Opportunities
Click on the individual links to find out more about your chosen opportunity.
Community
| 1) Special Constabulary - work with the police to improve the quality of your community 2) Political Councillor - join your local council and help make a difference to your community3) Community Forum Member - join your local Community Forum and have your say4) Focus Group Member - help identify service needs and shape policy, e.g. housing, waste, transport etc
5) Consultation Opportunity - consult local people in design and delivery of services in Thurrock 6) Magistrate - contribute towards upholding the law and have a better understanding of your community. |
7) Tenant and Resident Group Member - Do you care about where you live? Then have your say.8 ) Community Involvement Board Representative - influence priorities for Thurrock and shape policy.9) Neighbourhood Watch – improve relationships between your neighbours and the police10) Victim Support Volunteer - provide support and information for victims of crime
11) Witness Supporter - provide support and information for people going to court 12) British Red Cross - List of volunteering opportunities in Thurrock from First Aid to Medical Equipment Loan Volunteer. |
Education
| 12) School-Governor - help plan for school’s future and set targets for school improvements 13) Parental-Supporter- support parents and families with Thurrock School/Parent Partnership |
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Younger People
| 14) Youth Counsellor – offer support to young people with a variety of issues 15) family-mediator - Parents Aid provide mediation between family members16) Scout Fellowship Member - provide active support to the scout movement |
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Elderly
| 17) Age Concern Befriender – offer friendship and support to the elderly 18) WRVS Volunteer - meals on wheels, befriending, Good Neighbour Project etc. |
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Health
| 19) BTUH member - member of Basildon&Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust -have your say 20) BTUH Governor - ensure Members’ views are represented when important decisions are taken.
21) Patient Forum Member – speak up for the public on health matters 22) A&E Assisted Discharge Volunteer - take someone home from A&E and offer support at home |
23) Red Cross Home Care Support – home care and support24) Mind-befriender - offer support and friendship from those suffering from mental health problems
25) Samaritans- Varied roles within the Samaritans not all require direct contact with the public 26) Parents 1st – Pregnancey Pals & Birth Buddies training provided. |
Disability
| 25) Learning Disability Advocate - support clients with learning disabilities 26) Independent Visitor – support disabled people to become involved in their local community. |
Arts
| 27) Opera and Drama – sing and perform for your local community 28) Arts Council Member- take part in the spirit of community life through arts and culture |
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Sport
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29) Sports-Development - variety of opportunities including coaching, umpiring, transport, catering etc 30) Sports-Coach - find out about coaching a local team |
Animals
| 31) Horse Riding Helper – help disabled children to ride horses32) Puppy Parent - provide a temporary home for a puppy and take to regular training classes. |
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Environment
| 33) Freecycle Member - help recycle in your area and keep good stuff out of landfills. 34) RSPB Volunteer - variety of opportunites available – help protect wild birds and the environment | 35) Essex Wildlife Trust Volunteer - variety of opportunities available – help protect the environment36) Coalhouse Fort Project Member - help preserve, restore and maintain Coalhouse Fort |