It’s great to see everyone back on campus – I hope the new academic year is going well so far.

In this Newsletter:

£1 Clothing Sale – October 2024

Global Opportunities Week

Volunteering Fair

Do Good, Feel Good – Festive Events

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Support

£1 Clothing Sale

On Wednesday 23 October, we held our first £1 Clothing Sale in the Student Life Building in line with the Sustainable Futures Strategy and the cost-of-living crisis. We had a steady flow of customers throughout the day, both students and staff and made £248 which we have donated to one of our charities that we support, RDA Unicorn Centre https://www.rdaunicorncentre.co.uk/

Thanks to all of the staff who made donations of clothing, shoes and accessories and to all of our lovely customers who supported the sale. Big thanks to our student volunteers Vincent, Elina, Bex, Juyveeria and Jacinta who helped us to sort, size, label and sell the clothes on the day. On the back of the success of the sale, we are planning another £1 Clothing  on Tuesday 3 December, Exhibition Space, Ground Floor, Student Centre between 10.00 – 2.00 pm. We are looking for more donations of clean,  saleable clothing, footwear and accessories – men’s, ladies and children’s – if you are having a wardrobe clear out or have un-sold items sitting on Vinted, please consider donating these items to the sale. Donations can be dropped off at the Reception Desk from today until Friday 29 December. Please come to the sale and snap up some bargains– cash sales only…….and bring your own bag!

Global Opportunities Week  4-8 November 2024

TU Global Opportunities Week will take place from Monday, 4th November to Friday, 8th November and find out how you can study, volunteer, or intern abroad in amazing destinations like Spain, India, Italy, France, the USA, Malaysia, and more!

Throughout the week, they will be hosting a series of exciting events where you can learn about:

Study Abroad: Spend a semester or year at one of our partner universities!

Global Opportunities Fair: Discover the full array of opportunities on offer to you and kick-start your next adventure!

International Health Placements: For students in healthcare-related courses.

International Volunteering & Internships: Meet our international partners and discover how you can gain hands-on experience while making a global impact!

Global Opportunities by School: Tailored info sessions by your school, all online!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to travel, grow, and gain invaluable experiences.

To view the full schedule and sign up to the sessions and events, click here. 

Volunteering Fair

On Tuesday 26 November between 11.00 – 2.00 pm, we are holding a Volunteering Fair in the Exhibition Space, Ground Floor Student Life Building. Come along and chat to the Volunteering Team and to voluntary organisations about their available opportunities within the local community and within the university and find out how to get involved. There are many reasons why people volunteer – to help and inspire others, to gain skills and experience or just to have fun and meet people.  Whatever your reason, make the most of your time at university, develop your skills and experience, grow your networks and enhance your CV.  No booking is required – just drop by when it suits you. Further information regarding organisations to follow.

Do Good, Feel Good – Festive Events

RDA Unicorn Centre - Christmas Open Day set up

Getting the Unicorn Centre into the Christmas Spirit by decorating the Stable. What a great way to spend the afternoon - decorating the Unicorn Horse-riding Centre for disabled children. The Centre has lots of festive Christmas decorations which need setting up around the stables and arena. From lights, to Christmas Trees to Santa’s very own Grotto. Come along on Wednesday 27 November between 1.00 - 5.00 pm and have some fun with other volunteers and staff from the centre. What's not to love - Christmas Decorations, using your creative skills to draw freehand (snowmen, snowflakes, Christmas trees) using chalk on the arena walls. Festive Tunes and a fantastic afternoon spent with other volunteers transforming the Centre into a Winter Wonderland. Transport will be provided.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96607

