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Caribbean Carnival

The Carnival is an annual event taking place in August. It is a vibrant and very popular event and there is a range of volunteering opportunities available in the run up to the event and on the day itself.

Opportunities: Costume Designers, Website Designers, Administrative Assistants

For the day: Stewards & Parade Ushers

Times: Flexible to suit volunteer. 

Catch 22 - Leicester Youth Inclusion Project

The Leicester Youth Inclusion Programme work with 8-12 year olds who have been or are at risk of being excluded from school. The programme works with children from 3 areas of Leicester in an after school setting.  The project staff look for volunteers to lead a six week programme of activities which can cover a variety of interests including arts and crafts, drama, dance or music.

Opportunities:  After School Club Leaders, Club Assistants

Times: After school on days decided by the volunteers and Project Staff to suit.

Coping with Cancer

Coping with Cancer work locally with people who have been affected by cancer and those who are currently undergoing diagnosis/treatment.

Opportunity: Art Therapy Assistant

Times: A regular weekly commitment is required of approx 3 hours per week. 

FUSE Project 

Fuse mentoring works with 13-16 year olds living in care in Leicestershire. Mentors are students and staff at DMU and they meet up with their mentees once a week for 2-3 hours over a minimum of 6 months. A volunteer is required to design flyers to help promote the project. Two different designs are needed, one design aimed at mentors and another aimed at social workers. 

Opportunity: Graphic Designer 

Times: Flexible to suit

 Hospital Radio Fox

Radio Fox is a radio station based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary who produce a variety of programmes and request shows for patients and visitors to the hospital. 

Opportunities: Radio Show Assistant, Presenter

Times: Regular, flexible hours to suit. 

InterNICHE

InterNICHE is an international network promoting humane education and scientific alternatives to animal testing in the life sciences. Volunteer-led, this organisation relies on voluntary support to carry out its campaigning activities

Opportunity: Film Maker and Producer, Graphic Designer

Times: Flexible to suit, short term projects available. 

Learning for the 4^th Age

L4A aim to provide 1-to-1 educational and learning services to care home residents. They look for volunteers with a variety of skills and interests to be matched with a local elderly resident to share these interests and complete activities with them.

Opportunity: Learning Mentor

Times: Approx 3 hours per week, flexible to suit. 

Leicester Comedy Festival

The Leicester Comedy Festival is an annual event which attracts national press attention and interest every year. The Festival team relies on the support of volunteers to assist the preparation and running of the event and a variety of positions are available between November and February.

Opportunities: Event Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Marketing Assistants

Times: Flexible to suit volunteer  

Leicester Print Workshop

Leicester Print Workshop promotes fine art printmaking. From its fully equipped studio in Highfields it offers opportunities for artists to practice their craft and it delivers a full programme of education and exhibitions.

Opportunity: Support to the Tech Team

Times: One morning or afternoon each week

Making Music 

This local organisation is looking for organisers to co-ordinate a number of events ranging from small local arts forums to large scale regional music events. Tasks would involve researching and booking venues, advertising and marketing the events, and help dealing with bookings. Volunteer Marketing Co-ordinators are also needed to help communicate and promote events to membership.

Opportunities: Event Organiser, Marketing Co-ordinator, Newsletter Editor, Researcher, Interviewer

Times: Flexible around other commitments, there is also the opportunity to volunteer from home.

MATV

MATV is a local community TV station offering a variety of Asian and multi-cultural programmes. They broadcast via Sky TV and other digital providers to a wide audience.

Opportunities: Production Assistant

Times: Regular, flexible hours. Longer term placements also available.

Mencap

Mencap provide services and activities to people of all ages who have a learning disability. There are opportunities to get involved in delivering sessions for their members and also to help with their regular dance classes for young children.

Opportunities: Activity Leader, Dance Class Assistant

Times: Contact the Volunteering office for group times.

Oxjam 

Oxjam's aims and objectives are to raise money for the charity Oxfam with live music and fundraising events throughout October

Opportunity: Production Co-ordinator, Events Promoter, Social Networking Manager

Times: Flexible

Peepul Centre

The Peepul Centre is a multi-purpose venue in the heart of Leicester. They host a series of cultural, sporting and community events and seek to place volunteers in many aspects of their work.

Opportunities: Special Event Assistant, Usher, Mendhi Volunteer, Graphic Design Volunteer, Tour Representative, plus many more.

Times: Flexible to suit.

Richard Attenborough Centre

Volunteers will help support many activities at the centre and will be placed according to their specific interests: e.g. arts marketing/curatorial/arts management/arts & disability etc.

Opportunity: Support Volunteer (various arts activities)

Times: Various.

Simon Shiekh Communications group

Simon Shiekh Communications group is a not-for-profit Public Relations agency which specialise in providing marketing support and managing fundraising appeals for charities based in Leicester, Northampton and Edinburgh. 

Opportunity: Graphic Designer(s)   

Times: Flexible times to suit

Sure Start

Sure Start work with families providing support services and activities for children and parents to engage in. The centres are always looking for arts and craft, drama, dance, language and music activities to offer families which can be led by volunteers. 

Opportunity: Skill Share Volunteer 

Times: Flexible to suit volunteer.

Trade Sexual Health

Trade Sexual Health is a community based charity who aim to improve the good health, both physical and mental of gay and bisexual men and women. Trade is looking for someone with experience of graphic design and marketing to help us create posters, flyers, leaflets and booklets to advertise their outreach events and services.

Opportunity: Graphic Designer

Times: Min of 4 hours per week.

 VISTA

VISTA is a local charity providing vital services to blind and visually impaired people across the County of Leicestershire. They seek to place volunteers in many areas of their diverse work, including to support their audio department with producing recordings for their service users.

Opportunity: Talking Newspaper Reader and recordists

Times: Approx once a month to suit

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