Community Group Volunteers with The Shoebox
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Summary
The Shoebox have a number of community groups in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston and are currently seeking volunteers to help bring people together.Detailed description
Do you like helping bring people together? Do you have an interest you would love to share? Are you seeking work experience?
If so, you might want to consider becoming a volunteer at The Shoebox. We have a number of community groups in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston and are currently seeking volunteers to help bring people together.
Current groups include:
● Crafternoon at the Marina - each week members try out a different craft or creative activity
● Stitching at Sundown - an early evening monthly group for those who love knitting, crocheting and other crafts
● Traditional Board Games
● Creative writing
● Meet & Greet - an early evening monthly group for a cuppa and a chat
● Knit, Stitch and Natter
What do Shoebox community volunteers do?
Volunteers are vital to the smooth running of our groups. The role includes:
● Setting up the event/activity
● Signing in group members
● Showing members how to sign up to our free membership
● Supporting one-off events
● Illustrating how to do an activity at craft workshops or explaining a new board game
● Talking with the group members
● Making tea and coffee
● Washing up and clearing up at the end of the group
Do get in touch, if you would like to find out more or if you have any queries. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
About Cultural Connections Volunteering
It's an easy and fun way to get into volunteering for residents of Great Yarmouth and East Suffolk. You can volunteer at exciting arts, heritage and cultural events and activities, including festivals. Volunteer as little or as much as you like and choose the kind of volunteering that works for you, including online volunteering . If you’ve never volunteered before, or you think it might be difficult for you, we’ll support you every step of the way. You'll meet new people, learn new skills, build confidence, and even earn rewards.