Volunteering Roles
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and support us. Here are a few ideas but we’re always open to new ideas and suggestions on how we can make Calne Wordfest even better!
We meet every 2 months to talk about our projects and think about what to do next. Everyone is welcome to come along and stay in touch with what we're doing
If you’re looking for some work experience to put on your CV or want something to do for a few hours a week then volunteer with us!
How we will work with you
We use Whatsapp groups, chat on the phone or online, meet up and email to keep in touch with each other which means you can do Wordfest work in your own time and feed back when you are able. We take a flexible approach depending on personal situations and each task is based on your own capacity and can change over time. Each volunteer is supported by a trustee or committee member and we operate on a basis of mutual trust and respect.
Meetings are held every 2 months that you are welcome to come to or a trustee will bring an update for you.
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We will have an initial chat to work out what fits you best and then ask you to make an agreement with us to work in this way.​
Expenses
These are unpaid volunteer roles. If you spend any money in the line of work, you will receive expenses and these can be organised ahead of time.
Skills and experience
You don’t need prior skills, good literacy or lots of experience. A willingness to learn and a passion for people is all you need to volunteer with us. There are no age limits on working with Wordfest and we would especially like to hear from anyone who has had trouble with education or wants to gain experience towards paid work.
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We greatly appreciate every task that helps us towards our common goals.
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You can read more about our policies, including safeguarding, equalities and the volunteering policy by emailing info@calnewordfest.co.uk
Engagement
You will be attached to a particular project and help to engage more people in that work, particularly our target audiences. You may be a very social person and already know a lot of groups or networks, or desire to get to know people in your community better. It may involve visits to schools or community groups and liaising with our social media volunteers. You will attend project meetings and assist the coordinator with the smooth running of your project.
Projects available currently:
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Young peoples projects
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Adult experiences, gathering stories
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Tale Trail app- promotion
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Book Swap activity
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Together We Help- Parent support project
As you will be working directly with people, these roles are subject to a DBS check.
Organisational Support
Admin tasks including updating the website, social media posts, contribute to grant funding, contract management with providers.
This role supports our trustees, secretary, and treasurer. The tasks will be based on your interests and skills and what you would like to learn. The average contribution is apx 2 hours a week.
Research and Evaluation
This role includes reviewing national evidence and local evidence and developing ways for Calne Wordfest to evaluate the projects we run.
Creating resources for the local community, including schools and local authority to inform the work that we do and for wider community support.
You are most likely to be writing or recording blog posts but may join in with bigger projects.
Companies and organisations
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If you work for or run a company you can support us in one of two ways:
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Fund a Learn to Read course, it costs just £7,000 plus VAT to give 6 adults the opportunity over 20 weeks to raise their reading level above the age of 11.
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Make a donation to help cover the literacy based activities and events we put on throughout the year.
Please get in touch to find out more.
Charitable Trusts
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We can target your resources to areas that matter to you so please get in touch to find out more about what we do and how your funding can make a real difference to people’s lives.
