Volunteer Centre Newsletter

Welcome to our Volunteer Centre newsletter.

On Tuesday we held a pop up Volunteer Centre at Services for Young People in St Albans on Catherine Street. Where we were able to give volunteering support and guidance to young people who are looking to develop new skills, improve their CV and give something back to the local community. We will next be there on Tuesday 5th of March. If you area young person interested in finding out more about volunteering, please send us an email to book an appointment or just drop in!



If you have any questions or queries about volunteering, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can email us here, or give us a call on 01727 649950. To explore our volunteering opportunities, please click here.

We have split volunteering roles into the following sections: 

• Spotlight
• Short Term Roles and Micro Volunteering
• Longer Term Volunteering Roles 
• Trustee Roles 
• Driving Roles 

We have lots of training opportunities available here for anyone who would like to expand their skill set or try something new!

Christine Halpin

Head of Partnerships and Capacity Building

Communities 1st  

Maintenance Volunteer with Carers in Herts

Carers in Herts are moving office in the Hertsmere area and are looking for volunteers to help with clearing out their office. The task would be filling the skip with anything which has not been taken, dismantling furniture, carrying it to / from the lift to the skip. They would like also a volunteer to whizz round with a hoover. There will be some lighter things to carry such as empty lever arch files.

Apply here.

Volunteer Mentor with MCR Pathways

Are you an empathetic and understanding person in the Broxbourne/ Cheshunt area who has a spare hour each week to make a positive difference in a young person’s life? If so, MCR Pathways is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join their team as a mentor! MCR Pathways is an award-winning mentoring charity dedicated to addressing inequality in education outcomes, career opportunities, and life chances for care-experienced young people and those experiencing disadvantage.

Apply here.

Volunteers to help run iPad or Android beginners classes with Computer Friendly

Computer Friendly is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join their team running short courses for either iPad/iPhone or Android tablet and phone beginners in St Albans and Harpenden. This is a great opportunity for someone who has some available time during the working week (typically a morning or afternoon) and would like to help people get online. If you have a reasonable working knowledge of either Apple or Android devices, and the patience to help a complete beginner, often an older person, they would love to hear from you. Whatever your level of knowledge, a willingness to learn and availability during the working day is the most important.

Apply here.

National Student Volunteering Week will be happening from the 12th February to 18th February. National Student Volunteering Week led nationally by the Student Volunteering Network. Universities and schools across the country step up to take part in the week, organising opportunities or events to encourage their students to volunteer and help their local communities. Communities 1st and our member organisations offer a variety of different volunteering roles which can be found here. If you are interested in finding out more about National Student Volunteering week, please visit their website which you can find here.

Health Walk Leaders for Herts Health Walks

The Countryside Management Service would like to recruit more volunteers to support existing Hertfordshire Health Walks and set up new, shorter walks for people who are not currently active or are returning to activity after an injury or illness. Join their team of more than 200 volunteers who help others become healthier and happier by walking together outdoors. No experience is necessary. You can lead walks or provide support from the back. Volunteer once a week or once a month it is up to you. Training is free and nationally accredited.

Apply here.

Drop In Volunteers with Centre 33 St Albans

Centre 33 are looking for volunteers to assist them at their drop in centres. These centres provide an opportunity for those who are homeless, sofa-surfing, otherwise in unsecure accommodation, and those who are in accommodation but have difficulties in coping, to get a warm meal, a hot shower, some supplies and a space to meet others. Both of the spaces they need volunteers to help at are in are in St Albans. These drop in centres are run entirely by volunteers, and both day and evening sessions are managed by a team leader. This role could see you cooking and serving meals, cleaning up at the end of the session, chatting with attendees and full training will be provided. You can read more about this opportunity using the link below. 

Apply here.

Museum Co-ordinator with Potters Bar Museum

Are you an organiser? Do you enjoy local history and heritage? Join Potters Bar Museums friendly team of volunteers and be involved with a variety of interesting activities. They are looking for someone with an interest in history and museums to help with the general running of the small museum in Potters Bar. Supported by other volunteers, the Curator and a Museums Officer from Hertsmere Borough Council. You will play an important part in the running of this museum.

Apply here.

Fundraising Development Support Volunteer with South West Herts Samaritans

South West Herts Samaritans are looking for Funding Development volunteers to support their charity. You will work closely with the Treasurer and Community Engagement team to develop a strategy, annual priorities, and action plans to help meet their revenue targets. Key responsibilities include keeping track of donations, promoting sponsored events, organising collections, encouraging legacies and helping with developing new fundraising initiatives.

