TSL Kirklees Volunteering is the official Volunteer Centre for Kirklees
This means that we’re here to help you get started on your volunteering journey and support you through the process.
We also make sure that any groups or charities that advertise for volunteers on our website will look after their volunteers properly. Some of them will have a stamp of approval called the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award (KVQA), which means that they’ve done even more to make sure that their volunteers are valued and have a good experience.
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Latest Opportunities
- Huddersfield
- Tuesday Daytime
Here at The Kirkwood we provide a range of care and support aimed at improving the lives of people affected by any life-limiting illness in our local communities. We are extremely fortunate to have the support and commitment of over 800 dedicated volunteers who work alongside staff in a variety of roles and departments. The Kirkwood Team work tirelessly to support people to improve their quality of life; remain as independent as possible; and maintain their dignity until the very end. Families and loved-ones are also supported during the illness and in bereavement.
We couldn't do what we do without our loyal volunteers! We aim to offer the very best volunteering experience, including a comprehensive induction; an annual education & training programme; long-service awards; and volunteer & staff celebration events. We'd love to hear from you if you can spare some of your time to help Kirkwood care and extend its reach to others that could benefit from the services we provide.
This role is supporting our Driver in our delivery vehicle and will start from the Kirkwood at 21 Albany Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9UY but will involving travel throughout Kirklees.
The role is currently available on Tuesdays 8.30 -3.30
Tasks may include:
- Collecting and delivering mail to various destinations e.g. retail shops across Kirklees
- Banking
- Supporting the Fundraising team
- Collection of flowers from supermarkets
All volunteers are required to complete an application form, provide two references, and obtain a DBS Disclosure. Volunteers are required to complete on-line training and mentoring training specific to the role. On–going supervision, training and development will continue throughout your volunteering with The Kirkwood and support is always available from the Volunteer Services Team.
To keep up to date with requirements and legislation directly relevant to this role, some training will be repeated on an annual basis.
The Kirkwood
18 yrs and above
- Health/Care/Community
- Gardening/Environment/Practical
- Application form required
- References required
- DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)
20/12/2026
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Have a question or need help applying for a role?
Click here to get in contact or email us directly at volunteer@tslkirklees.org.uk
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Business Volunteering
Share your team, resources and expertise
Many businesses offer their employees an opportunity to volunteer in work time. This is known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Employer Supported Volunteering and it can include fundraising for a group, or even sharing expertise and resources as well as volunteering.
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