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We are transforming lives in Norwich by providing support, training and life opportunities to disadvantaged young people. We have an inspiring vision, but we need your support more than ever. Check out the list below to find out how you can support us in our endeavours.

DONATE

You can donate online by PayPal or Total Giving. Just click on the pictures below.

Alternatively, you can make a cheque payable to ST EDMUNDS SOCIETY and post it to 114-118 Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3BP.

The Government allows us to claim back tax on donations by Gift Aid. This means for every £1 donated, we get £1.25 when you add Gift Aid, at no extra cost to you. If you are a UK taxpayer, and you are donating your own money (not from a business), please ask us about Gift Aid.

DONATE ITEMS

Alternatively, you can help us by donating resources, such as equipment, tools, materials, or PPE for our courses (Construction, Mechanics, Catering, Hair and Beauty). Please contact us to arrange.

ONLINE SHOPPING – FREE DONATIONS

Raising money for St Eds just got easier – and it’s free! You can donations for St Eds every time you shop online, by registering with Easy Fundraising. With over 3000 online retailers involved, we will get a donation for every time you make a purchase online. Register today by clicking on the logo, or download the Easy Fundraising app.

You can also raise free donations for St Eds every time you shop online with Amazon. Sign up to AmazonSmile and choose St Edmunds Society as your charity of choice, by clicking on the logo.

VOLUNTEER

Perhaps you would be able to donate some of your time? We always have volunteer opportunities available. This is a great way to boost your CV and become more employable, at the same time as giving back to your local community.

We are looking for volunteer tutor assistants, to work alongside our team, supporting young people in making positive attributes to their lives and helping them to boost their confident to move on to new and exciting opportunities.

Please contact us to find out more.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Norfolk’s most energetic charities who are on the search for enthusiastic volunteers to expand the provision. St Edmunds Society is a charity recognised for the dedication and influence they have towards supporting young people to gain vocational education to boost their employability.

We support disadvantaged young people aged 14-25 in the local community, providing them with opportunities and meaningful qualifications to give them a chance at a better future. St-Eds supports these young people in making positive attributes to their lives and helping them to boost their confident to move on to new and exciting opportunities. St-Eds work in partnership with local schools and academies to engage young people in alternative provision.

We are recruiting volunteer ‘Tutor Assistants’ to get stuck in with the students and teach them skills or a trade in one of the following areas.

Carpentry
Tiling
Bricklaying
Painting and Decorating
Motorbike Mechanics
Catering
Hospitality
Hair and Beauty

We are looking for someone who has the desire to support the charity in delivery of vocational skills, supporting and motivating young people with a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people and be able to create fun and interesting ways to learn.

Duties will include

Supporting the Tutors in delivery of teaching
Motivating and encouraging students in their vocational learning
Assisting with practical work as directed
Encouraging good working practices and to be aware of health and safety
Maintaining tools and equipment as directed
Wearing appropriate PPE (provided by the society)
Assisting with break and lunch time cover duties
Maintaining areas to a high standard (tidiness, clean)
Undertaking in-house training as required and where appropriate

Please Note:

All appointments are subject to satisfactory reference checks and DBS checks (provided by the society).
Appropriate Covid-19 policies and procedures are in place to keep all staff and students safe.

Contact Details

If this is something you are interested in we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Debbie at admin@st-eds.org.uk or call 01603 622035.

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