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Volunteer Tutor - English or maths

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

We are looking for volunteers to support 1-3 pupils from under resourced backgrounds in English or maths, either in-person or online, one hour at the same time each week for 10-20 weeks in term time.

Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field.

We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:

Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English or maths, either in-person or online
Commit to a 10-20 week programme, for just one hour a week
Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils
Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions

Sessions are in person or online depending on your location in relation to our partner schools.

Good grades improve future prospects, opening the door to a wider range of opportunities. If you enjoy working with children and are passionate about social equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for an hour a week.

Areas of interestChildren and Young People, Education, Teaching and Mentoring
Commitment LevelWeekly
LocationOff Campus, Online

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Befriending Service Companion

Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

Companionship for those feeling lonely and isolated.

This opportunity would suit anyone who enjoys simply being with people in general, and older people in particular.

Each volunteer would be matched with a person over 50 years of age (known as a client), and would arrange to visit or contact that person on a regular basis, in order to provide companionshp and mental stimulation. This could include very ordinary activities, such as just having a friendly chat about every day things; listening to music; looking at photographs and sharing what is going on in daily life; or going for walks or a trip out for coffee etc. if both client and volunteer are able.

The role WILL NOT involve any aspects of personal care (e.g. preparing meals; personal assistance in the home; shopping duties etc.

Areas of interestHealth and Social Care

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NSPCC Childline Volunteer Counsellor

Childline (NSPCC)

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

Volunteer with Childline at our Liverpool base. Do you have 2-4 hours a week to give to support children and young people who contact our service? No experience is required. Full training provided.

What we’re looking for

Someone who wants to make a difference to children’s lives by being there to listen when they feel they have no one else to turn to. As a Childline counsellor, you’ll be there for young people and listen to them as they open up about whatever is worrying them, whether it’s bullying, abuse, self-harm or family relationships – you’ll be there to support them.

What you’ll do

You’ll volunteer in your local Childline base, offering counselling support to children and young people over the phone or through our 1-2-1 online chat. Your supervisor will help you develop and evaluate your counselling skills. After your initial training, you will be able to help young people as well as identify when a child or young person may be at risk, but don’t worry a supervisor will be on hand to give you plenty of support.

What you’ll get

You’ll receive training sessions over 11 weeks to prepare you for the role. When you start your regular shifts, a supervisor will be around all times to support you. Every shift includes a briefing and debriefing alongside other volunteers. Supervisors will also give you regular one-to-one support and group supervisions.

What we’ll need from you

Signing up to be a Childline counsellor is a big commitment and requires lots of training so, we do ask people to stay in the role for a minimum of one year.
We’ll also need to do some routine safeguarding checks, including an enhanced criminal record check and at least two satisfactory references with at least one covering a period of five years or more with no gaps.
It’s nothing to worry about, and we can answer any questions you have about this.

Who’s right for the role?

While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience.

• Passionate about helping young people and children
• Great communication skills
• Empathetic and perceptive
• Able to think on your feet
• Works well within a team
• Emotional resilience

Interested in getting involved? Volunteer today and join our fight for every childhood.

We can offer travel expenses up to £20 per journey and after a year's service, we are happy to provide references.

Areas of interestChildren and Young People, Domestic Violence, Drugs and Addictions, Health and Social Care, Teaching and Mentoring
Commitment LevelFlexible, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly
LocationOff Campus

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Fundraising Volunteer Claire Bear

Claire House Children's Hospice

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

Enjoy having a good laugh? We're looking for someone to be our wonderful mascot Claire Bear! You'll accompany a staff member on community visits to give young supporters a special thank you.

We’re looking for a energetic, fun-loving and enthusiastic person – happy, friendly and always smiling! Claire Bear doesn’t speak so it’s strictly a non-speaking role.

You’ll need to keep the head on for short periods of time, so be mindful that you should be okay with enclosed spaces. You’ll also need to have good movement as the shoes can make it more difficult to walk.

