649 or e-mail
vc@vas.org.uk

I have a criminal conviction - can I volunteer?

You can, and many people with criminal convictions do. It all depends on the nature of your
conviction, how recent it was, the kind of voluntary role you would like and the organisation where
you wish to volunteer.

Any other questions? Please call us on 0114 253 6649 (Mon – Weds) or email vc@vas.org.uk
Rights and responsibilities
As a volunteer you have a right to:
 Travel expenses
 Induction and relevant training
 Support and supervision
 Safe working conditions
 Insurance cover
 Being treated in accordance with an organisation’s equal opportunities
policy
 Access to a complaints procedure

Your responsibilities are:

 Working within the organisation’s policies and procedures,
which will be explained to you
 Working within the boundaries of the volunteering task
profile
 Maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
 Informing the Volunteer Manager of any problems.

www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk
vc@vas.org.uk
0114 253 6649 (Mon – Weds)