Apply here.

Gardening and Maintenance Volunteers with St Albans Signal Box Preservation Trust

St Albans Signal Box now operate the Signal Box as a free to visit, hands-on, visitor attraction and museum. They open approx. 25 times a year to the public and also host a similar number of private visits by community groups. The charity is supported entirely by voluntary contributions. They are looking for volunteers to help with gardening, site maintenance, restoring artefacts, hosting visitors (welcome, tea hut and merchandise) along with demonstrating the signalling equipment.

Apply here.

Volunteer Call Taker with Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline

Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline are looking for empathetic listeners aged 18+ who have access to their own phone and laptop or tablet. 2-3 hours a week. HDAH will provide training, ongoing support and resources to volunteers. Their call takers support and signpost victims, survivors, family members, professionals and perpetrators and empower them to seek help.

Apply here.

Trustee With Herts Vision Loss

Thought of using some of your time, skills and talents to support a local charity? Looking for something new and a way to use your knowledge and skills to develop your community involvement? Then think about a Trusteeship role with Herts Vision Loss! They are very interested in meeting candidates who are considering utilising their skills in a charitable Trustee role, and in particular those with experience or background and skills in legal, financial or accounting.

Apply here.

Partnership Board member with Leecliffe Big Local

Leecliffe Big Local are looking for dedicated Partnership Board Member volunteers to join their local organisation. The Partnership Board is a resident-led partnership that manages the Big Local programme, including events and projects in their area since 2012. The partnership board appoints its officers and can appoint sub-groups to help it carry out its responsibilities. You will meet on a monthly basis with all the 9 Partnership Board Members as well as with a representative of the Local Trust, the Local Trusted Organisation’s representative, the Community Officer, the Volunteer Coordinator and Administration Assistant.

Apply here.

Volunteer Drivers with Age Concern St Albans

Can you help Age Concern St Albans for a couple of hours on a Monday or Wednesday to drop off between 9:30am and 10:30am and then take home between 13:30pm and 14:30pm? Age Concern St Albans runs lunch clubs for older people to provide social interaction and combat loneliness. They aim to provide transport to their clients, and they rely on volunteer drivers to help get clients to the clubs. Mileage can be paid for this role.

Apply here.

Transport Driver for St Albans Good Neighbour Scheme

St Albans Good Neighbour Scheme are looking for volunteer drivers to help out with the service that they provide for their clients in the local community. The process is that the driver collects the client from their home at a prearranged time. The client is then driven to their appointment/destination. After the appointment is completed the client is driven home. In many cases the driver will need to help the client get to their appointment in the hospital and arrange a process where the client can advise the driver they are ready to go home.

Apply here.

Volunteer Van Driver's Assistant with Isabel Hospice

Isabel Hospice are looking for Volunteer Van Driver Assistants Supporting their retail operations. You will be out and about working with their drivers, helping at events, donation days and deliveries. Flexible days and hours are available during the week or at weekends.

Apply here.

Able2Enable Admin Assistant with Communities 1st

Able2enable takes a holistic approach to support individuals to develop key life skills, improve wellbeing and increase employability skills. We encourage individuals to grow within their capabilities by providing them with coaching and wellbeing support, training opportunities and supported volunteering placements. We are looking for a Volunteer Admin Assistant to support the project with tasks like following up clients to schedule appointments, emailing organisations about Able2Enable, researching volunteer and employment opportunities for clients and working with the lead on specific tasks relevant to Able2Enable.

Apply here.

Energy Agent with Communities 1st

The "Welcome Space Network" is a project designed to provide comprehensive support and resources to vulnerable and isolated individuals across Hertfordshire. This two-year project aims to establish a network of 30 Warm Welcome Hubs, offering a range of services including energy support, community engagement, benefits advice, and digital inclusion programmes in response to the challenges of loneliness, isolation, and energy-related hardships, particularly in relation to the cost of living crisis. We are looking for volunteers to be a friendly face and engage in conversation with those that attend the welcome spaces. Another responsibility of the role is for volunteers to provide practical advice on energy savings, safety and efficient home management. Full training will be provided.

Apply here.

Community Car Driver Volunteers

We are looking for volunteer drivers to help our clients in the local community. Volunteers are needed to help people in Borehamwood, Shenley and Potters Bar who are unable to use public transport, to attend health appointments and so help to reduce social isolation. What are they looking for? Driving skills, a clean licence, a roadworthy car, honesty and reliability and good timekeeping. We’re always in need of people willing to help us deliver our transport service.

Apply here.