Hi, I’m Sarah and I am the Volunteer Coordinator for One Ilfracombe and Ilfracombe Town Council.
I am in the Ilfracombe Centre Monday-Wednesday from 9am-3pm
I’m here to help and support you if you wish to volunteer for One Ilfracombe or Ilfraceombe Town Council projects. I will find opportunities that will bring benefits to you and to the work you want to support.
Why Volunteer?
Whilst you’ll want to make a real difference when you volunteer, it’s not just about what you can do for others. Volunteers get a lot out of the experience too. We believe that good volunteering is rewarding for everyone involved.
Here are some of the things that volunteering can do for you:
Give your CV a boost
A recent survey of some of the UK’s leading businesses and 73%* said they’d employ someone who’s volunteered over someone who hasn’t
Get back into work
It’s a great way to get a reference and fill gaps in your work experience. You can also try out different types of work to get a taster – which can really help you if you’re looking for a job or want to change direction.
Improve your health
While you’re busy giving back to your community you could also be getting healthier! Research has found that volunteering can do everything from helping you to sleep better to boosting your immune system.
Meet new people
You’ll probably meet people from different cultures and backgrounds that you might not normally. Volunteering with people who are as passionate about a project as you are, is a great way to meet like-minded people.
Current Volunteering Opportunities
DRIVERS – COMMUNITY CAR SERVICE
As a Community Car Service Driver you would be assisting those less mobile members of the Ilfracombe Community to attend medical appointments that take place outside of the town.
You would need to have your own vehicle and in turn you would receive a mileage allowance to ensure you are not out of pocket.
Whether you can only commit to a few journeys a month or to a few each week, every little helps and it really makes a difference to peoples lives.
Time for You – Volunteer Sitters
We are working in partnership with Devon Carers to help those caring for a loved one at home to have some much needed ‘time out’. Volunteer sitters will spend between one and three hours a week keeping the cared for person company, allowing the carer to meet friends/go shopping/do some gardening; whatever they miss doing.
All placements are subject to formal referrals and the correct risk assessments.
OUT OF THE BLUE HELPERS
The Out of the Blue project in partnership with Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Devon & Cornwall Police is designed to give young people access to the expertise of the local uniformed services. The programme is for 12 to 16 year olds and will include sessions on first aid, safety in the home, use of fire equipment and living with healthy life styles. There will also be activities which develop team building, leadership skills and citizenship.
Out of the Blue if not currently running but please let us know if it is something you would like to volunteer for in the future.