Sue01 – Wolverhampton Volunteers (a project of WVCA)

Canal& River Trust

On 02/10/2026

Volunteer Lock Keeper Weekends , Volunteer Lock Keeper Wolverhampton Flight

Opportunity: Volunteer Lock Keeper Weekends Volunteer Lock Keeper Wolverhampton Flight Helping boats through the lock, talking to customers, litter picking and or minor vegetation works
Requirements: Great communication skills. Practical skills, it’s also about minor maintenance to ensure that your locks are functional. Good teamworking skills there will be times when you will be working on your own, but fundamentally you are part of a team. You will also receive training
Location: Lock Keeper: Coxwell Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 9RT Lock Keeper Wolverhampton Flight: Lock 15 Hovel Coxwell Avenue
Hours: Lock Keeper Weekend: Saturday-Sunday Lock Keeper Wolverhampton Flight: Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays mornings
Expenses: Yes
DBS: When you register, we will ask you about any unspent convictions, which you need to declare, and risk assess these as needs be.

We look after and bring to life 2000 miles of waterways because we believe that life is better by water. We work with volunteers and communities across England and Wales to transform canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better. We also widely promote the waterways to local people.

Opportunity: Volunteer Music Makers Music -Making Sessions are for children and young people with Learning Disabilities who live or attend a school in Wolverhampton. The sessions are designed to support the music-making of specific needs and disabilities. Volunteers will: Welcome people. Assist in music making through sharing sounds, sound makers and ideas. Help with session pack down. Feed into session reflection and development. Take photographs and videos if a Soundabout device is available and consent has been given
Requirements: No music training required. The most important thing is feeling comfortable within the group and being able to help other people feel comfortable and to contribute. Need to complete 2 0nline training sessions,1 hour each ,1 hour safeguarding session with our safeguarding lead.1 observation session before starting. The rest of the induction will be completed with the Volunteer Coordinator.
Location: Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub, Cherry Street Wolverhampton WV3 0QW
Hours: Wednesday evening. Weekly, during a term time approximately 5pm-7:45pm
Expenses: Yes, Travel expenses only. T-shirt will be provided. No other equipment needed.
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Clothing Bank Volunteer Receive and sort clothing donated to Hope. Check items are suitable for reuse and separate items into appropriate categories. Fold, organise and store clothing neatly in preparation for monthly clothing bank. Help set up and organise the clothing bank each month. Female Walking Volunteer Lead Female Walking Volunteers will help women feel comfortable joining groups walks, encourage social connection during sessions and support participations to take part at a pace that is suitable for them. Men’s group social and skills volunteer This role provides volunteers with the opportunity to gain experience working with men on our Spoke, Skills and Spoons project. Supporting men to socialise and gain new skills.
Requirements : Clothing bank : .The role would suit someone who is organised, reliable and enjoys helping others. An interest in sustainability, recycling, fashion and community work or supporting people in need would be beneficial. Female Walking : Comfortable walking for short periods and supporting others during gentle groups walks. Good listening and communication skills. To contributes to the sessions briefing and debrief with other volunteers/staff Men’s Group : Practical skills, hobbies or experience that could be shared with others. Good listening and communication skills
Location: Hope Community Project, Health Town, Wolverhampton
Hours: At least 3 hours per week
Expenses: Expenses will be reimbursed where they have been pre-agreed and receipts provided
DBS: TBC

