Volunteering With Us

Welcome to ETNA Community Centre. We ask all our volunteers to complete a brief and informative induction programme to learn about the organisation, gain basic awareness of ETNA, and understand your role as part of our team. It is important to us as an organisation to provide our volunteers with appropriate and adequate guidance and support. If you have any feedback on the induction programme or suggestions for improvement, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We hope that in return for your time, we can offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in and become a valued member of our community.

About ETNA Community Centre

Please take some time to browse through our website which has up to date information about the following:

  • About us – including our mission statement, aims and objectives click here
  • What’s on – a timetable of the different activities by day click here
  • Events – ad-hoc activities and workshops click here
  • Information about the groups that run at ETNA click here
  • Charities based at ETNA – some information about the different charities who have their offices based at ETNA click here
  • Counsellors/Therapists that run sessions at the Centre click here
  • Self-help groups based at ETNA click here
  • Management Team and Trustees click here
  • Sustainability – ETNA is committed to reducing our impact on the environment click here

ETNA Policies

Please take some time to read the following policies, to ensure you understand how ETNA operates and to follow our health and safety protocol:

Induction Checklist

  • Introduction to other staff and volunteers, including key contacts.
  • Overview of who you will be working alongside and their role(s).
  • Tour of the building and outside spaces, highlighting key areas such as emergency exits and first aid points.
  • Who to approach with questions, problems or emergencies.
  • Information on where to store personal belongings, designated working spaces and locating necessary equipment or supplies.
  • Were to find kitchen facilities, refreshments, toilets and communal areas.
  • Discussion of your expectations and agreed commitments, including days, hours and flexibility, where relevant.
  • Guidance on handling complaints and raising concerns.
  • How to access ETNA Wi-Fi.
  • Clear instructions on how to claim expenses, including what is eligible and how to submit claims.
  • Health and Safety Overview: basic health and safety rules, emergency procedures and first aid points.
  • Safeguarding Policy: Information about safeguarding responsibilities, if applicable.
  • Training Opportunities: Outline any training that will be provided to volunteers.
  • Volunteer Code of Conduct: Overview of behavioural expectations while volunteering.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Encouragement to share feedback on the volunteering experience.
  • Communication Channels: Explanation of how important updates or information will be shared.

Risk Assessments will be carried out where relevant.

Training

ETNA will provide on the job training where relevant, please let us know if there is anything additional that you are interested in.

Alongside this, you are able to attend training courses run externally by Richmond CVS or other local organisations. To be informed of the Richmond CVS training events, please register for their mail updates and discuss with the ETNA Management Team if you would like to book a session. https://richmondcvs.org.uk/training-and-events/

Thank you for choosing to volunteer with us!