Join us as a volunteer at The Oasis Centre - Cornwall

The Oasis Centre - Cornwall is seeking new volunteers to assist in providing support for people across North and Mid Cornwall communities.

Our Vision is to end loneliness & isolation in our community.  Our Mission is to provide practical help that empowers our members to realise their full potential in a caring, safe and non- judgmental environment by bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together to form friendships and support one another.

To achieve this, we run Wellbeing cafés for adults, outreach services for people who are ill or housebound and family hub groups for parents with under 5s.

Local Area: North & Mid Cornwall (primarily St Columb, St Mawgan, St Eval, St Ervan and surrounding communities)

Volunteering opportunities:

Whatever your skills may be, we are confident that we can match you to a volunteer role that is rewarding, makes a difference to local people’s lives, builds confidence and offers the opportunity to spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle.

Our volunteering roles include:

• Wellbeing café volunteers, assist with set up and clear down, serving refreshments, assisting in the kitchen and engaging with members to encourage participation in activities
• Family hub volunteers, assist with session preparations, encourage families to engage with activities and socialise with parents and children
• Volunteer drivers, transport individuals to and from wellbeing cafes and provide meal delivery services
• Outreach volunteers, providing support and companionship over the telephone to isolated people
• Office volunteers, engage with members of the public to provide advice and signposting to relevant organisations, assist with administration tasks
• Digital champions, provide help and guidance to people who are not confident with technology or do not have the means to access technology

We also welcome people who can lead any form of activities for any of our groups.

What are we looking for from you?

We are looking to hear from you if you are a compassionate individual with personal alignment to our mission and values.

Sensitivity, empathy, tactfulness and attention to detail is key in helping to create safe spaces where people can connect and experience a sense of belonging.

We have no request for a minimum time commitment from you but do ask that your commitment is consistent.

It's important that you have an awareness of personal boundaries and the limits of your own capabilities and role. You must be willing to ask for support where needed.

Minimum age: 18+

Practical considerations:

• Travel expenses can be covered within reason
• Volunteers will need to complete relevant training so you must be willing and able to attend training days
• Volunteers will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which is funded by the charity

Get in touch

To learn more about the volunteering opportunities on offer or to apply to become a volunteer please contact secetary@oasiscentre-cornwall.org.uk, call us on 01637 889682 or pop in to our office at 26, Fore Street, St Columb Major TR9 5RH, we are open Mon-Fri 10am – 12pm.