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01 September 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
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01 September 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
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01 September 2024
Board Directors
St Matthews Community Centre LBG
Volunteer Vacancies at Cobo Community Centre
The Cobo Community Centre is a growing not-for profit organization. The Centre itself operates with a flexible set of halls and meeting rooms, offering a wide variety of events, group and meeting facilities, 7 days a week. It is currently run on a purely voluntary basis. Following an initial three years of successful operation, the Board is looking forward to future growth and opportunities.
St Matthews Community Centre LBG is looking for 2 Directors to join its Board, which governs Cobo Community Centre. Board experience is not essential and applications would be particularly welcome from individuals with employment law or, marketing knowledge.
The Board meets as a minimum on a quarterly basis at the centre. Whilst time commitment is not onerous, it’s all hands to the deck for fund raising events.
If you would be interested in working with us, please contact Pauline Mahy by e-mail at mahyp46@gmail.com to arrange for an informal chat.
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01 September 2024
Friends Needed
The Friends of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital
We need volunteers to join the Friends of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital to assist in the shop or with the trolley or merely to support our work to provide additional items needed in the Hospital
contact jenny@taskeronline.com
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01 September 2024
FUNDRAISING EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
Styx Centre
Styx Centre has just received Planning Permission to enable the purchase of neighbouring land to develop our Island Community activities programme.
We now seek an enthusiastic voluntary individual or two to lead the organisation of events to assist us with our fundraising campaign
Please visit our website for full details of our aims and focus, along with a copy of the plans.
Enquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to our office via email please, at styxcentre@cwgsy.net
Thank you.
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01 September 2024
JOIN 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 your help!
Styx Centre has just received Planning Permission to enable the purchase and development of neighbouring land to expand our Island Community activities programme.
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.
Please visit our website at styxcentre.gg for full details of our aims and focus, along with a copy of the plans.
Enquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to our office via email please, at styxcentre@cwgsy.net
Thank you.
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01 September 2024
Presenters & Engineer Needed
Jubilee Hospital Radio (Guernsey Hospital Broadcasting Association)
We are looking for some new volunteers to be on air in a presenting role with Jubilee Hospital Radio please. Anyone from High School age upwards (extra rules apply with under 18's). Various show times are available and we can discuss a mutually suitable day and time.
We are also in need of an engineer for the radio station please. This person would ideally need experience of radio station and pc engineering.
For either presenting or to help with engineering please email the Station Manager Simon G via admin@jhr.gg and I can arrange a meeting and tour of the station. There is no obligation to commit to anything. If you come up and decide it isn't for you then that is not a problem at all.
N.B. Due to where we have been put by HSC in the hospital there is unfortunately a steep set of stairs to get to our studios.
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01 September 2024
Minibus Drivers
Guernsey Voluntary Service
Category D1 minibus drivers needed to bring our clients to our social clubs or to take them home.
We have 2 12 seater minibuses buses that go out each morning from 9 am. With the assistance of a second volunteer who assists the clients from their door onto the minibus. The reverse happens again at 3pm to take the clients back home.
The journey takes approx just over the hour.
if you are interested in helping with this valuable service please contact Cheryl Lowe on 246045 or email manager.jubilee@gvs.org.gg
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01 September 2024
Hairdressers for our Social Clubs
Guernsey Voluntary Service
We are looking for hairdresser for our salons at both Jubilee and Russels Social Clubs. Are elderly clients appreciate being able to have their hair washed and blow dried or washed and set and occasionally cut.
If you could spare a couple of hours either once a week, fortnightly or even monthly for a morning or an afternoon, please contact:
Mandy on 247518 or email gvs.manager@gvs.org.gg
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01 September 2024
Social Club volunteers.
Guernsey Voluntary Service
We are looking for helpers at both of our Jubilee & Russels Social Clubs. If you enjoy working alongside the elderly and have a few hours to spare each week then look no further.
Our volunteers help with greeting the clients on arrival, serving tea's and coffee mid morning and setting the tables ready for lunch.
Lunch is served from 12-1pm.
Tea and cake is served at 2.30pm then it is time to tidy up and help the clients get ready for home. What ever time you can spare we would love to hear from you.
- please contact:
Cheryl at Jubilee Social Club on 246045 or
Denise at Russels Social on 238055 if you can help.
Helping the elderly feel less isolated and lonely
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01 September 2024
Meals On Wheels
Guernsey Voluntary Service
Volunteers needed for:
Monday's, pairs if possible and Wednesdays.
Timings are from 10am to approx. 1.30pm. you will be working with a team so will be needed once every 4-6 weeks.
please contact Niki or Debbie on 247518
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01 September 2024
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Edible Guernsey LBG
Duties of the Secretary are as follows:
• Preparing agendas in consultation with the chair and circulating them and any supporting papers in good time
• Making all the arrangements for meetings (booking the room, arranging for equipment and refreshments, organising facilities for those with special needs, etc)
• Receiving agenda items from other trustees/staff
• Checking that a quorum is present
• Taking minutes (or being responsible for them being taken) and circulating draft minutes to all trustees
• Ensuring that the minutes are signed by the Chair once they have been approved
• Checking that Trustees and staff have carried out actions agreed at a previous
meeting
• Circulating agendas and minutes of the annual general meeting and any special or extraordinary general meetings (where required)
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for a Trustee, the Secretary should have the following qualities.
• Organisational ability
• Knowledge or experience of business and committee procedures
• Minute-taking experience, if this is not being delegated to staff
In addition to the above, the Secretary sits on the Board of Directors.
