Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 02 December 2025
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📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 02.12.25 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton - recruiting CareGivers to provide quality care in a client’s home: www.rightathome.co.uk/ilkley-jobs
🖱 To add a vacancy next week or view the Jobs Board on our website visit ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board
There are three sections - main jobs, apprenticeships and volunteers.
■■■ MAIN JOBS ■■■
SOLAR INSTALLER [WITH ROOFLING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED] – P4 SOLAR LTD, ILKLEY/KEIGHLEY
Are you an experienced roofer looking for a fresh challenge in the fast-growing solar industry? P4 Solar is expanding and we’re on the lookout for someone with a can-do attitude to join our friendly and professional installation team.
Monday to Friday, 37.5/40 hours per week across West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. A great opportunity to develop new skills, work with a supportive team, committed to quality and customer care.
Call us on 0333 344 6369 or visit our website at https://p4solar.co.uk/advice/solar-installer-job-vacancy-yorkshire/
To apply, please send your CV and a covering email to info@p4solar.co.uk
Closing date: 19 December 2025
EXPERIENCED TRADES PEOPLE – DOBSON CONSTRUCTION LTD, ILKLEY
Immediate Start
We are looking for experienced trades people
Joiners, Bricklayers and Labourers.
Preferably local to Ilkley or surrounding areas
If this is something of interest to you then please call our Office on 01943 608222 or alternatively email office@dobsonconstruction.co.uk
GENERAL DISPATCH ASSISTANT – FACEWEST, GUISELEY
Facewest is an established online retailer of outdoor equipment.
General Dispatch assistant:
- Picking and Packing Orders.
- General admin tasks as required.
- Your skills:
- Good team player.
- Eye for detail.
- Accurate and punctual.
- No heavy lifting is required, it’s just light goods we sell.
Pay & Conditions:
- £12.50 an hour.
- Part time, 12 hours per week.
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday. 10am-2pm.
This is a temporary role until March 26, but maybe extended depending on demand.
Please apply by sending your CV to jake@facewest.co.uk
Closing date: 5 December 2025
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE LEAD AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT –
ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, SILSDEN
The Ecology Building Society team is ambitious, dynamic, and driven by our collective goal to build a greener future. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Compliance Lead to join our Risk and Compliance department, and a Management Accountant to join our Finance team. You can see further details of the roles on our website: https://www.ecology.co.uk/careers/, or contact hrteam@ecology.co.uk with any queries. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date [for both vacancies]: 12 December 2025
ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR – CTI 2000, ILKLEY
4.5 hours per week over 40 weeks, £20 per hour to be paid monthly.
The objective of the post is to relieve the trustees of some of their present tasks and develop future admin/finance systems. At present the trustees liaise closely with members, parents, carers and leaders of the groups to oversee activities. Applicants should have excellent admin, IT and communication skills, the ability to visit social groups in Ilkley on weekday evenings and attend trustee meetings every 8 weeks on weekday evenings.
The post is subject to a DBS check.
For an application form or informal discussion contact Peter Willox peterwillox@yahoo.co.uk 01943 607363
Closing date: 16 January 2026
INCLUSIVE LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (WITH A POST-16 FOCUS) – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Actual annual salary: £14,121.82 - £14,615.65 (All year-round equivalent salary: £16,594.38 - £16,857.73)
Salary Scale Point 5 (range 5-6)
Monday to Thursday 8.25am - 3.00pm (24 hours each week) + 35 minutes unpaid lunchbreak each day
Term time only + 3 days
For further details please visit our school website https://www.ilkleygrammarschool.com/our-school1/vacancies/
Closing date: 8am Monday 8 December 2025
HANDYMEN AND WOMEN (FREELANCE) – ODD JOB HEROES, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE
Fully flexible freelance work providing odd job services in and around your local area. Ideal for retired or semi-retired handy people looking to keep busy and contribute to the community, but applicants of all ages are welcome. Must be friendly, customer-focused and committed to quality. Own tools and car required. Work available immediately including painting, tiling, plumbing, joinery and general odd jobs.
