Volunteer

If you would like to apply to be a volunteer click here for a Volunteer Application Form.

What is volunteering?

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The Oxford dictionary says that a volunteer is:-

“a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it”:

Why volunteer?

There are lots of reasons why you might volunteer with Framework, such as:

enhance your CV and job prospects
look at new career development
put something back into the community
develop your personal skills and build your confidence
do something useful and rewarding with your spare time
help with an educational course
meet new people
do something totally different and challenging
to have that warm fuzzy feeling inside.

For whatever reason you would like to volunteer, Framework will endeavour to support you to support us.

winter party Volunteering at The Academy Winter celebration

Read a testimonial from a previous volunteer here

What is Framework’s commitment to volunteering?

Framework values the work volunteers do and the contribution they make to the organisation’s success. We treat our volunteers:

with respect and value their Human Rights
within the principles of equal opportunities
with regard for their individual needs
with concern for their Health & Safety
within legal and regulatory boundaries.

Framework will offer its volunteers the opportunity to work within the voluntary sector, develop their skills and make a contribution to its work with service users . The contribution made by volunteers will be supported by supervision and training.

In return, Framework expects its volunteers to:

carry out agreed tasks in accordance with a volunteer agreement
show a commitment to the work of the organisation
treat service users with dignity and respect
follow the organisation’s policies and procedures
maintain confidentiality
be aware of and follow the Health & Safety and fire procedures.

Volunteering at the allotment

What type of volunteering does Framework do?

Framework has been developing a selection of different volunteering placements throughout its services. The types of volunteer placements we currently have are:

Befriender and Mentor Support
Gardener and Handy-Person
Befriending and Mentoring
Kitchen Assistant
Service User Participation
Mentor Plus+
Office and Reception Support
Tutor or Tutor’s Assistant
Music Exchange Shop Assistant
Painter and Decorator
Fundraising Assistant
And lots more to come!!!

Training available for all volunteers

Framework is committed to helping volunteers develop their skills and knowledge and will provide both in-house and external training courses. Currently there are opportunities for volunteers to undertake free accredited training at NVQ Level 2 in:- Health and Social Care, Information Advice and Guidance (IAG), Painting and Decorating and Business Administration. An assessor from Key Skills will observe the volunteer in their placement and tailor a learning plan to their specific needs.

What next?

If you are interested in volunteering with us you will need to decide what type of volunteer role you would like to do and geographical area you would like to be based. If you need more information on our Volunteer Job Roles, you can request a pack from our Volunteer Coordinator see details below. Please be aware that because of the high number volunteers at Framework we cannot guarantee placement for everyone who applies and that the process can take time. All you need to do is download an application form fill it in and send it off, we will do the rest. If you would like to contact someone directly you can call our Volunteer Coordinator Omied Hallam on:-

Office (0115) 850 4017

Mobile 07976 912952

Email volunteering@frameworkha.org.