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01 September 2024
Trustee -- Community Engagement
Edible Guernsey LBG
Ideal for someone with a background in community outreach or public relations. This person would focus on engaging the local community, promoting participation in growing activities, and fostering a supportive community around sustainable food practices.
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01 September 2024
Trustee -- Legal & Compliance
Edible Guernsey LBG
This role should be filled by someone with a legal background, preferably in areas related to agriculture, environmental law, or non-profit organizations. They will provide essential guidance on compliance, governance, and risk management.
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01 September 2024
The LIttle Chapel Foundation
Little Chapel Foundation
Help to support Guernsey's little gem, the iconic Little Chapel!
Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of jobs from opening and closing to tidying the gardens and recycling the candles. If you can spare us a bit of your time it would be much appreciated and there is nowhere more inspiring to spend time than at the Little Chapel! Message us on admin@thelittlechapel.gg
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01 September 2024
Volunteers and Vacancies at the GSPCA
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)
The GSPCA has had to grow in recent years to meet the demands on our services and ensure the care and rescue of animals in need.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have been celebrating our 151 year history and we are excited to announce we have a number of vacancies become available at the GSPCA.”
“We are looking for animal care and reception team members, and always keen to hear from those looking to volunteer.”
“From possible full time to part time hours including evening hours we have a range of options available at the GSPCA.”
“The work requires a range of skills as its not all about caring for animals as we help our community to the systems in place for recording the animal details and using online platforms for those lost to those needing homes.”
“We are also always looking for those wishing to sponsor our work and there are a huge range of ways in which to do this.”
“We have some departments that require specific help on weekends especially the hedgehog and wildlife areas, reception and help with maintenance and the animal ambulance.”
“To apply for a paid position please download the application pack below, call 257261 and we can post one out, email admin@gspca.org.gg or pop in to collect a pack.”
"These applications are reviewed regularly depending on the needs of the GSPCA and for the voluntary roles we try our best to get you started as soon as we can."
If you would like to apply for any of the vacancies for an application pack please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/application_pack_ACA_Recep_pack_May_2024.pdf
You can also get a pack sent out by popping in, calling 01481 257261 or email admin@gspca.org.gg
It is important to complete all sections of the application form.
All applicants are required to complete an application form which is included in the pack and return it to the GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD or email steve@gspca.org.gg
For those looking to volunteer at the GSPCA you can attend an induction or directly apply online.
Next Induction dates set are and our 150 year celebrations are:
Wednesday 12th June 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 23rd July 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Steve continued “If you can’t make the next Volunteer Induction and would like to become a volunteer please complete our new online form https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
“We are also always looking for volunteers that would like to help at our events and with fund raising like the Seafront Sundays and Summer Shows and you can see many of the events we are doing on the base of our blog pages.”
“To find out more you can email us via stevejbyrne@gspca.org.gg or call 257261.”
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01 September 2024
Volunteer Induction Evening
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)
The GSPCA couldn’t do so much without our incredible team.
There are many ways to help the animals in our care and we are currently looking for a number of volunteers to help in a range of roles.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “At the GSPCA we have an amazing team and currently we are looking for those that want to help us do all that we do in a variety of roles.”
''One role is to become a dog walker, with often dozens of dogs in our care from boarders to those in needing our care we are looking for volunteers that are 16 or over to help us not just in the week but also on the weekend.”
“You can help regularly or occasionally we plenty of flexibility to help us especially with walking the dogs as we strive to get them out as much as possible.”
“We also have many other roles, one being helping with our animal ambulance.”
“Those that help volunteer on the animal ambulance you will often hear them called animal wardens and many of these help 6pm until 8am ensuring we have 24/7 cover but we also have weekend day hours available if anyone would like to help us with our rescue work.”
For more details check out the website http://www.gspca.org.gg/
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02 September 2024
Big Seaweed Search and Eggcase Hunt
Nature Commission
Would you like to find out more about collecting important data on seaweed and shark/ray eggcases? Come along and join the Nature Commission at Bellegreve Bay on Monday 2nd September. Find out more by emailing office@naturecommission.gg
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09 September 2024
Victoria Homes LBG - Board Members
Victoria Homes
We are seeking additional Board Members (including a Treasurer) to join the team providing strategic direction and oversight. We would especially welcome applications from community-minded, experienced professionals with a desire to contribute their knowledge in any of the following areas: property, accounting or legal. Time commitment is approx 3-6 hours per quarter.
This is a uniquely rewarding opportunity to make a difference, to see first-hand the results of your contribution, and to be a part of our long tradition of improving the lives of local residents.
For further details contact Julie Tostevin at victoriahomeslbg@gmail.com
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18 September 2024
Conservation work party
Guernsey Conservation Volunteers
The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers will be pollarding Willows in the National Trust of Guernsey meadow in Talbot Valley at 10am.
Please check our website for further details: www.gcv.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
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21 September 2024
Conservation work party
Guernsey Conservation Volunteers
The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers will be raking cut vegetation at L'Eree at 10am.
Please check our website for further details: www.gcv.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
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25 September 2024
Conservation work party
Guernsey Conservation Volunteers
The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers will be cutting vegetation along La Mare Huchon douit, St Sampson's at 10am.
Please check our website for further details: www.gcv.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
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28 September 2024
Conservation work party
Guernsey Conservation Volunteers
The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers will be cutting Gorse near the Pilcher Monument in Sark at 10am.
Please check our website for further details: www.gcv.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
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30 September 2024
Big Seaweed Search and Eggcase Hunt
Nature Commission
Would you like to find out more about collecting important data on seaweed and shark/ray eggcases? Come along and join the Nature Commission at Havelet Bay on Monday 30th September. Find out more by emailing office@naturecommission.gg
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