Below Are Short Descriptions of Some of Our Recent Volunteering Opportunities

Below are short descriptions of some of our recent volunteering opportunities.

For more details or to find out about other available opportunities, contact Louth Volunteer Centre on 01507 613080 or email: sit our website:

Macmillan Research Volunteer - District Wide (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

Do you have an hour or two spare every week or so in your lunch hour? Do you have access to the internet at home to do some online research? If so, we need you!

Practical and Emotional Support Volunteer - Skegness (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

No-one should have to face cancer alone and people tell us they need practical and emotional support during their cancer journey and they want help locally. We are setting up volunteer schemes in communities across the UK that offer this support.

Practical and Emotional Support Volunteer - Woodhall Spa (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

Events Assistant - On the Day - District Wide (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

From putting up balloons to acting as marshal and from registering participants to handing out goodie bags, you're bound to find a role that's ideal for you.

Macmillan Volunteer Speaker - District Wide (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

Could you help Macmillan Cancer Support reach everyone affected by cancer by using your public speaking skills?

Macmillan Representative - District Wide (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

Could you help Macmillan Cancer Support raise vital funds for people affected cancer by representing us in your local community?

Supermarket Collections Volunteer - District Wide (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

By giving an hour or two of your time each month (or whatever you can spare) to Macmillan, you can make a real difference to the lives of local people affected by cancer.

Fundraising Group Member - Louth (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

We want to make Macmillan the best-known local charity in the area - that's why we are looking for volunteers to help boost our fundraising network. Whether you join an existing group or help us set up a new one, you'll be making a big difference.

Practical and Emotional Support Lead Volunteer - Louth (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

Practical and Emotional Support Volunteer - Louth (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

Information & Support Centre Volunteer - Louth Library (EL)Macmillan Cancer Support (EL) (SK) (BN) (SH)

People come to us looking for advice and support, to find out what services are available to them locally. By becoming a Macmillan Information & Support Centre Volunteer, you will help us to support more people affected by cancer.

Volunteer at Lincolnshire Coroners' Court - Spilsby (EL) The Coroners' Courts Support Service (EL) (BN) (SK)

Can you provide emotional support and practical help to families and witnesses attending an inquest at the Coroner's court?

Volunteer Co-ordinator - Skegness (EL)The Prince's Trust (BN) (SK) (SH) (EL)

This role helps to support and manage a group of volunteers through instigating regular contact, reviews and network meetings to share best practice and experiences. This is direct support to the front-line work we do with our young people.

Business Mentoring - Skegness (EL)The Prince's Trust (BN) (SK) (SH) (EL)

This role provides mentoring support to young people with a viable business idea. It is about guidance and helping the young people to develop their businesses whilst also building their confidence and skills.

Flourishing Families Volunteer - Skegness (EL)The ECO Centre (EL)

People skills, especially team work and good communication.

A sense of fun - highly motivated and happy to work outdoors in all weathers.

Experience of or qualifications in Early Years/Family work/Education would be an advantage.

Secretary (EL)Stanhope Hall (EL)

Providing Secretarial support, taking minutes, day to day administration and reporting to the Trustees.

Details of times will be discussed with volunteer.

Tour Guide - District Wide (EL)Algarkirk Project Group (BN) (SH) (SK) (EL)

The Algarkirk Project Group is looking for volunteer tour guides to conduct tours of St Peter and St Paul's Church in Algarkirk, a beautiful medieval church containing nationally significant Victorian stained glass and decorations.

Algarkirk Research Group Member - District Wide (EL)Algarkirk Project Group (BN) (SH) (SK) (EL)

Residents of Algarkirk and local history buffs are being invited to join a new group dedicated to uncovering the past about the village of Algarkirk.

Children's Support Worker (EL)East Lindsey Domestic Abuse Service (EL)

To enable the children and young people to experience and contribute to the programme activities which are fun, safe, social and educational (team building, developing sef-confidence. Working on building better relationships with siblings & parent.

Group Support Assistant (EL)East Lindsey Domestic Abuse Service (EL)

To assist the facilitator in the preparation and delivery of the Freedom and Power to Change Programmes.

General Support Worker (EL)East Lindsey Domestic Abuse Service (EL)

An integral part of the role will be the ability to assist staff and service users in various roles required at the time.

Service User (Befriender) (EL)East Lindsey Domestic Abuse Service (EL)

To create a warm and welcoming environment for Service Users, to become a friend and listener.

To meet the social needs of each Service User, helping them to gain back their confidence, in order to aid their health and wellbeing.

General Office/Refuge Duties (EL)East Lindsey Domestic Abuse Service (EL)

An integral part of the role will be the ability to assist staff and service users in, creating and maintaining a clean, safe, warm and welcoming environment for all residents.

Fundraiser/Networking Support (EL)East Lindsey Domestic Abuse Service (EL)

To assist in raising necessary funds or donations that will benefit the programme and those who are associated with the programme.

