Isle of Wight Volunteers

Islanders Required For Search & Rescue

Dec 4th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Appeal, Islandwide, Isle of Wight Volunteers, News, People

If you’re searching for an opportunity to be part of the emergency services? are reasonably fit, enjoy being out of doors and would like to do something to benefit the Isle of Wight community then this could be the opportunity for you…



Gnomes Wanted For Community Partnership

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Appeal, Isle of Wight Volunteers, News, People

If you live in Cowes or Northwood why not become a Gnome?  If you enjoy gardening and know your dahlias from your daisies then this could be an opportunity for you. 
Northwood Community Partnership are looking for individuals to join the ‘Northwood Gnomes’, a group of local people who maintain the flower beds and planters in [...]



Woodwork Helpers For Haylands Farm

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Appeal, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Ryde

If woodwork is your thing then Haylands Farm in Ryde, is looking for volunteers to support their clients restoring furniture and on other simple carpentry projects including making bird and insect boxes.
Haylands Farm needs your support to continue the vital work for people with a learning disability, if woodwork isn’t your thing, there are lots [...]



People With Creative Skills Wanted For Ventnor School

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Appeal, Arts, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Lifestyle

St Catherines School in Ventnor has just established a vocational training programme for young people aged between 16 and 19 who have communication or related impairments. 
The young people have chosen some of the subjects they would like to learn more about and they have shown a particular interest in jewellery making and health and beauty. 
If you [...]



Activity Supporters Wanted For Gouldings

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Appeal, Charity, Isle of Wight Volunteers

The Gouldings in Freshwater is looking for individuals to support activities at it’s day centre.  If you enjoy craft activities, games, quizzes, reminiscence, music or just chatting come along and help out, either on a regular basis or lead a specific activity for a couple of sessions. 
The day centre meets from 10.00 am till 3.30 [...]