I.T. – Wolverhampton Volunteers

NCT Wolverhampton

On 08/02/2023

In Admin, Children (0-4), Families, I.T., Social Media, Websites

Nappy Library Volunteer & Social Media Volunteer

	Opportunity: Nappy Library Volunteer. Help manage and coordinate our reusable nappy library. This role involves administrative tasks, good organisation and attention to detail. Social Media Volunteer. Help managing NCT Wolverhampton’s social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) You will be helping to create and schedules posts to advertise the branch and their events as well as responding to queries on the social media pages. You will have access to online training, resources and templates to use.
	Requirements: Nappy Library :Organised, time management, admin, IT/digital skills, reliable and good communicator. Online training is provided. Social Media :Help managing NCT Wolverhampton’s social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) You will be helping to create and schedules posts to advertise the branch and their events as well as responding to queries on the social media pages. You will have access to online training, resources and templates to use.
	Location: Home base for both roles.
	Hours: Nappy Library: 1 hour per week Social Media : 1-2 hours per week
	Expenses: Yes Travel only
	DBS: No for both roles

NCT is an advocate, guide and friend for parents through their first 1,000days (from conception to 2 years). NCT offers information and support in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, campaigns to improve maternity care and ensure better services and facilities for new parents, aims to give every parent the chance to make informed choices and wants to make sure that everyone has access to our services and activities.

Sense

By Sue01

On 15/12/2022

In Befriending, Disability, I.T., Uncategorized, Youth

Volunteer Vitual Buddy

	Opportunity: Volunteer Virtual Buddy Sense Virtual Buddying Volunteers make a real difference to supporting young people and adults who may be lonely or isolated. Sense matches volunteers with disabled people to meet for an hour a week on Zoom or over the phone. Sense matches each volunteer with someone who has similar interests, to make sure you have a great time. The programme is open to all volunteers who are 16 and over. You don’t need to have previous experience volunteering or caring for disabled people. We welcome people from all backgrounds and with all interests.
	Requirements: We need positive, empathetic volunteers who are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities. We are looking for volunteers who are great communicator’s and who are friendly, enthusiastic, positive and ready to have fun! Provided is induction and training, this includes Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Confidentiality and Data Protection. Training is tailored specifically to support volunteers. Sense is also able to offer volunteers additional e-learning to gain an understanding of different methods of communication (this is optional)
	Location: Home based
	Hours : Days of the week are agreed between volunteers and their buddies Must be the same time each week. 90 minutes per week for a minimum of three months
	Expenses: Yes Expenses must be pre-agreed
	DBS: Yes

We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability. Our work helps thousands of people who are deafblind or who have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfil their potential.

Newlife

By Sue01

On 29/09/2022

In Admin, Advice, Business, Communities, Disability, Families, I.T., Uncategorized

Corporate & group volunteering

Volunteer opportunities across head office

	Opportunity: Corporate and group volunteering Our corporate volunteering days are a great way to spend time building whilst contributing towards Newlife as a charity and the children and families it supports. We can also provide volunteering opportunities to educational groups looking for something fulfilling to provide their learners with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
	Various volunteering opportunities across our head office departments Other volunteering opportunities occasionally come up across different department in our Head Office at Cannock. From administration to supporting our online team, new opportunities are being created in order to give more varied roles for volunteers to experience. If there is a particular area you are interested in, please contact our volunteer team to discuss further.
	Location: Head Office : Newlife, Hemlock Way ,Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 7GF
	Hours: Open Ended/Flexible: Including Weekends and Evenings
	Expenses: Yes
	DBS: No

We encourage applications from people with physical or learning disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments so that everyone can enjoy volunteering.
Newlife is the UKs largest charity funder of children’s specialist disability equipment we also run the UKs only national emergency equipment service for terminally ill children.