Volunteer

Heads Up could not deliver the services that it does without our enthusiastic group of volunteers. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds – they may be retired, unemployed or have just left education.

We also have clients wishing to volunteer before they move on to other volunteering opportunities or to paid employment.  Some just need a supportive environment to rebuild their confidence, whilst others require additional workplace skills.

If you would like more information about our current volunteer opportunities, please contact Georgina Smith: georgina@headsupsomerset.org.uk or call 01749670667

 

Volunteering Opportunities

MEMORIES GROUP VOLUNTEER – Mondays/ Wednesdays or Fridays 10.30am-3pm

To help Heads Up tutors deliver activities within the memories workshop. Giving general assistance to our clients who have different forms of dementia and levels of ability. Our aim is to provide stimulation, support and promote wellbeing, whilst also allowing their carers respite.

 

MINIBUS DRIVER – Tuesdays 3-4.30pm or Fridays 9-10.30am

We operate an essential minibus service to collect clients covering Evercreech, Street, Glastonbury and Wells to bring them to Heads Up and drop them back at the end of their session.

If you can spare just 90 minutes per week for one drive that would be amazing!

You will need:-

• This role has a minimum age of 25 and maximum age limit of 75, due to insurance requirements.
• You will need to be a holder of a D1 driver’s licence.
• You will need to complete an insurance declaration form with us.
• You will need to complete a short minibus training session with us.
• You will require Heads Up to carry out a DBS check for you.
• An interest in the work of Heads Up and a friendly personality.
• Flexibility and the ability to follow instruction.

Benefits to you:-

• You will have that lovely warm feeling of knowing you are contributing to the charity and helping our clients improve their confidence and become more connected with their community by being able to attend Heads Up.
• You will be part of a welcoming family of staff, clients and volunteers.
• You are eligible for a volunteer reference after three months consecutive volunteering.
• As much tea and coffee as you like!

MINIBUS COMPANION VOLUNTEER – Wednesdays 9-10.30am

We operate an essential minibus to collect clients and bring them to Heads Up and drop them back at the end of their session.
Give our dementia clients a helping hand on and off the minibus and give general assistance to our clients and our drivers for the journey. No driving involved

GARDENING VOLUNTEER – Mondays

If you have green fingers, we need help with our general gardening activities. We are very lucky to have a large therapy garden, and need a helping hand with cutting back, weeding, digging, planting.