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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE

IntoUniversity Bradford East are looking for passionate individuals who want to maker a difference in the lives of young people, whilst also being able to develop skills for their own future.

Who can apply?

If you are a current university student or have graduated from any degree within the past five years, this opportunity could be for you!

What does the role involve? 

You will be paired with a young person aged between 10-17 years. You will lead one-to-one sessions, supporting your mentee with academic skills, social and emotional development, and future thinking. You will also attend group events with other mentoring pairs and celebrate your achievements at our annual Mentoring Celebration. 

How often will I volunteer? 

Mentoring meetings are one hour and pairs meet every two weeks throughout the academic year. Volunteering opportunities takes place Monday-Fridays, 3-6 pm

How do I start volunteering? 

• Apply on this platform!
• Attend a training and selection session to prepare you for working with young people, including in-depth safeguarding training 
• If selected to be a mentor, you will be matched with an IntoUniversity centre in your local area  
• You will be invited to an induction at your centre to meet your team 
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred List check (England) or PVG Child check (Scotland). IntoUniversity covers this cost and will support you with the application process

The mentoring sessions will take place in person at our centre in Holme Wood, BD4 9DY.

Volunteer Support Assistant's will support people with additional needs or asylum seekers to (the level of support provided will be dependent on each individuals needs. this WILL NOT include personal care):

• Find out about local volunteering projects
• Contact projects they’re interested in, fill in forms and arrange visits
• Visit a project by planning their journey or by going with them
• Travel training 
• Support volunteers in their volunteering role, to enable them to undertake the role independently.
• Sort out any problems or questions
• Mentor and guide, promoting independence
•  Attend regular volunteer meetings and supervision
•  Attend training to develop skills
• References provided after 3 month commitment
• Free accredited training provided

Supporting role within our work across the district in Bradford and Keighley. Community based role, with typical hours ranging between 3pm to 8pm the latest finish times. 

our 5 areas are Manningham, Windhill, Canterbury, Woodside and Keighley.

We can offer OIAM Clothing and a 360 feedback support mentoring in return, with opportunities of growth in youth work, Sports, arts and enterprise. 

In a rewarding role, in supporting our work with children and young people, providing a safe space for young peoole to flourish, providing threshold experiences and journeying with young people. 

https://www.oiam.org/charity/community

About the Opportunity

Multi Crime Service Delivery Volunteers work alongside our staff teams to provide support to victims of crime helping them to move beyond crime via emotional and practical support both face to face and online. You will:

• Help victims and witnesses of crime to explore how their experience of has affected their lives, increase confidence and resilience and reduce the risk of them becoming a victim of crime again.
• Work to identify the service user’s individual needs and help them to choose options they feel are right for them.
• Promote and advocate for the service user’s rights and needs with other agencies, respect their diversity and ensure that the service is accessible for each individual.
• Liaise with your manager or other staff to arrange practical help for victims and witnesses in West Yorkshire.
• Advising them on the Criminal Justice System and helping them to navigate through it.
• Identify situations where Victim Support cannot directly meet the needs of victims; signpost and make appropriate referrals to other organisations.
• Sending in reports to the line manager to keep records up to date.

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
• Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
• Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role – attend one of our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

As a Volunteer in West Yorkshire you will:

• Be working on all crime types.
• Become trauma informed
• Learn about the work of criminal justice agencies
• Progress by specialising in specific crime types (e.g. Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, Hate Crime, Children and Young People, Homicide and Road Death, and Major Incident.)
• Community Engagement and networking opportunities.
• Be able to attend local volunteer team meetings
• Celebrate at our Annual Milestone Awards.

All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

Home Based/Remote however there is an expectation for Volunteers to attend in person support and supervision meetings and team meetings at our office locations:

• Unit 3 Park View Court, St Paul’s Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD18 3DZ
• Victim Support, Floor 3, Woodhead House, 8-10 Providence Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3BG

As a Y’s Girls volunteer, you’ll:

• Make a real difference in the lives of local young people
• Build genuine connections through trust and positive role-modelling
• Gain valuable experience in youth work, education and mentoring
• Receive full training, support, expenses and a DBS check (at no cost)
• Grow your confidence, communication skills and sense of purpose

You don’t need to be an expert, you just need to be someone who cares and is ready to listen, support and show up.

