Volunteering with us

Community Connections Volunteer, Oldham

KeyRing are looking for Community Connections Volunteers in Oldham. Have a look at the description and if you think the role is for you drop us an email or call with your name, telephone number and a few lines about why you’d like to volunteer.

For more information about the role you can contact Donna Calverley on 07825 426 850.

As a Community Connections Volunteer you could be:

• Supporting KeyRing Members in activities in the community or one-to-one to help develop their skills
• Helping to facilitate the weekly community hub for Members
• Helping out at an arts & craft group, IT skills group, or social group
• Offering advice and support to Members to help them maintain their independence and gain life skills
• Offering reassurance and emotional support over the phone or in person
• Encouraging KeyRing Members to help and support each other in solving problems and sharing their knowledge
• Supporting KeyRing Members to make connections in the local community
• Helping KeyRing Members to travel and learn how to get around 
• Supporting people to decorate or furnish their homes

We are looking for volunteers who:

• Can volunteer an hour or more per week, ideally during weekdays
• Can offer support in a flexible and creative way
• Can support Members at a local community hub
• Have skills or interest in some of the following; arts & crafts, smartphones/tablets, social/community groups, shopping, decorating

How KeyRing will support you

• You will have a Support Manager who will see you regularly to discuss your volunteering role, and who is available by phone during office hours
• We encourage volunteers to link up with other volunteers, which is a great way to share experience and gain support from people who are having similar experiences to you
• We provide an induction to your role and the activities you will be involved in
• Optional training to develop your skills in social care
• We reimburse any expenses you incur whilst you are volunteering, including a DBS check
• We have a 24 hour helpline available

Please download our Volunteer Application Form.

Hub Volunteer, Warrington

Are you a people person who likes helping people deal with problems and connect with others? KeyRing are looking for Hub Volunteers in Warrington. 

The Hub is a drop-in where people can get some support, socialise and make plans. The Hub runs every Tuesday from 12pm -3pm.

We are looking for volunteers who:

• People who can provide support with phone calls, looking at mail and updating
  file notes
• Can offer support in a flexible and creative way
• Can support Members at a local community hub 

For more information about the role, you can contact Tracey Lloyd on 07415216628 or tracey.lloyd@keyring.org.

How KeyRing will support you:

• You will have a Support Manager who will see you regularly to discuss your volunteering role, and who is available by phone during office hours
• We encourage volunteers to link up with other volunteers, which is a great way to share experience and gain support from people who are having similar experiences to you
• We provide an induction to your role and the activities you will be involved in
• Optional training to develop your skills in social care
• We reimburse any expenses you incur whilst you are volunteering, including a DBS check
• We have a 24-hour helpline available

Please download our Volunteer Application Form.