Volunteering and Skills Connections
Volunteering CentreGreat Yarmouth
Volunteering and Skills Connections is a Great Yarmouth Borough Council initiative, collaborating with organisations from the private, statutory and voluntary sectors. It supports residents across the Borough to access volunteering, training, and skills development opportunities that can boost their aspirations and employment prospects.
About Volunteering and Skills Connections
We focus on supporting individuals who:
- Are economically inactive or employed but seeking to retrain or up skill
- Need assistance transitioning into or sustaining employment
- Aim to improve their current work situation
- Want access to basic skills or maths courses
- Are interested in taking up a range of volunteering opportunities
Our volunteering roles span gardening, retail, customer service, and maintenance, with over 50 opportunities available through local organisations. With more than 1,500 residents already engaged, we are committed to matching individuals with the right volunteering and skills opportunities to help them realise their ambitions and improve their wellbeing through a holistic resident-led approach.
Upcoming
Nov
20
One-off · 20 Nov, 10:00 — 22 Nov, 16:00
Great Yarmouth
Christmas Fayre Volunteers at the Minster Church of St Nicholas Great Yarmouth
Christmas Fayre Volunteers provide support to ensure this year's Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre runs smoothly ready to open its doors to the public.
Ongoing
Organisation role · 3—5 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Telephone Admin - Patient Feedback Volunteers
Patient feedback volunteers help collect valuable feedback by carrying out online surveys with patients who have recently received treatment or support.
Organisation role · 3—5 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Clinic Volunteers
Volunteers assist the clinician at the Leg Ulcer Clinic at Northgate Hospital helping with basic patient needs and providing practical and administrative help.
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Gardening at Caister Community Sensory Garden
We are looking for volunters who have a love for gardening and engaging with community projects.
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Puppy Fosterer Volunteer with Guide Dogs
In this role you will provide a temporary home for a puppy in training, using the support and guidance of Guide Dogs for the welfare and handling of the puppy.
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Puppy Raiser Volunteer with Guide Dogs
You'll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. You'll be looking after a puppy for 12-16 months.
Organisation role · 4—5 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Watch Keeper Volunteer (Gorleston)
National Coastwatch (NCI) Watch Keepers provide eyes and ears along the coast, keeping watch and monitoring radio channels.