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Volunteer roles

Ripon Community Link is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to fill the following volunteering roles.
The role descriptors are just a guide, all roles are flexible and there are no fixed hours. 
Our volunteers are required to undertake some basic training and to agree to operate within policies and procedures.
Musical Volunteer
Volunteer Role Descriptor
  • To support a small group ( 2 people at present ) of our Members to learn new songs to perform at our fundraising events
  • To practice songs and support our Members to help them to be familiar and confident with any available software and equipment such as microphone/speakers
  • To increase and build confidence and expression through Music
  • To support singing at events where possible.

Volunteer Gardener

Volunteer Role Descriptor

• To carry out general gardening duties to include weeding, mowing, tidying and planting.
• To help with seasonal jobs, such as pruning, hedge cutting, and leaf sweeping, fruit picking.
Ideal Skills and Experience

• Some previous experience or a love of gardening
• To be able to work on your own or as part of a team
Location
• Work will be at our Ripon Walled Garden Site. 

Volunteer Gardener - supporting our Members 

Volunteer Role Descriptor

• To support and enable our Members in their horticultural activities, which might include:
• Growing and propagating plants.
• General garden duties, such as weeding mowing and tidying.
• Tool and equipment management.
Ideal Skills and Experience
• Some previous experience or love of gardening
• Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others
• Patience and a sense of humor
• Experience of working with learning disabilities or in health sector would be beneficial but not essential.
Location
• Work will be at our Ripon Walled Garden site.

Administration support

Volunteer Role Descriptor
• To assist the office and staff and management team with general administrative duties and administrative support. This role will be varied and might include, filing, processing mail, creating labels, entering data, etc
Ideal Skills and Experience
• Previous administration experience would be an advantage
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Confidentiality
Location
• Work will be at our Walled Garden site.

Fundraising and marketing

Volunteer Role Descriptor
Tasks may include;
• Delivering flyers and posters
• Building relationships, with local businesses etc.
• Asking for donations for raffles and tombola’s
• Supporting fundraising events as they arise
• Supporting other fundraising initiatives on an ad hoc basis
• Developing relationships
• Developing promotional literature
Ideal Skills and Experience
• Be a confident and clear communicator
Location
• Work will mainly be at our Walled Garden site and in the Community / at events. 
 

Volunteer support assistant 

Volunteer Role descriptor
Our members take part in many activities, including, arts, crafts, singing, baking, sports, drama, walking and many more. We require volunteers to assist with these sessions.
Ideal Skills and Experience
• A caring nature, patience and a good sense of humor.
• Experience of working with learning disabilities or in health sector would be beneficial but not essential.
Location
• Work will be at our Ripon Walled Garden site. 

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 19th May, 2023

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