Opportunity: Advisor Volunteer The role is face to face and involves, shadowing trained advisers, support clients to complete forms, documents and applications. Support Clients with housing, education, health. Updating records and signposting clients to other agencies along with general office administration. Administration Volunteer Welcoming clients when they arrive at reception and booking them onto the database system. Answering the telephone and 0800 phone line, when clients have a query. Collecting information to support advisors and case workers. Updating records on our client’s database. Digital Skills Volunteers Volunteering with an experienced Digital Skills tutor where appropriate to the activity being undertaken. Provide free advice on all devices, i.e. how to set up and connect to internet. Prepare for and lead classes for adults and update admin for the class, promoting online safety, assisting services users with digital access. Giving information, advice and guidance to learners about safety options.
Requirements: Advisor & Admin role : Basic computer skills, a good level of English speaking, reading and writing and a friendly and approachable personality. Digital Skill role: Ability to support the planning of lessons and comfortable assisting learning in small groups. Strong communication skills. Actual Digital Skills Training is desirable but the ability to how you have a good understanding of digital skills is essential.
Location: We have offices in Wolverhampton Derwent House , Waterloo Road WV1 4XB Birmingham ( Jewellery Quarter) Walsall (Bridge Street)
Hours: You will need around one day a week to efficiently fulfil this incredibly important role. This can be split over several days.
Expenses: Yes Travel expenses for bus/tram etc. are paid up to £4 per day –as long as evidence can be provided i.e. receipts. I f volunteer uses their car they are given 45p per mile-again as long as mileage is recorded.
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Social Prescribing Volunteer Social Prescribing Volunteers, support Social Prescribing Link Workers by helping people connect with local community service, offering friendly companionship and encouraging independence, confidence and wellbeing. • Telephone befriending: offer friendly wellbeing check-in-calls and provide basic signposting, digital inclusion using GeoBook. • Community activities: Support group sessions, walking groups, buddying activities and individuals attending local activities, including young people where appropriate. Training and ongoing guidance will be provided • Practical support: accompany or support individuals with hospital appointments, home-based groups, and surgery drop-ins. • Language support: help individuals communicate and access services where language support is needed Training and ongoing guidance will be provided
Requirements: We are looking for volunteers who are good communicators, empathetic, confident, compassionate and comfortable supporting people from a range of backgrounds. Volunteers may need basic IT skills and good level of written English, depending on the role.
Location: Paycare House, Goerge Street, Wolverhampton WV2 4DX, with activities taking place across the Wolverhampton area.
Hours: Flexible: Typical sessions may include mornings afternoons or agreed times to sit the role and service needs.
Expenses: Yes. Inline with organisations expense policy.
DBS: Yes, Further details will be provided during the application process.

Opportunity: WVCA is currently developing an interactive map of voluntary, community, social enterprise and faith organisations across Wolverhampton. The aim is to make it easier for residents and professionals to find local groups and services. Main duties would include: • Researching organisations online to check they are still operating. • Contacting organisations by telephone and email. • Asking organisations about what they do, who they support and the areas they work in. • Collecting information such as their organisation type, service and other details needed for the map • Recording the information accurately using Excel/Microsoft Forms • Supporting the project as organisations are added to the interactive map
Requirements: Comfortable speaking to people on the phone, carrying online research and working independently but full guidance and support will be provided.
Hours: Flexible
Location: Paycare House, George Street ,Wolverhampton WV2 4DX
Expenses: TBC
DBS: No

Opportunity: Content Creator Are you always capturing content, spotting trends or thinking about the perfect reel? Help us tell the story of Reinvntd and Future Threads through engaging social media content. Capture BTS moments. Photograph workshops and events Create content for different social platforms, Showcase the impact of sustainable fashion. Events Coordinator Do you love bringing people together and making events run smoothly? Help us create memorable experience that inspire creativity and climate action. Support event planning and organisation coordinate workshops and community events. Welcome participants and guests. Play a key role in delivering Future Threads 2026 PR & Communications Assistant Are you passionate about using communications to create positive social and environmental impact? Help us tell stories, build partnerships and inspire more people to rethink consumption, creativity and sustainability. Support media and press outreach. Help write blogs, newsletters and social posts. Build relationships with partners and supporters. Promote projects, workshops and events.
Location: Wolverhampton
Hours: TBC
Expenses: TBC
DBS: TBC