Activity Organiser - Louth (EL)East Lindsey Domestic Abuse Service (EL)

Volunteers are needed to support this local museum through making visitors welcome when they come into the museum. .

Kids Patch Allotment Volunteer - Horncastle(EL)Home Start - East Lindsey (EL)

A keen gardener to help grow, water and progress our allotment in Horncastle Kids Patch is a Children in Need promoting healthy eating and exercise for young families, who learn about plants, harvesting cooking, whilst enjoying fresh air. 10am-12

Business Fundraiser Development Networker - Louth (EL)P3 - People Potential Possibilities (BN) (EL) (SK)

Maintaining an up to date list of potential sponsors and developing business relationships with local private retailers

Admin Support at Lincolnshire Navigator Hubs - Louth (EL)P3 - People Potential Possibilities (BN) (EL) (SK)

Supporting staff with a variety of tasks in our busy navigator hubs across Lincolnshire. If you would like experience in an office with staff supporting people with a range of multiple and complex needs then this may be the role for you

IT Mentor - Louth (EL)P3 - People Potential Possibilities (BN) (EL) (SK)

Supporting staff with IT in our busy navigator hub in Spalding. If you would like experience in an office with staff supporting people with a range of multiple and complex needs then this may be the role for you.

Shop 2 Gether - District Wide (EL)Adults Supporting Adults (BN)(SK)(SH)

To provide time out to young carers on a one to one basis, whilst offering support to raise self esteem and confidence, or be part of group sessions/activity days, providing support and respite from their caring role via fun based activities.

Volunteer Visitor - Skegness / Chapel St. Leonards (EL)Independent Age (BN)(SK)(EL)(SH)

To build a relationship with one or more Independent Age members with the aim of reducing loneliness and improving the wellbeing of the member

Volunteer Mentor (EL)Lincolnshire Action Trust (BN) (SK)

Volunteer mentors to help support our client in custody and the community with employability and life skills. Possibly helping in practical areas like writing letters, completing forms and providing encouragement.

Kids Patch Allotment Volunteer - Louth (EL)Home Start - East Lindsey (EL)

A keen gardener to help grow, water and progress our allotment in Louth Kids Patch is a Children in Need promoting healthy eating and exercise for young families, who learn about plants, harvesting cooking, whilst enjoying fresh air.

Kids Patch Allotment Volunteer - Wainfleet (EL)Home Start - East Lindsey (EL)

A keen gardener to help grow, water and progress our allotment in Stamford. Kids Patch is a Children in Need promoting healthy eating and exercise for young families, who learn about plants, harvesting cooking, whilst enjoying fresh air.

Workplace Information Volunteer - District Wide (EL)Developmentplus - EPOC Programme (BN)(SK)(SH)(EL)

Volunteers put up posters and displays for us in the local community working alongside EPOC staff. we talk to the public about the importance of checking and knowing about the signs and symptoms of cancer.

Promoting EPOC Volunteer - District Wide (EL)Developmentplus - EPOC Programme (BN)(SK)(SH)(EL)

Volunteers help us to market the EPOC project by collecting stories and news in your community for our Facebook, web and Volunteers Newsletter working alongside EPOC Staff.

Make a Difference in the Life of a Young Person - Skegness (EL)GFS Platform (EL)

Volunteering with GFS is a great way to make a difference to the life of someone else. It can also be an incredible opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills to help your personal and career development.

Survey Team Member - District Wide (EL)Healthwatch Lincolnshire (SK)(BN)(SH) (EL)

We are here to give adults, young people and children a powerful voice to make sure their views and experiences are captured and heard by those who plan, design and deliver health and social care services.

Mystery Shopper - District Wide (EL)Healthwatch Lincolnshire (SK)(BN)(SH) (EL)

Healthwatch Lincolnshire is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in Lincolnshire. We are here to give adults, young people and children a powerful voice to make sure their views and experiences are captured and heard.

Helping Hands Welcomers - District Wide (EL)Healthwatch Lincolnshire (SK)(BN)(SH) (EL)

Every Voice Counts - District Wide (EL)Healthwatch Lincolnshire (SK)(BN)(SH) (EL)

Community Champions - District Wide (EL)Healthwatch Lincolnshire (SK)(BN)(SH) (EL)

Healthwatch Lincolnshire is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in Lincolnshire.

News Hounds - District Wide (EL)Healthwatch Lincolnshire (SK)(BN)(SH) (EL)

To ensure all local and national health & social care issues reported in the media are brought to the attention of Healthwatch Lincolnshire.

To give Healthwatch Lincolnshire access to very local news regarding health and social care services

Hub Lead - District Wide (EL)Healthwatch Lincolnshire (SK)(BN)(SH) (EL)

To act as main contact between the group members and Healthwatch Lincolnshire.

To give Healthwatch Lincolnshire access to public users of health and social care services.

