One day a week

Jag-Man

I have just turned 60, so now I find myself with more time on my hands.
I already give a few bob to charities, so now Im looking at giving some of my time to a good charity.
I can drive, and have a nice car.
I good in the building trade.
I can cook.
I think Im nice and get on with people.

Has anybody got any good ideas on who I could give some of my time to.
I live in Liverpool.
Thank You

oldtoolie

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kingfisherblue

Try your local community centres, scout groups, hospitals or schools. A lot depends on what you want to do really. Community centres might be interested in your building skills if you are able to carry out repair work or maybe cook/serve in a community cafe. They might also appreciate someone who is willing to give up their time to volunteer as a director.

Scouts usually meet term time only - there is an appeal in the St. Helens Reporter today for a scout leader. With skills such as cooking and woodwork, safety with tools, etc, you could have a lot to offer to young people.

Hospitals or schools may welcome you for various activities.

I volunteer with GirlGuidingUK and it is a fantastic experience. I also volunteeer for my local community centre, and it can be so hard to get reliable volunteers.

The first thing to do is decide how often you want to volunteer and for how long. Just as an example, if it is a couple of hours a week (with the potential for more ), scouting might be ideal. It isn't just about being at the meetings, although that is important, it is also about planning activities, shopping for and preparing resources, keeping records, etc. Having said that, being available for the kids to meet each week is obviously one of the most important roles - and you don't always have to be there every week.

Good luck

Savvy_Sue

You can also google volunteer Liverpool, and see if there is a local 'agency' matching volunteers with vacancies.

Jag-Man

oldtoolie wrote: »

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Thank you, you have given me something to look at.

Jag-Man

kingfisherblue wrote: »

Try your local community centres, scout groups, hospitals or schools. A lot depends on what you want to do really. Community centres might be interested in your building skills if you are able to carry out repair work or maybe cook/serve in a community cafe. They might also appreciate someone who is willing to give up their time to volunteer as a director.

Scouts usually meet term time only - there is an appeal in the St. Helens Reporter today for a scout leader. With skills such as cooking and woodwork, safety with tools, etc, you could have a lot to offer to young people.

Hospitals or schools may welcome you for various activities.

I volunteer with GirlGuidingUK and it is a fantastic experience. I also volunteeer for my local community centre, and it can be so hard to get reliable volunteers.

The first thing to do is decide how often you want to volunteer and for how long. Just as an example, if it is a couple of hours a week (with the potential for more ), scouting might be ideal. It isn't just about being at the meetings, although that is important, it is also about planning activities, shopping for and preparing resources, keeping records, etc. Having said that, being available for the kids to meet each week is obviously one of the most important roles - and you don't always have to be there every week.

Good luck

Thank you, again like the above you have given me a lot to think about.
Dont think scouting is me, but community centre is something i could do.

dont want to do any night work, as i love watching football to much, but I can give 1 day a week, or 2 half days.

Please keep your ideas coming in.

Savvy_Sue

Jag-Man wrote: »

dont want to do any night work, as i love watching football to much, but I can give 1 day a week, or 2 half days.

How about getting involved with your local youth football team?

Alexd_2

I think it depends on what you really care about? What kind of charities do you hold dear to your heart? I work for a charity in London however most charities offer community support and have fundraisers all over the country so it just depends on what your willing to do. For instance you could ring a charity and organise a fundraising event or collection on their behalf. They will give you all the support and equipment you need.

kingfisherblue

To combine community centres and football, along with Sue's idea, why don't you see if there is a football team at your local community centre? The only problem with volunteering with a football team is that you are likely to be looking at 4pm onwards, or Saturdays, so it may not be ideal for that reason.

Another possibility is Care and Repair. I don't know if Liverpool Council has a scheme, but St. Helens do. If anyone elderly or disabled needs small jobs doing in their homes (privately owned), they can get help from C&R. Last year, the bracket on the shower rail broke in our wetroom. I couldn't shower my disabled son and I'm not exactly handy myself. C&R came out and within minutes the chap had fitted a new metal bracket. Obviously you couldn't do gas or electricity repairs unless you have the certificates to prove yur training is up to date, but you could easily help with other repair jobs. It might be worth ringing the council to see if they offer a similar scheme and if they are accepting volunteers.

kingfisherblue

Sorry, just thought of another idea - what about volunteer driving for hospitals?

Savvy_Sue

kingfisherblue wrote: »

Sorry, just thought of another idea - what about volunteer driving for hospitals?

or GP surgeries, or the local community transport scheme. I have a friend who goes all over the place driving minibuses which organisations can hire: if they don't have their own MIDAS registered driver then he may volunteer.