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Volunteer in our Community Hub!

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 Volunteer Opportunity – Volunteer Hub Support Worker

We’re looking for friendly, community-minded volunteers to support the smooth running of our Community Hub — a warm, inclusive space offering connection, wellbeing activities and support for people facing loneliness, disabled people, those with poor mental health or facing financial hardship.

As an Adapt (NE) Community Hub Support Worker, you will:

  • Welcome visitors and help create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere
  • Spend time listening and building relationships with those who attend the hub
  • Provide directions and help people access activities
  • Support simple practical tasks such as tidying and preparing rooms
  • Promote engagement with the Hub’s wellbeing activities
  • Work alongside staff, volunteers and local service providers to deliver workshops and activities within the hub

We know our volunteers bring a wealth and breadth of experience and we welcome your ideas about how we can shape the hub.

We are looking for people who are:

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Wanting to support our community and build relationships with others
  • Curious and interested in the lives and experiences of others
  • Able to communicate confidently
  • Organised and adaptable
  • A supportive team player

We provide:

  • A welcoming and friendly team and an inclusive work environment
  • Refreshments, soup and hot drinks are available for volunteers
  • Full induction into the work of Adapt(NE) and the Community Hub
  • Safeguarding and food safety training
  • Access to further online learning
  • Ongoing support and supervision

Time commitment is flexible — even a couple of hours makes a difference. Join us in building a space where everyone feels welcome, connected and valued.

Read the Adapt (NE) Community Hub Volunteer Support Worker role description

To apply

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please contact Hannah Harniess by email: hannahh@adapt-tynedale.org.uk

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Volunteer with Healthwatch Northumberland

We have some fantastic volunteering opportunities for 2024 at Healthwatch Northumberland.
As health and social care champion for people in Northumberland who use these services, you can help us improve care by making sure NHS leaders and other decision-makers hear the views and experiences of residents.

As a Healthwatch Northumberland volunteer you can:
  • Volunteer as much or as little time as you want
  • Make a difference to NHS health and social care in your community
  • Improve your own health and wellbeing
  • Develop your skills and knowledge
  • Add valuable experience to your CV and increase your employability
  • Meet new people and be part of a supportive team
  • Be involved in something positive!

What can you choose to get involved in?

  • Listening to local people’s views and experiences of health and care services
  • Signposting people to local services and support groups
  • Carrying out public surveys
  • Being the eyes and ears of local communities
  • Mystery shopping
  • Administration support
  • Proofreading
  • Research support and report writing
  • Communications and digital support

Volunteering with Healthwatch Northumberland is flexible – you can offer as much or as little time as you wish, either on a regular or one-off basis. Some volunteering work can even be done from home in your own time. You won’t have to work alone and no experience is necessary. You will be well supported, working as part of a friendly team. We welcome anyone with or without relevant experience – training will be provided.It won’t cost you anything but time! Appropriate expenses, including travel costs, will be paid.

For more information visit the Healthwatch Northumberland website.

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