Community Action: MK

Do you like to Volunteer? Would you like to receive a Credit for doing so? 

Now you can sign yourself up for a credit when you have Volunteered! 

A credit will give you access to Gyms in Milton Keynes, you can see more information on our website;

https://communityactionmk.org/volunteering/physicalactivity/how-to-claim-your-credits/

You can sign up for a free credit here;

Volunteer Credit sign up Form

Heelands Rangers are looking for Volunteers and are involved in the credits project!

Heelands Rangers FC urgently require football coaches, painters, litter pickers, general maintenance volunteers and grounds keepers for this fantastic opportunity to volunteer outside in the sun! (Well if weather permits!) and get plenty of fresh air! This is a run down club in need of plenty of tlc, if you take pride in yourself and your work and enjoy seeing the difference you can make this is the perfect opportunity for you.

You can sign up for this opportunity by joining Volunteer Connect;

https://www.vcconnectsystem.org.uk/MiltonKeynesVMS2/VolunteerOpportunities/DetailsForSearch/718

Alternatively you can contact me;

samantha@communityactionmk.org about any of the above information.

Stantonbury Campus are looking for Volunteers!

Theatre Ushers;

Volunteer Theatre Ushers are needed to assist with theatre shows, serving customers, showing them to seats, selling of products such as confectionary & ice cream.

All volunteers doing this role will be rewarded with gym passes that can be used at the Stantonbury Arts and Leisure Facilities.

Volunteers will need general customer service skills.

To apply Click HERE

Bar Assistants;

Volunteers are needed to help to serve customers when the bar is open. This role will involve handling cash, setting up the bar and cleaning up at the end of the shift.

All volunteers doing this role will be rewarded with gym passes that can be used at the Stantonbury Arts and Leisure Facilities

Volunteers confident in handling cash with great customer service skills!

To apply Click HERE

Alternatively you can email me at samantha@communityaction.org and I will forward your details to Stantonbury Arts and Leisure.

Do you like to wear Pink? Do you want to help a good cause?

Then sign up today!

Cancer Research UK are searching for some Race for Life Volunteers.

Event- Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 5K and 10K

Date- 11th June 2017

Venue- Campbell Park, MK

Time- 8am until 2pm approx.

Volunteers are needed to; Hand out medals, Marshal the course, Support setting up event site, Admin and enquiries support, and much more.

Refreshments and a t-shirt will be provided

To sign up, head to www.raceforlife.org/volunteer

We have a great hospital here in Milton Keynes that is currently expanding. The hospital are looking for great volunteers to help them! 

There are Various roles available including the following;

Ward Support – helping with mealtime service, chatting with patients and bed making

Admin – Photocopying, filing, enveloping, reception roles

Accident and Emergency volunteers – providing refreshments, replenishing stock, chatting to patients and visitors

Breast Feeding Peer Support volunteers – This is for women who have experience of breastfeeding to provide information, guidance and support for mothers who wish to initiate or maintain breastfeeding.

These are some amazing roles. So if you have 3 hours spare for the next 6 months- contact the Volunteer Service at the hospital;

voluntary.services@mkuh.nhs.uk        01908 996059

The MK Marathon is fast approaching and they are seeking wonderful and active volunteers to help them out on the day. This is part of our MK50 Celebrations- Let us make this a year that we will never forget!

There are still some great opportunities to help on the course on

Bank Holiday – Monday 1st May 2017.

All volunteers will receive an official technical volunteer t-shirt, commemorative pin, packed lunch and the gratitude of thousands of participants! Over 8,500 runners have already signed up for this flagship running event which shows off the best that Milton Keynes has to offer.

This is your opportunity to be part of this amazing event.

Sign up for the MK Marathon Event Crew now! http://mkmarathon.com/eventcrew/

We have some fantastic Organisations still looking for volunteers

Milton Keynes Community Cardiac Group are looking for Exercise Assistants at Bletchley Leisure Centre. This is a great opportunity to help those that want to stay active. There is also some great training available. This opportunity is only available to people aged 25+. For more information please click the link below;

Exercise Assistant for MKCCG

Cancer Research UK are also searching for some Race for Life Volunteers.

Event- Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 5K and 10K

Date- 11th June 2017

Venue- Campbell Park, MK

Time- 8am until 2pm approx.

Volunteers are needed to; Hand out medals, Marshal the course, Support setting up event site, Admin and enquiries support, and many more.

Refreshments and a t shirt will be provided

To sign up, head to www.raceforlife.org/volunteer

We have some fantastic news!

Our popular Physical Activity Volunteering Project has been extended!

We have been promoting Physical Activity and Volunteering across Milton Keynes by rewarding and advertising Volunteering roles across several organisations in Milton Keynes.

Now our Project has been extended until July 2017! So if you are already involved then your volunteers can now keep gaining credits until July! 

If you like the sound of this project or require some more information contact Samantha

samantha@communityactionmk.org