To extend our reach so everybody has the opportunity to have their voice hear

Enter and View Authorised Representative - District Wide (EL)Healthwatch Lincolnshire (SK)(BN)(SH) (EL)

To enter and view health and care services while they are being delivered.

To gain an understanding of people's experiences whilst they are receiving services.

Fundraising General Volunteer - District Wide (EL)British Red Cross (BN)(EL)(SK)

There's much more to fundraising than just rattling a bucket. In fact, there's no limit to the imaginative ways in which you can help us raise money. Fundraising is fun, rewarding and a great opportunity to meet lots of new peopl

Event First Aider - District Wide (EL)British Red Cross (BN)(EL)(SK)

To provide first aid, occasionally life-saving, services to those who need help at public events and to support the ambulance service in accordance with current first aid practice.

Schools Liason Volunteer - District Wide (EL)Lincolnshire Police (BN) (EL) (SH) (SK)

The Community Safety Department aim to produce corporate training/information packages to ensure that the correct and relevant information is being delivered to schools across the county. The role helps to develop and implement these packages.

Volunteer Centre Support Assistants (EL)Lincolnshire CVS (BN) (SK) (EL) (SH)

We are looking for a volunteer or volunteers who would enjoy making follow up calls/emails to people who have used our services to find volunteering opportunities locally and then record all outcomes on a database.

Sooty Collection Box Coordinator - Woodhall Spa (EL)Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) (BN)(EL)(SH)(SK)

Sooty needs you!

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) are looking for people who have a few hours to spare to help raise money in our iconic Sooty Collection Boxes.

Volunteer Speaker for Macular Society - District Wide (EL)The Macular Society (BN) (EL) (SH) (SK)

If you want to help us in our goal of raising awareness of macular disease or perhaps learn a new skill and would enjoy the opportunity of meeting new people within your local community, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Volunteer Re:vision Trainer - District Wide (EL)The Macular Society (BN) (EL) (SH) (SK)

Volunteer Befriender for the Macular Society - District Wide (EL)The Macular Society (BN) (EL) (SH) (SK)

We need Volunteer Befrienders to offer a friendly listening ear to those that need it, engaging them in conversations over the phone, talking about things that are of interest to them whether that is macular disease, hobbies or the weather.

Daily Living Champions - District Wide (EL)The Macular Society (BN) (EL) (SH) (SK)

Daily Living Champions will work individually or in teams to visit local Macular Society support groups and awareness events. You will display and demonstrate a wide range of equipment such as lighting.

Event Makers - District Wide (EL)Lincolnshire Sport (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

Tasks could include; registering participants, monitoring participation levels, collecting case study information, taking photographs, encouraging the public to have a go at an activity.

Witness Service Emotional & Practical Support Volunteer Skegness (EL)Citizens Advice Witness Service (BN)

Provide emotional support linked to giving evidence in court

Admin Assistant (Furniture & Electrical Shop) - Skegness (EL)British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

This role involves supporting gift aid procedures, process other daily admin, maintaining point-of-sales stock and maintaining files

Warehouse Assistant (Furniture & Electrical Shop) - Skegness (EL)British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

This role involves assisting in warehouse activities, loading and unloading furniture, assisting in stock rotation and assisting in putting together new good flat pack furniture.

Electrical Assistant (Furniture & Electrical Shop) - Skegness (EL)British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

This role involves assisting in maintaining department standards, checking stock for PAT tests and keeping displays to the British Heart Foundation's standards.

Sales Floor Assistant (Furniture & Electrical Shop) - Skegness (EL)British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

This role involves meeting and greeting customers, accepting donated stock and introducing gift aid, security, merchandising and maintaing departments and housekeeping.

Telephonist / Call Handler (Furniture & Electrical Shop) - Skegness (EL)British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

This role involves dealing with customer queries. arranging collections of donated items and deliveries of sold goods, processing online bookings and introducing gift aid.

Cash Desk Operator (Furniture & Electrical Shop) - Skegness (EL)British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

This role will involve greeting and serving customers, completing till transactions, selling badges, raffle tickets and promoting add on sales. Volunteers can undertake this role after gaining experience.

Driver - Mablethorpe (EL)St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice (EL)

The purpose of this role is to safely drive patients or family members/carers to and from the Day Therapy Centres, Outreach Centres or the Inpatient Unit, providing appropriate companionship during the journey

Driver - Skegness (EL)St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice (EL)

Driver - Louth (EL)St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice (EL)

Coffee Shop Volunteer - Skegness (EL)St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice (EL)

The coffee shop is managed by our fundraising department and is entirely operated by volunteers. The customers are varied, including those who are appearing in court, legal representatives and those who work in the courts.

Complementary Therapy Volunteer - Skegness (EL)St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice (EL)

The role is to provide complementary agreed treatments for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. Principally we will supply these treatments to patients but should capacity allow we will supply their carers.