Families – Wolverhampton Volunteers

The Women &Families Resources Centre

On 05/03/2026

In Admin, Families, Social Media, Support, Uncategorized, Websites, Women

Volunteer Listing /inventory & Volunteer team lead

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

The Women & Families Resource Centre supports, provides services develops programs, empowers and advocates for women and children. Our main aim is to facilitate the integration of women into the community whilst empowering them to identify their own needs, create their own solutions and make their own choices so that they have lasting improvements to the quality of their life .

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

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: Volunteer First Aid Coordinator We’re looking for a Volunteer First Aid Coordinator to manage and promote our First Aid course. • Deciding whether your branch will offer in person or virtual First Aid Courses. • Coordinating with First Aid trainers to secure course date ( we suggest aiming for 1 course per month) • Setting up course using online booking system • Promoting and advertising course to local parents and NCT antenatal course attendees via social media channels and email • For online courses, you will receive Zoom links from the trainer to distribute to attendees and provide the trainer with a list of expected attendees. • Repeating this process to ensure a continuous offering of fist aid courses.
Requirements: IT skills, you will need to use our online booking system and distribute Zoom links to attendees , you will received form our dedicated volunteering team and access to an online platform packed with all the tools, resources and training you will need.
Location: Homebased
Hours: Little as 1 hour per week (through the exact time commitment will depend on the frequency and duration of your first aid course.
Expenses: Yes
DBS: No

Opportunity: Family Help Mentor Mentors will support families, parents and look at specific aspects of family life with which to support. Family Help Mentors would: Support parents at appointments, attend activities and community events, assist in accessing provision and services within the West Locality as identified by the parents. Helping families plan for time, effort and commitment from all parties involved agreeing milestones, supporting by referring and enabling to counselling, mediation, or other support services.
Requirements: A friendly and approachable personality, Basic IT skills ,a good level of English speaking, reading and writing with good verbal communication skills. Speaking a language or languages in addition to English is desirable , but not essential .A willingness to travel and carry home visits as part of the role .
Location: RMC Walsall Office, involves travel throughout area of Walsall
Hours: 12 week programme
Expenses: Yes
DBS: An enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references

Opportunity: Family Help Advocate Advocates will support families before, during and after Child Protection meetings, ensuring the voices of parents and children are heard. Before meeting, Advocate will explain the process and provide families with detailed information about the structure of the meeting, the agenda and key points will be discussed and ensuring parents understand their rights and procedures. During meeting, representing parents’ views and speaking on their behalf if needed. Clarifying jargon or complex information, ensuring parents vices are heard and offer reassurance and emotional support. After meeting, helping parents review outcomes and understand decisions, supervised by staff support families considering next steps, continuing to engage with families via follow up support and access additional information.
Requirements: A friendly and approachable personality, Basic IT Skills, a good level of English speaking, reading and writing with good verbal communication skills . Speaking a language or languages in addition to English is desirable, but not essential.
Location: RMC Walsall Office, involves travel throughout area of Walsall
Hours: 12-week programme
Expenses: Yes
DBS: An enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references

Opportunity: Free Park Tennis Activator starting in April 2025 The LTA is on the lookout for people (of any ability) who love tennis and want to help grow the game at their local park by taking on the volunteer role of Free Park Tennis Activator. To be part of a small team of Activators delving fun one-hour introductory tennis sessions weekly at your park. This is an activation role, not a coaching role. Each week, you will welcome and register people on to court and hand out equipment (which we can provide you with), organise fun, simple activities for people to play in and then collect equipment in at the end. You will delivery Free Park Tennis sessions as part of a team of Activators, working collaboratively to ensure the smooth ongoing sessions run weekly. Sessions are free and for all ages and abilities.
Requirements: You will need to complete LTA Activator Training, LTA Safeguarding (both are free) training is online. Training, equipment and a hoody is provided.
Location: West Park Wolverhampton, WV1 4PH
Hours: Sunday 1 hour 10am-11am
Expense: No
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Volunteer E-Commerce Assistant We are looking for volunteer E-Commerce assistants to support WFRC to begin and increase online sales on new and used goods. • To work alongside the shop manger to agree suitable items to sell • Ensure items for sale are in good working order and fit for purpose • To clean items and take quality photographs in an attractive setting • Accurately and professionally describe new and used items • Liaise with customer and shop /fundraising manger to arrange collections, viewing and payments • Check payment, package items with accurate addresses, take to the post office and get postage receipts • Provide good customer service and deal with issues professionally and promptly
Requirements: Good judgment about items that sell better online than in shops, at a higher price, awareness of reducing time and money on postage and packing where possible, organised and reliable.
Location: Women& Families Resource Centre Wolverhampton 39-41 School Street WV1 4LR
Hours: Minimum of 6 hours per week. Flexible weekdays and weekends
Expenses: Yes
DBS: No