Opportunity : Play Leaders bring the energy, lead games and activities and help create a welcoming space where everyone can join in ,have fun and feel include .You wont be doing it alone .Park Play is team led, with support every step of the way. Step of the way. Playleaders are the one who make Park Play happen every week. You don’t need to commit every week and can bring your family with you . Play leaders will : • Set up Park Play before Park Players arrive • Lead games and keep the buzz going • Build relationships with Park Players • Welcome Park Players to Park Play We ask PlayLeaders to commit to running their local session regular weekly basis, through in practice sessions are delivered by team of volunteers, meaning individual availability can flexible There is no maximum duration, many of our volunteers stay involved for years and we hope this will be long-term role for the right person
Requirements: No previous skills required. We provide all Park Play training. You just need a love for play and your community.
Location: West Park (Field 3) WV1 4PH
Hours: Saturday 10am-Miday
Expenses: No
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Social Media Volunteers alongside our Communications officer, creating content that ensures information about the services Black Country Women’s aid provide . They help people connect with us online and learn more about how we help survivors cope and recover, alongside creating content and materials that educate people challenging abuse and violence. Social media Volunteers help BCWA further engage with community and other sector partners. Responsibilities might include collaborating either BCWA staff to create content, preparing ideas for content, engaging with BCWA teams to promote events or fundraising and ensuring all materials are kept organised and accessible.
Requirements: Solid IT literacy or quick to pick up digital systems. Strong communication skills. Creative and enthusiastic about new ideals and trends. Happy to be flexible with tasks. Good listener. Reliable non-judgmental attitude. Willing to complete any required training.
Location: Landchard House, Victoria Street, West Bromwich B70 8HY
Hours: 2 hours, twice per week. Possibility of altering these hours to suit you.
Expenses: Yes travel expenses and Lunch if volunteering for 6+hours
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Wellbeing Support Volunteer Provide direct support and encouragement to adults (primary older adults) engaged in wellbeing and therapeutic activities. Facilitate social inclusion, encourage participation and help individuals develop confidence and skills. Enable access to community-based opportunities, peer support and promote independence. Record progress report concerns, and work collaboratively with other team members and external partners as appropriate Person Specification. Empathy good communication and interpersonal skills. Experience supporting vulnerable adults or those with additional skills Experience supporting vulnerable adults or those with additional needs is desirable. Ability to promote independence and safeguard welfare. (May required to volunteer in evenings/weekends)
Requirements: Lived experience, personal experience of navigating mental health challengers or complex health and social care system, which can be shared to inspire hope in others. Local knowledge, familiarity with the communities and voluntary sector in Wolverhampton. Previous experience in volunteering in health &social care or community-based support role. The ability to speak other languages relevant to the diverse communities in Wolverhampton
Location: Wolverhampton Wellbeing Hub 10 Caledonia Street WV14 6AE , however volunteers will also have opportunity to work form other Hub across the City of Wolverhampton as Talking Point.
Hours: Volunteers can commit to between 2 and 5 days per week. Volunteering shifts can take place at any time between 10:00am and 4:00 pm Mondays -Friday
Expenses: Yes ,Travel expenses
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Witness Service Outreach Volunteer. Volunteers will help people understand what to expect before, during and after a trial and offer practical and emotional support every step of the way, so witness can give their best evidence and helping them feel safe and informed. The witness service also supports bereaved family members, friends and family who are accompany witness in court. We will provide full training. Our initial Core Learning is a mix of eLearning, online facilitated sessions and on court training and takes approximately 3 months to complete
Requirements: Training will take approximately 3 months to complete. With the commitment to volunteer for at least 12 months.
Location: Wolverhampton Crown and Magistrates Courts
Hours: One full day per week (Monday -Friday)
Expenses: Yes
DBS: Yes

Opportunity : As a trustee of our board, you will be expected to: (a) actively contribute in discussions and provide strategic direction to The Old School, agreeing goals, targets, policy, and evaluating performance (b) ensure BACF delivers efficient services, (c) ensure that our values and vision are upheld in all of the decisions and decision-making processes of the board.
Requirements :We are looking for people with skills in the following areas: (1) finance, particularly development finance; (2) strategic and business planning; (3) funding experience; (4) experience of private, social or community led projects; (5) taking notes/minutes and or(6) chairing meetings. Applications of interest are welcome from members of community led organisations or people with community development background/experiences. Induction training will be provided for new board members.
Location :Meetings held at The Old School or via Zoom
Hours: Meetings are held during the working week, 6.30pm – 7.30 pm. We are looking for at least 1 – 2 year’s commitment, ideally longer.
Expenses: Yes
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Volunteer Executive Assistant Manage the Owners calendar, appointments and scheduling. Coordinate meetings prepare agendas and document action points. Draft correspondence and internal communications on behalf of the owner. Support planning of events, campaigns or strategic initiatives. Liaise with internal mangers and external stakeholders Volunteer HR admin Assist in posting volunteer and team role advertisements, screen applications and shortlist suitable candidates, maintain applicant tracking sheets and recruitment records, provide weekly recruitment status updates to the online Business Manger
Requirements : Volunteer Assistant: Strong organisational and time management skills, Excellent written and verbal communication and High level of professionalism and discretion. Volunteer HR admin: previous experience in Recruitment, HR ,admin or coordination preferred but not required . Comfortable using Google drive, Sheets or similar tools Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Location: The Women and Families Resource Centre, Wolverhampton 39-41 School Street WV1 4LR
Hours: Minimum of 12 hours per week /4 hr per day
Expenses: Yes
DBS: No

