Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 29 July 2025
- Nick
- Jul 29
- 18 min read

📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 29.07.25 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 ■■■
DOMESTIC CLEANER – HOUSE PROUD PRISTINE CLEANING SERVICES, ILKLEY
16+ hours per week, Mon-Fri, permanent position.
No prior experience needed, full training provided.
Join our established & friendly team of domestic cleaners, serving Ilkley & surrounding areas.
Email: info@houseproudcleaning.co.uk or Call 01943 601 850 (if call not answered please leave a message).
Learn More About Us Here: www.houseproudcleaning.co.uk
SENIOR OR DEVELOPING ACCOUNTANT – TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANTS, ILKLEY
We are seeking a dedicated accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 4 or equivalent, have a strong background in accounts and tax and a passion for helping local businesses. You'll use the best technology supporting fantastic clients with their financial needs.
We are an established business in the local community (see our google reviews) with the added benefit of being employee owned, which means all our employees share in our success!
For further details call Julia Forrester on 01943 920025 or Email CV to juliaforrester@taxassist.co.uk
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR – ALL SAINTS CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL, ILKLEY
Mon - Fri: 11:45–13:15 (7.5 hrs p/w). Term Time Only. Band 3 - £12.45 p/h
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team.
The successful candidate will:
- Supervise pupils both whilst eating and in the playground
- Lead activities and games
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils
- Implement the school’s behaviour policy
- Administer First Aid (training provided)
Further details available on the school website: Virtual Office/Vacancies
Email applications to: office@allsaintsilkley.bradford.sch.uk
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Closing date: 9am 1 September 2025
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY COACH – DIDI RUGBY, ILKLEY
Looking for a fun, rewarding weekend job?
We’re after someone confident, outgoing, and reliable to lead exciting, play-based rugby sessions for children aged 18 months to 6 years.
* £15/hour after training
* Saturdays, 8:30–11:00am (term time)
* Location: Ben Rhydding Primary School
* Full training, kit, and DBS provided
Perfect for students, those with childcare experience, or anyone with energy and a passion for sport.
Must be 18+ with a driving licence and car.
Apply with CV: lucy.barnett@didirugby.com
TEACHING ASSISTANT – SACRED HEART, ILKLEY
The Governors are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistant to join our Catholic primary school at Sacred Heart, Ilkley.
Experience is desirable but not essential.
Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, Term Time Only • 12.7 hours per week, 2 days per week 8.40am – 3.15pm • Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3 - 6, £24,027 - £25,183 per annum (Actual Salary £6631 - £6950 per annum) • Required from September.
Further details including how to apply are available via the Trust website: www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/Trust-Academy-Vacancies/
Please note, CVs cannot be accepted.
Interviews: Wednesday 10 September 2025
Closing date: 9am Friday 5 September 2025
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT CLIENT MANAGER – PURE CLOUD ACCOUNTANCY, BINGLEY
We have an exciting opportunity in a new role for an experience Chartered Accountant to step into a Client Manager role to join our forward thinking and growing team due to the continued success of the business.
The role will involve working closely with the managing director, managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation of accounts and company tax returns, personal tax returns (experience preferred but not essential). Day to day client management and providing a high quality service for clients including attending meetings.
We are looking for a Chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA), proven experience in an accountancy practice, strong client relationships, attention to detail and proactive and solutions driven mindset.
Competitive package.
Full/Part Time. Flexible working, permanent & remote working.
Please email a covering letter and cv to charlotte@thepurecloud.co.uk
Closing date: 31 August 2025
PART TIME FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF – BOX TREE RESTAURANT, ILKLEY
Part time hourly positions with shifts primarily on Friday and Saturday night and also Sunday lunch.
If any CV's or applications could email the restaurant on manager@theboxtree.co.uk or give us a call on 01943 608484 to arrange an interview.
FULL-TIME MOTOR TECHNICIAN – EDWARD JOHNSON (OTLEY) LTD, OTLEY
Mon- Fri 830-515.
We need you to have a minimum of 5 years experience and experience in fault diagnostics & hydraulic systems. In return, training to become an Accredited EV Technician will be available. We offer OTE of £35,000, 30 days holiday (22+BH), and more.
Apply by email to andrew@edwardjohnson.co.uk
AUDIOLOGY PRACTITIONER/QUALIFIED WAX REMOVAL SPECIALIST – SPECSAVERS AUDIOLOGY, OTLEY & ILKLEY
22.5 hrs
We're looking for a friendly, approachable and empathetic individual with strong communication and customer service skills to train as an Audiology Practitioner and Earwax Removal Specialist.
