Parent organisation of Community Links, Foundation and Bridging the Gap

Volunteering and Student Placements

Volunteering and Student Placements

There are lots of volunteering and placement opportunities available within Inspire North, Community Links and Foundation.

 If you would like to know more about what’s on offer, or talk to us about any student placement opportunities that we may be able to offer, email: volunteering@inspirenorth.co.uk

For our latest volunteer vacancies please see below. You can also complete our Volunteer Enquiry Form to register your interest.

Alternatively, check out our volunteering pages on Community Links and Foundation for more information.

If you are looking for a student placement then please complete a Student Placement Enquiry Form.

Want to make a difference, meet new people, gain new skills?

Volunteering provides you with the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We’d be very grateful for your help and are happy to be as flexible as possible for reliable volunteers. From the satisfaction of helping someone through a tough time, to learning new skills and meeting like-minded colleagues, you’ll get a lot back.

We’ll be there to support you every step of the way and we’ll make sure you know exactly what you’re doing. All our volunteers receive regular support and supervision, access to training and the opportunity to shadow workers.

We welcome and value every volunteer from all walks of life and all kinds of backgrounds.

Why volunteer for Inspire North?

It’s a great feeling to know that you are helping people out or ‘giving back’ when you volunteer but have you considered the other benefits volunteering can give? Volunteering for Inspire North, Community Links and Foundation can help you to:

  • gain new skills and knowledge;
  • gain experience working in the health and social care sector among others;
  • get access to over 60 different free training courses;
  • boost your confidence and meet new people;
  • get involved in fun and rewarding activities.

Ready to make a difference? Come embrace your individuality and join us!
Here is how to get involved.

  1. Take a look at our current volunteer opportunities on the following pages:
  1. Complete an Application Form and include the role and service that you are interested in.
  2. We will contact you to confirm receipt of your application and next steps.

You can find more information and guidance on applying for a volunteer role here:

Latest Volunteer Vacancies

Bradford Dementia Hub is a partnership between Community Links, Inspire North, Bradford Council, Khidmat Centres and Bradford Bulls.
The Hub offers information, advice and a signposting service for anyone living in Bradford diagnosed with dementia, and their friends, family and carers.
We deliver Community Awareness Sessions and Events to promote living well with dementia and how to increase Brain Health.

Bradford Dementia Hub raises awareness of dementia across Bradford through events and dementia awareness sessions. These can be at the city centre Hub or various venues across the district and are not always dementia specific events. The Artist/Musician will deliver a short musical performance to those living with dementia and/or their carers whilst providing them the opportunity to participate in the activity (either through singing/dancing).

As a volunteer you would be helping to support Bradford Dementia Hub in raising dementia awareness across the Bradford district and entertain our clients. You would be giving people experiencing memory loss/living with dementia the opportunity to be part of a creative activity which could be stimulating, fun and a powerful tool of reminiscence.

For more information click: Artist/Musician/Performer Volunteer

See below for information on how to apply…

Bradford Dementia Hub is a partnership between Community Links, Inspire North, Bradford Council, Khidmat Centres and Bradford Bulls.
The Hub offers information, advice and a signposting service for anyone living in Bradford diagnosed with dementia, and their friends, family and carers.
We deliver Community Awareness Sessions and Events to promote living well with dementia and how to increase Brain Health.

The Client Voice role will allow the volunteer to establish and facilitate a coffee morning at least once a month from the Hub in Bradford which enables clients with dementia to meet likeminded people in a safe environment. Client Voice gives a platform to those living with dementia to shape the Bradford Dementia Hub Service, get involved in projects and have their voice represented within their community.

As a volunteer you would be helping to support the wellbeing of our clients. Telephoning people with dementia or their carers, who have been referred to Bradford Dementia Hub.
Organising and facilitating a monthly coffee morning at the Hub for clients. Through the coffee mornings, facilitating discussions and activities that support clients to feedback what they want to see happen and shape the service / community.