Opportunity: Volunteer Listing/Inventory • Record all approved donated items into the inventory system • Categorize items by type, size ,age range and condition • Take clear photographs of items for listing in online platform • Ensure items are correctly labelled and stored in designated areas • Update stocks are correctly labelled and stored in designated areas • Updated stock levels and item status in tracking sheets or inventory tools • Coordinate with Sorting Team to confirm item condition before listing • Maintain organized digital folders for item photos • Flag missing, damaged or mismatched inventory to the Team Lead • Follow all operational SOPs for data entry and documentation Volunteer Listing /Inventory team lead • Oversee accurate listing of all incoming donated items • Maintain and update the inventory management system or tracking sheets • Ensure proper categorization, labelling and stock allocation • Conduct regular stock checks and reconciliation • Monitor stock levels and flag shortages or overstock issues • Supervise and guide inventory/sorting volunteers assigned to listing tasks • Ensure compliance with operational SOPs • Prepare basic inventory reports for the Baby Bank Manger • Support workflow improvements and system automation initiatives
Requirements: Listing/inventory : strong attention to detail, basic photography skills, data entry accuracy Team lead : strong attention to detail, basic data management and spreadsheet skills and clear communication skills
Location: The Women and Families Resource Centre Wolverhampton 39-41 School Street WV1 4LR
Hours: Minimum for 12 hours per week /4 hour per day
Expenses: No
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Breastfeeding Peer Support volunteer • To offer new mothers the information to support her choice to feed her baby • To actively listen to each mother’s experiences and worries. • To discuss the importance of effective positioning and attachment. • To discuss the benefits of skin-to-skin contact. • To discuss the benefits and demonstrate hand expression. • To discuss Public Health guidance on exclusive milk feeds for first 6 months. • To ensure the mother is aware of all national and local breastfeeding support contact details. • To refer mothers to their midwife, health visitor or GP, if they have a medical or clinical quires.
Requirements: Personal experience of breastfeeding. Commitment to attend Breastfeeding Peer Support Training provide by the Trust . Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection control and multi-cultural issues.
Location: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS.
Hours: Training starts on 13th April for 9 weeks (excludes school’s holidays)
Expenses: TBC
DBS: Yes Enhanced DBS and two reference required

Opportunity: Admin Volunteer This voluntary role will support the Wolverhampton Talking Therapies team with administrative tasks such as: Printing and enveloping patients’ appointment letters Emailing GP letters Basic administration You will received training and induction. One to one support meetings. We can provide a reference for further employment.
Requirements: Computer Skills, competent in use of email, Microsoft Office and database. Reliability: support on a regular volunteer schedule to provide consistent support.
Location: Therapies Admin Team at Bungalow A Pond Lane WV2 1HG
Hours: Flexible between Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Expenses: Yes Travel expenses.
DBS: TBC

