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HALLAM STAFF: Sheffield Hallam University staff are encouraged to volunteer, and can do so via the Students' Union. Staff are entitled to the same support as students when they volunteer with us, and are also entitled to one day of volunteering leave per year. Use the "Roles suitable for Hallam staff" filtering option on the left hand side of the screen. To apply for a volunteering opportunity, staff will first need to create a guest account for our website. Click the log-in button in the top right of the page, and follow the links for "guest account".
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St Luke’s is Sheffield’s only hospice, with a vision to support and care for everyone affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. This role includes customer Service, Queue Busting, Meet & Greet, Gift Aid sign up, Accepting Donations, Shop floor merchandising, Monitoring customers in shop with current distancing guidelines
- Area of InterestCulture, Elder Care, Human Rights
- Academic Course RelevanceBusiness, Health and Social Care, Journalism, Research
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Communication and Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Cultural Awareness
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Organisation
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Problem Solving
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Reflection
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Time Management
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This is a great opportunity to get involved in the Scouts. You'll support the operation of the Cub Scout Section, in particular, the planning and delivery of our 'Balanced Programme' to the section with the help of the Cub Scout Leader, Section Assistants and Young Leaders
As well as gaining externally recognised skills and having a brilliant time, Scouting also offers the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.
St Oswald's Scout Group is doubling the size of the Group to meet local need. Some adult support already exists and new assistants are required to meet the local demand for Scouting.
There is no requirement to attend every week, flexible volunteering means that you can contribute to meet your other commitments. All that we ask is that you are involved in the planning process and provide support when you agree to.
- Area of InterestChildren, Communities, Outdoors
- Academic Course RelevanceArt, Childcare, Communications, Education, Environmental Sciences, Fashion, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Journalism, Languages, Marketing, Music, Psychology, Sports Studies
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Assertiveness
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Communication and Listening
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Cultural Awareness
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Delegation
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Initiative
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Innovation and Creativity
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Leadership
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Meeting Skills
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Networking
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Organisation
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Partnership Working
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Problem Solving
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Project Management
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Public Speaking and Presentations
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Reflection
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Session Planning
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Team Work
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Time Management
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People Skills
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Teaching/Tutoring
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To teach Entry level - Level 2 (pass at GCSE) Maths to refugees, asylum seekers and members of the local community on a one to one basis.
- Area of InterestCommunities, Human Rights, Social Isolation, Social Justice, Teaching, Tutoring
- Academic Course RelevanceAccounting/Finance, Communications, Education, English, Humanities, Law, Maths, Sciences
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Assertiveness
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Communication and Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Cultural Awareness
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Initiative
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Innovation and Creativity
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Problem Solving
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Session Planning
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Help to teach English to new arrivals, refugees and asylum seekers.
- Area of InterestBefriending, Communities, Human Rights, Mental health, Social Isolation, Teaching, Tutoring, Writing
- Academic Course RelevanceEducation, English, Health and Social Care, Humanities, Languages
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Assertiveness
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Communication and Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Cultural Awareness
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Initiative
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Innovation and Creativity
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Organisation
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Problem Solving
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Project Management
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Public Speaking and Presentations
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Session Planning
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Team Work
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Time Management
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People Skills
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Teaching/Tutoring
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We are looking for a Spanish teacher to teach beginners Spanish in the evenings to groups of predominantly English-speaking people. The sessions will be held online by Zoom.
- Area of InterestCommunities, Culture, Teaching, Tutoring
- Academic Course RelevanceEducation, Languages
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Assertiveness
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Communication and Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Initiative
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Innovation and Creativity
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Leadership
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Organisation
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Problem Solving
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Project Management
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Public Speaking and Presentations
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People Skills
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Teaching/Tutoring
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We are looking for football coaches / organisers who can help our refugees and asylum seekers to develop their football skills and potentially get a group ready to join a league / take part in competitions. Pre-pandemic we normally had a tournament at least once a year and training sessions once a week and would like this to restart.
- Area of InterestCommunity Sport, Human Rights, Men's groups, Outdoors, Social Isolation, Social Justice, Sports
- Academic Course RelevanceSports Studies
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Communication and Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Event Management
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Initiative
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Innovation and Creativity
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Leadership
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Meeting Skills
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Networking
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Organisation
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Partnership Working
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Problem Solving
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Project Management
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Time Management
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People Skills
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Teaching/Tutoring
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We are looking for 4 male volunteers, who are fun, reliable, and enthusiastic, to be long term friends and role models for young male unaccompanied asylum seekers aged between 16-21.
