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Fareham
June 2021
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olunteering Matters provides a monthly round up of volunteering opportunities in the local
area, provided by Volunteer Centre One Community. We specialise in finding you the right kind
of volunteering experience and as COVID restrictions lift many more volunteering opportunities
are becoming available. We find many people volunteering roles they enjoy, roles they can get
excited about each morning and roles in some cases that have led to paid work or a change in career. If
you have recently found yourself out of work or with more time on your hands, we can offer different
opportunities for you to choose from, all of which will make you feel involved, valued and of benefit to
your chosen organisation. As a Volunteer Centre, we normally meet with you
to discuss your interests, time available and where you want to volunteer.
Please contact us if this is something you would like to do: Tel 01329 239934
email: volunteer@1community.org.uk or go to the website https://doit.life/
to find all our volunteering opportunities online.
Volunteers’ Week 2021
This month we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, 1-7 June. Volunteers’ Week is about
celebrating the huge range of people who give their time in so many ways. From
trustees and campaigners to carers and fundraisers, gardeners and event
supporters, guides and scouts leaders, befrienders and walk leaders. Many people
volunteer in a huge variety of ways, this is a great time to think about the fantastic
contribution that volunteers make to all our lives across the borough of Fareham.
Hampshire County Council
Become a COVID-19 Champion. Would you like to help keep your community safe?
Volunteers are required from all backgrounds and communities in Hampshire who have
been most affected by COVID-19, to share up to date information about the COVID-19
vaccine. This is a home based role and to help you there will be a welcome session with the
public health team, weekly updates on the vaccine for you to share. You will be supported
throughout.
Titchfield Lunch Club
This lunch club charity has been going for some 50 years this June and they
supply lunch to 24 older people every Wednesday at the Titchfield
Community Centre. The customers are usually in their late 70s-90s+. The
times are usually around 11:00 to 13:30 and transport is provided for them if required. They are planning
a tea for their customers some time in August or September, depending on COVID-19 restrictions, to
celebrate their 50th anniversary. They are in the process of looking for additional volunteers, mainly to
drive the mini-bus hired from Communicare but also to help with the organising and cooking at the
Titchfield Community Centre. Drivers will need a D1 licence and a MiDAS certificate.
Produced by Volunteer Centre One Community, 16 Romsey Road, Eastleigh SO50 9AL Tel 023 8090 2458
Cancer Research UK Event Assistant Scheme
The Event Assistant Scheme is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an
integral role in the successful delivery of some of the country’s leading events,
that generate substantial and sustained income for Cancer Research UK’s life-
saving, world class research. Cancer Research UK’s event team is split into five
divisional teams and they are looking for Event Assistants in each of these
divisions. In 2021 each divisional team will have a dedicated team of Event
Assistants who will support the Area Event Managers with the delivery of all
their events, generally from August to November. The role includes:
Management of a large number of volunteers
Management of own key areas of responsibility including: course management, start and finish and
stage management
Some operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment
Ensuring all Cancer Research UK health and safety guidelines are met
Possibly looking after any lost children or vulnerable adults
Supporting Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post event activation at regional 3rd
party Sports events throughout the year
You will need:
The motivation, tenacity and ability to support the delivery of logistically complex and large scale
events
Proactivity in achieving results, to be capable of solving problems and responding positively to new
opportunities and challenges
Willingness to work unsociable hours and long shifts
This is predominantly weekend work so it can fit around studies and some jobs, the events can require
working in all weathers and you may be required to travel and stay away from home as required.
You must be eligible to work in the UK and CRUK may carry out an Enhanced DBS with barred list check
as part of your induction.
If you have a passion for events and event management, a confident and practical attitude, with the
ability to work on own initiative, confidence in making logical decisions on event day to improve the
supporter and volunteer experience, then this is for you. There will also be opportunities to work at Shine
events as well as with many 3rd party Sports events, such as London Marathon, Manchester Marathon,
Royal Parks and many others.
British Heart Foundation Shop Volunteers
The BHF funds research to keep hearts beating and blood flowing. But they need
your help to make a difference. Volunteers are required to help with Front of
House duties, which include welcoming customers into the shop whilst
observing COVID-19 protocols, shop floor stock processing and serving
customers using a till. Full training and support will be given.