Training will be provided in earwax removal by microsuction, along with training on conducting basic hearing screenings, basic hearing aid repairs and triaging patients as well as some light admin work.
Experience in admin and triaging is a bonus, but not essential.
For more information or to apply, please email your CV to leanne.henry@specsavers.com
Closing date: 8 August 2025
SHIFT MANAGERS – GREGGS, ILKLEY
16hrs/20hrs.
Please use the link to see all information about the job and to apply
Closing date: 06 August 2025
HIRING WELDERS & FABRICATORS – SPOONER INDUSTRIES, ILKLEY
We currently have vacancies (Permanent or FTC) on our late shift (Monday-Thursday) for Welders/Fabricators in Ilkley.
Visit https://spooner.co.uk/vacancies/welders-and-fabricators/ to submit your CV.
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
ADMIN ASSISTANT – ADELE ADAMS ASSOCIATES LTD, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE
Celebrating over 20 years in food safety training, we now want to expand our team.
Role:
Course material preparation
Post-course admin tasks
Data input and management
Managing inventory of office supplies
Skills:
Confident IT skills, especially Excel
Excellent attention to detail & highly organised
Ability to multitask, prioritise and be proactive
Immediate start preferable
20-25 hours per week
Hourly rate of £13
Benefits package
For further details and to send your CV please contact adele@adeleadamsassociates.co.uk
Closing date: 29 July 2025
EARLY YEARS ASSISTANT – THE LITTLE GREEN FROG NURSERY AND PRE SCHOOL, OTLEY
F/T and P/T available, no qualification required. Development and progression available including opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications while working.
Min of 18 hours a week, max of 40 hours a week.
8am- 1pm, 8am - 6pm or 1pm - 6pm, Monday - Friday. Shifts change each week.
Please email office@thelittlegreenfrog.co.uk
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS – THE LITTLE GREEN FROG NURSERY AND PRE SCHOOL, OTLEY
F/T and P/T available, requires qualification at least L2: Child care, learning and development.
Min of 18 hours a week, max of 36 hours a week.
Fixed hours each week, days negotiable: 8am - 6pm (or job share 8am-1pm/1pm-6pm)
Please email office@thelittlegreenfrog.co.uk
MOT TESTER / MECHANIC – TOWN HEAD GARAGE, ADDINGHAM
We are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic, qualified mechanic/tester to come and join our busy family business.
Competitive rates of pay. 40 hours per week, overtime available.
Please send CV to info@townheadgarage.co.uk or call 01943 839735.
Closing date: 01 September 2025
BAKERY PRODUCTION MANAGER – LISHMAN’S BUTCHERS, ILKLEY
This role consists of managing the production of our award winning pork pies, sausage rolls, cooking roasts for our Deli, pates & terrines plus daily cleaning. You will manage a small team, ensuring stock levels are maintained & production is planned efficiently every week and for peak times.
You must be passionate about food, have a keen eye for detail & good time management. Management, catering and customer service experience is essential.
Tuesday to Saturday, 7am-4.30pm. Salary dependent on experience, starting at £30,000pa.
Please send cover letter & CV to admin@lishmansbutchers.co.uk
Closing date: 16 August 2025
TEMP WAREHOUSE & DESPATCH OPERATORS – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR LTD, ILKLEY
Vacancies from July to 10th October 2025 (must be available past September)
Mon – Fri 37.5 how (shifts apply Aug– End Oct).
Warehouse – picking sales orders, stock replenishment & unloading deliveries.
Despatch - the final inspection in production before orders are sent to customers.
Key requirements:
-Someone who can demonstrate they have a good eye for detail
-Communicate well
-Work well under pressure
-Work within a team as well as individually.
Full training given.
Send CV’s to georgina@footballkit.co.uk
MEDIA/MARKETING ASSISTANT – MS EYEWEAR, KEIGHLEY
We're setting up a start up based in Keighley to run alongside MS Eyewear and we’re looking for an ambitious, creative, and reliable individual to join us over the summer!
What You’ll Do: Assist in building websites (WordPress, Webflow or basic HTML/CSS). Help craft social media content, blog posts, and email campaigns.
Collaborate on ideas for launching and promoting new products
We’re Looking For: Passion for digital marketing, design, and web site building. Familiarity with platforms like Canva, Wix and social media tools.