£1 Clothing Sale

On Tuesday 3 December between 10.00 - 2.00 pm, we will be holding a £1 Clothing Sale on the Ground Floor of Student Life Building. This Do-Good, Feel-Good Event is in line with the Sustainable Futures Strategy and also the cost-of-living crisis. The aim of the sale is to prevent clothing etc going to landfill and help to support students and staff who are in need of clothing, however, are unable to purchase new, due to lack of funds.  This event will be open to both staff and students. We are looking for volunteers who are free for collections around the university and  Monday 2 December  and Tuesday 3 December to help with the logistics prior to the sale and on the day of the sale to assist staff, and to assist students in choosing clothes. all proceeds from the sale will be donated to a local charity that Volun-tees currently supports. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96562

Festive Food Drive

Join the North East Universities Festive Food Drive on Tuesday 10 December. The Food Drive is in conjunction with Durham University, Sunderland University, Northumbria University and Newcastle University.  We'll be setting up food donation points across campus for staff and students to donate food items which will be weighed, boxed and delivered to local charities and those people in need this Christmas. You can also help by donating items to the collection.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96564

Christmas Card Workshop

What better way to spend an afternoon than making Christmas cards for those children who are poorly in James Cook Hospital and who would really appreciate receiving a handmade card. You don't have to be creative to get involved. We'll have all the materials you need to make some cards.  It's all about you giving up your time to make a child smile.  You'll meet lots of other students and enjoy a fun festive afternoon. Escape your studies and the stresses and strains of assignments , dissertations and deadlines - not only are you supporting a good cause but creativity is good for the mind and well-being. This activity will take place on Wednesday 11 December on campus between 12.00 - 3.00 pm. Please feel free to wear your best Christmas jumper!

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96566

Christmas Gonk Workshop

During the first week of Winter Vacation, we are holding a Christmas Gonk Workshop. The workshop will take place in the Exhibition Space, Ground Floor, Student Life Building on Tuesday 17 December between 10.00 - 2.00 pm. You don’t have to attend for the full duration  of the workshop - just drop in when it suits you. Come along and get creative, whilst listening to Christmas tunes. Meet new people and enjoy the Christmassy atmosphere and take away your lovely designed gonk to adorn your home this Christmas. All resources will be provided.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96581

Teesside Hospice

Fundraising Administrator

The Volunteer Fundraising Administrator Role is to support the fundraising team with administrative support such as producing thank you letters and helping with event administration. Flexible to suit you (within office hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96513

Volunteer Collection Tin Co-ordinator

The Role is to support the community fundraising team with creating of a database, the distribution, and collection of collection tins.  Flexible to suit you (Up to 2 days per month can vary). If you're friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we'd love to have you join our team!

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96514

Community and Events Fundraising Volunteer

This is a voluntary role required to support the community and event fundraising team. The role involves assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of community fundraising activities, campaigns and fundraising events. You will work alongside professional fundraisers helping to raise funds for Teesside Hospice contributing to developing and growing our income to support local people with a terminal illness to live as well as possible, for as long as possible.  Activities and projects you might be involved with will include Christmas Campaigns such as Light up a Life and Rudolph Run, Coordinating Collection Tins and bucket collections and working on events such as Midnight Walk, Balls,  and various community events.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96515

Mind Lab

Researcher – Cognitive Psychology

Volunteer research assistant positions are available at the MIND Lab at the Dept. of Psychology, Teesside University. This is for people who are interested in gaining experience conducting lab-based research in cognitive psychology. You will join a group of researchers working on a range of ongoing projects in our Lab. We will work with you to identify which skills you want to develop as a researcher.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96384

Student Life

Student Member Access and Participation Plan Project Group – Mental Health and Disability

Student member of Teesside University's Access and Participation Plan Project Group, Group is tasked with reducing gaps in equality for students with disabilities including diagnosed Mental Health conditions, Autism and Dyslexia. Undergo up to an hours training on the Access and Participation Plan. Attend a 1-hour meeting of the group on campus every month.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96114

Student Member Access and Participation Plan Project Group – Care Experienced

Be a student representative at Teesside University's Access and Participation Plan Project Groups. The Group's focus is the implementation of activities aimed at increasing the number of students at the University who have experienced the care system. Undergo up to an hour's training on the

Access and Participation Plan. Attend a 1-hour monthly meeting of the group via MS Teams

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96613

Student Member Access and Participation Plan Project Group – TUNDRA

Student representative at Teesside University’s Access and Participation Plan Project Group which is tasked with reducing the gap in employment rates for students from areas that have low participation in Higher Education. Undergo up to an hours training on the Access and Participation Plan. Attend a 1.5 hour meeting on campus of the group every month. 

