St Mary's Church, Todmorden White Hart Fold, Todmorden OL14 7BD
St. Mary’s church in Todmorden is a welcoming, inclusive, friendly and fun community who share a faith
About the Organisation
St Mary's Church runs a variety of activities during the week, hosts musical events, and works in partnership with the wider community on environmental, social and interfaith activities.
They also visit care homes, hold school visits, work with bereavement, elderly, disability and faith groups and Todmorden in Bloom and other churches.
We are seeking people of any background and belief who may want to help
out regularly or occasionally.
We are an inclusive church working with the community. There are different flexible opportunities,
offering the chance to improve wellbeing, connect with others, make a difference
and grow personally and professionally (and spiritually!).
Roles include:
GARDENERS: We could use a few more green fingered hands to help
tending to the grounds, weeding and taking care of the garden.
VISITOR HOSPITALITY: We open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and
Wednesday evenings.
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS: As a family friendly church, we seek to
introduce children to the church, offering safe, engaging activities
during our Sunday morning service.
COMMUNITY CAFE VOLUNTEERS: Join our Kitchen team on Sunday mornings,
on Thursday lunchtimes or at events. Join a safe, warm space offering
food, drink and companionship.
CHOIR MEMBERS: Singers welcome to join Wednesday morning rehearsals and
singing hymns at the front of Church,
CASH COUNTERS: Two volunteers count and record
cash collected after the 11am Sunday service, using our financial systems
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
This describes the ideal skills, experience and attributes:
Interpersonal skills (essential)
Communication (verbal) (essential)
Customer service (essential)
Hospitality (desirable)
Personal attributes:
Friendly (essential)
Inclusive, non-judgemental (essential)
Welcoming (essential)
Reliable (essential)
Flexible (essential)
Faith/acceptance of Christianity (desirable)
Qualifications/ training:
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (desirable)
First aid (desirable)
Availability
Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email
Support you will be given:
Induction, training, regular check in and termly meeting
Shadowing another volunteer to get to know your role
Reasonable adjustments as needed for each role
Benefits:
Be part of a team
Personal development opportunities
When do we need you?
Additional Requirements
As soon as possible
We have an accessible toilets and will make reasonable adjustments. Step free, accessible toilet.
Many adjustments can be made. suitable for under 18s accompanied by adult.
Please complete this form and we will contact you: https://forms.gle/i8MXMXrrHYfJxYt8A
Interested in this volunteering opportunity?
Please email samshibden@gmail.com or drop into the church and speak to Dr Rev Catherine Shelley
If you want to talk about other roles, please fill in your details below and our Volunteer Matching Service will be in touch.