Location: At this time you won’t be asked to attend a visit on your own, but you will be required to make your own way there. So, please be mindful that you will have to make your own way to and from venues. We offer reasonable travel expenses.

Times: These visits will take place on an ad-hoc basis, so it’s great if you’re looking for something flexible. It will mostly be during school hours. Schools can ask us for a last-minute visit at times so it would be perfect if you have a flexible schedule too!

Training: On receiving your application, we’ll get in touch to discuss the role further and answer any questions you may have. Don’t worry, you’ll receive full training on the do’s and don’ts of being such a famous and fabulous Bear!

Areas of interestChildren and Young People

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Retail shop Volunteer- Allerton Road

Claire House Children's Hospice

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

Our Allerton Road shop is located on the busy, contemporary road, known for it's quality charity shops, restaurants and friendly community. We'd love to welcome student volunteers to support Claire House by serving customers, sorting through donations, and preparing stock ready for the shop floor. By giving just a couple of hours when you can will make a huge difference.

Our Allerton Road shop is very popular for it's quality stock, and great location. We're looking for student volunteers to support our shop's team to continue offering shop visitors great clothes, shoes, books, plus so much more. Volunteers taks could be, serving customers on the till, sorting through donations, prepare stock for the shop floor, or researching interesting items we receive in the shop.

Volunteers have the opportunity to gain new skills, build confidence, meet new people, all while making a difference by supporting Claire House.

Volunteers are also eligible to 20% discount off stock that's been out on the shop floor.

Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. And by volunteering even just a couple of hours a week or month, you’ll be helping to support the children, young people and families who come to Claire House.

If this sounds like something you would like to get involved with please get in touch; volunteering@clairehouse.org.uk

Areas of interestChildren and Young People
Commitment LevelFlexible
LocationOff Campus

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Retail Shop Volunteer- Great Homer Street

Claire House Children's Hospice

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

Our Great Homer Street shop is located near Liverpool city, handy for students who live by the city. We'd love to welcome student volunteers to support Claire House by serving customers, sorting through donations, and preparing stock ready for the shop floor. By giving just a couple of hours when you can will make a huge difference.

Our Great Homer Street shop is very popular for it's quality stock, and great location. We're looking for student volunteers to support our shop's team to continue offering shop visitors great clothes, shoes, books, plus so much more. Volunteers taks could be, serving customers on the till, sorting through donations, prepare stock for the shop floor, or researching interesting items we receive in the shop.

Volunteers have the opportunity to gain new skills, build confidence, meet new people, all while making a difference by supporting Claire House.

Volunteers are also eligible to 20% discount off stock that's been out on the shop floor.

Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. And by volunteering even just a couple of hours a week or month, you’ll be helping to support the children, young people and families who come to Claire House.

If this sounds like something you would like to get involved with please get in touch; volunteering@clairehouse.org.uk

Areas of interestChildren and Young People
Commitment LevelFlexible
LocationOff Campus

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HARTS Student Administration

Hospital Arts in Liverpool (HARTS) Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

The HARTS (Hospital Arts) project at Liverpool University Hospitals (LUHFT), at Aintree, Broadgreen and The Royal is led by a Healing Arts manager and delivered by volunteers, on modular course related placements over the course of one or two semesters.

The HARTS project programme at Liverpool University Hospitals (LUHFT), led by the Healing Arts Co-ordinator, and delivered and managed by undergraduate and postgraduate volunteers, on either modular course-related placements over one or two semesters, or to a specific period for work experience.

The HARTS student role will involve office administration on Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook), working with documents, datasheets and emails.

Making use of social media via various website media sources, keeping HARTS up to date with the latest local arts events.

Helping and co-ordinating with the HARTS volunteer team to organise seasonal HARTS Events & Exhibitions at a range of LUHFT hospital sites.

Areas of interestArts and Culture, Health and Social Care

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Peer Support - Befriending Service

Imagine Independence

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

Our Befriending Volunteers enable our clients to develop a positive and rewarding relationship with people who are choosing to spend time with them, instead of being paid to do so.

