Children (5-11) – Wolverhampton Volunteers

Sense

On 13/02/2024

In Children (11+), Children (5-11), Children & Youth, Disability, Uncategorized

Get Out There Group Volunteer

Opportunity: Get out there Group Volunteer GOT groups are a growing division of Sense that cater for children between 6 and 16 with complex needs. We provide a 4-hour social setting which caters for children and families who need respite. We offer activities such as games, puzzles, arts and crafts, experiments, cooking and sensory play. We aim to tailor sessions to the needs, interests and abilities of the children we support and put pupil voice at the centre of all we do. As a volunteer you will make sure everyone has a great time and can make most of the activities on offer. You will need lots of energy, a warm and welcoming personality and to be happy getting stuck into a wide range of tasks and activities all of what everyone has the best day they can together
Requirements: Fun and friendly and confident to meet and spend time with disabled people. Willing to develop the knowledge and skills to communicate with young people who have mufti sensory impairments and may use a wide range of communication methods. Able to work well in a team and be flexible about the role you play during the day depending on what’s needed by individuals and activities. Reliable and punctual.
Location: Sense Centre, Smethwick, Midlands Day Service, Holly Lane, B66 1QN
Hours: At least 4 hours + (Monday- Sunday)
Expense : No
DBS: Yes

We welcome volunteers of all ages to this role who are able to create an inclusive and welcoming peer environment for everyone involved in the group.

Young Climate Warriors.

By Sue01

On 14/02/2023

In Advocacy, Children (5-11), Children & Youth

Student Climate Ambassador

	Opportunity: Student Climate Ambassador. Taking climate change discussions directly into Primary schools, the Young Climate Warriors Ambassador Programme works to effectively initiate action-stimulating conversation and encourage critical thinking within an education environment. Our Ambassadors deliver interactive animated, in-person assemblies to allow pupils to engage with climate change in a positive, age-appropriate and honest manner.
	Requirements: Are enthusiastic about starting conversations about climate change. Are stubbornly optimistic about positive future. Are eager to engage primary school-aged children (previous experience a plus, but not necessary) Have strong communication skills, with an ability to use initiative and act professionally in all interactions with school staff and pupils.
	Location: Wolverhampton
	Hours: Assemblies will be delivered according to the requests from local primary schools during school hours. There is also the opportunity for ambassadors to host regular eco-club at their local primary school organised according to their availability. Ideally our Ambassadors remain part of the team for the duration of the remainder of the school year.
	Expenses: Yes Travel expenses maximum of £30. Reimbursement for time £30 for delivering an assembly. £20 for helping at mutually agreed school requested event e.g. eco-club
	DBS: Yes

After submitting an application, you will be invited to attend training sessions where we will fully prepare you for your position, providing resources and guidance for your assemblies. Once you have completed the training session. We will connect you with your local schools and you can begin to arrange your first climate assembly as soon as you would like.

Bookmark Reading Charity

By Sue01

On 14/12/2022

In Children (5-11), Children & Youth, Support, Uncategorized

	Opportunity: Bookmark Reading Charity-Reading Volunteer Bookmark Exists to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. We partner with schools to develop whole school reading cultures and to provide one to one reading support. Bookmark volunteers spend one hour a week reading stories and playing games with a child aged between five and ten years old, on our secure online platform. The programme involves two 30 minutes sessions a week with the same child for six weeks. Help children who struggle with their reading gain essential skills at a crucial age. This will prepare them to move up the school, ready to tackle new challenges without falling further behind. Three quarters of our volunteers noticed their reader become more confident with their reading. Make learning to read fun by bringing your own personality into the sessions and getting to know your reader’s interest! 90% of teachers said that pupils enjoy reading more after our programme. Helping a child with their reading is also really fun and rewarding. Over 60% of our volunteers said their own wellbeing had improved because of volunteering with Bookmark. The best part? Our online volunteering can fit around your schedule seamlessly and there’s no need to travel. Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and require everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
	Requirements: 18+. Access to a PC laptop or Chromebook with a webcam and internet connection. Feel relatively comfortable in using technology.
	Location: Home Based
	Hours: Two 30 minutes sessions a week, for six weeks
	Expenses: No
	DBS: Yes Paid for by Bookmark

Bookmark is a tech-led literacy charity supporting disadvantaged primary school children to give them a fairer chance in life.