CARER – ELMLEIGH CONVENT, ILKLEY
Carer required to join our friendly team.
Experience preferred
Uniforms provided
Please call Tracy or Jane on 01943 607003 or e.mail tracywilliams@crossandpassion.com
DOG WALKER/ANIMAL CARE – CROFT, ADDINGHAM
We are looking for an animal lover with experience of dog walking to help out with our dogs and potentially our other animals, on our property and adjoining bridleways. We are primarily looking for dog walking for 4 dogs, however there may also be additional hours available (if required), to care for our other animals (alpacas/horse/hens/ducks).
Hours and rates to be discussed, however we do require help on Friday as a priority.
Please apply to: tim@croftroofing.co.uk
CAREGIVER – RIGHT AT HOME, ILKLEY, KEIGHLEY & SKIPTON
We are looking for passionate CareGivers who are flexible & reliable to provide the highest standard of care in a client’s home.
CareGiver benefits:
Up to £13.20 per hour, ongoing training, mileage allowance, holiday entitlement, weekend & bank holiday enhancement.
Responsibilities:
Personal care, assisting with washing & dressing, shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation, taking clients for appointments/outings, companionship.
Contact: 01943 603794 or ilkley@rightathome.co.uk
BAR PERSON – HOLLYGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, ILKLEY
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Bar Person to join our friendly members club. If you enjoy a sociable environment and take pride in great service, this role is for you.
Duties include serving drinks, general bar work, and supporting the Manager in the smooth running of the club.
We’re seeking a flexible, reliable team player. Hospitality experience preferred. 30–40 hours per week.
Interested? Send your CV to hollygarthsocialclub@gmail.com
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR – ILKLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, ILKLEY
Part-time (10 hours/week). We are looking for someone with strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills who will support the minister and trustees of the church. The Administrator will act as a central point of contact, provide administrative support and assist in the smooth running of the church. Key duties will include managing the office, coordinating events and services, maintaining church records and the church’s website and social media presence.
Please contact Mrs Deborah Swann (Church Sec.) via email: ilkleybaptistchurch@gmail.com for an application pack.
Closing date: Friday 12 December 2025
HOUSE STAFF – THE BRIERY RETREAT CENTRE, ILKLEY
10hrs pw with the option of more at times, variable but generally over 2 days a week.
We are looking for someone to join our small team to love and care for our lovely retreat house and guests.
Duties will involve ensuring our rooms are kept spotless, serving and clearing at meal times, and being a welcoming presence.
No two weeks are the same, and we have very quiet and very busy periods.
Shifts can be flexible to suit us both, and can work around school runs or other commitments.
For more information or a chat about the vacancy, Amanda on 01943 607287 or email admin@briery.org.uk
FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR – ILKLEY MOOR VAULTS
Full Time & permanent position.
Including evening & weekend shifts generally over Thursday - Sunday. Must be over 18 and have experience.
Please contact Jo on 01943 607012 or email info@ilkleymoorvaults.co.uk
TEACHING ASSISTANT – PRINCE HENRY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OTLEY
Permanent Contract - Required ASAP
Term Time Only, Plus 2 days - 31 Hours Per Week
NJC Grade B1-B3 Scale Points 4-11 (Actual Salary £17,948.46 to £20,005.81 Per Annum)
We are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join the pastoral team at Prince Henry’s Grammar School. The successful candidate will work with a range of faculty areas to support groups and/or individuals, developing resources and supporting Faculty Leaders and teachers to best meet the needs of all students.