Having a mental health problem can leave people feeling isolated and alone. Our Befriending Volunteers are key to our service as the enable our clients to develop a positive and rewarding relationship with people who are choosing to spend time with them instead of being paid to do so. We ask you commit at least 2-3 hours of your time each week to support someone, one to one, to help them get out and about and engage with the community. We have an established matching process so you’ll be with someone like-minded and with similar interests. This enables people to develop positive and rewarding relationships that benefits both parties.

You’ll be providing social support to help reduce isolation, encourage independence and help build confidence, self-reliance and well-being.

In return we provide you with Training to introduce you to the service and develop your personal skill set. You'll gain valuable experience and a great sense of self-worth. We have regular support meetings and all out of pocket travel and expenses are paid. It's also an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends!

Areas of interestHealth and Social Care

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Academic Support Tutor

IntoUniversity

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

Recruiting committed and enthusiastic volunteers to support groups of primary or secondary students at our learning centre in North Liverpool. To apply, you should have achieved at least a grade C/5 for your English and Maths GCSEs (or equivalent).

We are currently recruiting committed and enthusiastic volunteers to support groups of primary or secondary students at our learning centre in North Liverpool.

Check out this short film about what it's like to volunteer at Academic Support:

What is Academic Support?
Our after-school Academic Support programme provides free tutoring and support to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in a stimulating classroom environment. Young people receive tailored help with homework, coursework, revision and study skills from a team of dedicated staff and volunteers.

What does it involve?

Attending a training and selection session
Submitting references and undergoing an Enhanced DBS check
Volunteering once a week at IntoUniversity North Liverpool. Most sessions run for 2 hours and begin between 15:15 and 16:00
Supporting either Primary or Secondary sessions, helping students with their homework or supporting the running of our own degree-focused curriculum workshops
Being a role model to our students and encouraging their learning

What can you expect from us?

Full training in advance of beginning your role
Ongoing support and training opportunities from IntoUniversity staff
Flexibility in your volunteering around exams and holidays
The chance to develop valuable new skills and experience
Recognition through the IntoUniversity accreditation scheme

What do we expect from you?

Commitment to the role and providing the best support possible to our students
Enthusiasm and a proactive approach
The ability to build positive relationships with young people
A commitment to one term of volunteering
A minimum of Grade C at GCSE in English and Maths

Areas of interestChildren and Young People, Education, Teaching and Mentoring

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University Student Mentor

IntoUniversity

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

Work with young people from some of the UK’s most disadvantaged areas, supporting them to raise their aspirations and achieve their potential. Support students at our centres in North Liverpool & Kirkby.

What is the Mentoring Scheme?

The IntoUniversity Mentoring Scheme works with young people aged 10-17 from some of the UK’s most disadvantaged areas, supporting them to raise their aspirations and achieve their potential. As a Mentor, you would support us with this aim and help to ensure that the background young people are born into doesn’t affect their life chances.

What does it involve?

Attending a training and selection session during the Autumn term
Meeting with your Mentee for an hour twice a month until the end of the academic year at IntoUniversity North Liverpool or IntoUniversity Kirkby
Planning mentoring sessions in advance, with the support of IntoUniversity staff
Activities focus around academic work, social skills and future planning. This might include helping with homework, cooking or taking part in a group trip to a university.

What can you expect from us?

Full training in advance of beginning your role
Ongoing support and training opportunities from IntoUniversity staff
Flexibility in your volunteering around exams and holidays
The chance to develop valuable new skills and experience
Recognition through the IntoUniversity accreditation scheme

What do we expect from you?

Commitment to the role and providing the best support possible to your Mentee
Enthusiasm and a proactive approach
The ability to build a positive relationship with a young person

Areas of interestChildren and Young People, Education, Teaching and Mentoring
Commitment LevelFlexible, Weekly
LocationOff Campus, Online

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