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96118

A Way Out

Marketing and Communications

This is a brilliant opportunity to not only help a local charity become more visible but to utilise your skills on a brand new Marketing and comms plan.   You will get the chance to use your knowledge to gain experience as well as a case study to showcase to future employers. An individual who is willing to commit their time, ideas and is excited at the prospect of being involved in helping us to streamline our brand and improve our regional visibility. In return you will get to work with a supportive team who will welcome and appreciate your input.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96001

Brook

Education and Wellbeing Volunteer

To deliver a range of dynamic and engaging education and wellbeing interventions to young people, adults and professionals on a wide range of topics including sexual health, reproductive health, relationships and wellbeing. An outreach role, requiring frequent travel to a range of education and community venues to deliver face to face and digital whole class sessions, small group sessions and 1:1 programmes to young people, service users, parents/carers and the wider young people’s work force.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/96116

Teenage Cancer Trust

Christmas at Dobbies – Fundraising and Collection Evening

Could you spare a few hours to support your local Dobbies Garden Centre with their fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust? Bring your enthusiasm to this Christmas-themed event. Support from in-store Dobbies staff on the night and a dedicated member of on-call staff from Teenage Cancer Trust Volunteer t-shirt Ultimately help Teenage Cancer Trust to make sure every young person with cancer has the best care and support Out of pocket expenses reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/95284

The Hope Foundation

Energy Buddy

The Hope Foundation, Middlesbrough, is looking for Energy Buddy Volunteers to help support the needs of people within our community. It will involve offering awareness and guidance around energy. Supporting the community Offering awareness on Energy Bills Helping reduce Fuel Poverty Rewarding collaborative opportunity Teamwork.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/95268

Teesside Hospice

Volunteer Bereavement Counsellor

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified counsellor (or about to be awarded their qualification), to a minimum of Level 5, Foundation Degree, and who is working towards their accreditation. They must have experience of working within bereavement services either as a volunteer or qualified counsellor to join our bereavement services and counselling team. The post holder will be responsible for working as part of the counselling team and will hold a caseload of bereaved individuals.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/95270

Deafblind UK

Telephone Wellbeing Caller

Keeping in regular contact with our members to check on their wellbeing is one of our key services. Our Wellbeing Volunteers contact a range of different members every week to make a friendly 'check in' call and have a chat. Be part of a friendly and dedicated team The satisfaction of knowing you will be making a difference to real people’s lives New communication skills The opportunity to learn and gain a wider understanding of dual sensory loss We ensure all volunteers who join our team are well equipped to undertake any tasks and will provide training and supervision throughout your journey with us. Any specific training will be outlined within your onboarding and induction stages and then discussed at your reviews with your named lead contact.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/95124

RNID

Hearing Aid Support

Help us offer a free, in-person drop-in service for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked. 2 Hours per month minimum commitment. Volunteering with us makes a valuable difference to people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Any contribution you make, no matter how small, can have a big impact.  Receive training and learn new skills including knowledge of hearing loss, and hearing aid maintenance  Meet people in different situations in a variety of community settings  Raise awareness of deafness in the community. Have reasonable, out-of-pocket and pre-approved travel expenses.

https://voluntees.co.uk/opportunity/95272

Volunteering Support

If you have any  questions regarding volunteering, creating a profile or using the platform , please email volunteering@tees.ac.uk and we can arrange a convenient time to meet.

Best Wishes

Jayne and Ange