Apply at //www.collaborativelearningtrust.com/
Closing date: Tuesday 4 December 2025
CARE ASSISTANT – ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, ILKLEY
3 shifts per week 7.30am to 1.30pm (alternate weekends)
With a salary of £12.75 per hour
CARE ASSISTANT –ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, MENSTON
3 shifts over 7 days 8am to 8pm (alternate weekends)
With a salary of £12.75 per hour
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT – ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, MENSTON
2 shifts over 7 days 8pm to 8.15am (1 in 3 weekends)
With a salary of £14.35 per hour
If you are interested in any of these roles, please call our friendly recruitment team on 01943 886011/ 01943 886004 for details or check our website at https://abbeyfieldthedales.co.uk/staff-vacancies/
PRODUCTION OPERATIVE – OLICANA PRODUCTS, ILKLEY
Permanent Full-time
Mon – Thurs – 7.30am to 4.15pm / Fri 7.30am to 12.45pm
From £12.21 per hour plus with experience, Overtime & Bonus available
Overtime paid at 1.33 x for first 5 hours / 1.5 x thereafter
We are looking to recruit a production operative to fill various roles & join our busy team in a well-established manufacturing business. Work is predominantly in the paint/packing/dispatch area and occasionally may be required to work elsewhere in the factory operating modern machinery.
Please email your CV to jonathan@olicana.com
WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE – OLICANA PRODUCTS, ILKLEY
Permanent Full-time
Mon – Thurs – 7.30am to 4.15pm / Fri 7.30am to 12.45pm
From £12.21 per hour plus with experience, Overtime & Bonus available
We are currently looking for a warehouse operative to join our busy team in a very established business. Work will include, goods inwards (verification counting of components), the movement and organisation of product within the warehouse and factory as well as loading and offloading trucks.
Counterbalance forklift truck experience and a valid license are essential.
Please email your CV to jonathan@olicana.com
RECEPTIONIST /ADMINISTRATOR – CHEVIN MEDICAL PRACTICE, OTLEY
We are looking to recruit a F/time & P /time person of which they are enthusiastic & hardworking with excellent customer service skills to work in our busy practice, full training will be given, car user essential as you will be working over 3 sites in Otley & Bramhope.
Benefits include NHS Pension Scheme NHS discount through Blue Light and free car parking.
Please forward your CV to vicky.brady2@nhs.net
EXPERIENCED GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – AIRE VALLEY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, MENSTON
Two experienced grounds maintenance operatives required to work in & around Leeds areas.
Full time 40 hours.
November- April: predominantly day shifts (some night shifts required)
May - October: Day shifts
Role includes: mowing, strimming, hedge pruning, weeding, line marking, planting, equipment operation, driving and gritting.
Applicants must have full UK driving licence and posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Salary & benefits to be discussed at interview.
Apply with CV and cover letter to: info@avgm.co.uk
HOUSEKEEPER – AUDLEY CLEVEDON RETIREMENT VILLAGE, BEN RHYDDING
£12.32ph – 24 hours per week.
- Previous housekeeping experience is essential
- Daily cleaning of communal areas across the estate
- Daily completion of the in-house laundry service
- Flexible hours over 4 or 5 days per week, including at least one weekend day
Apply online: AudleyGroup | Careers or email recruitment@audleygroup.com
COMMI CHEF – AUDLEY CLEVEDON RETIREMENT VILLAGE, BEN RHYDDING
£12.82ph – 20 hours per week.
- Kitchen experience required
- 3 days a week incl at least 1 weekend day Open 10am – 8pm daily (Sundays close at 5)
Apply online: AudleyGroup | Careers or email recruitment@audleygroup.com
RECEPTIONIST – AUDLEY CLEVEDON RETIREMENT VILLAGE, BEN RHYDDING
£12.52ph – 16 hours per week.
Previous reception, First Aid, Pool Responder experience an advantage.
Shifts flexible: 8am – 4pm or 12noon to 8pm Open 7 days
Apply online: AudleyGroup | Careers or email recruitment@audleygroup.com
ACCOUNTS ADMIN ASSISTANT – J STELL & SONS LIMITED, KEIGHLEY
Dedicated and detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts & Purchasing Admin Assistant, to support Financial Controller with transactional finance duties.
Part time role 24 Hours a week, work pattern flexible.
Salary: £28,000 Full Time Equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word & Excel
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to work positively as part open plan office based team
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Understanding of general ledger
• Basic understanding of financial statements
• Working knowledge of the SAP system a benefit but not essential
Send CV to HR@stell.co.uk
Closing date: 5 December 2025
VIEWER & ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY) – WHITAKER CADRE, ILKLEY
We are looking for a friendly, organised Viewer & Admin Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis until the end of January.