Opportunity: Volunteer Housekeeper We are looking for volunteer Housekeepers to assist in the running and upkeep of WFRC retail shop &centre. We need someone with a brilliant attention to detail and a love of cleaning to help us make our shop floor &office sparkle! • Keeping the cleaning standards on the shop floor high so all our customers and clients will enjoy their visit. • Cleaning materials and supplies are provided and located at the Centre. A cleaning schedule is provided, and daily duties will include: • To help keep the shop and office clean • Dusting, hoovering, tidying up etc
Requirements/Skills: An interest in the centre and an enthusiasm for keeping the shop and office tidy, good timekeeping, reliable, a willingness to undertake training required for the role.
Location: The Women and Families Resource Centre, Wolverhampton 39-41 School Street WV1 4LR
Hours: Minimum of 6 hours per week. Flexible weekdays and Weekends
Expenses: Yes
DBS: No

Opportunity: Community Volunteer Volunteer in community groups and spaces, reception area, charity shop and café. Community group: Support or run a community group in an area of interest/expertise. Community spaces: Develop and maintain community garden. organising reception area, interacting/listening to visitors/service beneficiaries Charity shop: Take in and sort donations, pricing, helping customers, restocking, general cleaning/tidying displays Café: Serving customers, cleaning, maintaining kitchen and eating area, preparing food and drinks. Chatter and Natter: Running your own session of the chatter and natter table as part of the Chatty Café scheme.
Requirements: Well, presented, positive, friendly attitude and willing to engage. There is one day induction and training. Ongoing training through Base 25 plus further training opportunities.
Location: Base 25,29-31 Temple Street, Wolverhampton WV2 4AN
Hours: 3 Hours per week for 12 weeks minimum
Expenses: Day passes for bus transport given only. For three consecutive hours volunteered, free lunch or breakfast provided 10% discounts in charity shop and additional café purchases
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Parent and Child volunteers to join our project. Are you a parent interested in making a positive impact on the lives of homeless individuals and families? Do you have a child who is eager to learn about healthy cooking and those in need? We are looking for parent and child volunteers to join our homeless project! Our project aims to provide nutritious and delicious meals to homeless individuals and families in our community. If you and your child are passionate about cooking, nutrition, and giving back to the community, we would love to have you on board. You will have the opportunity to: • Prepare and cook healthy meals together with other volunteers. • Learn about nutrition and how to create balanced, budget-friendly recipes. • Engage with homeless individuals and families in a warm and supportive environment • Be part of a community that valves compassion and empathy.
Requirements: No prior experience is necessary, and we welcome volunteers of all skill levels and both long- & short-term participation. Our cooking sessions are designed to be education, fun and meaning for both parents and children.
Location: The Old School, 73 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3BY
Hours: Every Wednesday from 18th June afternoon /evening
Expenses: TBC
DBS: TBC

