Volunteer gardeners Are you an outdoors person who enjoys working in beautiful surroundings? Expand We are looking for volunteer gardeners to help us look after our beautiful grounds, which include tranquil woodland and mature shrub borders. Enthusiasm is the key ingredient, you do not have to be a very knowledgeable gardener as training and support are provided. Tasks you will undertake include the following: Preparing the flowerbeds and borders Planting new bulbs, shrubs and flowers Cutting back, weeding, clearing and general tidying throughout grounds Cutting and edging lawns Maintaining the sensory garden. To discuss this volunteering opportunity please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Income Generation and Marketing Committee Members We are seeking proactive individuals with a business background to join the Income Generation & Marketing (IGM) Committee to help steer and further develop its annual programme of fundraising activities. Expand Haven House relies on the generosity of its business partners and individual donors to fund our £3.6m hospice services. Without this support we could not help the 300 children and families that use our services each year. As we plan to increase our voluntary income over the next five years to support more children and families in the face of likely reduced Government funding, we are looking for individuals with business skills who can support our ambitious fundraising plans. Our Committee Members play a key role in supporting the IGM team across all fundraising areas including events, major gifts, corporate partnerships and retail. They provide guidance and advice in areas of their own professional expertise and are happy to bring their networks to the table. Suitable candidates will be interested in supporting any of the following areas of activity: High-level events such as balls, gala dinners or networking events Company giving schemes or experience of making connections between charitable activities and business Retail development Legal, in particular conveyancing, commercial negotiations and/or legacies Business development. Candidates should also enjoy working collaboratively and in partnership with a dedicated fundraising team to support them to test and pilot new fundraising schemes. Committee members would be expected to: Attend committee meetings (4-6 times a year) Attend Haven House events, with a particular focus on our high-level, special events programme Promote events and activities within their personal and/or professional network Use their professional experience to help Haven House to further develop its voluntary income. In return you will Join a successful team that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do Have the opportunity to be part of a programme of exclusive events with high-profile speakers and special guests Have the opportunity to develop your own network within the City of London and across the communities that are local to Haven House. In order that our committees represent the families in our care, we are especially keen to hear from women and/or individuals who can represent the diversity and different faiths of our children and families. Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. For an informal discussion please contact: Pushpinder GillDirector of Income Generation and Marketing020 8498 5846
Volunteer drivers buddy We are seeking committed, reliable and hardworking volunteer drivers buddies to support our charity shops. Expand You would be assisting our driver in the local area with house calls on behalf of our charity shops. The role involves delivering and collecting furniture from the public and some heavy lifting can be expected. The ideal candidates will have good customer service skills, have a flexible attitude and smart appearance. Ideally you will be able to make a minimum commitment of three to four hours per week. Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Haven House is an equal opportunities employer. For an application form please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Retail volunteers Volunteering in one of our shops (Chingford, Loughton, Epping, Leytonstone and Romford) can be immensely rewarding and is a very interesting fun way of volunteering. Expand Shop volunteers help with all aspects of the day today running of the shop so you could be asked to help out with any of the following activities; Serving customers at the till point Sorting through donations Cleaning bric-a-brac Pricing and hanging clothes Helping with shop displays. The list of jobs is endless and there may be certain areas where you feel more confident. Haven House relies on having a team of volunteers to help the Manager run the shop on a regular basis. Most shop volunteers come in for one or two sessions each week to fit around their other responsibilities. To find out more please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Charity bucket collector If you enjoy meeting people and can spare a couple of hours you could join our charity collection team. Expand These collections are a vital part of our fundraising activity and take place predominantly at railway and tube stations and supermarkets, both locally and in central London. To find out more please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Event Champion There are various ways in which you could assist at one of our events. Expand We have many fundraising events throughout the year both at the hospice and in the local area. There are various ways in which you could assist at one of these events, including marshalling, registration, catering, serving refreshments, running games and merchandise stalls or selling raffle tickets. We also offer volunteer support at events held by people in the local community on our behalf. To find out more please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Events administration We rely on volunteers to raise funds and awareness of the charity by assisting with fundraising activities. Expand Working alongside the fundraising team, duties could include assisting with marketing the events online, distributing flyers and posters, researching and contacting suppliers as well as assisting with signage and preparing forms. This role is flexible and is mainly based at home/volunteer’s local area with occasional visits to the office. The income generation team will provide all the necessary support and regular meetings. To find out more please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Red house box ambassadors This role involves volunteers managing our charity collection boxes in an area or a high street. Expand Red House boxes are our charity collection boxes that we have in the local community. This role involves volunteers managing an area or a high street and keeping a check on the existing boxes and replacing them when required. This includes local shops, pubs, businesses etc. Once collected and replaced the box should be dropped back to the hospice. The role is very flexible and is based within your local area. You will be given all the equipment and support needed. To find out more please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Specialist skills Maybe you have a skill/professional background that is relevant to the work we do. Expand Even if the role is not listed please do get in touch with us and we will see if there is a volunteering role suitable for you. Examples of this have been complementary therapists, music therapists and researchers. To find out more please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Care assistant Care volunteers assist the care team with practical support within the hospice. Expand A care assistant will provide additional support that enables the nurses and health care support workers to enhance the service that we provide. This volunteer role is vital in helping to ensure our children and famiies receive the best possible service.Interested volunteers need to be aged over 18 and have some experience of working or volunteering with children. Before starting with us there will be mandatory training to complete which is both face to face and online. This volunteering role will run in the school holidays and some weekends, timings are flexible. Core responsibilities: Assisting the team in getting the bedrooms ready for new admissions and clearing the bedrooms when they have gone home Meeting and welcoming families as they arrive at the hospice If appropriate giving families a tour of the premises Assisting families with luggage Making refreshments for families Where appropriate assist with siblings activities while parents are talking to nursing staff Assisting with itinerary lists Keeping areas clean and tidy Working alongside a care team member to assist in engaging the child or young person in activities Other duties as identified by the care staff on duty and agreed with the volunteer. Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all volunteers to share this commitment. To discuss this volunteering opportunity or to request an application form please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager0208 498 5853