Organisation Name:
York CVS
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Local Community
Mental Health
Location of voluntary activity:
York CVS office, Priory Street Centre, York (with potential for some flexible/remote working)
When are volunteers needed: One afternoon per week, day flexible depending on volunteer availability
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Administration
IT
Research
Role description:
This is an exciting opportunity for a volunteer aged 16–25 to support the Social Prescribing team at York CVS.
Social Prescribing connects people to non-medical support within the community, helping improve health and wellbeing. The team works with individuals to understand what matters to them and links them to local services and activities.
The volunteer will play a key role in organising and maintaining the team’s SharePoint system, ensuring Social Prescribers have quick access to accurate, up-to-date information about services across York.
The role will begin with creating a clear and effective structure for the SharePoint folders. This may include organising information by area (e.g. wards), service type, or user groups such as young people, parents, or older adults. The volunteer will develop a plan, present it to the Social Prescribing team for approval, and then support its implementation.
Ongoing responsibilities will include updating and maintaining the information to ensure it remains relevant, accessible, and useful for the team.
This role is ideal for someone interested in the health or community sector who wants to make a real impact by helping professionals support more people efficiently.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
· Good organisation and attention to detail
· Confidence using IT systems (experience with SharePoint is helpful but not essential)
· Ability to plan and structure information clearly
· Willingness to take initiative and suggest ideas
· Good communication skills
· Interest in health, wellbeing, or community work
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Volunteers Under 18
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
· Experience working within a health and community support environment
· Development of organisational and digital skills
· Experience in project planning and implementation
· Insight into Social Prescribing and the VCSE sector
· Opportunity to build confidence and enhance CV
How to get involved:
If you are interested in volunteering with us, or you would like to arrange an informal chat, please email Karen, Senior Project Manager - Health and Wellbeing, at [email protected] to find out more.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 29-09-2026