01 November 2024 Volunteer helpers
Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief

We provide volunteers who assist at the Bulstrode Oncology Unit by helping patients,serving teas coffees and lunches and generally providing support. The time required is 3/4 hours per week from 10 30 am onwards. Hours can be flexible. If you would like to help please contact the Chair Peter Atkinson 07781 113411.

01 November 2024 Volunteer side walkers or pony leaders
Riding for the Disabled LBG, Guernsey Group

We are looking for volunteers to help during our riding sessions. You will be required to walk along side the rider, helping to convey instructions and ensuring safety during their riding lesson. We also need people confident to lead ponies. We ride on Mondays, 1.15 to 2pm, Wednesdays 1pm to 2.30pm at Otterbourne Riding Centre, Torteval and Thursdays,12.30 to 1.15 at La Carriere Riding Stables, Baubigny. All rides are during school term time only. Experience not necessary as training will be given but a basic level of fitness is required. For more information please contact us through our website, www.rda.gg

01 November 2024 Committee Positions
Riding for the Disabled LBG, Guernsey Group

Friends of RDA need a group to help with all matters, events and fundraising. If you would like to get involved we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Heidi on 263969, 07781 122200 or via ourwebsite RDA.gg

02 November 2024 Conservation work party
Guernsey Conservation Volunteers

The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers will be removing Stinking Onions in Bluebell Wood, St Peter Port at 10am. Please check our website for further details: www.gcv.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

05 November 2024 Sea Cadet and Royal Marines Cadet Instructors
Guernsey Sea Cadet Corps (The)

Guernsey Sea Cadets is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join their team as Instructors for our Junior, Senior and Royal Marines Cadets. Whether you opt to be a uniformed leader, or wear your own clothes, you can be hands-on, teaching cadets. You'll run lessons, activities, games, projects and events that help cadets progress through the Cadet Experience, gaining qualifications and confidence as they go. The tasks of an Instructor include but are not restricted to the following: • Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young People for whom they are responsible. • Delivering instruction and training to cadets. • Attending Parade Nights once or twice a week. About you: There are no specific educational or experience requirements for this role; having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch: • You are reliable, honest and trustworthy • You are enthusiastic and keen to learn new things • You are a good communicator • You enjoy working as part of a team • You will be a role model to young people Ready to join? If you think this volunteer role is for you then please do get in touch to find out how you can start making a difference. You will need to undergo an informal interview, an online induction process and complete a DBS clearance.

05 November 2024 Sea Cadet Trustees
Guernsey Sea Cadet Corps (The)

Guernsey Sea Cadets is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can support with the governance of the charity by joining as a trustee on the Unit Management Team (UMT). There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. About the Volunteer Trustee role: The tasks of a trustee include but are not limited to the following: • Support the UMT chair to manage a safe, effective, and successful sea cadet unit. • Support the UMT in ensuring all unit activities and matters comply with appropriate regulations and Marine Society and Sea Cadet (MSSC) policies. • Support the unit’s fundraising efforts. • Ensuring that all young people and instructors at the unit are engaged in fun and safe activities. • Attend a regular UMT meeting – usually one hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening. About you: Previous trustee/governance experience would be a benefit, but having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch: • You are reliable, honest and trustworthy • You are a good communicator • You enjoy working as part of a team • Desirable: to have trustee/governance experience If you think this volunteer role is for you then please do get in touch to find out how you can start making a difference. You will need to undergo an informal interview, an online induction process and complete a DBS clearance.

06 November 2024 Conservation work party
Guernsey Conservation Volunteers

The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers will be removing Stinking Onions in Bluebell Wood, St Peter Port at 10am. Please check our website for further details: www.gcv.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

13 November 2024 Conservation work party
Guernsey Conservation Volunteers

The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers will be removing Stinking Onions in Bluebell Wood, St Peter Port at 10am. Please check our website for further details: www.gcv.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

16 November 2024 Conservation work party
Guernsey Conservation Volunteers

The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers will be removing Stinking Onions in Bluebell Wood, St Peter Port at 10am. Please check our website for further details: www.gcv.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

02 December 2024 Treasurer and director
Friends of Citizens Advice Guernsey LBG

Our fantastic Treasurer wants to focus on her young family, so we are looking for a new Treasurer to start as soon as possible. A full job description will be provided but main responsibilities are Monthly and annual financial accounts Payroll for 2 staff members Attendance at board meetings ( usually 4 per year). This is a director role on the LBG. For further information please contact Alison Vine (07394 441500)

30 December 2024 Calling all volunteers old and new
Guernsey Samaritans LBG

We are always looking for volunteers to work with our branch in Guernsey. If interested, you could help either as one of our listening volunteers or as a support volunteer. All are valued members of our branch. Listeners are trained to offer emotional support to callers on the phone, across the whole Samaritans network. Support volunteers assist through the Friends of Samaritans in raising funds and awareness or by operating practical support within the branch in relation, for example to IT, finance and operations. We welcome potential volunteers from all walks of life and backgrounds. Returning volunteers are especially welcome. If interested, please get in touch with us via the recruitment section of the Samaritans websitehttps://www.samaritans.org/support-us/volunteer/ or directly during one of our recruitment drives.

