Volunteering In Ross-on-Wye
Volunteer With Other Local Groups
There are plenty of opportunities to work as a volunteer with charities and local organisations in Ross-on-Wye and across Herefordshire. The Ross-on-Wye Community Development Trust is keen to support these groups by promoting vacancies, as well as the work that these groups do.
Govardhan Eco Farm
Govardhan Eco Farm is an organic farm based on 3 acres of land on The Doward.
We welcome volunteers to come and work with us on various projects on our off grid farm.
Website: https://www.lotusarts.org.uk/govardhan-eco-farm
For more info please email fergus info@eaglearts.co.uk
Ross Town Band
New members are always welcome in all sections
We are a friendly band that get together for the enjoyment of making music and entertaining the people of Ross and surrounding areas, we are a non-contesting and non-marching brass band. Our repertoire is wide and varied.
Main Band rehearsals take place in The Larruperz Centre in Ross on Friday evenings from 7:30pm to 9pm
(First room on the right as you enter the building). You are welcome to drop in for a blow or, if you prefer, contact us first.
If you want to brush up your existing playing skills, why not come along to the Training Band which meets at The Larruperz Centre on Friday evenings from 6:00pm to 7pm.
Never played a brass instrument before, or maybe not since school!, at any age (you are never too old!)
We would love to get you going in this amazing hobby, we will teach you from the ground up, from your first blow.
We meet at the Larruperz Centre on Friday evenings at 5:30 to 6pm
Professional tuition is also available.
Email us at rosstownband@gmail.com
or send us a message on Facebook to find out more.
Please see our website for more details https://rosstownbandnew.weebly.com
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Come and join our Team at our new shop in Ross on Wye.
Volunteering with us is easy, flexible, and inclusive. If you can spare a few hours a week, or a couple of hours occasionally we would love you to join our volunteer team
Do you always have a welcoming smile on your face and love getting into conversations?
Why not get to know the people from your community with this versatile volunteering role. Gain valuable experience in customer service adding value to your CV.
Our Retail Assistant volunteers are the first point of contact for our customers when they enter our shops.
As Retail Assistant volunteer you will greet customers, help them find the items they’re looking for and answer their questions where you can. With support from the shop team, your invaluable efforts at keeping the sales floor well stocked and organised will help us make a mission possible by raising as much as we can to fund lifesaving missions.
You will be helping to promote our awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme.
If you want to get to know the community around, you this is a perfect way to integrate yourself into your local area and become a part of our team.
This is a flexible Retail Assistant role where you can try different roles throughout the shop until you find your niche, such as putting your own stamp on the shop displays and keeping our shop stocked.
Our shop volunteers are essential to the running of our shops - we couldn’t do it without them. You will be part of a small team raising funds to help the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Say hello to the team:
Funding for the Charity begins at your local charity shop. Now, more than ever, we are in urgent need of volunteers to enable us to continue our life saving service. This wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic volunteers.
Our team is welcoming and friendly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life.
Typical tasks include:
- Provide friendly customer service to our amazing supporters
- Keeping the shop floor stocked and liaising with the stock room team for what is needed
- Promote the charity though campaigns and promotions
- Working shop displays alongside the team
- Keeping the shop floor tidy, clean and well organised
You get a lot from volunteering too:
- · A chance to work in a friendly team, make new friends & meet a diverse group.
- · The feel-good factor of helping the Midlands Air Ambulance.
- · The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills
- · The ability to gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV and learn new skills including references
- · Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle around your other commitments
- · Reasonable travel reimbursed in agreement with the Manager
- · Uniform provided
- · Training provided
For more information please contact Alison Hill, Volunteer Manager – alison.hill@midlandsairambulance.com
Ross-on-Wye Horizon Centre
The Ross-on-Wye Horizon Centre is a day centre for adults with learning and other disabilities. We are always looking for people who would like to share their time and skills with others, making a difference to people's lives.
Do you have a hobby that you would like to share with people with learning disabilities? We are looking for volunteers to help out with activities such as woodworking, crafts, music, exercise and gardening. Please get in touch - we would be very happy to hear from you.
If you would like to volunteer or need further information, please contact us on 01989 253131 or email: maria@horizoncentre.co.uk
Ross On Wye Scout Group
Ross Scout Group currently runs Cubs (age 8 to 10.5 years) and Scouts (age 10.5 to 14 years). We are looking for volunteers to join our team of leaders so that we can continue to support young people in Ross. With additional adult volunteers we would be able to restart our Beavers section (age 6-8 years).
We are also looking for volunteers to join our Trustee Board to help with governance of the Group.
You don’t need to have children in Scouting, have prior experience or be available every week so any time you can give to volunteering with Scouting would be very welcome.
For more information please email volunteer.ross.scouts@gmail.com
EnviroAbility
Do you have a clean driving licence and enjoy driving larger vans? If so, EnviroAbility would love to hear from you as they are currently looking for a willing volunteer to drive one of their vehicles, transporting their friendly Can Do team to and from jobs, preferably Mondays and Thursdays (can be flexible). Please give Paula or Danny a call at the office on 01989 763388 or email info@enviroability.org.uk.
Ross Lions
Ross Lions’ members enjoy social activities including BBQs, walks and dinners and the team is always looking for new volunteers.
If you’re interested in helping out either at their events or in their charity shop on Broad Street, email info@rossonwyelions.org, call 0345 833 5786 or visit https://www.rossonwyelions.org or Facebook @rossonwyelions
Herefordshire Citizens Advice
Advisers, Receptionists and Research & Campaigns volunteers needed! A weekly commitment enables Citizens’ Advice to help people with the problems they face. No formal qualifications or experience required - all volunteers complete full, comprehensive training.
Further information: email recruitment@citaherefordshire.org.uk or call 01432 377583 or visit www.herefordshirecab.org.uk/get-involved-volunteer-with-us.
Mentor Link
Mentor Link is working with a foster care agency in Ross-on-Wye and need Volunteer Mentors to support Looked After Children and young people. The team is in desperate need of volunteers to help out and are looking for anyone who can spare an hour or two a week to help children and young people in the area.
Telephone 01299 822336 or email enquiries@mentorlink.org.uk.
Ross Library Development Group
Ross Library Development Group is looking for new members and are especially keen to recruit someone with basic computer skills to help with membership admin and communications.
Please email rldgnews@gmail.com or visit www.rldg.org.uk for information
Royal Voluntary Service
RVS needs volunteer drivers to provide Community Transport where mobility issues can make it difficult or impossible for people to use public transport or if transport is limited due to rural locations. Trips usually include getting to/from hospital, GP appointments, trips to the shops or into town for social activities.
If you can help out with an hour or two a week, Please contact the offices on 01989 763726
Ross Community Litter Clean Up Crew
Ross Community Litter Clean Up Crew (RCLCUC) Ross Community Litter Clean Up Crew are urgently seeking a Leader/Coordinator for their friendly and successful Group. This volunteer opportunity would suit someone with organisation skills and own transport.
For more information email rosslitter@gmail.com or phone/ text 07771 521639.