Opportunity: Group Volunteer To support staff during monthly café sessions, helping create a friendly, inclusive environment for all participants. Encouraging engagement: helping participants feel comfortable joining, and build confidence within the group Developing activities: assist staff in planning and running activities. Information signposting: Share accessible information about services that benefits individuals with learning disabilities or autism Community networking: Outside of sessions, helping promote the café by connecting with local community centres, organisations etc.
Requirements: Good Communication skills, compassionate and encouraging. Enthusiasm and desire to help improve experience of patients and improve wellbeing. Basic compute skills (Ability to use some digital technology for training and communications -we can support you with this.) We ask all of our volunteers to support for a longer-term period a minimum of 6 months or longer. This helps provide stability for staff and service users and ensures volunteers gain meaningful and valuable experience.
Location: Willenhall Chart Centre WV13 2NS
Hours: First Tuesday of every month 2-4pm
Expenses: Yes, Travel expenses for bus or car travel.
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: SPOC Front Desk Front desk volunteers will be with the BCWA SPOC Team, who provide key support to all BCWA service. Volunteers will be a welcoming and friendly face for walk -in clients or clients coming to their appointments, providing relevant information and directing them to the right place, but most importantly Front Desk Volunteers provide the initial first point of contact for BCWA clients.
Requirements: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Passionate about the work BCWA does. Willing to complete the required training. Have a non -judgmental attitude. Be good at listening. Compassionate and empathetic and Reliable.
Location: Landchard House, Victoria Street, West Bromwich, B70 8HY
Hours: Wednesdays 9:30-2:30pm. Possibility of altering these hours to suit you.
Expenses: Yes, Travel to and from your volunteering location. Lunch if volunteering for 6+ hours.
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: SPOC Administration Volunteers will volunteer within the BCWA SPOC team, who provide key administrative support to all BCWA services. Volunteers will assist in the smooth running of SPOC. They will access and input case data, collaborating with SPC staff to ensure cases are allocated correctly. sorting referrals to establish the type of abuse, maintain clear and professional boundaries with clients. They will have the opportunity to answer phone calls and enquires once they become confident in their role. We provide a full induction and full training for all our volunteers, proportionate to their role.
Requirements: Strong communication skills, can navigate digital systems. A non -judgmental attitude, accepting of diversity and differences. Willing to complete the required training.
Location: Landchard House, Victoria Street West Bromwich B70 8HY
Hours: Flexible: Monday and Friday 11am-2pm Tuesday and Thursday 11am-2pm Possibility of altering these hours to suit you
Expenses: Yes, Travel to and from your volunteering location. Lunch if volunteering for 6+ hours.
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Donation Support Volunteers help transform donations into lifechanging support for victims of abuse ,they will volunteer within BCWA Fundraising Team assisting with their day-to-day activity. Principle responsibilities include supporting the team with processing donations, ensuring storage areas are kept clean and organised, helping with occasional office tasks, engaging with your local community, assisting with collections and being appreciative of the impact donations and fundraising have. We provide a full induction and full training for all our volunteers, proportionate to their role.
Requirements: Passionate about the work BCWA does, Enthusiastic Keen to make a difference, Friendly and welcoming. Willing to learn and raise awareness. Confident communicator who enjoys community engagement. Happy to be flexible and able to keep motivated. A good understanding of manual handing and risks attached. Creative and innovative. Reliable, open and honest.
Location: Landchard House, Victoria Street, West Bromwich, B70 8HY
Hours: 2-4 hours, monthly-flexible. Can be more or less regularly depending on your availability.
Expenses: Yes (Travel Expenses)
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Volunteer Driver will collect food and goods from various partner agencies across Wolverhampton , which then distribute to people in need. Volunteers drivers will be using the Good Shepherds van.
Requirements: Drivers must hold as full clean driving license
Location: Covering the Wolverhampton area .Good Shepherd office 65 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4QU
Hours: Tuesday/ Thursday /Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Expenses: TBC
DBS: No

Opportunity: Volunteer Host . Sunday afternoon tea party host, bringing older people and volunteers together for an afternoon of stories ,laughter and conversation. By volunteering you can make a real difference to the lives of older people who are otherwise isolated form family and friends . Drivers: Collect the same older guest(s)each month and take them to a different local host home where they all enjoy an afternoon tea party, There are usually three to five drivers in a group and there are sometimes also one or two reserve drivers to cover for holidays and emergencies. Group Coordinators: Plan the monthly tea parties, ensure that they run smoothly with every older guest picked up and take home. Coordinators ensure a host is arranged for every month. The Coordinator welcomes and ID checks new volunteers into group, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities. Coordinators also meet and assess new older members prior to them joining the group. All Group Coordinators are allowed to one of our nation-wide team of support officers who are there to give support and advice.
Requirements: Hosts : Downstairs toilet access required and less than three steps into the house. Drivers: Full drivers licences, valid insurance and access to a car required.
Location: Host & Group Coordinators : Homebased . Drivers : Across Wolverhampton
Hours: Hosts: 3-4 hours a year. Group Coordinator/Drivers : 3-4 hours per month
Expenses: No
DBS: Yes only for group Coordinators.