Opportunity : General Volunteer Small Wonders is a stay and Play Group 0-4 age group where we have created a supportive community of parents and carers. We need people to help in many areas: • On the door: Welcoming people and monitoring the door. • Desk: taking the register, entering details into laptop. • Café: serving hot and cold drinks, fresh fruit and homemade cakes, loading dish washer, preparing fruit etc. • Messy Room: running the messy room, resetting, cleaning up helping children. • Singing Time: brief time when we do singing involves using a microphone, leading song time (we have the song words etc.) • Chatting to parents • Playing with children: helping parents/carers who have multiple children.
Requirements: Friendly and chatty approachable. We invite you to come in and see what we do, we show you around and show you different roles that are available.
Location: Life spring Centre 34 Clifton Street, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton ,WV3 0QT
Hours: Thursdays 12-3pm to set everything up. Fridays 9:15-11:45 or 12:15-2:45pm Friday all day 9:15-2:45 Pack away 2:30 -3:45 pm
Expenses: Yes, Travel expenses only eg day bus savers (not taxis)
DBS: Yes, apart from Café Volunteer. Our Small Wonders will cover cost

Opportunity: Creative Communities Welcome Volunteer Providing a warm welcome for parents and their children attending their creative workshops at their local Family Hub. Supporting the artist and community ambassador to deliver the art workshops, including setting up the session materials and furniture and clearing away materials at the end. Helping the entertain the children who attend with their parents with suitable art activities provided and toys. Family Hub are: Rocket Pool, Graisley, Low Hill, Childrens Village, Dove, Whitmore Reans, Eastfield, Bingley
Requirements: Customer Service, Events support, children and families. Also available Council Training – bitesize training in health and safety, Equalities and customer service.
Location: Rocket Pool: Wednesdays 9am-12noon until 19th June Graiseley: Fridays 9am to 12 noon until 28th June Low Hill: Friday 12 -3pm until 28th June Childrens Village: Mondays 9am-12noon from 8th April to 12 August Dove: Tuesday 9am-12noon from 24th June to 30 September Bingley: Tuesday 11:30am -2:30 pm from 25th June to 15th October
Hours: commitment 4 hours per week for 17 weeks
Expenses: No
DBS: Yes

Opportunity:
Requirements: Able to work as a team, friendly and approachable, be confidence in engaging and approaching our visitors.
Location: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP
Hours: This varies depending on the type of event .You will find that most events fall on evenings, weekends and school holidays and we expect that you commit to one event per year . Events are typically 3-4 hours (with breaks)
Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day in line with our policy
DBS: No

Opportunity: Summer Event Maker This role is now suspended
Requirements:
Location: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP
Hours: From July to early September .Flexible on days you could volunteer for weekdays, weekends or mix .You would be needed on site from 9am till 5pm but we would consider people who can only do half day.
Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day in line with our policy
DBS: No

Opportunity: Community Events Co-ordinators • Plan, organise and execute seasonal wellbeing events (eg winter gala, summer fun day) • Develop timelines, schedules and checklists for smooth execution. • Assign tasks and mange volunteer schedules. • Ensure permits, risk assessments and insurance are secured. • Collaborate with marketing for event promotion. • Manage event registration processes. • Engage with the community for feedback and incorporate it into planning. • Nurture relationships with local business and stakeholders. • Develop and manage event budgets. • Source and co-manage sponsorships and donations. • Collect feedback to evaluate success and provide detailed reports and recommendations for future events.
Requirements: Creativity, Ability to organise events from beginning to end, implement deadlines and meet individual and team goals. Lived experience with mental health or additional need is a positive asset to this role and the team. You will receive an induction and training.
Location: Primary Event Venue: Woodfield Social and Sports Club, Woodfield Avenue Penn, WV4 4AF Office: 28 Cleveland Street Wolverhampton WV1 3HT
Hours: Flexible, events are mainly on weekends.
Expenses: Yes, Travel expense only
DBS: Yes

Opportunity: Link Volunteer-H.O.P.E Project A 2 year project supporting the local community of Wolverhampton to prevent social isolation. The task you will be asked to perform will depend on the needs of the service, the person you are matched with and your personal level of confidence, experience and interests. This may include the following : • Telephone or face to face support for isolated housebound people across the city. • Support people to utilise technology to reduce their isolation and ensure that their health and social needs are being met. Other types of support you might be asked to provide include supporting people : Identify and attend social activities or groups. Learn a new skill or find a new hobby Help to cope with their long term conditions by getting involved with community activities. Link people with support service such as befriending .Try out new activities that make them feel healthier such as walking or swimming
Requirements: Excellent communication skills, caring and motived by desire to help others. Ability to use some digital technology for training/communications
Location: Wolverhampton area
Hours: We ask that volunteers commit to least one duty per week for at least 3 months .Shift availability to be confirmed by your supervising Link Worker.
Expense: TBC
DBS: Yes Enhanced Adults