Eager to learn and contribute in a startup environment.
Flexible work hours (to be discussed) either full time or part-time
Please email CV and covering letter to info@mseyewear.com
SITE SUPPORT OFFICER – THE SKIPTON ACADEMY
To start as soon as possible
Scale Pay Point 5 (Range 5-6) - Actual salary £13,400.00 to £13,612.43 per annum
Pattern of hours: Monday – Friday 6.30am – 10.30am, this is an 'All Year Round' position
For further details, please visit our school website: https://www.theskiptonacademy.co.uk/vacancies/
Provisional interview date is: Week commencing 1 September 2025 (TBC)
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 2 September 2025
SALES ADVISOR/KEYHOLDER – HOTEL CHOCOLAT, ILKLEY
16 hour fixed term.
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and guest focused individuals to join our small team!
Due to job role requirements applicants must be 18+.
For more information or to apply please go to https://wearelanded.com/c/31572/123405
Closing date: 31 July 2025
PART TIME IN HOME CARER – PRIVATE HOME, GUISELEY
Part time carer required for elderly couple in Guiseley in need of some assistance around the home.
Hours - 1-2 hours per day between 4:30pm - 6:30pm, 4 days per week - Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (can be flexible on days to suit availability).
Kind, patient and caring person, preferably with some experience required to assist elderly couple.
Knowledge and experience of type 1 diabetes preferred.
Job requirements
• Prepare & serve meals
• Assist with medication & booking appointments
• General housekeeping
• Assistance with bathing
Rate of pay - £15-£20 per hour, depending on experience.
Please apply via CV to david@mobili.co.uk
HR OFFICER – PRINCE HENRY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OTLEY
Permanent - 37 Hours Per Week - Term Time Only Plus 10 Days
NJC Grade SO1 Scale Points 23 - 25 (Actual Salary £29,545.59 - £31,200.59 Per Annum)
We are looking to appoint a skilled, experienced and committed HR Officer to join the staffing team at Prince Henry’s Grammar School. The HR Officer will work in partnership with senior leaders to ensure that all aspects of the school’s HR, Payroll and people practices are well managed, in line with statutory and regulatory requirements, including recruitment, professional development, employee relations and policy development.
Closing date: 3 September 2025
SEND INTERVENTION MANAGER – PRINCE HENRY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OTLEY
Permanent - Term Time Only Plus 2 Days
37 Hours Per Week
NJC Grade SO1 Scale Points 23 - 25 (Actual Salary £28,250.99 - £29,833.47 Per Annum)
We are looking to appoint a committed and dedicated SEND Intervention Manager to join our Inclusion Team. This is a newly created role and as such provides a fresh and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual. You will play a vital role in shaping our SEND provision, working closely with SEND students who may need help to overcome barriers to learning (including additional exams access arrangements).
Apply at //www.collaborativelearningtrust.com/
Closing date: noon 29 August 2025
CATERING ASSISTANT- PRINCE HENRY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, OTLEY
Fixed Term Until December 2025 - Subject To Review
10 Hours Per Week - Term Time Only Plus 2 Days
NJC Grade A1 Scale Point 2 (Actual Salary £465 Per Month)
We are looking to recruit a committed catering assistant to assist in the provision of a high quality catering service in line with Prince Henry's Grammar School and government requirements.
Apply at //www.collaborativelearningtrust.com/
Closing date: noon 29 August 2025
PART TIME CAMPAIGN MANAGER – KEIGHLEY AND ILKLEY CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION, KEIGHLEY
There are few people more important than our Campaign Manager. They run our election campaigns and local issue campaigns. They lead teams of volunteers making a difference. And crucially, they help us win elections. The role of a Campaign Manager offers flexibility beyond the confines of a traditional 9-5 Monday-to-Friday schedule. Work hours are tailored to the demands of the role, allowing for adaptability and a balanced work-life arrangement. The role will involve travelling across the constituency so being able to drive and having your own vehicle will be important in undertaking the role.
Further details: https://www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.aspx?jobid=96914
Closing date: 3 August 2025
COOK – HAMILTONS, ADDINGHAM
Part time cook position available to work 2 days per week, day time hours only up to 16 hours, additional hours available to cover holidays. You must have experience working in a kitchen, preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch items, a love for baking would also be an advantage along with experience of kitchen food hygiene practices and recording. Immediate start available.
