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Current Volunteer Vacancies: we are seeking those who share our vision, to help families thrive joyfully, for the following volunteer roles.

Right now – we are looking for Fundraising volunteers
We can’t get community fundraising off the ground without you – please join us!
These are occasional, short-term roles – open to adult or young people (with a mature attitude), do not require DBS check, experience or training.   These ad-hoc, vital helpers are needed to support our street collections, stalls at fetes and fairs and to assist at our own fundraising events, including supporting local people who are taking part in sponsored activities to raise fund for us.

We are also looking for:

Youth Club volunteers: The club, for 8-13 year-olds, meets on Thursdays (term time only); a once-weekly commitment is welcomed, but we are also happy to accept applications from those who require a more flexible arrangement.
– The club is facilitated by a small team of professional Youth Workers.  Covering 4.30pm to 7.30pm, working alongside the professionals, the volunteer role is to help set up/clear away at the start/end, and to support, encourage and have fun with the young people who attend.
– We’re seeking enthusiastic, adaptable, nurturing, non-judgemental and kind adults, ideally with existing experience of young people.

Holiday Activity volunteers:  Low time-commitment with a choice of days, for enthusiastic, adaptable volunteers at  our energetic, creative and fun family school Holiday Activities.
– Most sessions require either 9.30am-1.00pm or 1.30pm-4.00pm volunteer support, with a willingness to ‘muck in’ –  from setting up trestle tables, to washing up, to playing low-key sports or helping with sticking, gluing and painting, as well as clearing up afterwards!
– A non-judgemental manner combined with a sensible attitude, a fun nature and  a sense of joy are vital at these sessions.
– Any age adults are encouraged, and we welcome younger volunteers in their teens too.

NEEDED THIS SUMMER!  Short hours, one-day only volunteers – for the Children’s Festival.
Once a year we run a free, one-day, multi-activity family festival in central Frome, mainly outdoors.

Be part of the fun on SUNDAY 27 July,  by volunteering for any/all of the following:

• 8am – 10am: strong, energetic volunteers to set up tables, chairs, gazebos, etc.
• 8am – 10am: creative-loving types to hang bunting, fly flags and dress the site
• *10am – 2pm: cheery, enthusiastic ‘stewards’, offering friendly directions to families
• *10am – 2pm: mature, happy people willing to help manage the queues to some activities
• 2pm – 4pm: tidy-up and clear-away team; from litter-picking, to de-bunting to table-carrying

*4hour festival shifts inc. a short break, of course.

If you are interested in volunteering for these or any roles please contact Service Manager, Sue Willis, on suewillis@purpleelephant.org.uk