02 January 2025 Group Support Volunteer - Singing for the Brain
Alzheimer's Society

Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer Why we need you Singing for the Brain is our trailblazing music as therapy group session, which brings people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. Whether it’s listening, singing or moving to the rhythm, each session creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere and is a source of joy and support, with fun, laughs and connection between people. As a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer, you will use your interpersonal skills to enable people affected by dementia to engage in musical activity and socialise with others, either in person or online under the guidance of the session facilitator, enabling people with dementia to find their voice through music. What you will be doing • Provide a warm welcome to people affected by dementia to make them feel comfortable and included. • Help set up the room and tidy away at the end of the session. Help prepare and distribute refreshments. • Encouraging and supporting people affected by dementia to engage with singing activities and physical movement. • Supporting the session facilitator by distributing materials such as songbooks. This role will suit you if you • Have an interest in music, although you aren’t required to sing if you do not wish to. • Have good communication and listening skills, and are friendly, positive, and approachable. • Enjoy meeting people and being part of a team. • Are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people. • Can demonstrate empathy and compassion What you can expect from us • We will make you feel welcome, included and respected. • You will receive training, ongoing supervision and support. • You can claim pre-agreed out of pocket expenses (e.g. travel) in line with our policy. • We’ll keep you up to date with relevant policies and procedures that apply to your role. • You’ll have access to learning, development and engagement opportunities for volunteers What we need from you To ensure the safety and security of people with dementia we ask for: • Two references and proof of identity. • To put the role into practice most effectively volunteers are recommended to continue for at least 6 months. • Learning at the start will take about 2-3 hours, followed by periodic refreshers. The Singing for the Brain Group is held at St Martin's Community Centre, Rue Maze, St Martins on Friday afternoons between 2 and 4pm. Please contact Guernsey@alzheimers.org.uk or 07911 738774 for further information

03 January 2025 MINUTES SECRETARY
Styx Centre

The Management Committee requires a Minutes Secretary to attend monthly meetings. Approx 3-4 hours once a month. Please contact the office in the first instance via email at office@styxcentre.gg if you're able to assist. Thank you.

03 January 2025 THURSDAY COMMUNITY MORNING AND LUNCH CLUB VOLUNTEERS
Styx Centre

Styx Centre is a vibrant hub of activity and we wish to widen our offering to the public, by way of a community drop in, with coffee, board games and chat during the morning, followed by soup lunch. We'd be very grateful for some volunteers with friendly and helpful dispositions, to help us achieve and deliver this. As this involves serving hot drinks and food, some basic food hygiene awareness would be an advantage. Please contact the office via email at office@styxcentre.gg if you'd like to help us provide this valuable drop-in for our Community. Thank you

03 January 2025 COMMUNITY GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES
Styx Centre

Styx recently acquired a large field next to the Centre, which has been designated for Community and Leisure use. The top section will see a new playground provided together with safer road access and additional parking provision. The middle will retain an open green aspect as community space, with the lower third providing an already planted Orchard and additional growing area. Funding has also been secured for the creation of a nature trail with biodiverse planting around the bottom perimeter and an education area. This is an exciting project to create, plant up and see come to fruition, which will also lead on to creation of raised vegetable and fruit beds, all providing a wonderful community area to be immersed in. Please just get in touch with the office if this is your thing and you'd like to get involved in a bit of community gardening; growing, weeding, carpentry, tool maintenance, mowing, strimming etc. Shed, tools, tea & biscuits all provided! office@styxcentre.gg Thank you.

03 January 2025 FUNDRAISING EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
Styx Centre

Styx Centre has just received final Planning Permission to develop an adjoining piece of land for use as Community and Leisure purposes. This will enable us to enhance our facilities and activities programme, offering the Guernsey community with additional opportunities for social connection within a beneficial healthy green space environment. We now seek an enthusiastic voluntary individual or two to lead the organisation of various events and initiatives to assist us with our fundraising campaign. Enquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to our office via email please, at office@styxcentre.gg Thank you.

03 January 2025 BE A PART OF OUR FUNDRAISING TEAM!
Styx Centre

If you enjoy organising and helping out at various events, or simply enjoy baking cakes or offering your services in any way, then we would really appreciate hearing from you. Styx Centre has just received final Planning Permission to develop an adjoining piece of land for use as Community and Leisure purposes. This will enable us to enhance our facilities and activities programme, offering the Guernsey community with additional opportunities for social connection within a beneficial healthy green space environment. We now have an exciting but challenging period ahead to work with the Community in raising funds for this special project by way of fun events and initiatives. Please contact us if you'd like to become part of the Team and help us to achieve our goals and targets. Enquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to our office via email please, at office@styxcentre.gg Thank you.

07 January 2025 Linking Lives Guernsey
Guernsey Welfare Service

LINKING LIVES VOLUNTEERS We're looking for people with an hour to spare on a regular basis - weekly/fortnightly, who would like to get to know an elderly lonely person. Only skills needed are an ability to listen and provide companionship, maybe do puzzles, or go out for a cup of tea. Full training and support will be given. References and a police check will be required. If you're interested in finding out more please contact Rose at linkinglives@welfare.gg or call/text on 07839 188180.

16 January 2025 Secretary and Treasurer
The Victor Hugo in Guernsey Society

The Victor Hugo in Guernsey Society is in immediate need of a Secretary and Treasurer. The Society has about 100 members and runs a number of events each year. It has no assets and no debts, and runs a simple accounting system. See the website for details: www.victorhugoinguernsey.gg. Applications for an interview to Hon. Sec. Roy Bisson on 07781 100 296 or Sec@victorhugoinguernsey.gg