Opportunity:
Requirements: Interest in research and collections You are comfortable communicating colleagues and visitors, including families (training and guidance will be provided ) Good written and oral skills
Location: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal , Shropshire, TF11 8UP
Hours: One day a week or four days per month. The typical volunteering day is 9:30-3pm, but we can be flexible to suit individual needs .There is a one hour break for lunch
Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day in line with our policy
DBS: No

Opportunity: Front of House Volunteer To give patrons directions around the auditorium to the appropriate facilities before, during and after each performance in a friendly and efficient manner. To check the seating area and evacuation routes are keep clear of obstacles and to assist patrons with disabilities to their seats. To assist with our Memory Café that has been set up for people living with Dementia and to assist our patrons who are hard of hearing during our Captioned and BSL performances. To support theatre community projects which may be offsite such as our Panto project each year and assist in delivering excellent customer service to our patrons.
Requirements: To promote and comply with Wolverhampton Grand Theatres equal opportunity policy in both the services and treatment of others. Our training will build on your existing skills and experience to ensure you have the knowledge and confidence to fulfil your role as well as support and supervision throughout your time volunteering with us.
Location: The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Lichfield Street ,Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE
Hours : Evenings and Weekends
Expenses: Evenings and Weekends
DBS: We will obtain 2 references either personal or professional for all volunteers.

Opportunity : Volunteer Play Leader Hope Community Project offers the opportunity for a play worker to work within a parent and child/toddler group. The parents in the group will also be doing training within some of these sessions. Main tasks • Ability to be able to lead the group/participate in training sessions • Set up room with parents • Work directly with parents and child to promote play • Help /Encourage parents to tidy and clear after sessions
Requirements: Must be over 18 years of age , Have or be willing to complete play worker qualification/training , Adhere to Hope Community policies and procedures at all times especially with regard to safeguarding vulnerable people. Complete online safeguarding training. Be approachable, mindful and non-judgemental. A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
Location: 40 Ling House ,Health Town ,WV10 0HH
Hours: Monday 9:30-11:30
Expenses: Yes
DBS: Yes

	Opportunity: Warm Space Volunteer-All Saints Community Centre Assisting the All Saints Action Network with running our Warm Spaces on a Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon for 2 hours per session .You will provide a warm empathetic approachable environment. This opportunity will help you develop valuable skills and experience in the low –income people and families in All Saints who may be living in fuel poverty or impacted by the cost of living crisis.
	Location: ASAN ,The Workspace All Saints Road ,Wolverhampton WV2 1EL. Some initial training/work experience may take place at other sites in the All Saints local area.
	Hours: Minimum commitment of 4 hours per week .Ideally we would like to have you on board until the warm space projects ends .Additional benefits include helping you gain a First Aid qualification after completing 10 session’s .This is an ongoing opportunity for people with an interest in helping improve quality of life.
	Expenses: Reasonable travel expenses will be provided for those completing a 4 hours of volunteering per week. The maximum expenses available per week is £10.
	DBS: No

	Opportunity: Social Media Manager You will be instrumental in boosting our online presence ad help us to connect with more parents . Helping us develop and execute a social media strategy ,producing fresh and engaging content ,engaging with our followers and managing and maintaining our social media channels
	Requirements: You will have your own Facebook account or be able to create one. We will give you all the tools you need to get started however we will need you to be proactive in regular creating or finding relevant contents.
	Location: Home base for both roles.
	Hours: Flexible as little as 2 hours per week. We do expect you schedule post 2-3 times per week. Ideally to volunteer at least 6 months .
	Expenses: No
	DBS: No

