Volunteer Hub
Post Pals
Organisation Details
School of Engineering IAG Team
Sub theme: Children, Hospitals and Hospices, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are the Information, Advice and Guidance Team (IAG) at the School of Engineering. Our team will be organizing volunteering sessions happening in Engineering Building A, accessible to all students who register for the event. We will log your hours ourselves which will then go towards the Stelify Award. Keep your eyes on the School of Engineering newsletters and our social social media for future event promotions.
Description of role: On Wednesday 12th February 1pm - 3pm, join us at the Event Space on the ground floor of the Nancy Rothwell Building to write cards and letters to seriously ill children and their siblings aged 3-17.
Please do check out their website at https://www.postpals.co.uk/ for more details-- this is a great charity whose work helps with the emotional support of many children each year.
No need to bring anything, except perhaps a water bottle. However, you are welcome to bring your own craft stuff if there's anything you'd like to make or use! Postpals permit gifts so if you wanted to post any other creations to the children then feel free.
1. Visit www.postpals.co.uk and choose a Pal or sibling to write to
2. Help yourself to craft materials and write a lovely letter
3. Write the address on the envelope
4. If you want your hours recorded make sure you have signed up to Volunteer Hub
Please do check out their website at https://www.postpals.co.uk/ for more details-- this is a great charity whose work helps with the emotional support of many children each year.
No need to bring anything, except perhaps a water bottle. However, you are welcome to bring your own craft stuff if there's anything you'd like to make or use! Postpals permit gifts so if you wanted to post any other creations to the children then feel free.
1. Visit www.postpals.co.uk and choose a Pal or sibling to write to
2. Help yourself to craft materials and write a lovely letter
3. Write the address on the envelope
4. If you want your hours recorded make sure you have signed up to Volunteer Hub
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Fixed / Short term
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Wednesday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 0.5
Location:
Ground Floor Event Space, Nancy Rothwell Building, University of Manchester
Manchester
M13 9PL