Current Vacancies

Opportunities to join us at Volunteer Action

We welcome applications from volunteers at any time. Further details of what is needed from volunteer drivers and befrienders is on their dedicated pages.

When we have paid positions available, or vacancies to work as a volunteer in the office, full details will be on this page. Our modern, well-equipped and friendly offices are in Fletton House, Oundle.

 

Trustees

Who we are

Volunteer Action are a community minded charity that supports volunteers to improve the lives of local people in need.  We provide a Community Car Scheme and Befriending Service to our members who reside within East Northants North (from Easton-on-the-Hill in the north to Thrapston in the south, Brigstock in the West to Lutton in the East). We provide our services to around 50 parishes and our offices are based in the market town of Oundle.

What we do

We support people in the community aged 65+ and those who are registered disabled with mobility issues to maintain their independence to lead a healthy life, with dignity, for as long as possible. Our volunteers drive members to appointments to maintain their health and wellbeing, from Hospitals to Hairdressers and much more, whilst providing companionship on the journey. Passenger journeys are subsidised by the charity to help tackle poverty and provide a fairly priced service regardless of how rurally they live within the county. The volunteers within our Befriending team provide a range of friendship options that include face-to-face, telephone and group meet ups. All of which offer companionship and an understanding ear, to help combat and reduce rural isolation and connect communities.

Your contribution

The Trustees, acting together at a meeting, provide the high-level management, guidance and oversight of Volunteer Action. We welcome diversity of knowledge within the community, so that we may have a range of skills and expertise to learn from. We are particularly interested in applications from individuals with some of the following experience:

  • Fundraising / Marketing
  • Legal

Trustees are appointed for a three year term, renewable up to twice more.

The position is unpaid; however, all reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Our Trustees are expected to attend 6 meetings each year and participate in annual events to recognise the contribution our volunteers and supporters make towards the service. Most do more than this, helping with specific projects which make the most of their skill sets. If you can volunteer 5 -10 hours per month, you can make a difference.

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee for Volunteer Action, please contact our manager, Rachel Dixon on 01832 275433 or rachel@volunteeractionoundle.org.uk  and she will put you in touch with the Chair of the trustees for further discussions.

 

Volunteer Drivers

Have you got a little time on your hands? Do you live in one of the villages we serve?

Driving for Volunteer Action is rewarding and enjoyable.

Drive as often or as little as you like. You can sign up to drive only on specific days and/or at specific times. You tell us, each week, if and when you are free to drive – we do the rest.
A mileage allowance of 45p per mile is paid.

Call us on: 01832 275433 or email admin@volunteeractionoundle.org.uk

 

Office Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to join our team in our Oundle office

Wednesdays – 9am – 12pm

A regular commitment is preferred but please call us to discuss your availability

Full training will be given but you need a calm and friendly telephone manner and some Microsoft Office experience

Please call us on  01832 275433 or email admin@volunteeractionoundle.org.uk to discuss how you can help.