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm.
Role includes:
Conducting property viewings
Assisting with enquiries
General admin duties
Supporting the lettings team with day-to-day tasks
Must be confident, reliable, and comfortable speaking with customers. Use of own car is required, together with a clean driving licence.
Viewings will be across West & North Yorkshire.
To apply, please send your CV to info@whitakercadre.com
Closing date: Open until filled
eCOMMERCE ADMINISTRATOR – BROOK TAVERNER, KEIGHLEY
We are recruiting for someone to maintain & expand our UK and International websites — ensuring that product data, imagery, & information is accurate, consistent, & up to date across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will assist in managing our product information system (Plytix) & website administration through Magento, supporting our UK, USA, Australia, & Ireland stores, with more international markets to follow. Familiarity with website or product inventory management systems (Magento, Plytix, Shopify, or similar) is advantageous as is IT Literacy. Salary £27K.
If you’re interested in the role, please send CV & cover letter to: recruitment@brooktaverner.com
PRODUCTION OPERATIVE – ROCKET SCIENCE NUTRITION, ILKLEY
At Rocket Science Nutrition we develop and manufacture new and innovative health supplements, and we are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our award winning team. Tasks would include assisting with manufacturing, packing, labelling, quality control, maintaining of the warehouse, laboratories and production areas.
HOURS: We are flexible. Part and full time hours available.
PAY: Pay ranges from
£10.00 - £12.21 per hour.
Apply: Please contact Daniel at daniel@rocketsciencenutrition.com
PERSONAL TRAINER – LIFT HEALTH & FITNESS, ILKLEY
We are seeking an experienced, motivated personal trainer to join our team on a part-time (up to 10 hours per week), self-employed basis.
As part of our team, you’ll work in a supportive, friendly small studio environment with clients all wanting to improve their strength and fitness.
We operate a semi-private training model, with sessions that coach up to three clients at a time, each following their own customised plan.
For more information please contact Dawn at hello@lifthealthfitness.com
COOK – THE TEA COTTAGE, BOLTON ABBEY
Cook wanted for charming tea room in Bolton Abbey.
Responsibilities include cooking, food safety and hygiene, and supply ordering.
Approx. 24 hours per week, including weekends. £14.50 per hour.
Come join our friendly team!
Position is available immediately.
Closing date: Until position is filled.
To apply please send details to teacottagebolton@gmail.com
PA/CARER – PRIVATE HOME, ILKLEY
Looking for enthusiastic, kind, fun PAs to join small team to help with positive and cheerful 22 yr old young man, with additional needs, weekends and during college holidays, for trips out and extra pair of hands at home.
Flexible hours and days to suit. Occasional evening sitting also required.
Can offer 2-1 hours for trips out so could suit couple or 2 colleagues.
Based walking distance of Ilkley centre. £15/hr.
If you think you couId help with a few hours a month or are around to lend a hand in college holidays, please contact me for more info. Thank you!
Tel 07711 344502 dfielding42@hotmail.co.uk
COMMUNITY CARERS – CARERS AND COMPANIONS, ILKLEY
Join our team and work for an outstanding local homecare provider. We are highly rated by our clients, CQC, our staff and other health/care professionals and are hiring caring, reliable and experienced carers for our local elderly services team. Full and part-time contracts, from £13.60 per hour, paid travel time, mileage and training, Blue light card, Employee Assistance, career progression and many other benefits.
Call us on now 01943 609484 or email enquiries@carersandcompanions.co.uk
REGISTERED SERVICE MANAGER – CARERS AND COMPANIONS, ILKLEY
c. £38k per annum - Full time
We know that great care needs the best people. That’s why we value passion, dedication and a real commitment to making a difference.
This is your chance to lead our services, inspire excellence and transform lives daily. Carers and Companions, part of Ilkley Community Enterprise, is a respected local homecare provider (CQC Good; Outstanding for care). As Manager, you’ll lead our Ilkley team, ensure outstanding care, meet all standards and bring strong CQC knowledge. Competitive pay, pension, CPD and more. Email enquiries@carersandcompanions.co.uk
for an application pack.
