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Volunteer Visitor (Cuppa or Pub?)
Organisation role · 0–1 hrs/month
Burnham-on-Sea
Volunteer Visitor (Cuppa or Pub?)
Visit a lovely older man with a learning disability, enjoy a cup of tea in the garden with the birds, or head to the pub!Posted by Royal Mencap Society
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Volunteer IT Support
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Taunton
Volunteer IT Support
Assist with IT provision in Mind in SomersetPosted by Mind In Somerset
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Peer Support-Lead Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Minehead
Peer Support-Lead Volunteer
To support facilitating the group on a weekly basis and to take lead of the group in the lead’s absence. Posted by Mind In Somerset
Jun28
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Volunteer Drop in Morning
Event · 28 Jun, 10:00 - 11:00
Des Moines
Volunteer Drop in Morning
Come and find out more about the different volunteering roles at Somerset Coast & CountrysidePosted by National Trust - Somerset Coast & Countryside
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Art Group Volunteer
Organisation role · 3–4 hrs/Week
Taunton
Art Group Volunteer
The evening art group requires the support of a volunteer for three hours from 5.30pm to 8.30pm currently on Mondays except for bank holidays.Posted by Mind In Somerset
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Community Cafe Taunton
Organisation role · 3–4 hrs/Week
Taunton
Community Cafe Taunton
We are looking for a volunteer with lived experience/and/or experience within the mental health sector to support the Monday Morning Community Café drop–inPosted by Mind In Somerset
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Volunteer ‘Have Your Say’ Advocate
Organisation role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Taunton
Volunteer ‘Have Your Say’ Advocate
‘Have Your Say’ Advocates attend community meetings on mental health wards and ensure residents’ voices are heard during discussions about life on the ward.Posted by South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
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Volunteer Chaperone
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Taunton
Volunteer Chaperone
Volunteer Chaperones support advocates by attending initial visits in the client's home, hospital, care home setting or in the community. Posted by South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
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Volunteer Advocacy Coach
Organisation role · 8 hrs/month
Volunteer Advocacy Coach
Advocacy Coaches play a vital role in empowering individuals to develop essential self-advocacy skills and confidence. Posted by South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
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Volunteer Mentor - Female - Yeovil - 2hours a fortnight - Sport/Crafting/Biking
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Oct For around 12 months
Flexible location
Volunteer Mentor - Female - Yeovil - 2hours a fortnight - Sport/Crafting/Biking
We are looking for a female volunteer to support a 13 year old girl who lives near Yeovil. This energetic young person loves crafting, sport and reading. Posted by Youth Adventure Trust
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Volunteer Mentor - Male/Female - Chard - 2 Hours a fortnight - Cooking/Fishing
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Oct For around 12 months
Flexible location
Volunteer Mentor - Male/Female - Chard - 2 Hours a fortnight - Cooking/Fishing
We are looking for a Male or Female to support a 13 year-old boy in the Chard area. He would like the opportunity to go fishing and cooking and have fun!Posted by Youth Adventure Trust
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Volunteer Mentor - Female - Chard - Art/Animals//Rugby - 2 Hours a fortnight
Project role (Temporary) · 2–3 hrs/Week · Starting from 1 Oct For around 12 months
Chard
Volunteer Mentor - Female - Chard - Art/Animals//Rugby - 2 Hours a fortnight
We are looking for a specific mentor to support a 13 year old girl in the Chard area. She is a bubbly young person who enjoys being creative. Posted by Youth Adventure Trust
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