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Volunteering and Placement Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities

At Inspire we have volunteers of all shapes and sizes, and we make volunteering a rewarding and positive experience.  We offer the following training and support so volunteers develop their potential.

• Induction—ensures volunteers the opportunity to become familiar with our organisation and how it is run.
• Training (accredited if required)—on the job training helps the volunteer to jump right into working with others, and helps to boost confidence. We also offer various 1 day training sessions as applicable.
• Ongoing support –through frequent chats with mentors, debriefing, and team meetings.
• Volunteer social events—special volunteer nights out encourage you to make new friends and get to know those that you might not work with on a regular basis.
• Development of team working skills—we cannot do what we do without team work, or without you! Join our team today.

This year 32 volunteers from different backgrounds, ages (16-77) and cultures have donated over a staggering 6,000 hours of their time. 

Thank you all so much!



Eight of our volunteers have moved into training, studying or employment.

• ‘Everyone was very supportive and I have really developed my confidence.’
• ‘Each week I was thanked and knew that I had made a difference.’
• ‘I’ve been given the opportunity to expand my skills and knowledge.’
• ‘I get the chance to try new activities and go to different places.’
• ‘Volunteering at Inspire has opened up a world of opportunity.’
• ‘I have learned so much and will always value my experience.’
• ‘Wow!  What an eye-opening experience which will stay with me forever.’
• ‘Volunteering at Inspire has given me the opportunity to access training for employment skills.’

Current Vacancies

• Support Work
• Office Admin
• Charity Shop Assistant
• Kitchen Assistant
• Trustees

Application Form

If you are interested in volunteering you can download an application form by clicking on the link below:

Click here to download application form

Or alternatively please call / e-mail for an application form:

EMAIL: enquiries@inspire-nottingham.org.uk

TEL: 0115 847 5757

 

 

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Student Placement Opportunities

Inspire has provided placements for students from NVQ Level 2 through to degree level, in a range of subjects including,

• BTEC Health & Social Care,
• Community & Youth Work,
• Community Regeneration,
• Social work and Drama Therapy. 

We get a lot and give a lot with placements.  Our members enjoy the new opportunities, experiences, interests and increased diversity they bring, students get an amazing learning opportunity – everyone wins!



Here's just some of the feedback we've had from previous Students:

• ‘Everyone at Inspire helped me to develop my career and the support proved invaluable’
• ‘I learned so much’
• ‘The staff, volunteers and members all encouraged me to succeed’
• ‘I was treated like a professional and part of the team, it forced me to think and act like one too and it has developed my confidence so much – thank you all’
• “thank you for all your help, information and support while I was on placement”
• “a special thanks to all of you for teaching me about the real world”
• “I experienced the real concept of social work”
• “new skills and knowledge gained from Inspire helped me achieve higher grades”
• “after completing my placement I intend to return in the future to volunteer, if you’ll have me!”



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