Volunteering in your Community

 

Events and Activities

Throughout the year there are a range of activities and events to get involved with including assisting or leading guided walks and helping out at family and educational events.

Upcoming Guided Walks

 

 

Corporate Volunteering

Tameside Greenspace can offer your business the opportunity to help improve your local park or countryside site through tailor-made practical environmental tasks.
 
Whether you are looking for a day away from the office, team building or the chance to give something back, our experienced staff will talk you through the options available to produce a corporate volunteering package that is right for you.

 

Community Groups

There are many Friends Groups across Tameside who are always looking for volunteers.

The Friends of Gorse Hall, who manage Gorse Hall in Stalybridge/Dukinfield. Contact Alan Pickles for further details on 07790 006345.
 
The Friends of Sunny Bank have occasional work parties on Sundays and meet at 11am at the green on Peakdale Road, Droylsden M43 6JX. Contact Sue Roberts for further details on 0161 342 2270
 
The Friends of Etherow Lodge Park, Hollingworth have occasional work parties, please contact Maria Roberts 07784 876577

The Friends of Mottram Community Association (Centre) have occasional volunteer days. Contact Jo Booth for further details on 07935636839.
 

Contact us

For more information about any of the activities or for an informal chat about how you can get involved please contact our Volunteering Officer, Melanie Donovan on
greenspace@tameside.gov.uk
07923438594
 

Tameside Sports Trust Volunteering

Tameside Sports Trust offers placements to anyone aged 14 years and older. Our volunteers do not need any previous experience or qualifications they just need an enthusiasm and passion for sports leadership, coaching and physical activity.  

What Sports Volunteers do

Sports/physical activity Volunteers are placed in either a structured coaching session or within a community setting e.g. a club or youth sports club. Volunteers are placed with fully qualified sports coaches/instructors, who have a minimum of a level 2 national governing body qualification, and are also assigned a coaching mentor to provide knowledge and gain advice from.
 
If you are interested in volunteering with Tameside Sports Trust there are many opportunities available to you which include:

• Assistant sports coach
• Assistant dance leader
• Event Volunteers

If you would like to get involved with sports volunteering, contact us on:
Telephone: 0161 366 4810
Ken Ward Sports Centre,
Hattersley Road East
Hattersley
Hyde
SK14 3NL 

Reading Volunteer

Reading volunteers can help a variety of people learn how to read. There are several opportunities to volunteer with us. You do not need experience of working with children and young people. As long as you have enthusiasm and commitment, the opportunity is open to all.

We provide training before you begin in your placement to prepare and support you fully for your work with a child or young person so that you feel confident in volunteering in a School. Training spaces are limited and reserved upon receipt of an application form.

If you are interested in becoming a reading volunteer, contact Employment and Skills at: reading@tameside.gov.uk – all volunteers will be required to complete an application form agree to an enhanced DBS check being carried out.

Youth Justice Team Service – Mentor

Tameside’s Youth Offending Team (YOT) is looking for volunteers to help run its community panels.
 
The panels are attended by young people between the ages of 10 and 17 who receive Referral Orders. The youngsters are required to attend the panel meeting with a parent or guardian. The meeting is run by volunteers and an officer from the Youth Offending Team is on hand to offer support and advice.
 
The panel meeting is held in an informal setting and volunteers give young people the opportunity to explain their actions. The orders help young people to understand the effects of their behaviour on the community and it gives them an opportunity to make amends.
 
Volunteers need to be reliable and have an interest in helping young people. They can be from any age group and don’t need any previous experience as full training is given.
 
If you have any questions about any of the volunteer opportunities within the YOT please contact us:

Telephone: 0161 342 7680
Address:
Youth Offending Team
31 Clarence Arcade
Stamford Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 7PT
 

Volunteering at the Library – TechKnow Buddies

Task Descriptions

• 
• Provide one-to-one basic digital support at one or more Tameside Library locations
• Help library users to learn new digital skills and gain confidence. For example using email, internet and popular apps; staying safe online, making video calls and using social media to stay in touch with friends and family.
• Be aware of training opportunities in Tameside and provide an appropriate signposting service to customers.
• Maintain contact with the Senior Information Assistant.
• Carry out good practice on safeguarding, acceptable ICT use and equal opportunities.

Necessary Skills and Attitudes of a TechBuddy

• Good basic skills on laptops, smartphones and tablets.
• Confidence using the internet, email and common office applications.
• Friendly, approachable and patient in supporting digital beginners.
• Confidence in using technology and ability to explain things in a simple manner.
• Ability to encourage and motivate.
• Reliability and willingness to volunteer for at least one or two hours per week.
• Commitment to encouraging people in next steps, e.g. Learn My Way / iDEA.
• Enthusiasm for developing own skills and confidence.

 

• Training We Provide:
• Initial training required for the role will be given
• Further training to develop digital skills will be encouraged
• Related training may be available

Interested in being a TechKnow Buddy? Contact us via information.direct@tameside.gov.uk or call Iveta Yates on 0161 342 2031 for an informal discussion.