VOLUNTEERING

Whether you have a few hours a month, can support our regular activities, or have a particular skill you would love to share, there is a place for you at Grace and Favour Ministries.

You don't need to have previous volunteering experience. What matters most is your willingness to help, your commitment to our community and your desire to make a difference.

Volunteering with Grace and Favour Ministries is an opportunity to:

a. Make a positive difference in your local community.

b. Help reduce loneliness and social isolation.

c. Support children, young people, families and older people.

d. Meet new people and build meaningful relationships.

e. Share your skills, experience and talents.

f. Gain new skills and valuable experience.

g. Support community events and activities.

h. Be part of a welcoming and supportive team.

There are many ways you can get involved.

Community & Events Volunteer

Help us create welcoming and enjoyable community events.

You could help with:

1. Setting up and packing away venues.
2. Welcoming attendees.
3. Registration and sign-in.
4. Serving refreshments.
5. Supporting activities and games.
6. Helping at community dinners, BBQs and social events.
7. Making sure visitors feel welcome and included.

Ideal for: People who enjoy meeting others and working as part of a team.

Children & Families Volunteer

Help us create positive experiences for children and families within our community.

You could help with:

1. Family activities.
2. Games and creative activities.
3. Community events.
4. Preparing activity materials.
5. Supporting family-focused programmes.
6. Helping create a safe and welcoming environment.

Please note: Roles involving direct work with children will be subject to our safeguarding procedures and any appropriate checks.

Youth Volunteer

Help us encourage and engage young people through positive activities, workshops and community programmes.

You could help with:

1. Youth activities.
2. Workshops.
3. Events.
4. Mentoring and encouragement.
5. Practical activities.
6. Supporting young people's participation in community projects.

Please note: Appropriate safeguarding procedures and checks will apply to relevant roles.

Health & Wellbeing Volunteer

Help us encourage healthier, happier and more connected communities.

You could support:

1. Health and wellbeing activities.
2. Exercise sessions.
3. Workshops.
4. Motivational activities.
5. Community wellbeing events.
6. Healthy lifestyle initiatives.

If you have professional qualifications or specialist experience, we'd also love to hear from you.

Community Outreach Volunteer

Help us connect with people who could benefit from our activities and services.

You could help with:

1. Sharing information about upcoming activities.
2. Distributing flyers.
3. Speaking with local residents.
4. Encouraging people to participate.
5. Supporting community engagement activities.
6. Helping us build relationships with local community groups.

7 .Help us encourage healthier, happier and more connected communities.

Photography & Video Volunteer

Help us capture positive moments from our activities and events.

You could help with:

1. Event photography.
2. Short videos.
3. Promotional content.
4. Community stories.
5. Creating visual content for social media and our website.

All photography and video involving participants will be carried out in accordance with our consent, privacy and safeguarding procedures.

Fundraising Volunteer

Help us raise funds to support our community work.

You could help with:

1. Fundraising events.
2. Community fundraising activities.
3. Sponsorship initiatives.
4. Promoting fundraising campaigns.
5. Identifying fundraising opportunities.
6. Supporting donor and supporter engagement.

Administration Volunteer

Help keep our community programmes organised and running smoothly.

You could help with:

1. General administration.
2. Data entry.
3. Attendance records.
4. Filing.
5. Correspondence.
6. Preparing documents.
7. Supporting event administration.

Confidentiality and data protection requirements will apply.

Do you have a skill, qualification or area of expertise that you'd like to share?

We welcome volunteers who can offer skills in areas such as:

• IT and digital skills
• Employment and CV support
• Finance
• Business
• Marketing
• Design
• Cooking
• Arts and crafts
• Health and wellbeing
• Education
• Training
• Public speaking
• Photography and video
• Administration

You can volunteer:

Occasionally
Help at individual events when you have availability.

Regularly
Support a programme or activity on a regular basis.

As a specialist
Share your professional skills or experience.

As part of a team
Work alongside other volunteers to support our community programmes.

Even a few hours can make a difference.

We welcome people from different backgrounds, ages and experiences who share our commitment to supporting the community.

You don't have to be an expert.

You don't have to have volunteered before.

You simply need to be willing to contribute, work respectfully with others and support the values of Grace and Favour Ministries.

Some roles may have additional requirements, particularly where volunteers work directly with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved with Grace and Favour Ministries is extremely important to us.

Depending on the role, volunteers may be required to:

• Provide references
• Complete an application process
• Attend an informal discussion or interview
• Complete safeguarding training
• Complete appropriate DBS checks where required
• Follow our safeguarding policies and procedures
• Follow our confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Complete role-specific training

We will explain any requirements that apply to your chosen volunteer role during the application process.