Volunteering

Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire is the Northampton point of contact for any individuals who wish to volunteer at this difficult time and cannot find their own source organisation.

We can be contacted at info@voluntaryimpact.org.uk  or on 07592 501769.

Can furloughed staff volunteer?

Go somewhere else: volunteering must be with a different organisation and cannot be making money or providing services for the furloughed employees organisation.

Keep it voluntary: As soon as someone is obliged to do something (such as training, or attending a particular scheme) this stops being voluntary and may jeopardise whether that person is considered furloughed.

Don't backfill with volunteeers: Backfilling staff roles with volunteers would be bad for exisiting staff morale as well as potentially making you liable for minimum wage costs.

Be creative: Approach employees or other charities to see of they can publicise your roles. 

Staying Safe Whilst Volunteering Guidebook

Thank you for offering to volunteer during these unprecedented times we are all finding ourselves in. The response so far in Northampton has been fantastic and is massively appreciated. We have created some guidelines to support you on your volunteer journey which you may find useful.

View the Staying Safe Whilst Volunteering Guidebook

Befriending during COVID-19 Guidebook

To read our befriending during COVID-19 Guidebook, click here. 

Handling Money Safely Guidebook

This piece is written recognising that there are both formal and informal groups and individuals offering support to people in their community who are either self-isolating, have been advised to isolate or have difficulty getting out and about to get the things they need such as shopping and medicines. 

View the Handling Money Safely Guidebook

Volunteering Top Tips

Volunteering: A process for shopping

Handling money Safely Top Tips

 

 

Volunteering at the Hospitals

Northampton General Hospital

If you wish to volunteer directly at Northampton General Hospital contact volunteer.services@ngh.nhs.uk or speak to a member of the team on 01604 523159.

Kettering General Hospital

If you wish to volunteer directly at Kettering General Hospital contact KGH-tr.volunteering@nhs.net

National NHS Volunteering Request

Sign up to the National NHS Volunteering Request at https://www.goodsamapp.org/

Online Training Resources for Health and Care Volunteers

 

 

COVID-19 Community Resilience Cell

Volunteer in your Local Community Hub

If you would like to volunteer in your local community hub to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic you can visit  https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-updates/Pages/volunteer-to-help-those-in-need-coronavirus.aspx or call the volunteer registration line 0300 126 1000 (option 5)

VIN is part of the Community Resilience Cell, which is a coordinated group of key stakeholders including local authorities and community organisations.

 

 

Community Reserve Volunteers

What Community Reserve Volunteers do

The Community Reserve Volunteers are nationally recruiting for Community Reserve Volunteers who are a network of people ready to help in an emergency, supporting their community by sharing public health messages, connecting with others safely and helping provide basic supplies.

During an emergency, they will help with practical tasks such as preparing kit and equipment, sorting and handing out supplies and making refreshments.

 

What we can offer

Volunteering in an emergency will give you the chance to:

  • meet new people
  • give practical help to your local community.

Volunteers will need to sign up in advanced and must be 18 years or older.  They will be contacted if there is a major incident in your local area and will not need any specialist skills as a quick training will be provide on the scene.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

 

 

Mutual Aid Groups

If you are thinking of setting up your own Mutual Aid Group then you can find valuable information here:  https://www.mutual-aid.uk/news

Also There are several support groups on Facebook where people can request and offer support to people who are struggling through this period.  Although we are not affiliated with these groups in anyway, and cannot guarantee or approve them, we have put a list together of groups we are aware of.

Cogenhoe

Far Cotton and Delapre

Grange Park

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Kingsthorpe, Whitehills and Springpark

Northamptonshire: Blisworth

Visit: Blisworth CRRG

Northamptonshire: Brixworth

Northamptonshire: Chapel Brampton

Visit: Brampton Help

Northamptonshire: Corby

Northamptonshire: Earls Barton

Northamptonshire: Hanging Houghton

Northamptonshire: Hardingstone

Northamptonshire: Little Harrowden

Contact: sarahwhitlock1000@gmail.com 07568470077 or avnishkthakrar@hotmail.com 07824643221

 

Northamptonshire: Moulton

Northamptonshire: Raunds

Northamptonshire: Rushden and Higham Ferrers

Northamptonshire: Weldon

Northamptonshire: Wellingborough

 

 

Volunteering in a Rural Area

Northamptonshire Acre

If you are looking to establish a support group and live in a classified rural area of Northamptonshire you can contact NorthantsAcre for support and advice: Please click here to read more.

 

For Resources on volunteering and safeguarding, click here. 

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