In house training and guidance will be provided during your Induction Period. We also provide ongoing learning and development throughout your volunteer experience along with regular supervision. We offer flexibility and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

For more information click: Keep in Touch and Client Voice volunteer

See below for information on how to apply…

Bradford Dementia Hub is a partnership between Community Links, Inspire North, Bradford Council, Khidmat Centres and Bradford Bulls.
The Hub offers information, advice and a signposting service for anyone living in Bradford diagnosed with dementia, and their friends, family and carers.
We deliver Community Awareness Sessions and Events to promote living well with dementia and how to increase Brain Health.

As a volunteer you would be helping to support Bradford Dementia Hub in raising dementia awareness across the Bradford district. Bradford Dementia Hub raises awareness of dementia across Bradford through events and dementia awareness sessions. These can be at the city centre Hub or various venues across the district and are not always dementia specific events. These are usually delivered by one member of staff and one volunteer.

Some of the activities that the volunteer role will get involved in include:

1. Supporting Bradford Dementia Hub staff at local events and information stands.
2. Distributing leaflets, flyers etc in community centres, GP surgeries/hospitals, supermarket notice boards and other locations easily accessible to the community and organisations that support people with dementia.
3. Establishing connections with local organisations and community groups, bringing back information to the Bradford Dementia Hub team on the services they provide.
4. Supporting “Dementia Awareness” sessions across Bradford.
5. To carry out any other duties which may be required and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role in agreement with the volunteer coordinator.

In house training and guidance will be provided during your Induction Period. We also provide ongoing learning and development throughout your volunteer experience along with regular supervision. We offer flexibility and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

For more information click:  Awareness Raising Volunteer

See below for information on how to apply…

Bradford Dementia Hub is a partnership between Community Links, Inspire North, Bradford Council, Khidmat Centres and Bradford Bulls.
The Hub offers information, advice and a signposting service for anyone living in Bradford diagnosed with dementia, and their friends, family and carers.
We deliver Community Awareness Sessions and Events to promote living well with dementia and how to increase Brain Health.

As a volunteer you would be supporting Bradford staff with the administration needs of the service.

Some of the activities that the volunteer role will get involved in include:

1. Database administration.
2. Photocopying.
3. Composing Letter.
4. Printing flyers, leaflets and letters.
5. To carry out any other duties which may be required and are consistent with the role in agreement with the volunteer coordinator.

In house training and guidance will be provided during your Induction Period. We also provide ongoing learning and development throughout your volunteer experience along with regular supervision. We offer flexibility and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

For more information click:  Administrative Volunteer

See below for information on how to apply…

Bradford Dementia Hub is a partnership between Community Links, Inspire North, Bradford Council, Khidmat Centres and Bradford Bulls.
The Hub offers information, advice and a signposting service for anyone living in Bradford diagnosed with dementia, and their friends, family and carers.
We deliver Community Awareness Sessions and Events to promote living well with dementia and how to increase Brain Health.

As a social media/communications volunteer, you would support the team to meet our promotional objectives through creative posts across our social media platforms. You will be encouraged to bring your ideas and creativity to the team and help develop other within the team.

Some of the activities that the volunteer role will get involved in include:

1. Supporting our Social Media output with the creation and scheduling of posts.
2. Updating our Bradford Dementia Hub website in line with the Service Manager and Communications Team’s objectives.
3. Contributing to the creation of stories/newsletters celebrating people affected by dementia in Bradford.
4. Design/Create promotional literature.
5. To carry out any other duties which may be required and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role in agreement with the volunteer coordinator.

In house training and guidance will be provided during your Induction Period. We also provide ongoing learning and development throughout your volunteer experience along with regular supervision. We offer flexibility and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

For more information click:  Social Media/Communications Volunteer

See below for information on how to apply…

Young Dementia Leeds is a partnership between Community Links and Carers Leeds and offers a range of wellbeing, holistic, mutual and peer support, connecting people to groups and activities within their community helping people to live well with dementia.

As a Volunteer Driver you will be collecting and dropping clients off from their homes or other locations in Leeds. As well as driving you might also get involved in other activities based at the centre.

