{"id":48,"date":"2023-03-03T10:05:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T10:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmarketdaycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2025-03-07T14:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:05:37","slug":"volunteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newmarketdaycentre.co.uk\/?page_id=48","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">*One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time*<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering is integral to our work here at NDC. Without Volunteers, the Newmarket Day Centre would not be able to do what it does within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering is at the core of being human, no one has made it through life without someone else\u2019s help, we are very fortunate to work with a community who value kindness. From Hot Lunch Drivers to Kitchen, Caf\u00e9  and Salon Assistants, each volunteer, no matter the time or frequency &#8211; make a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe Smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Oscar Wilde<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAs you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands \u2013 one for helping yourself, the other for helping others\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Audrey Hepburn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe Best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Mahatma Ghandi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, with the Pandemic changing the way we provide our services, our only volunteering option is a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot Plate Delivery Driver.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our team of Drivers cover routes every weekday lunchtime. Meals are collected here at the Centre at Midday and delivered to Newmarket and Surrounding Villages on a planned route and pre-ordered basis. Paperwork and Bags are then returned to the Centre and deep cleaned for the next day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We try to keep our Volunteers on a regular route rota, so being available the same day most weeks is very helpful. Having \u2019stand by\u2019 contacts for those able to help is also very much appreciated.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Own Car and Full Driving Licence and business insurance to cover yourself in the event of an accident is required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:gillian.knightly@newmarketdaycentre.co.uk\">Hannah.coker@newmarketdaycentre.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Kitchen, Caf\u00e9 and Salon all require volunteer support. Hours are flexible within our opening times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our volunteering options are as follows:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salon Assistant<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Helping our Hairdresser with hair washing, refreshments and cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kitchen Assistant&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Preparing snacks, Washing Equipment and Generally assisting our Kitchen Team with daily cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caf\u00e9 \/ Centre Counter Assistants<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Preparing drinks, taking orders and assisting in lunch service, clearing tables for afternoon&nbsp; activities when required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hot Plate Delivery Driver<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Collecting and delivering hot meals out to the local community at lunchtime daily  (Own Vehicle Required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Day Assistants&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Assisting our Care Team with the Events, Decorating, serving, participating in the Fundraising raffles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please do keep your eyes peeled on our social pages for updates, call the Centre on 01638 664262 should you have any enquiries or alternatively email Hannah on hannah.coker@newmarketdaycentre.co.uk for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time* Volunteering is integral to our work here at NDC. 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