Opportunity: Support Dudley residents with long -term health conditions or disabilities by providing information regarding welfare benefit applications and delivering structural self -management group programmes. • Facilitate small group Welfare Benefit Guilder sessions (up to 6 residents) to those who need assistance to complete their own welfare application forms. • Deliver 6 week Long Term Health &Wellbeing Programme (2.5 hours per week) to group of up to 12 residents per group with long term health conditions or disabilities to help improve their quality of life. • Create supportive, inclusive group environments and record participant information accurately.
Requirements: Lived or caring experience of long -term physical or mental health conditions is preferred but not essential. Confident speaking in group settings (in person and online with good communication and basic IT skills. Able to handle sensitive information with tact.
Location: Deliver sessions at Community venues across Dudley (and potentially Wolverhampton) including some evenings /weekends.
Hours: Deliver 3×6 weeks Long term Health & Wellbeing Programmes per year Deliver 2×3 hour Welfare Benefit Guide Sessions per month
Expenses: Yes, Genuine mileage and parking expenses are covered
DBS: An Enhanced DBS check is required( arranged and paid for by the organisation)

Opportunity: Reception and Info Hub Facilitator. Provide a welcoming and supportive first point of contact for clients and visitors. • Provide reception cover and welcome clients into the Information Hub. • Carry out initial triage by listening to clients needs and directing them appropriately. • Book in clients who have appointments with advice staff • Handle calls and emails and record client information accurately.
Requirements: Experience of using IT package, including word/excel spreadsheet/use of google/Microsoft 365, data packages and the ability to use email. Ability to manage electronic calendars and diaries. Willing to travel between Dudley and Wolverhampton offices. Organised ,reliable and able to work independently and in a team
Location: Dudley and or Wolverhampton Hubs
Hours: 1 day a week (you can volunteer if you want up to 5 days a week) between the hours of 9am-3pm. Minium 6 months commitment.
Expenses: Yes, reimburse travel expenses 9fuel or bus fare, car parking)
DBS: No

Opportunity: Conservation Volunteer To undertake practical environmental conservation tasks in and around Wolverhampton for the benefit of nature and /or to improve access to nature for the local community. Tasks can include tree planting, coppicing, deadheading, pond creation and management, habitat improvements along the canal and making forest school/woodland resources. Narrowboat Crew To assist a fully licenced Boat Master (Skipper) aboard our 70’narrowboat Trebalisa While the Skipper looks after the boat, the crew normally looks after the passengers and the passenger cabin. This includes completing a passenger list, loading the passengers and ensuring that there are enough essentials (drinking water, tea, coffee, hand wash etc) for the trip. Others (by prior agreement) will also operate any canal locks on the journey and if required assist the skipper with mooring the boat. You will receive full training (and experience) is given to all new crew members with on going support form Skippers and other crew members as well as periodic training refreshers.
Location: Conservation vol: Based at Wildside Activity Centre Hordern Road WV6 OHA although tasks may be taken places at other sites. Narrow boat vol: Based at Wildside Centre, WV6 OHA ,trips take place mostly on Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal occasionally on the Shropshire Union Canal.
Hours: Conservation Vol: Flexible , Tuesday &Thursday 9;30am Finish times will depend on the task on any given day but we usually finish by 3;30pm Narrowboat crew: Variable dependents on bookings. All trips are between 2 & 7 hours, with most being around 4 hours.
Expenses: Yes Travel expense paid.
DBS: Yes

