Volunteering

At ANCA, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

 

By giving their time, energy, expertise and dedication, they allow us to continue making a meaningful impact in our local community.

 

We are currently seeking reliable and passionate volunteers who are committed to helping us build a better future.

 

Whether assisting with our regular Cafe or Youth club, providing administrative support, or simply running a stall at one of our yearly fairs, your involvement will directly benefit those around you.

 

Volunteering with us is more than just a commitment; it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, develop new skills, and contribute to the well-being of our community. If you’re enthusiastic, dependable, and eager to make a positive impact, we would love to have you join our team.

 

Together, we can continue to make our community center a vibrant, welcoming space for all.

Current Opportunities

Trustee

With our AGM approaching we are looking for dedicated trustees that can offer their time and expertise.

We are looking for trustees who have experience of organising events, writing policies, applying for grants and generally helping with the day to day running of the charity.

 

Requirements

- You will be at least 16 years old

- You will meet the charity commission legal critera and ber eligible to serve as a Trustee.

 (You will need to meet the critiera set out by the charity commission.

- To successfully complete an enhanced background check / DBS (the cost will be covered by ANCA).

- To have integrity and a commitment to our cause.

- To give a regular commitment of your time and skills.

Youth club co-ordinator and team members

Last year the youth club ran on a Thursday evening, however due to volunteer commitments we now do not have enough volunteers to run it safely and consistantly. 

We want to re-launch the youth club and we are open to changing the day to suit volunteers.

If you are interested in co-ordinating this or even justy being part of the team then please get in touch.

 

Requirements

Specific qualifications are not required, but you will need: 

- A compassionate, non-judgmental attitude.

- To successfully complete an enhanced background check / DBS (the cost will be covered by ANCA).

- To commit to volunteer a minimum of twice a month for 3 hours at a time.

Cafe Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to join our Cafe team on a rota system. We currently open our Cafe 2 days a week but we would love to expand this to open on extra days.

We need chefs in the kitchen as well as front of house.

If you are interested in giving us a day of your time, please get in touch with details of which role you would prefer and any relevant experience you may have.

Requirements

- A Friendly demeanor with good communication skills

- The ability to stand for long periods.

- To successfully complete a food hygiene course (the cost of this will be covered by ANCA).

- To successfully complete an enhanced background check /DBS (the cost will be covered by ANCA).

- To give a regular weekly commitment.

Funding co-ordinator

We are looking for a Volunteer who has experience / knowledge of applying for Grants.

You would work with Helen and Becky to pinpoint opportunities for funding applications, after which you would take the lead in completing the forms and liasing with Grant givers to secure funding.

 

Requirements

- Good communication skills

- A good knowledge and ability to use a computer.

- Experience of applying for funding.

- A regular commitment of a few hours each month.

Social Media co-ordinator

Are you tech savy? Could you be the answer to our IT nightmare? We are looking for a volunteer who understands social media, we need someone who can manage our Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok as well as other platforms that we probably do not even know exist.

 

Requirements

- Good communication skills

- A good knowledge of social media platforms and how they work.

- A regular commitment of a few hours each week to update our social media in a professional but fun manner.

Why volunteer?

There are many reasons why people volunteer.  Some of the obvious reasons are

Socialising with other members of the community

Updating your CV with a recent reference

Giving something back to your community

Having a sense of purpose and reducing isolation

Building your self confidence

Learning new skills

Become a volunteer

Please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in contact with you.

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