How to Volunteer
We have over 300 volunteers registered at the Centre, from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Volunteering is open to everyone, on an equal opportunities basis.
Anyone wishing to become a volunteer needs to fill in
an application form and supply two references.
Depending on the volunteering activities to be undertaken,
a Disclosure and Barring Service check may be required.
Volunteer Activities
New volunteers are asked what types of activities interest them, and when they are likely to be available. These details are filed. When a suitable job comes in, relevant volunteers are contacted in turn to see if they would like to take it on. Some jobs are regular and ongoing, for example office duty, shopping, committee work, groups etc. In these there is scope for individual initiative in developing their own field for serving the community and the Centre.
Such self involvement leads to a greater fulfilment in voluntary work. However, each volunteer is free to choose their own level of involvement, and every contribution is welcome and valued. Similarly, while some volunteers join temporarily, others have a long-term commitment, some having been with the Centre since it opened.
Volunteering Principles
Volunteer work is unpaid apart from expenses, but it has a number of recompenses. There is a rightful fulfilment in helping others, directly or indirectly. Volunteering also encourages social interaction with a variety of people. It promotes personal development, enables the acquisition of new skills and provides work experience.
Our volunteers have a caring role for people in the community and also toward each other. The aim is to respect everyone, to maintain confidentiality, and to be flexible.
We always welcome new volunteers or requests for our services.
Why our Volunteers do it!
We asked a few of our regular volunteers why they volunteer and what they think the impact of volunteering is. The video below is what our volunteers had to say.
Driving people to medical appointments
Using volunteer's own vehicle, to take elderly, disabled and isolated local people to appointments at hospital, surgeries, clinics and potentially group activities.
• You need a clean driving licence and your own car.
• A mileage allowance is paid to cover costs.
Minibus driving is also undertaken. This requires a MiDAS certification.
For more information please contact Hannah on:
Tel: 01663 744196 Email: hannah@nmvc.org
Reception
Reception desk and office work to help run New Mills Volunteer Centre. The Reception Volunteers role is to take telephone calls and transfer them to the correct member of staff. You will also be the first point of contact for anyone coming into the centre, and assist anyone coming into the Centre with their enquiry. You may also be asked to do some office type admin tasks.
For more information please contact Julie on:
Tel: 01663 744196 Email: Julie@nmvc.org