This role requires that you own a car and have a clean driving licence and is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting checks. We offer flexibility and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

For more information click: YDL Volunteer Driver Role Profile

See below for information on how to apply…

CLASS (Care Leaver Accommodation Support Service) is for young people leaving care who have housing-related support needs. CLASS supports with the challenges that care leavers experience during their transition to independent adult life. CLASS provides accommodation and floating support needed to be able to sustain their own tenancy by encouraging the development of the young person’s independent living skills.

CLASS is looking for a volunteer for any number of hours they can offer to help support additional admin activities. We require a volunteer for varied admin duties.

In house training and guidance will be provided during your Induction Period. We also provide ongoing learning and development throughout your volunteer experience along with regular supervision. We offer flexibility and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

For more information click: CLASS Admin Volunteer Role Profile

See below for information on how to apply…

To enquire about volunteering with us, please download and complete this Enquiry Form and send to volunteer@inspirenorth.co.uk

If you would like to apply for any of these volunteer roles, please download and complete the Application Form and email to volunteer@inspirenorth.co.uk 

For help and support when applying for one of our volunteer roles you can use this Volunteer Application Guidance.

If you would prefer to complete a paper Enquiry or Application form, no problem! Please contact us on either volunteer@inspirenorth.co.uk, 0113 273 9660 or by writing to:

Volunteer Development Manager
Inspire North
3 Limewood Rd,
Seacroft,
Leeds
LS14 1AB

If you are presented with any barriers and need assistance in completing your application, please contact us on either of the methods above.

HOW TO APPLY FOR  A VOLUNTEERING ROLE

If you would like to apply for any of the above volunteer roles, please download and complete the Application Form and email to volunteer@inspirenorth.co.uk 

To register your interest in volunteering or to see if we can create a volunteering role to suit you, please download and complete this Enquiry Form and send to volunteer@inspirenorth.co.uk

For help and support when applying for one of our volunteer roles please use our Volunteer Application Guidance document.

If you would prefer to complete a paper Enquiry or Application form, no problem! Please contact us on either volunteer@inspirenorth.co.uk, 0113 273 9660 or by writing to:

Volunteer Development Manager
Inspire North
3 Limewood Rd,
Seacroft,
Leeds
LS14 1AB

If you are presented with any barriers and need assistance in completing your application, please contact us on either of the methods above.

Volunteering at Inspire North, Community Links and Foundation

Investing in Volunteers

Inspire North, Community Links and Foundation are proud to be an Investing in Volunteers (IiV) achiever, having been awarded the quality standard in September 2024 for the 3rd time. Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organisations involving volunteers.

To achieve the award the organisation was assessed against six quality areas and proved to excel in all aspects of working with its volunteers. It shows that we value our volunteers and demonstrates our commitment to volunteering within the organisation.

 www.investinginvolunteers.co.uk

Inspired Volunteering October 2024

 

Inspired Volunteering Newsletter

Read our volunteer newsletter here:

Inspired Volunteering – October 2024

Inspired Volunteering – June 2024

 

National Volunteers Week 2024. 
Ruth Kettle, CEO of Inspire North said that: 

”As its Volunteers Week I wanted to write a few words about the importance of volunteering, not just for the volunteers themselves but to us as an organisation.

Volunteers Week is a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK’s incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, and society as a whole.”

You can hear more from Ruth here.

 

Some of our wonderful volunteers!

“I don’t believe I’ve ever felt so immediately comfortable in a new role. Thank you – I very much appreciate your kindness.” Angela Hunter, volunteer at Foundation Richmond.

”It is a supportive group. One of the most important aspects of volunteering is having the opportunity of getting to know other people. People have had very interesting lives. The group is open minded and supportive.” Peter, Volunteer at Oakwood Hall 

To hear more about volunteering at Oakwood Hall click here.

Clients at Young Dementia Leeds wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to their volunteers so coloured in this beautiful sign…

Shout out to our volunteers and Liaison and Diversion! (L&D)
Nick has been volunteering with the L&D service for just over a year now and has recently progressed into the paid peer support worker role. Well done! 

Andy started his volunteer journey with the L&D service in early 2023 and continues to offer his time as a volunteer. Thank you, Andy, for your continued support.