- Area of InterestBefriending, Children, Communities, Human Rights, Mental health, Social Isolation
- Academic Course RelevanceChildcare, Education, English, Health and Social Care, Languages
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Communication and Listening
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Cultural Awareness
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Innovation and Creativity
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Meeting Skills
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Reflection
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People Skills
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Long term befriending for a child in care or who has recently left care
As a volunteer you will be matched with a young person and will meet them once a month to do fun activities - this could be going to the cinema, arts and crafts, theme parks, bowling, archery, football, swimming, horse-riding, tennis, museums, art galleries - whatever you and the young person would like to do. You would have up to £30 to spend on each visit. Volunteers need to be over 21 and be prepared to commit to the scheme for at least 2 years - this is because some young people in care would benefit from a regular, consistent and reliable relationship. Please get in touch for further information.
- Area of InterestArts, Arts and Crafts, Befriending, Children, Communities, Cooking/Food, Culture, Mental health, Outdoors, Social Isolation
- Academic Course RelevanceChildcare, Education, Health and Social Care, Languages, Psychology
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Communication and Listening
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Cultural Awareness
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Innovation and Creativity
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Meeting Skills
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To provide support to the History Tour Leader during a History Tour.
Sheffield General Cemetery used to be a pretty grim place where none but the brave would enter. Through the work of volunteers over the last thirty years, the Cemetery has become a wonderful park that the Victorians planned but never saw. They planted a vast range of interesting trees which are now mature and attract an abundance of wildlife. The General Cemetery is a richly historic site with very impressive buildings and monuments. The Victorians certainly knew how to put on a good show. There is even an Egyptian Gate that Cleopatra might have approved of.
Our aim is to encourage everyone to enjoy this historical site by walking its paths, learning its history or simply as a quiet place to sit and contemplate. Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is a registered charity (no. 1103158) dedicated to promoting and restoring the General Cemetery (located in the city of Sheffield UK) and to protecting it as a unique heritage site and haven for wildlife.
Our History Tours are held monthly, normally on the first Sunday, and each tour has around 15 people in attendance. We want tour support volunteers to walk at the back of the tour, keeping attendees together and help to deal with any possible hazards eg fast approaching cyclist, running dogs (or even children). You will learn more about the history of the cemetery as well as how to keep people engaged on a tour.
Commitment is not huge - 2-3 hours on a Sunday, once a month
- Academic Course RelevanceEvents Management, Research
- Area of InterestCulture, Events, Outdoors
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Assertiveness
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Love listening to live bands or music but also want to volunteer your time. We may have the perfect role for you. The Samuel Worth Chapel, in Sheffield General Cemetery, is becoming a great spot for bands to play. We need volunteers to help on the bar during these nights. If you don't mind a late night then this role is perfect.
Sheffield General Cemetery is a valuable green space in the heart of the City. Our site is of unique historical importance, contains 87,000 burials, is a haven for wildlife and a tranquil place for all to enjoy. Being able to hire out the Grade II* listed Non-Conformist chapel in the heart of the cemetery, as well as our Airbnb beautiful Grade II* gatehouse flat is bringing in income which enables us to support the conservation and heritage work done by our volunteers who work in partnership with the city council. We are a registered charity and company run by a board of Trustees.
There are lots of different events taking place at Sheffield General Cemetery throughout the year. The Samuel Worth Chapel is a great unique space in the centre of the Cemetery where varied events take place. These include exhibitions, post punk music nights, films, children's craft activities, poetry readings, recitals by choirs, weddings, history and heritage talks. We also hold conservation events within the Cemetery.
Sheffield General Cemetery is looking for volunteers who can help at these events and task may include
Helping to prepare – moving tables, putting up information and signage, setting up trails, putting up gazebos, preparing craft activities
Providing a warm friendly welcome to all visitors, answering any questions, and encouraging people to get involved
Running stalls, assisting with activities
Ticket selling
Using electronic payment systems
Overseeing family activities
Serving refreshments in our cafe
Working on our bar
Stewarding – checking tickets, directing visitors
Encouraging visitors to complete feedback forms
Clearing up after events – taking down gazebos, packing away tables, moving equipment, clearing signage, litter picking
Whether you're looking to add to your cv or simply to enjoy something new we will offer you a worthwhile and enjoyable volunteering experience with support from our board of trustees, paid staff and existing team of volunteers.
- Academic Course RelevanceEvents Management
- Area of InterestEvents
- Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
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Event Management
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Team Work
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People Skills
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