Closing date: Monday 15 December 2025
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR – AIREDALE GROUP, CROSS HILLS
Our operations department is looking for a highly-organised Office Administrator to provide essential work ensuring our customers receive their orders promptly and efficiently.
- Dealing with incoming orders and organising delivery
- Stock control maintenance and planning
- Resolving customer enquiries
- Dealing with invoices
The successful applicant will receive:
- Competitive salary
- 23 days annual holiday
- Contributory pension scheme
- On site parking
If you think you have the skills to keep our General Office working smoothly and effectively, get in touch with Jacquie Hodgson, HR Manager, at jacquie.hodgson@airedale-group.com
Closing date: 5 December 2025
ADMINISTRATION ASSITANT – THE LITTLE GREEN FROG NUSERY AND PRE SCHOOL, OTLEY
Tuesdays 8am - 4pm
Thursdays 8am - 4pm
Alternate Wednesdays/Fridays 8am - 3pm
£13.55/hr (if aged 21 or over)
The Role:
• To welcome children and parents to the nursery.
• To book training and monitor staff team to ensure all training courses are completed as required.
• To implement a stock monitoring system and order stock when needed.
• To ensure the nursery building is maintained to a high standard, booking tradesman, or organising repairs as and when required.
• To communicate with parents utilising the email and text messaging system.
• To be flexible and accommodating to the needs of the nursery.
Please email office@thelittlegreenfrog.co.uk
EXPERIENCED LEVEL 3 HAIR STYLIST – CLAIRE WAREHAM HAIR SPECIALISTS, ADDINGHAM
A rare opportunity to join our friendly, modern, award winning salon as a self-employed stylist.
Bring your existing clients with space to grow your base with access to our busy, welcoming salon.
We offer a stylish, fully equipped space, a supportive team, flexible hours, and steady client traffic and an opportunity to learn or develop your Hair Extension skills
You’ll need NVQ Hairdressing Level 3, professionalism, passion, great service skills, and your own clientele.
Ready to be your own boss in a thriving salon?
Contact Claire: clairewareham@outlook.com
AFTER SCHOOL CLEANER - MOORFIELD SCHOOL AND NURSERY, ILKLEY
Moorfield is seeking to appoint an after school cleaner to come and join our friendly and welcoming community.
Flexible hours to suit, ideally three hours per night over five days per week, during term time but alternative weekdays also considered. There is also an opportunity for extra hours during school holidays.
Moorfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks.
To request a visit or application form and job description, contact the School Office at Moorfield via office@moorfieldschool.co.uk
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – NURSERY RHYMES DAY NURSERY, ADDINGHAM
Due to expansion, we are looking for a Qualified Practitioner who is passionate about providing quality care and experiences for children.
We are a forward thinking setting with a consistently good Ofsted rating for the past 24 years. We embrace a range of early years philosophies which are embedded within our provision and practice.
You will work alongside a well-established team who together have over 120 years of experience. With competitive hourly rates of pay and enhanced benefits, you will have the opportunity for professional development to enhance your role.
Contact Rachael on 01943 839000 or nurseryhymes999@yahoo.com
BANK STAFF – DAN’S DEN, ILKLEY
We are looking for someone to join us on a Bank basis to help cover annual a sick leave.
The shifts could be any day so applicants need to be flexible.
Applicants can register interest by emailing Becky at dansden@outlook.com
■■■ APPRENTICESHIPS ■■■
Please contact us to add your apprenticeship positions – ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board
APPRENTICE EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR – THE RAILWAY CHILDREN PRE-SCHOOL-NURSERY, MENSTON
Are you wanting a career in childcare? Would you like to earn whilst training?
If this is you, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to achieve their Childcare qualification whilst gaining the hands on experience of working directly with the children.
The position is 30 hours per week over 3 days with pay above National Minimum Wage with some amazing staff benefits.
Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Please contact Louise on 01943 873514 or office.therailwaychildren@gmail.com
Closing date: Friday 12 December 2025
APPRENTICESHIPS WITH CRAVEN COLLEGE
New vacancies coming in daily.
To apply, or find out about new vacancies contact the Apprenticeship Team on 01756 693686 or email apprenticeships@craven-college.ac.uk
APPRENTICESHIPS WITH KEIGHLEY COLLEGE
Keighley College offer a wide and varied range of apprenticeships covering all industry sectors. We currently have a number of apprenticeship vacancies in the local area. For more information please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01535 685035 or apprenticeships@keighleycollege.ac.uk. Alternatively, visit our apprenticeship job site for all our current vacancies: https://leedscitycollege.justapply.uk/index.php?mod=publicpost
APPRENTICESHIPS WITH SHIPLEY COLLEGE
Shipley College are working with local employers to offer apprenticeships and have current vacancies in Business Administration, Childcare, Horticulture and IT. You can see details at http://www.shipley.ac.uk/client…/apprentices/jobs-board.html or send your CV to cv@shipley.ac.uk putting Ilkley Chat in the subject line
■■■ VOLUNTEERS ■■■
PRE-SCHOOL TRUSTEES – ILKLEY PRE-SCHOOL
Ilkley Pre-School is a non-profit charitable organisation that provides high quality learning environment for children.
We are looking for a new board of trustees from Jan ‘26
The trustee role is voluntary, unpaid position. The trustees meet every 6-8 weeks for an hour to discuss the developments of pre-school and to help plan next steps. We are looking for people with a financial background to take on the treasurer role, people to assist with marketing,fundraising and a new chair who will liaise with OFSTED and be the main contact with the Pre-school manager.
For more information please contact ilkleypreschoolplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk for an informal chat.
TRUSTEES – THE HIVE SILSDEN CIO
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The Hive in Silsden is looking for new trustees to join our friendly board. We’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in finance, business strategy and grant funding who can help us strengthen our charity’s future and support the work we do for local families, young people, and the wider community.
If you have a few hours to spare each month and want to use your skills to give something back, we’d love to hear from you.
To express your interest in this voluntary position, please email jill@thehivesilsden.co.uk confirming your experience and what you could bring to benefit our charity.
TRUSTEES – ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
We are an award-winning social enterprise charity, making a positive difference in people’s lives and rooted in our local community. You may know us from Outside the Box and Carers and Companions.
We’re now seeking new Trustees to join our Board. This is a chance to use your experience to make an impact, support our growth, and develop personally.
The role is unpaid but highly rewarding. Whether you’re an experienced Trustee or new to Board roles, if you share our values and want to help lead our charity, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us for a Trustee Information Pack: cafe@outsidetheboxcafe.com
OUTSIDE THE BOX
Do you have a few hours a week to spare and want to make a real difference in your community?
We’re looking for friendly, patient and enthusiastic volunteers to support our charity, which works with neurodivergent adults with a learning disability and/or autism.
There are opportunities to get involved across various areas of the charity — from helping in our busy community café to supporting our members in a range of sessions.
Volunteering with us is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, be part of something meaningful, and enjoy regular volunteer socials and training opportunities.
If you are interested and would like to find out more, please get in touch:
Contact Emma Rogerson: emmar.outsidethebox@gmail.com | 01943 431173
DOFE VOLUNTEER – BURLEY PARISH COUNCIL
Make a difference with DofE!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our Duke of Edinburgh Award group based at Queens Hall!
When? Monday evenings (group sessions) Occasional weekends (expeditions)
Who are we looking for? Anyone with a passion for helping young people grow in confidence, learn new skills, and achieve something amazing. No previous experience with DofE is needed—just a willingness to get involved!
Whether you can commit regularly or just help out occasionally, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested? Email doe@burleyinwharfedale-pc.gov.uk to find out more.
WHARFEDALE TALKING NEWS
Ilkley Talking Newspaper ceased to exist last year but listeners and some volunteers have joined Otley Talking News and become Wharfedale Talking News serving a wider community.
