Volunteering
can volunteers work in mosaic?
Yes, a number of our services take volunteers. The main places you can work are :
- working in the visiting service
- working as a counsellor
- working on reception
- working as a volunteer visitor
- working on our narrowboat
- working on our sailability project
- working as a newsletter packer
There may be other volunteering placements you can have, some of which may not be on a regular basis
is there an age limit to being a volunteer?
In mosaic you must be at least 18 to volunteer
do I have to have any special skills to be a volunteer?
No, we offer training to all volunteers to help them do the job they want to do. Obviously some jobs require special training e.g. to assist at the Sailability project. It will be up to the co-ordinator of the service you are working in to decide if you have the skills required and what training you need.
what sort of support will I have as a volunteer in mosaic?
We do not have a volunteer co-ordinator, but each volunteer will have a line manager who will be able to offer support, sort out any problems and offer advice. Each volunteer will be responsible to their line manager for the work they do. Each service has a different line manager.
In addition, all volunteers will receive support on a regular basis, either individually or in groups where and issues or difficulties can be discussed confidentially.
are expenses paid?
Yes, we make sure that volunteers are not out of pocket for any work they do for us. We pay a mileage rate for people who travel by car or we will refund any bus or train fares. In exceptional circumstances we will pay taxi fares. This will be discussed with you when you meet your line manager.
how do I apply to be a volunteer in mosaic?
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer you will have to complete a simple application form. The form includes asking for two references and asks for any criminal record you might have. We have to ask about this because of the new rules and regulations about working with vulnerable adults. Having a criminal record does not necessarily mean you can’t be a volunteer.
what happens next?
As soon as we receive your application someone will arrange an appointment to meet with you and discuss what you want to do
can I do more than one volunteering job?
Yes of course you can, but this may mean that you have two different line managers for the different jobs you do. It’s not a problem for us so long as you don’t mind.
If you are interested in finding out more about the range of volunteering opportunities in mosaic contact Maria Jackson on (0116) 2515565