Please contact Amanda on 07487 574409
HOUSEKEEPER – DENTON RESERVE, ILKLEY/ASKWITH
Housekeeper required to support servicing our 5 guest bedrooms at
The Penny Bun (Askwith) & at Denton Hall (Denton).
High level of cleaning our AA rated 5 star accommodation along with some public areas focus. The accommodation is open 7 days a week with the weekend being particularly busy. Servicing of rooms between 10-3pm when required, due to check out & check in times.
Own transport is required due to locations.
Free parking onsite.
£14.50 per hour
Candidates to email Catherine Duffy (Operations Manager) on catherine@dentonreserve.co.uk
SOUS CHEF – DENTON RESERVE (THE PENNY BUN), ASKWITH
We have an incredible opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our rosette standard restaurant in Askwith. The Penny Bun focuses on seasonal local ingredients from the estate, offering a field to fork and nose to tail ethos throughout the menu.
Be part of a positive kitchen culture working alongside a passionate and stable team.
Own vehicle is recommended due to location.
£36,000 per annum and Grats (approx £5K per year)
45Hrs over 7 days (Normal pattern is a 4 day working work)
Applicants emails: tim@dentonreserve.co.uk
Closing date: 31 August 2025
POST OFFICE ASSISTANT & RETAIL STOCK CONTROLLER – BOLTON ABBEY
A great opportunity has arisen for someone to join our Retail team. The role includes the day to day running of the Post Office and the control and management of stock levels in the Cavendish and Village Shops.
The role would be suited to an individual who is organised and efficient, IT literate, enjoys responsibility and engaging with colleagues, members of the community and visitors alike to provide a helpful, friendly and informative service.
To apply visit www.devonshiregroupcareers.co.uk
Closing date: 30 July 2025
FINANCE ASSISTANT – BOLTON ABBEY & DEVONSHIRE HOTELS
Are you a detail-oriented, organised team player with a knack for numbers and a passion for delivering exceptional support? We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our friendly Yorkshire finance team, where you’ll be a vital part of our day-to-day finance operations. Your duties will include the operation and reconciliation of cash books and preparation of banking, supporting the administration and processing of purchase ledger processing functions, preparation of payment runs, general accounting/administration duties and data collation and analysis.
To apply visit www.devonshiregroupcareers.co.uk
SPA ATTENDANT – THE SPA AT THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS HOTEL & SPA, BOLTON ABBEY
£12.76 per hour plus benefits
Essential that you have a keen interest in the spa and wellness industry
• Experience in a similar role would be desirable.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Must be customer focused at all times.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable such as Pool Plant operations, Emergency pool responder and/or First Aid at Work. However training will be provided for the right candidate
• You will be a team player.
• You will be flexible and able to work weekends and evenings.
• You will be of smart appearance.
For further details Call 01756 718142
Email CV to Stephen.Waite@thedevonshirearms.co.uk
Closing date: 30 July 2025
CABINETMAKER/ HAND BENCH JOINER – THE SECRET DRAWER, SKIPTON
The Secret Drawer is a family run business and one of Yorkshire’s leading fine furniture manufacturers. We’re looking for an experienced cabinetmaker to join our team.
The role is based at our spacious, well-equipped Skipton workshop. We offer excellent rates of pay, generous holidays, flexible hours and a profit-sharing scheme.
Apply now – there’s a bench and a team waiting to help you succeed.
For full details please visit our website www.secret-drawer.co.uk/careers
RETAIL SUPERVISOR – CHARLES CLINKARD, ILKLEY
We are looking to recruit a Retail Supervisor, part time [24 hours] to work at our store in Ilkley.
Must be customer focused and service driven and flexible with regards to working hours.
Must have supervisory experience.
Call into the store on The Grove with your CV.
TEAM MEMBER – STAR CLEANING SERVICES, SILSDEN
Must be able to drive and have access to a car as this is door to door domestic cleaning.
Must have a good eye for detail
Have good personable skills
Communication is a must
Good time keeper
Part time hours only
We cover Silsden and surrounding areas.
If you are interested please get in touch on Tracey 07523 957200
Please get in touch if you are interested.
FEMALE CARER – PRIVATE HOME, ADDINGHAM
Carer needed for a lady with long term physical health needs. 1-to-1 work within a small team doing a variety of household tasks and some personal care. Good cookery skills are essential.
Minimum of 15 - 20 hours per month to cover breakfast, lunch, tea and evenings including weekends and bank holidays. Increased availability essential to cover staff holidays and illness.
Rota changes weekly to accommodate staff commitments.