S&K Creative Artz C.I.C

By Sue01

On 30/11/2022

In Admin, Art, Children (11+), Children (5-11), Children & Youth, Creative & Media, Uncategorized

Volunteer Coordinator

Opportunity: S&K Creative Artz C.I.C is looking for a volunteer coordinator who would like to help support their volunteers and make a positive difference in the organisation. We are looking for a detail-oriented and focused volunteer coordinator to be responsible for our database of volunteers and volunteer opportunities. You should uphold the values of our organisation while ensuring the comfort of our volunteers in their positions Brief role of tasks/duties: Recruiting, training and supervising new volunteers. Collecting volunteer information, availability, and skills and maintaining an up-to-date database. Using marketing tools such as outreach programs, e-mails and volunteer database. Keeping new and existing volunteers informed about the organisation and volunteer opportunities. Matching volunteers to opportunities that suits their skill sets and ensuring they understand their responsibilities and receive the proper training. Organising training and leading on the job training. Keeping schedules and records of volunteers works .Preparing codes of conduct and operating procedures to uphold the organisation values. Ensuring the organisation purpose is conveyed to the public.
Requirements: Experience in being a volunteer coordinator or similar position. An associate’s degree in business management, human resources, or a similar field. Experience in volunteering and recruitment. Working knowledge of databases .Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisation and team-building skills .There will be an induction meeting
Location: Homeworking
Hours: Monday –Friday Maximum 3 days per week. Commitment 6 months -1 year Flexibility will be given for any holidays .Will work around the suitable person.
Expenses: Yes When attending any face to face sessions or travelling to a community meeting Travel expenses will be provided.
DBS: Yes plus References

To support children’s art talents by working with children aged 8-12 years old .Providing art talents through digital art, drawing and painting.

Schoolreaders

By Sue01

On 29/09/2022

In Children (0-4), Children (5-11), Children & Youth, Support

School Readers Volunteer

	Opportunity: Poor literacy amongst primary school children is a major issues in England with 1 in 4 children leaving primary school not reading to the expected standard. This has lifelong consequences. The disruption to education due to pandemic has exacerbated the issue particularly for disadvantaged children. Schoolreaders recruits volunteers from the community and places them in primary to provided one to one reading support. Volunteer Role : • Listen to children read and help develop literacy skills through engaging in conversations about books/picture • Follow safeguarding procedures in school.
	Requirements: Please note each school will be different and we will match volunteers to a suitable setting.
	Location: Various Primary Schools around the west midlands. We make every effort to find a school that is easy for you to travel to and from
	Hours: Yes Enhanced DBS which will be carried out by the school prior to starting
	Expenses: No
	DBS: Yes Enhanced DBS which will be carried out by the school prior to starting

Schoolreaders goal is for all children, regardless of background, to leave Primary School being able to read well so they can go on to access their secondary education fully and maximise their future life chances.

S&K Creative Artz Kidz CIC

By Sue01

On 12/09/2022

In Art, Children (11+), Children (5-11), Children & Youth, Creative & Media, Support, Training, Uncategorized

Safeguarding Lead

	Opportunity: Safeguarding Lead • Provide support to volunteers/staff around any safeguarding issues or concerns • Ensure safeguarding cases are referred to relevant professionals with support • Ensure all staff and volunteers receive safeguarding training • Ensure safeguarding policy is up to date and reviewed regularly linking to statutory policies and procedures guidance. • Ensuring that all staff are fully trained in safeguarding and know how to spot and raise concerns. • Help to maintain an effective staff supervision programme • Has up to date regular safeguarding training to fulfil their role.
	Requirements: Good communication skills .Ability to be proactive. Have good safeguarding training experience .Experience working with children and young people .Ability to work as a team player .There will be an induction meeting.
	Location: Remote Home working
	Hours: Monday-Friday (Maximum 3 days per week) Flexibility will be given for any holidays. Will work around the suitable person. Minimum commitment 6 months
	Expenses: Yes when attending any face 2 face sessions or travelling to a community meeting. Travel expenses will be provided
	DBS: Yes