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Opportunity: Trustees are responsible for ensuring that our independent charity is run in a proper and professional manner and thar it focusses on delivering our mission to improve the local environment and to provide opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. As well as attending regular Board meetings and reading Board papers. We encourage Trustees to get involved with the life of the Centre by attending events, activities and get togethers. We also welcome Trustees offers of support and representation at meetings with other community organisations.
Requirements: Our Trustees are passionate about the environment, keen to make a difference and are skilled and knowledgeable about issues faced by independent charity.
Location: Wildside Activity Centre, Horden Road WV6 OHA
Hours: Board meetings currently take places one evening a month, with remote access available. A full term of office is three years. Trustees can stand for re-election as often as they wish
Expenses: Yes, Travel expenses paid
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Independent Non-Executive Director (Volunteer) We are seeking an Independent Non -Executive Director to strengthen governance, provide oversight and act as an independent safeguard for funders. • Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge. • Act in the best interests of the CIC and its community purpose • Attend and contribute to quarterly board meetings • Support compliance with Companies House, the CIC Regulator and funder requirements. • Act as an authorised bank signatory, as required by grant funders • Review and approve key strategic decisions and policies • Uphold standards of accountability, transparency and integrity
Requirements: Independent (not related to or financially dependent on, existing directors) Is willing to be appointed as a Director on Companies House. Is comfortable acting as an independent bank signatory. Understands the difference between governance and operations. This role is non -executive and governance -only. It is not involved in day-to-day delivery.
Location: Meetings are primary remote, with occasional-in person meetings in the West Midlands if agreed
Hours: Around four board meetings per year. Occasional ad hoc review. Initial 12-month term with the option to extend by mutual agreement
Expenses: Yes, Reasonable out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.
DBS: TBC

Opportunity: We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Tutor Volunteer to support children and young people aged 10-18 through planned sessions. • Delivering engaging high-quality tutoring sessions face to face to small groups of leaners. • Planning 90 minutes lessons in advance in line with leaners needs and programme goals • Supporting learners Maths, English, ICT and vocational subject areas • Monitoring learner progress and adapting activities accordingly • Working with small groups and individuals to provide tailored academic support • Support basic assessments to identify learning levels and support needs • Maintaining accurate session records and contributing to programme administration
Requirements: Previous tutoring, teaching, mentoring or classroom support experience is required. You will need to be confident working with children and young people, have patient, supportive approach to learning. Subject knowledge in one or more of Maths, English, ICT or vocational areas is essential.
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Classes are 90 minutes and held twice a week
Expenses: Yes
DBS: Yes and will need to provide references .

Opportunity: Lived Experience Volunteer. Each lived experience volunteer will provide short -term intervention (2-4 weeks) to clients referred form custody arrest referral team. Volunteers will connect with clients quickly, using their lived experience to build trust, relatability and motivation. The focus will be helping clients address barriers to treatment such as mental health, housing or practical concerns. The volunteer will gradually transfer the clients trust to the formal treatment provider, ensuring continuity of care. At all times, all volunteers will be supported by the volunteer coordinator.
Requirements: Lived experience and recovery within substance and alcohol misuse. Volunteers will receive an induction and on-going training. Access to online and face to face training and mentoring within St Giles Trust.
Location: Local to the volunteer, Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton (proximity to the custody suites to support clients and service users) Volunteers are also more than welcome. If preferred can travel across sites to support their service users.
Hours: Flexible Monday-Friday daytime
Expenses: Yes. Expenses paid on travel and other out of pocket expenses.
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Canal Towpath Task Force Volunteer Towpath volunteers who help us make Wolverhampton Canals welcoming spaces for boaters, towpath users and wildlife alike. From planting native wildflowers to pulling tyres and shopping trollies out of the water, to conserving heritage structures, our team are not afraid to get their hands (although we do supply gloves, wipes and gel)! There will also be plenty of opportunities to join us on workboats, tacking waterborne litter and offside vegetation. The existing team meets on a Monday, but we are looking for more people to work on either day (including weekends if we can recruit a lead volunteer for this role)
Requirements: Moderate fitness levels. There will be an induction and a short online training session which can be done with us or can be done at home
Location: Various around Wolverhampton Canal Network
Hours: Flexible: 1 or more half days, many of our volunteers turn up regularly every week but we welcome people when ever they are available
Expenses: Yes, Genuine mileage and parking expenses are covered
DBS: No