Initial shadow shifts £15 per hour going up to £19 once training is completed. Reference required.
Please contact Lisa on 07947 436851
KITCHEN PORTER – MOSS & MOOR, ILKLEY
We are seeking a Kitchen Porter to help us fulfil our kitchen duties.
Full-Time hours.
Please email your interest to sam@mossandmoor.co.uk
SERVICE COORDINATOR (INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES) – CARERS & COMPANIONS, ILKLEY
Looking to advance your career supporting people with learning disabilities? We’re seeking a reliable, enthusiastic Service Coordinator to join our growing ILS Team. Helping to deliver a high-quality, this is also to include sleeping nights and on-call cover. 4-day week, competitive salary (approx. £28,000 FTE), plus paid training, development, and employee support.
Contact Emma/Anne on 07922 625220 or email ILS.carersandcompanions@outlook.com
Closing date: 5pm 1 August 2025
COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT – ADVANTAGE FIBRES INTERNATIONAL LTD, ILKLEY
Full time. We are looking to employ a Commercial Assistant in our small and vibrant team.
Located in the centre of Ilkley, but including travel to various warehouses in the surrounding area, the position will provide a wide range of support for our purchasing, sales and warehousing functions.
The position will be perfect for someone with drive, motivation, and a keen willingness to learn along with a high attention to detail.
Your own vehicle and a clean driving license are essential. Full training will be provided.
Please email your CV to and covering letter to dave@advantagefibres.com
Closing date: 31 August 2025
■■■ APPRENTICESHIPS ■■■
Please contact us to add your apprenticeship positions – ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board
APPRENTICE CABINETMAKER – THE SECRET DRAWER, SKIPTON
This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity, working for one of Yorkshire’s leading fine furniture manufacturers in Skipton. You will be trained to make fine furniture of the highest quality, using traditional techniques.
You will have an interest in woodworking, be patient and hardworking with a minimum of 3 GCSE’s Grade C and above, one of which must be in maths. Apply now – there’s a bench and a team waiting to help you succeed. Send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@secret-drawer.co.uk
Closing date: 11 August 2025
APPRENTICESHIP - RIVERSIDE DAY NURSERY, ILKLEY
Opportunity 17 years of age onwards to study at level 3
Full time position available for a degree qualified in any subject wanting to progress on to an Early Years teaching course.
Please contact Hazel@riversidedaynursery.org
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 ■■■
VOLUNTEERS - BEN RHYDDING METHODIST CHURCH/WOODHOUSE GROVE SCHOOL
Ben Rhydding Methodist Church is one of the venues across the Bradford district hosting an exhibition of art from the Methodist Modern Art Collection this September as part of Bradford City of Culture 2025.
We need volunteers to provide a warm welcome to those visiting the exhibition, to hand out the art trail leaflets and other stewarding roles. There is also opportunities to volunteer at Woodhouse Grove School.
We are hosting our introductory volunteers event on Wednesday 30th July 7-8pm at Ben Rhydding Methodist Church. Please come along to find out more.
SET DESIGNERS – ILKLEY PLAYHOUSE
Would you like to create the setting for a play?
We urgently need volunteers to help design our sets.
Some plays require detailed sets, others hardly any set at all. Working in collaboration with the director, you will decide what the set will be. You may prefer to make a scale model and/or draw a plan showing how it fits on the stage, and you can choose to be part of the building process too. Our working party and backstage teams will be on hand to offer lots of support.
If you are interested, then please contact David Keighley at: info@ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
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.
OUTSIDE THE BOX-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Do you have a few hours a week to volunteer at our charity supporting neurodivergent adults with a learning disability and/or autism?
We're on the lookout for some creative, patient and dedicated volunteers to support our members in their creative sessions on a Monday morning (art) and/or Friday afternoons (photography)
If you are interested and want to learn more then please get in touch, contact Emma Rogerson: emmar.outsidethebox@gmail.com 01943 431173
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 (& coming soon repair café), 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: christchurchilkleycafe@gmail.com 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.
FAMILY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER – HOME-START CRAVEN, SKIPTON AND SOUTH CRAVEN
Are you a parent or grandparent able to give 2 hours per week to support a family with children under 5 in their homes? We are looking to expand our team, volunteers work 1:1 with families who are struggling to manage the demands of parenting for a variety of reasons including multiple births, isolation and loneliness, if you have parenting experience and would like to be involved please email homestartcravenmanager@gmail.com
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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