Volunteering in your Community

Explore the exciting wealth of volunteering opportunities in Middlewich.

Volunteering is an excellent way of meeting new people, expanding your skills and knowledge and gaining valuable experience for the future. If you have existing expertise that you can share, volunteering is an invaluable means to improve your community and give your time to worthwhile activities and groups.

Working in partnership with the Cheshire East Community Development team and local organisations, we will post all the upcoming opportunities as they arise.

If your organisation has a new volunteering opportunity you would like to promote on this page, or if you are interested in volunteering in your local area, please email: clerk@middlewich.org.uk for more information.

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Trustee's wanted for William Alcock Almshouses Charity

William Alcock Almshouses is a small local charity in Middlewich with three Almshouses.
We now require new Trustees, with a broad range of skills and life experience relevant to the upkeep of the properties and the maintenance of good community relations with our residents. Some experience we are looking for are financial skills, property experience, legal experience and general governance.
It is desirable that candidates have a connection to the Middlewich area but not essential.

For further information please contact: Nicola Antoney on clerk@middlewich.org.uk

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Cledford Primary School Reading Team

Volunteer Role - To share books with children and listen to them read
Number of volunteers required - as many as possible, but at least 1 for each year group from reception through to year 6. However, we would be but grateful of more people.
How often and for how long are the volunteers required? This is flexible - ideally once a week at least (or more days if available) for at least an hour
Is a DBS check required for the role? Yes - this can be organised through the school
CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone 01606 663667 or email: admin@cledford.cheshire.sch.uk (FAO: Emma Phillipson)
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Middlewich & District Foodbank

Volunteer Role - Food collectors at ASDA, Winsford
Number of volunteers required - 10/15
How often and for how long are the volunteers required? - Couple of hours per month
Is a DBS check required? - No
CONTACT DETAILS: Nicky Harris on 07712 279949
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Emerging Futures

Volunteer role - Family Coaches and Recovery Coaches - We train volunteers on a 5 day accredited course
Number of volunteers required – unlimited
How often and for how long are the volunteers required? - Flexible
Is a DBS check required for the role? - Yes, we DBS ourselves
CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone 0772 2152995 or
email: eastrecoverysupport@emergingfutures.org.uk
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Parent and Tots Group

Volunteer roles – To organise and administer the group. Training and support for the role will be provided by the church
Number of volunteers required – 2
How often and for how long are the volunteers required? - Weekly on a Thursday Morning
Is a DBS check required for the role? - Yes, and would also be subject to the Safeguarding processes of the Methodist Church

CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone John Duley on 07717 836004 or Reverend Margaret Eaton on 01260 271954

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Cooking on a Budget Sessions

Volunteer role - Lead Cookery Tutor
Number of volunteers required - 1 or 2
How often and for how long are the volunteers required: 6 Sessions for 3 hours per session
Is a DBS check required for the role? - No, but Hygiene Level 2, Safeguarding and Allergens. First Aid trained if possible
CONTACT DETAILS: Email: Lucie.Ferneyhough@cheshireeast.gov.uk
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CW10 Youth Hub

Volunteer roles – Youth Support Worker and Secretary
Number of volunteers required –
Youth Support Worker - 10-15 to work on a Rota basis
Secretary - 1 volunteer
How often and for how long are the volunteers required?
Youth Support Worker - Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm
Secretary – Required for meetings
Is a DBS check required for the role? -
Yes, for Youth Support worker, No for Secretary
CONTACT DETAILS: Email: middlewichyouthhub@gmail.com
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Volunteering at No 28

Volunteers will work from 10.00am to 1.00pm weekly/monthly.
Able to welcome people, be sociable, provide a welcoming environment, be chatty, kind and reliable.
Confidentiality essential.
Training given.
Food hygiene training provided (if willing to undertake)
Leave café clean and tidy at end of shift.
NO lone working – 2 volunteers on each shift to provide light refreshments.
Volunteers should be willing to work as part of a team, and ready to uphold the organisation’s values and regulations.
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MGN

Hours willing to work. 2 hours weekly/monthly.
Flexibility and confidentiality.
Working as part of a team or alone.
DBS may be required.
Interviews – all will be required to provide references.
All volunteers will be required to uphold the organisation’s values, aims, regulations and protocols.
Volunteers should be kind, caring, have the ability to work alone and adhere to the organisation’s policies and procedures re. visiting.
Honesty, integrity and reliability essential.
Training will be given.
Middlewich folk helping Middlewich folk.
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Youthie Support Workers

The Youthie is a weekly youth club for 8-11 year old. It runs from 6pm to 7.30 pm on a Thursday at The Wych Centre and volunteers are needed to help with all aspects from crafting to sports outside.
Number of volunteers required – 4
How often and for how long are the volunteers required? Youthie Support Volunteers – can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly to suit the volunteer
Is a DBS check required for the role? - Yes, for Youthie Support Volunteers which The Youthie will cover
CONTACT DETAILS: Email: arw@uwclub.net
11

Classic Car and Bike Show Marshalls

The Middlewich Classic Car and Bike Show needs volunteer Marshalls on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July on Harbutts Field.
Number of volunteers required – 10
How often and for how long are the volunteers required? 2 hour slot on either or both days to help guide visitors onto the site
Is a DBS check required for the role? – No
CONTACT DETAILS: Email: arw@uwclub.net
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Wych Centre Trustee

The Wych Centre is a long standing community venue with hirers from the WI and U3A to martial arts. We need help with the general running of the Centre, fundraising and social media. Full induction into the Centre.
Number of volunteers required – 2
How often and for how long are the volunteers required? The meetings are quarterly and dependant on your Trustee role, you will have additional light duties that vary in time.
Is a DBS check required for the role? - No
CONTACT DETAILS: Email: arw@uwclub.net
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Middlewich Connect

Volunteer Support worker
3 volunteers required
Tuesday (bi-weekly) Tuesdays 7-9pm
Yes DBS check required
Middlewichconnect@outlook.com or via facebook page middlewich connect

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