Please contact the Secretary on 07745 965048 or by email: info@wharfedaletalkingnews.org.uk or visit the website: https://wharfedaletalkingnews.org.uk
SHOP VOLUNTEERS – AGE UK, ILKLEY
We are looking for fun friendly volunteers to join our team at Ilkley's Age UK store. Wide range of opportunities from customer service and till experience to window dressing. only requirement is a smile and a sense of humour!
For further details please Call in, phone 01943603301 or email 2257.ilkley@ageuk.org.uk
MARIE CURIE COMPANION VOLUNTEERS
Throughout West Yorkshire & Craven The Companion Service supports people in West Yorkshire & Craven who have a terminal illness or life limiting condition. Would you be able to spare up to 3 hours per week supporting with companionship such as accompanying to appointments, making a meal with the client and/or listening and having a chat over a cup of tea. The service also provides a short break for a couple of hours for the family carers to get a break. For further information or to find out more please call Liz Hooley on 01274 337000.
VOLUNTEERS FOR SOCIAL/SIGNPOSTING GROUPS FOR OLDER PEOPLE – ILKLEY GOOD NEIGHBOURS, ILKLEY
Volunteers needed for our Moving On Friendship Groups (social/signposting groups for older people). We have 2 groups on Thursday and Fridays and need volunteers at both between 1-3pm. Volunteering is on a rota to suit your availability.
Volunteers will help attendees feel welcome and relaxed, help with tea and coffee orders and help tidy up at the end of the session. You may also help at our excursions.
Contact Hannah Walton on movingon@goodneighboursilkley.org.uk or 07592 307 263 for more info.
VOLUNTEERS – ILKLEY THINGERY
Would you like to support Ilkley’s new Library of Things, where you can borrow a variety of Things from £0.37 - £3/ day? Would you like to help us run the library, sort donations, catalogue stock, or help with social media? Or help with repairs? Or organise/ run workshops or repair cafes? Everyone welcome. Training and support provided. If you’d like to meet new people, make new friends, learn new skills, and us help develop this exciting new green project, contact Erika erika.shilling@climateactionilkley.org.uk (07954 561 522). www.Ilkleythingery.org
CAFE VOLUNTEER – CHRISTCHURCH CAFE, ILKLEY
Can you spare 2 hrs a week to volunteer in our community outreach cafe, are you looking to gain experience before applying for a new job? Looking to make new friends and be part of a team? Learn new skills? Build confidence? If so this is a wonderful place to work.
Email: cafe@christchurchilkley.org.uk fao: Emma
CLARKE FOLEY COMMUNITY HUB, ILKLEY
We have many flexible volunteering roles as we’re open 6 days a week. Would you like to help run classes and groups? Or perhaps help in the café or Lunch Club (Tue/Thu)? Or help in the office organising events and leaflets? The hub has a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere which is a tribute to our volunteers. Our visitors always appreciate a friendly smile and a chat. Come and join us and be a part of this. Call in for a chat or contact manager@clarkefoley.org.uk or 07442 261462.
ILKLEY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Would you like to help your local community and join the friendly team at Ilkley Community Transport? We are a registered charity based in Ilkley and are always looking for CAR DRIVERS to provide lifts primarily to medical appointments for residents in the Ilkley and Addingham area who find public transport difficult to access due to age, illness or disability. Volunteers use their own cars and claim expenses for fuel at a pre-agreed rate. Drivers must be over 21, and have held a full licence for at least 2 years.
If you would like to volunteer, or would like more information, please contact our Transport Co-ordinator on 01943 603348 or emailing info@ilkleycommunitytransport.org.uk
GIRLGUIDING
Are you looking to have fun, make friends and give back to your community? Girlguiding groups throughout Wharfedale welcome new volunteers - as helpers or as leaders and on a regular or occasional basis. If you want to help girls and young women aged 5-25 develop confidence and have fun the volunteer at: https://enquiryv.girlguiding.org.uk/
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** To add a job next week, please visit ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board, the deadline is 4pm Monday and vacancies should be within 10 miles of Ilkley
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