There are many ways volunteers can get involved at Bradford Literature Festival. Whatever your strengths, we’re keen to help you use your skills and experience to the best of your abilities. There are volunteer opportunities during the main festival programme (3 - 12 July 2026) and during the Education Programme (24 June - 10 July 2026).

Roles include:

• Festival Runners: A fast paced and varied role, supporting our Production Team with the day-to-day operations of the festival.
• Workshop Assistants: Assisting in our creative workshops, supporting visitors to create art pieces to be proud of.
• Accessibility Chaperones: Assisting and advocating for those with accessibility requirements, such as assisting guests around the festival site.
• Venue Assistants: Interacting with people from all walks of life, ensure that visitors of the festival are having a fun, safe and organised experience.
• Guest and Green Room Assistants: Helping with the care of high-profile speakers, festival partners, publishers and members of the press.
• Stage Assistants: Seeing how the festival experience unfolds from backstage – supporting our Events Team to prepare festival speakers for their events, assist with stage set up and ensure the event runs smoothly.

Main Responsibilities:

Admin

• Clerical tasks including filing, data input, photocopying etc.

Shop

• Stock rotation.
• Organising/tidying shop.
• Shop displays.
• Sorting donations (processing saleable stock and dealing with substandard stock appropriately).
• Processing sales through till and handling money. (inc. Café)
• Dealing with customer enquiries. (inc. Café)

Café

• Assisting with food preparation. (Requires Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene)
• Taking orders.
• Washing up.
• Cleaning tables, surfaces etc.

Warehouse

• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance.
• Helping with general upkeep of building.
• Heavy lifting of furniture and other household items.

Garden

• Planting, seed sowing, propagation, nursery work etc.
• Maintenance and general upkeep of the garden.

The above list is not exhaustive and duties relevant to the post or the individual’s experience may be required from time to time. Any variation will always be discussed with the volunteer and their department lead.

Main Responsibilities:

Admin

• Assist with clerical tasks such as typing letters, writing letters/emails, filing, data input, printing/photocopying information and documentation for clients.
• Assisting the Advisors with triage assessment of clients.
• Providing clients with relevant signposting information.
• When requested, helping clients use the telephone, write a letter/email.

Interpretation

• Interpret spoken language to enable our advisors to gain information needed from the client to help with debt, benefit or housing issues.

• Ensuring that meaning and context is portrayed accurately in the interpretation and that confidentiality is adhered to at all times.
• Delivering triage assessment at first contact to streamline client access to information, self-help or advice services efficiently at an appropriate level.

Trainee (knowledge of AQS guidelines essential)

• Shadowing/assisting the Advisors with drop-ins.
• Clerical tasks such as inputting client notes, notetaking, filing client notes.
• Liaise with other organisations to help client’s individual situation.
• Provide preliminary information/advice on issues relating to subjects under the remit covered by AQS.

The above list is not exhaustive and duties relevant to the post or the individual’s experience may be required from time to time. Any variation will always be discussed with the volunteer and their department lead.

Main Responsibilities:

Admin

• Assist with clerical tasks such as typing letters, writing letters/emails, filing, data input, printing/photocopying information and documentation for clients.
• Assisting the Asylum & Immigration Advisor with triage assessment of clients.
• Providing clients with relevant signposting information.
• When requested, helping clients use the telephone, write a letter/email.

Interpretation

• Interpret spoken language to enable our advisors to gain information needed from the client to help with immigration issues.
• Ensuring that meaning and context is portrayed accurately in the interpretation and that confidentiality is adhered to at all times.
• Delivering triage assessment at first contact to streamline client access to information, self-help or advice services efficiently at an appropriate level.

Trainee (knowledge of IAA guidelines essential)

• Shadowing/assisting the Asylum & Immigration Advisor with drop-ins.
• Clerical tasks such as inputting client notes, notetaking, filing client notes.
• Liaise with other organisations to help client’s individual situation.
• Provide preliminary information/advice on issues relating to subjects under the remit covered by IAA.

The above list is not exhaustive and duties relevant to the post or the individual’s experience may be required from time to time. Any variation will always be discussed with the volunteer and their department lead.