	Opportunity: Are you passionate about supporting parents and building strong, welcoming communities ? Planning and leading one of our local activities or services to support parents. Advertising your group or event via social media and other platforms .Following NCT guidance to ensure all events are welcoming , inclusive and safe. Collecting and Sharing information about positive difference, you make to parents. Promoting NCTs valves and visions in your local community You will have the opportunity to support local parents by leading one of our easy to set up regular events such as Bumps &Babies or Walk & Talk or our popular NCT Nearly New Sales.
	Requirements: Welcoming to all parents and a good listener. Able to plan and organise one off events or regular groups. Motivated and reliable.
	Location: Wolverhampton
	Hours: Flexible: volunteer as little as 2 hours per month , ideally looking for commitment for at least 3 months.
	Expense: Yes
	DBS: No

	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

	Opportunity: Supporting CT staff on the ‘Lets Chat’ project to meet and greet with members of the public, offer them tea and coffee and generally be willing and able to sit down and chat with people , offer them a friendly eat and with Training, be able to signpost them to other services that third party partners are offering . These activities are taking place in three ways: Mobile Unit –A number of our minibuses are being converted, to allow space for chairs and table, a place to make hot beverages and information boards containing information about local service .Across the week these mobile units will visit a number of pre-determined places within the local community and park up for a number of hours, allowing members of the public to come on board, meet people and speak with representatives from several organisations offering their services. The purpose of this project is to reduce loneliness and Isolation for local residents. We are looking for volunteers to join us and participate in this project by meeting people and providing a friendly ear to listen and to join in conversation. The same service is being offered in static bus station buildings and generally across our Passenger Service.
	Requirements: Friendly outgoing, sympathetic, a good listener.
	Location: The project is set across three main areas, which are Coventry, Mid-Birmingham and the Black Country .The Black country will encompass Wolverhampton, Dudley and Sandwell. The mobile units will travel around the Black Country on set days Station sites in Dudley and West Bromwich .Our Passenger service locations vary.
	Hours: The Lets Chat project is operational between Monday-Saturday and the hours of 08.30-6.30pm.
	Expenses: Yes Out of pocket travel expense will be paid.
	DBS: Yes

Category: Families

	Our Engineer/Maker Volunteers are the essence of our local branch activities .They use their practical skills and ingenuity to help people with disabilities live fuller and more independent lives.
	Opportunity:This role may vary depending on local needs but is likely to include : • Designing and making pieces of equipment for individuals with specific needs. • Using your practical skills working with one or more of :Metal , Wood, plastic or electronics • Attending a monthly meeting of the local branch
	Requirements: Practical experience in working with one of the above materials. Able to listen well to understand someone’s needs .Able to follow Remap policies and procedures. Able to understand and apply our risk management system .Able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices .Able to keep peoples personal details safe. Access to your own tools and workshop ( or can access theses) Able to drive or have good transport links .Committed to our values. Enjoy working as part of a team Willing to develop skills and experience. Complete your induction checklist and complete online and virtual training as directed by central staff. Note: Volunteers may have to visit clients .There may be access problems outside the control of Remap.
	Location: Wolverhampton and surrounding areas
	Hours: Flexible
	Expenses: Yes .Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed
	DBS: Yes

Hope Community Project will be offering a summer school holiday community cafe service (Breaking Bread) to children/residents in the community. We need volunteer cooks to support this service. That’s where you can make a difference, cooking and preparing food. For the Summer school holidays from Monday 25th July to Friday 19th August. This Role is now suspended
Opportunity:Main Tasks: Plan, prepare and cook a range of food, Rotate cupboard stock to reduce waste. Work within a small team .Are organised and able to give out instructions/directions to others.
Requirements:Must be over 18 years of age .Have some knowledge and experience in cooking .Have a positive attitude and remain calm. Have or be willing to undertake/update a food hygiene qualification. Adhere to Hope Community policies and procedures at all times especially with regard to safeguarding vulnerable people. Be approachable, mindful and non-judgmental. A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
Location:40 Ling House, Heath Town WV10 0HH
Hours:Morning sessions 9-1pm Afternoon sessions 1-4pm
Expenses:Yes
DBS: No only references.