Volunteering OpportunitiesMake a difference - volunteer! Whatever skills you have, whatever you like to do, volunteering is a great way to make use of your skills and discover new talents you didn’t even know you had. You can improve your job prospects by gaining valuable work experience and references. Whether you can spare a couple of hours a week, a month or even a year, you can make a contribution, and have fun doing it! You’ll meet new people, gain confidence and get involved with your local community. A National Survey of Volunteering has shown that 22 million people, from all walks of life, volunteer in England each year. Without volunteers, many organisations would simply be unable to provide the invaluable services that they offer. Colchester Community Voluntary Services has several different volunteering opportunities available for people who would like to contribute their time. They fall into the following categories: | 
Some CCVS Volunteers |
Driving and Transport Transport Escorts Colchester Transport and Shopmobility
require volunteer/s to Description of volunteering duties:
Volunteer escorts - to travel on wheelchair accessible minibuses.
Many people in the area need a little extra bit of help to enable them to make a journey.
Whilst the organisation can often provide the transport,
our drivers need the back up of a responsible person to assist them with this task. Commitment Required:
Negotiable, scheme runs Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Expenses can be reimbursed
Training will be provided if required For further information about this volunteering opportunity please contact: Georgie Hurst Tel: 01206 216600 Winsley's House
High Street
Colchester
CO1 1UG _____________________________________________________________________ Car Drivers Colchester Transport and Shopmobility
require volunteer/s to Description of volunteering duties:
Volunteer Drivers - Colchester Transport provides door-to door transport for people
who are unable to access public transport, whether through disability, age or rural isolation.
We are seeking car owners to take part in our social car scheme. Commitment Required:
Varies, scheme operates Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Expenses can be reimbursed
Training will be provided if required For further information about this volunteering opportunity please contact: Georgie Hurst Tel: 01206 216600 Winsley's House
High Street
Colchester
CO1 1UG _____________________________________________________________________ Mini-bus Drivers Colchester Transport and Shopmobility
require volunteer/s to Description of volunteering duties:
Volunteer minibus drivers for Chariot - are you aged between 25-70?
Do you have a clean driving licence?
Would you like to drive one of our wheelchair accessible minibuses?
We are looking for voluntary minibus drivers for our group hire vehicles. Commitment Required:
Varies Expenses can be reimbursed
Training will be provided if required For further information about this volunteering opportunity please contact: Georgie Hurst Tel: 01206 216600 Winsley's House
High Street
Colchester
CO1 1UG
Practical Skills Colchester Transport and Shopmobility
Providing electric scooters and wheelchairs for
people to use in the town centre
require volunteer/s to Description of volunteering duties:
Assist in the day-to-day running of the scheme, such as
performing administrative
duties or helping to allocate equipment to members.
Some of the elements of this work are physical and require an
active person to execute them. Commitment Required: Variable Training will be provided
Travel expenses can be reimbursed For further information about this volunteering opportunity please contact: Georgie Hurst
Tel: 01206 216602
Colchester Volunteer Centre can also help to find a volunteering opportunity to suit you. They hold a directory of volunteering opportunities and will be happy to guide you through the process of becoming a volunteer. Visit their website - www.volunteercentrecolchester.org.uk - or call 01206 768930
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