Are you thinking about volunteering with us? You’ll be spoiled for choice with all the different opportunities we have to offer. There are many great reasons for volunteering. For some people volunteering is a route to a new career because it’s a great way to gain new skills and experience. For others it’s the social side that’s appealing. You’re likely to make friends, meet lots of new people and get to know more about your local community. Whatever your reasons for volunteering, we’re grateful that you’re considering Leeds Irish Health and Homes.
Please contact Tanya, our Volunteer Coordinator to find out more about our current volunteer vacancies. Please scroll down to find out more about our Volunteer roles.
Befriender
Befrienders visit people in their own home, spending time chatting, visiting places of interest, going for walks or doing creative activities together. Befrienders help reduce isolation and increase the self esteem of the people they are visiting. Befrienders work on their own initiative with support from the Volunteer Coordinator to build up a friendship with a Leeds Irish Health and...
Sports Buddy
Being a Sports Buddy would involve accompanying Leeds Irish Health and Homes clients on activities including bowling, snooker, golf, swimming and the gym. There may be an opportunity to accompany individuals to watch Sporting Events. Skills Needed: Good people skills and an interest in sporting activities Times You Can Volunteer: Monday: All day and Evening Tuesday: All day and...
Luncheon Club Helper
Leeds Irish Health and Homes group activities are well established and are an integral part of the work that we do. Volunteers are needed to help with the running of our luncheon groups in a variety of ways. Activities might include; helping with meals, serving tea and coffee, helping out with raffles, bingo, chatting to clients, helping with client participation etc. We also need...
Computer Buddy
Teaching internet and email to Leeds Irish Health and Homes Clients. Simply pass on your knowledge of navigating the Internet and using email, to individuals who are just learning to use the Internet. Patience is the biggest virtue as all our clients have never used a computer, mouse or keyboard before. There is no time limit on how long it takes an individual to gain these skills....
Carer Befriender
Caring is an isolating and often tiring role. Are you a friendly, patient person who would sit and chat, or go out for coffee with a carer? As a Carer Befriender, your role is to offer neutral, non-judgemental support to the carer, giving them a complete break from their caring issues, or offering a sympathetic ear should they wish to talk. Providing company for carers on trips and...
Allotment Volunteers
Leeds Irish Health and Homes have an allotment which is ready for a team of Green Fingered individuals to make into a working allotment space. Our allotment is being prepared for planting in Spring. We need individuals who can work alongside our Volunteer Coordinator to assist her in supporting our clients who attend the allotments to develop their confidence and...
