Opportunity Knocks Timebank Opportunities

If you think you can help or would like help with any of the following please let us know! Contact Katie Ost on 211249 or email timebank@colebrookhousing.co.uk

HELPING ORGANISATIONS

Opportunity Knocks Timebank

Administration: the Timebank needs volunteers to help with general admin e.g. printing and folding leaflets, photocopying, post and the newsletter.

Steering group: we want the Timebank to be run for members by members so if you think you would like to support the direction of the Opportunity Knocks Timebank by attending regular meetings contact us now.

Promotion: we want everyone to know about the Timebank and need your help to get the word out there. This could be done through leaflet distribution or attendance at local events.

Access for All Work Club – a joint venture between Colebrook and Open Doors

Steering group: the work club is currently looking for new steering group members. The steering group meets regularly to manage the direction and organisation of the work club. The opportunity is open to all so if you think you could help the group get in touch.

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Work Club volunteers: the work club meets weekly on Friday afternoons, 1pm – 4pm, at Onward House. The work club is looking for volunteers to be on hand to help and support those looking for work (e.g. help with CVs, applying for jobs, searching for jobs etc.)

Carers Champions

Events: if you enjoy meeting people you can help out the Carers Champions team by attending local events to promote the service.

Carer drop-in’s: these are weekly sessions open to adult carers and take place in the City Centre, Crownhill and Plympton. These sessions provide practical and emotional support and information to carers. Volunteers are always welcome to help out at these sessions.

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LINk (Local Involvement Network)

http://www.plymouth-link.co.uk/

LINk Ambassador: ambassadors support the LINk in lots of different ways:

talk to people and groups about the LINk and what it does and get people involved
promote the LINk at events
help the LINk to publicise its achievements and opportunities
sit on forums that make decisions about health or social care services
help the Support Team to plan and carry out LINk activities

Administration: general admin help is also needed.

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PIPS (Plymouth Involvement and Participation Service)

http://www.colebrookhousing.co.uk/chs/pipsintro.aspx

PIPS Volunteers: opportunities in various areas:
1)         talk to people and groups about PIPS and what it does and get people involved
2)         promote PIPS at events
3)         help PIPS to publicise its achievements and opportunities
4)         get involved in consultation processes

Café in the Park (Freedom Fields Park)

Café assistants: suitable for confident Timebank members who are able to work on their own initiative. Volunteers will need to be willing to work with others who may have mental health needs and learning difficulties. Food hygiene training can be arranged for those willing to attend.

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Gardening: for all those green fingered Timebank members out there. Why not get involved with some gardening in the park grounds?

Events: there is scope for a range of skills here. For example, help is needed to plan events in the park and the local community and volunteers are required to help out on event days.

Music: if you have a passion for music there are several music projects that you could become involved with.

HELPING INDIVIDUALS

DIY/Decorating: if you could help with basic DIY and painting get in touch. We have Timebank members who would really appreciate the help.

Gardening: help with weeding, watering plants, and mowing the lawn have all been requested by Timebank members so if you want to help let us know.

Guitar lessons: a Timebank member is keen to learn how to play the guitar so if you already play and could give some time to teach someone else give us a call.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE

We currently have timebank members who can offer help with cleaning, computing, shopping, gardening, decorating and DIY. Get in touch if you need help with any of these tasks.

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If you think you can help or would like help with any of these opportunities please let us know!Contact Katie Ost on 211249 or email timebank@colebrookhousing.co.uk

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