Volunteering at Somerset Council

Check out all of our volunteering opportunities here! https://volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/

Check out all of our current volunteering opportunities here! https://volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/

Could you support families in Somerset?

Read more here:

Family Group Conference Volunteer We are looking for advocate volunteers to assist in supporting vulnerable family members, to participate in a Family Group Conference. A family group conference is a process led by family members to plan and make decisions for a child who is at risk.

Check out our latest opportunities here! https://volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/

Our Home Library Service is in need of volunteers across the county!

Find out more and apply here!

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Find your sunshine here! https://volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/

Media students at Strode College have been creating short animations to promote the work done by Route1 Advocacy. The students met Route1 Coordinator Julie to find out about the types of work done to support young people in care or have a social worker, and the amazing work done by volunteers. This project is in its fourth your and is a valuable addition to the Professional and Technical media course at Strode College.

Adrian Smith, Course Manager for the Creative Media Production at Strode College said “This project gives our students the opportunity to work with a real client, and to build new skills. Working with a real client also allows the students to develop their professional practice and workplace skills.”

The finished animations will be used to promote the amazing work carried out by Route1 and to help them recruit new volunteers as this is crucial to helping Somerset’s young people. Once the animations are complete, the finished films can be seen on Route1’s website and social media feeds.

Route1 Team Manager Stella said “This project is a great example of young people in Somerset supporting each other. We are always so impressed with the quality of the animations produced by the students at Strode College and love having a selection to use.”

Do you love exploring our amazing environment here in Somerset?

Why not help the Rights of Way Team monitor our network! You can read about Adam's experience in this role here!

Adam’s Volunteer Story (Rights of Way) | Somerset Volunteering There are over 6120 kilometres (or roughly 3800 miles) of Public Rights of Way across Somerset. These include Public Footpaths, Public Bridleways, Restricted Byways and Byways Open to All Traffic.

Check out all of our latest roles here! https://volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/

Our Transporting Somerset service is always looking for more amazing volunteers to support the people of Somerset!

Read all about Clive's expereince as a Driver here!

Clive’s Volunteer Story (Transporting Somerset) | Somerset Volunteering Transporting Somerset provides crucial non-emergency transport for eligible non-emergency NHS patients and social care users enabling them to get to various locations across the county and further…

Check out all of our latest volunteering roles here! https://volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/

New people, new experiences! https://volunteering.somerset.gov.uk/

Want to know what it is like to volunteer for our amazing Home Library Service?

Read about Hermione's expereince here!

Hermione’s Volunteer Story (Home Library Service) | Somerset Volunteering Home library service volunteers work with the local libraries to enable people who are housebound, or that cannot access the library, enjoy the books, audio books and DVDs by choosing…

Have you found your opportunity this ?

Why not become part of the Taunton Home Library Team!

Read and apply below.

Somerset Libraries UK

Home Library Service Volunteer (Taunton Library) Home library service volunteers work with the local libraries to choose, deliver and collect books, audio books and DVDs to people who are housebound. This will also help to combat loneliness and signpost to extra help if required.

Do you want to help nature recovery in the Mendip Hills National Landscape?

We are now accepting new applications for this amazing role! Find out more here:

Nature Recovery Volunteer Practical conservation volunteers meet regularly to carry out a wide range of tasks with the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

is a great time to get involved in volunteering!

We are looking for people to take on a strategic role with schools in Yeovil and South Somerset.

Is the the role for you?

School Governor (opportunities across Somerset) This vital role involves attending at least six meetings each year, normally held in the evening. At these meetings, school governors and trustees offer critical advice and scrutiny of the decisions and policies of the school.

Volunteers make amazing contributions to communities across the UK and throughout (3-9 June) we want to celebrate Somerset's Volunteers!

Meet Alan, one of our brilliant volunteer drivers. Here's what he has to say about being a volunteer 👇

🗣️‘Following my retirement from the metropolitan police, I drive three days a week, and find the role very rewarding, assisting people from all walks of life to from their various medical appointments.’

If you want to join Alan and make a difference to people's lives, you can apply to be a volunteer driver here 👉 https://orlo.uk/FHRo2

This week is ! Volunteers' Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK.

In Somerset we are luck to have a varied and vibrant volunteer help-force. Why not join it!

You can find voluntary opportunities from across the county at www.sparkachange.org.uk

Spark Somerset Somerset Council

It's volunteers week and here is a message from Route1's team manager, Stella.

"A personal 'thank you' to each and everyone of you. Your time, commitment and support is making a difference to some of our children and young people in Somerset.
We at Route1 thank you for being you – generous, kind and caring 😊"


Volunteering at Somerset Council

New Year, New Roles!

We have 2 brand new volunteering opportunities now available with the Arts Engagement and Outreach Team based at The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue!

Come and find them at

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