Volunteering

We currently have over 30 dedicated volunteers who make an invaluable contribution to support us to make a real difference to the lives of local people. They play a vital role at Community Meeting Point, giving their time and skills to support the work we do.  Volunteering is a positive and rewarding experience, an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and have lots of fun.

We have a number of different volunteering opportunities available but are currently seeking volunteers who can support us to run our newly established charity shop.  Call us today on 01582 762579 to find out more!

Volunteering Opportunities

There are many diverse opportunities available within Community Meeting Point both within the shop and our adjoining activity and resource hub.

Activity facilitator volunteers
Do you have a few hours a week and skills that you could share with our members?  If so then perhaps you could facilitate one of our structured activity groups.  We run activities in a range of different subjects depending on the needs of members.  If you feel you have something to offer please contact us today.

Befriender volunteers
Could you spend a few hours a week working on a one-to-one basis with members?  Often our members have lost contact with friends or family, as well as experiencing a loss of confdence in social situations.  Our befrienders aim to support members to re-build their confidence by providing a vital listening ear and encouraging members to get out and about to rediscover old interests or learn new ones.  The role of a befriender can be diverse and rewarding.  Full training is provided.

Shop volunteers

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available in our charity shop.  We have listed these below:

Stockroom Volunteers - Have you got an eye for fashion? Support us to sort clothing, shoes and bric-a-brac into items we can either sell or recycle. Preparation of stock for resale includes steaming, hanging, sizing, ticketing and pricing.

Admin Assistant -  Do you have numeracy skills & a good attention to detail? A successful shop will mean that we need to keep on top of our administration. This will include things like daily cash paperwork, stock taking records, sales figures, arranging house collections and much more.

Window Dresser - Do you have creative & artistic approach to design? The Window Dresser will be responsible for the design and dressing of periodic window displays, as well as having a creative input into the overall presentation of the shop.

Shop Assistant -  Are you reliable & trustworthy with excellent interpersonal skills? If you like meeting new people & providing a great service, join our team of assistants who are responsible for duties including handling cash, customer service, stock rotation and overseeing the shop presentation.

Driver - Do you have a clean driving license, an ability to work alone or as part of a team and a courteous manner? We are seeking willing volunteers to arrange collections from people’s houses and to dispose of those items we are unable to sell.

Assistant Manager - Were you born to lead? In this role you will support the Centre Manager to provide support to volunteers and service users, have a responsibility for the overall performance of the shop, work to maximize sales and ensure high standards of presentation and customer service.

Whatever volunteering role you choose you will be part of a team dedicated to supporting local people whose lives have been affected by mental illness.

The benefits of volunteering

Apart from the opportunity to work for a great charity and have fun at the same time there are many benefits to volunteering including:

• The opportunity to gain valuable work experience and new skills within a friendly supportive environment
• The opportunity for personal and professional development through personalised training
• The chance to meet new people and make new friends
• We can provide references for both existing and former volunteers
• An opportunity to make a real difference in your local community
• A chance to make a real change to people’s lives through volunteering for a local charity that provides services to local people 
• An opportunity to put your skills to good use and make a real difference at the same time
 
The range of volunteering opportunities available with CMP is diverse; we aim to match an individual’s preference and skills with the opportunities on offer.

What to do next:

Contact us today to find out about our exciting range of volunteering opportunities.

Call us on: 01582 762579

Email us on: cmph@clara.co.uk

We offer an initial visit to Community Meeting Point to give potential volunteers the opportunity to experience the service first hand, meet the team and try a taster session.  We offer a full induction and training programme to all volunteers.

All of our volunteering opportunities are subject to a full CRB check.

Please click on the links on the right-hand-side of this screen to download the full volunteer role descriptions.