Opportunity: Orchard Warden Volunteer We are embarking on an exciting new project and will need some dedicated volunteers to take on this new role. At Aldersley Junction at the foot of the Wolverhampton lock flight, we are opening an area of land that is the site of the ruins of an old toll keepers house. We are planting a community orchard there as revealing and conserving more of the ruins of the building. Orchards do require a lot of attention, especially in warm, dry times so we need people to commit to visiting the site a couple of time a week to water them the hard way, buy using watering cans and the canal water. In the lifecycle of the orchards, we will need help with pruning and of course there will hopefully be some fruit to pick.
Requirements: Moderate level of fitness to carry full watering cans. Any gardening knowledge would be great but not essential. Happy to work outdoors, even in light rain. There will be an induction, a small amount of mandatory online safety training and some in person training. We will be happy to assist if help is needed with online access.
Location: Aldersley Junction at the foot of the Wolverhampton lock opposite WV Aldersley Active
Hours: 2-3 times a week ,1to 3 hours at the volunteers choosing
Expenses: Yes, Genuine mileage and parking expenses are covered
DBS: No

Opportunity: Lead Volunteer We are looking for a special individual who is willing to take on the extra responsibility of becoming a Lead Volunteer. Someone we can put in a position of trust who can take a group out to tackle vegetation management, towpath litter picking, water borne litter collection (long pickers, grappling hooks etc) You will be fully supported by our volunteering team by our volunteering Leaders, existing volunteers and our operation teams and will be given a wide range of training. Further training on tools and even boat helming can be an option.
Requirements: Car driver, you will have access to one of our vans. Good organiser and leader of willing volunteers. Moderate fitness levels.
Location: Through Wolverhampton s Canal Network
Hours: Flexible, 5-8 hours a week , or 1 or 2 days , or two -three weeks a month, weekends or evenings We would like a commitment level of at least one decent session.
Expenses: Yes, Genuine mileage and parking expenses are covered
DBS: No but you will need to provided references .

Opportunity: Community Christmas meal provision Event set up -Setting tables and chairs and dressing and helping with some of the decorating of the hall/rooms and Christmas tree. Tidying up cleaning during the event and packing up at end of event There may be some lighting of boxes with food items or carrying dishes. Report any incidents asap to project lead or an assigned leader
Requirements: Happy to serve the community, cleaning and tidying up There will be a brief induction at commencement, Support is also available throughout from project lead or assigned leader.
Location: Graiseley Family Hub, Pool Street, Wolverhampton WV2 4NE
Hours: Friday 19th December (Event prep) from 9am- 2.30pm Saturday 20th December (Event) from 10am-5.30/6pm If you are only available for a few hours you can notify us
Expenses: No
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: eBay Store Volunteer As an eBay Store Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to take part in all elements of eBay selling, including but not limited to researching and pricing items currently, taking photos and uploading listings to our eBay page. Writing clear and engaging items descriptions, responding to buyer enquiries, helping with packing and dispatching sold items on time and maintaining accurate records. Volunteers will also have the opportunity take part in certified training. Donation Centre Volunteer As a Donation Centre Volunteer, you would have the opportunity to play a key role in processing donations and ensuring stock is distributed effectively to our shops and eBay store. Some of the tasks would include Following guidelines on what donations can and cannot be accepted, signing up eligible donors for Gift Aid, sorting and categorising donated stock and ensuring the donation centre is kept clean, safe and well organised Volunteers will also have the opportunity take part in certified training.
Location: Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton WV4 6AZ
Hours: Flexible , Monday-Fridays 9am-5pm
Expenses: Yes
DBS: No

Opportunity: Volunteer Tutor Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantages. You will be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with grades needed to build a bright future. Tutoring 1-3 pupils in: Years 5 or 6 Year 7 Year 10 or 11 You choose the day and time to sign up to. Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that boost their confidence and grades.
Requirements: Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience. The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently. A commitment to supporting pupil’s academic progress
Location: Online or in person at one of our parent schools.
Hours: Commit to One hour a week, for up to 20 weeks
Expenses: Yes, Travel reimbursed up to £5 per session by public transport or private car.
DBS: Yes