Volunteering at the Mead Centre

The Mead Centre is managed and run by our group of amazing volunteers. Volunteers come from a range of backgrounds, ages and experiences. They are the heart of the Mead Centre, and it would be great to have you as part of the team. Why not get involved in delivering services to your community, have fun and make friends at the same time. Volunteering will give you the chance to broaden your skills and meet new people.

How can you help?

As a volunteer, you can choose from a range of roles. These include
welcoming and chatting to visitors
setting up the meeting rooms in preparation for activities
supporting our different groups
helping to prepare refreshments
helping us raise funds
helping with the administration of the centre, including financial administration
helping us with marketing, including social media.

You might even explore joining the Board of Trustees, or the Management Committee. You may have additional skills that could help us to achieve our aims and objectives. We would encourage you to visit us for a tour of the building and a chat about how you can contribute as a volunteer.

Whatever your volunteering role, you will have access to relevant training, preparation, support and guidance throughout. We will do everything we can to ensure your volunteering experience is positive, enriching and enjoyable. As a volunteer you will be treated with respect and regarded as a member of the team. You will be given tasks or responsibilities appropriate to your role as a volunteer.

How can you help?

As a volunteer, you can choose from a range of roles. These include
welcoming and chatting to visitors
setting up the meeting rooms in preparation for activities
supporting our different groups
helping to prepare refreshments
helping us raise funds
helping with the administration of the centre, including financial administration
helping us with marketing, including social media.

You might even explore joining the Board of Trustees, or the Management Committee. You may have additional skills that could help us to achieve our aims and objectives. We would encourage you to visit us for a tour of the building and a chat about how you can contribute as a volunteer.

Whatever your volunteering role, you will have access to relevant training, preparation, support and guidance throughout. We will do everything we can to ensure your volunteering experience is positive, enriching and enjoyable. As a volunteer you will be treated with respect and regarded as a member of the team. You will be given tasks or responsibilities appropriate to your role as a volunteer.

What you can expect from us

As a volunteer, you will:

be provided with a comprehensive induction and full training
be supported by a mentor who will be your key contact
be treated with dignity and respect
be working in a safe and healthy environment
have your achievements recognised
have opportunities to meet fellow volunteers and interact with members of the local community.

Your personal details will be protected under current data protection laws.

What we expect from you

We ask that our volunteers

commit to times you have agreed with us, and inform us when you are not available
abide by the our policies, procedures and standards
perform your volunteering role to the best of your ability

All our volunteers will need to undergo a DBS Enhanced Check, as you may come into direct contact with children and young adults. The Mead Centre will meet the costs of this. For further information on the DBS check, please visit the Mind: What is a DBS Check website. This offers an easy to follow guide.

Become a Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer with us, please pop along to the Mead Centre. You will be able to collect a Volunteer Form from our reception desk. You can also email us at volunteers@themeadcentre.co.uk.