Guest Blog by Catrin Hughes, Volunteer Centre Sefton
Are you looking for volunteering roles that could help our local community this summer?
Volunteer Centre Sefton is working with Stand Up for Southport to provide a monthly update on volunteering across the Southport and Formby area.
This summer get into the community spirit by volunteering your time and skills. Whether you’re passionate about environmental conservation, helping out at local events, or supporting community services, there’s a rewarding opportunity waiting for you.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make new friends, learn new skills, and give back to the community. Sign up today at the Volunteer Centre Sefton.
Football coach
Southport & Formby Special Athletes are looking for a football coach to assist in coaching football skills (indoors) with people who have intellectual disabilities. This is a super rewarding role and a great way to expand your coaching skills while making a difference.
Galloways Wellbeing Walk volunteer
Galloway’s Society for the Blind is looking for Wellbeing Walk Volunteers to support their walks in the Southport area. The walks are a chance for people with a visual impairment to be aided in taking a stroll and getting some fresh air with a friendly group. They will be staff-led with volunteers offering support and company for the outing.
The role involves:
- Guiding someone with a visual impairment
- Keeping the conversation flowing
- Helping to facilitate a calming and enjoyable stroll in the outdoors
British Heart Foundation – Eastbank Street
British Heart Foundation (BHF) charity shop on Eastbank Street in Southport town centre is looking for volunteers to help on the cash desk, in the stock room and with online listings. They are a friendly team and the BHF offers full training, in-store discounts and pays reasonable travel expenses.
Revitalise
Revitalise Sandpipers on Marine Lake in Southport is looking for volunteers to help give their disabled guests the best possible holiday. This Southport landmark is currently recruiting social activity and wellbeing volunteers to provide companionship and support to guests by chatting with them at meal times, joining in with their activities, accompanying them on daily excursions to local sites and evening entertainment alongside staff.
Corporate volunteering
Does your workplace have volunteering days? Do you want to join in a volunteering day as a team? Or can your organisation’s specialist skills help a local charity? If so, get in touch with the Volunteer Centre Sefton and we can help arrange a corporate volunteering session for you. Get in touch by emailing info@volunteeringsefton.org.uk.
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