Volunteer Secretary for Catisfield Memorial Hall
The trustees of Catisfield Memorial Hall are looking for a volunteer secretary. This is the only community
building in the village and it is used regularly, seven days a week, by a wide variety of groups, including
mums and babies, keep fit groups, dance groups and hobby groups such as gardeners, flower arrangers
and artists. It is also a popular venue for private parties for children and adults alike. Although the
Trustees employ a Booking Secretary to deal with users of the Hall, the role of Secretary to the
Management Committee is just as important, not only to service the committee but to be the custodian
of archived material and to ensure that the Trustees comply with legal requirements, for example with
the Charity Commission, and also to keep a copy of all paperwork masters. There is a lot of history
surrounding Catisfield as a village, and the village hall goes back a long way too. The role covers a number
of areas of responsibility, but hopefully is not too onerous, and the people that the volunteer would be
working with are of various ages and backgrounds, are very supportive and interesting and easy to work
with.
Abshot Community Association
Abshot Community Association is looking for someone who is able to oversee bookings.
Could you answer queries, take details, deposits and provide support for the committee and
event holders when required? This is an ideal opportunity for someone keen to volunteer
using their own PC in their own time, very flexible but supported by and beneficial to the
community.
The Abshot Community Centre was opened in 1980 for use by the local community. The Centre is run
and managed by a voluntary Abshot Community Association (ACA) committee and is registered as a
charitable organisation. They offer numerous community activities such as regular user groups, themed
fun days for the family, tribute acts, pantomimes, treasure hunts, regular quiz nights and other events on
a regular or one off basis.
Portchester Lunch Club - Cooks and Assistants Needed
Portchester Lunch Club has been running for over 65 years and is re-
opening to welcome people on Thursday 22 July 2021. The lunch club
runs to enable people to come together to enjoy good company and
food. There is a weekly raffle which helps fund lunch outings, afternoon
teas and a celebration lunch in January. Portchester Lunch Club would
like volunteers to assist with and cook a two course meal and serve teas and coffees once a week.
Volunteers are required from 8.30am-2pm on a Thursday. There will be six cooking teams and there will
be a maximum of four people in the kitchen at one time. When volunteering, you will have the help and
support you need so that your skills can make a difference. As a new volunteer you will receive a full
induction which will ensure that you know exactly what to expect during your shift. Over 18s only.
Back To The Future
Loneliness and social isolation is a huge problem among older people and others who
find it difficult to get out and about. One Community runs a visiting and re-engagement
scheme across the boroughs of Fareham and Eastleigh to address that need. The scheme
provides companionship and encourages individuals to get involved with their
communities again - by accessing community transport, joining clubs and taking up other
available activities.
Training is given and full support and supervision is provided, with mileage expenses paid
at 45p per mile.
Various Charities in Fareham
Now charity shops have opened again, they have various volunteering roles available, including sorting
vintage clothing, warehouse staffing, front of house meeting and greeting and general customer service.
There are charities in Fareham that sell furniture and books who will need help with the selling and
warehousing of these. Westbury Manor Museum that houses the wonderful history of Fareham will also
need help with welcoming customers, ensuring they enjoy their visit, and serving them in the café.
CPRE Litter Picking
CPRE Hampshire, the countryside protection charity, has launched a new scheme to help tackle litter
across the county. It has partnered with green service provider Idverde to run weekly litter picks on
roadside verges. At recent litter picks Idverde provided a truck and driver to follow the litter pickers and
screen them from approaching traffic, and loaned equipment needed for the clean up. More volunteers
are needed to help with weekly litter picks on Saturday mornings at 10.30am.
The Friday Night Charity
FNC has moved from Wallington to the 10th Fareham Scouts,
Highlands Road, Fareham. FNC hosts a range of affordable activities
for individuals with learning disabilities or mental health issues to For further information
socialise and learn key life skills. Activities are held within the 01329 239 934
Fareham area on various days of the week. Being a Friday Night
Charity volunteer is extremely varied. Do you like archery, serving Find all our opportunities
drinks, assisting with or facilitating an activity? Helping with on https://doit.life/
administration? Or maybe you’d like to become a trustee, or just
supporting the whole team in some way? Sessions are held One Community
throughout the week in Knowle Haven and 10th Fareham Scouts. Information Centre
55 Osborn Mall
1st Warsash Sea Scout Group Fareham Shopping Centre
This Royal Navy accredited Scout Group is
based in Warsash and has over 150 Beavers, Email
Cubs & Scouts. A team of 40 adult volunteer volunteer@1community.org.uk
leaders runs a wide variety of activities
following the balanced programme of the Scout Association. They Website
are currently looking for a Treasurer who will sit on the Scout www.1community.org.uk
Group Executive and be a Trustee. They also need volunteers to
help with the upkeep of their Scout Hut HQ, and volunteers to help Registered charity number
run the different Beavers, Cubs and Scout groups. 1052978
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