Families – Wolverhampton Volunteers

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust-H.O.P.E Project

On 24/08/2023

In Befriending, Disability, Elderly, Families, Health & Hospitals, Health & Social Care, Uncategorized

Link Volunteer-H.O.P.E Project

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

The volunteers element of the service is manged by The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and works in partnership with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Charity and the Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action(WVCA)

Royal Air Force Museum

By Sue01

On 11/08/2023

In Communities, Families, Heritage, Outdoors & Practical, Uncategorized

Museum Event Maker

Opportunity: Museum Event Maker Come and join a team who deliver exciting events all year round for families and adults at the RAF Museum Midlands site. You can choose when to volunteer to match your availability, there is no regular weekly commitment. Tasks will include: Helping to prepare the site for an event, this might involves preparing a activity areas, information and signage, setting up activities, this might involve choosing appropriate activities, setting up activity areas, ensuring staffing and resources are available, Overseeing family activities this might involve ticket selling and cash handing, handing out equipment and prizes, supervising hands on activities and assisting with games and activities. Assisting at large scale events this might involve manning the car park, directing visitors, providing information, running the info stall, Helping to take down events. We have introduced a buddy programme for our new Event Makers.
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

Our Event Makers are asked to undertake a number of mandatory training , including : Introduction to RAF Museum ,Safeguarding training ,Online training on health and safety, manual handing training .You will also receive specific training and inductions : Event briefing online and on site , Cash handling and till training and Customer service training .

Royal Air Force Museum

By Sue01

On 09/08/2023

In Communities, Families, Heritage, Uncategorized

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

This volunteering role is specifically for the summer period, but if you would like to continue volunteering at the museum you would be very welcome to apply to be a museum event maker.

Royal Air Force Museum

By Sue01

On 08/08/2023

In Families, Heritage, Outdoors & Practical, Uncategorized

Spitfire Cockpit Volunteer

Opportunity: Spitfire Cockpit Volunteer This role consists of assisting visitors with our new Spitfire Cockpit Experience .The spitfire cockpit experience will consist of a 5 minute session sitting inside, being provided with guided talk of the controls by the on hand volunteer. Providing a warm welcome and a friendly face , Inspecting receipts of visitors going into the cockpit , taking photos on the visitors mobile phones or similar device while the visitors are sitting in the cockpit, if asked .Sharing Spitfire facts and stories (We will give you this information) Helping visitors navigate the Souvenir Kiosk to download their photo, Ensuring all procedures are followed in line with museum guidelines, maintaining an awareness of what’s happening around you to ensure your safety and the visitors.
Requirements: Are enthusiastic about the role and willing to learn new skills ,enjoy meeting a range of people , are comfortable being in a busy place which at times gets crowed and noisy, are able to speak clearly and confidently to answer visitor questions, are physically able to climb a number of steps, be active and able to bend and stretch (you may be on your feet for 5 hours) We can provide a perch chair if requested.
Location: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP
Hours : Initially it will be for school holiday periods and weekends with a view to extending beyond these. Shifts will be 10:00 -15:30 with time for break.
Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day in line with our policy
DBS: We will ask you to provide one reference

The Spitfire Cockpit Experience will only run when there a minimum of two volunteers and some flexibly in shift times can be arranged.

Royal Air Force Museum

By Sue01

On 07/08/2023

In Children & Youth, Families, Heritage, Outdoors & Practical, Uncategorized

Exhibition Researcher (Families)

Opportunity: Exhibition Researcher ( Families) The Access and Learning term deliver a variety of workshops to young people of all ages with a focus on History and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) .We are looking to enhance our programme as part of our Midlands Development Programme to engage more with our visiting families, using the RAF stories and collections. You will be supporting the Access & Learning and Exhibitions teams to research collections, Collaborating with fellow volunteers , staff and apprentices, supporting the team in producing resources for families for use with the exhibitions, seeking out images and artefacts that are related and appropriate , gaining feedback from families on the stories and artefacts we wish to use, delivering workshops to families, following the guidance of the Head of Access, Learning and Participation ,adhering to legislation and practices around our handling collection. You will receive training and guidance from staff to perform this role.
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

Come along to our taster day on 30th September 2023

The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

By Sue01

On 26/07/2023

In Art, Children & Youth, Communities, Creative & Media, Disability, Elderly, Families, Uncategorized

Front of House Volunteer

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.

Wolverhampton Grand is a long –established Theatre in the heart of the Midlands. We are actively seeking volunteers from the Deaf and hard of hearing community , people over 60 and 18-30 looking for work experience to improve their CV

Hope Community Project

By Sue01

On 25/05/2023

In Children (0-4), Communities, Families, Uncategorized

Volunteer Play Leader

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

We celebrate the diversity of society and are striving to promote and reflect that diversity within our organisation.

All Saints Action Network (ASAN)

By Sue01

On 17/03/2023

In Communities, Elderly, Families, Uncategorized

	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

This opportunity is available and open to men and women .An induction is provided and ongoing training. Additional volunteering opportunities are available in ASAN

NCT Wolverhampton

By Sue01

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.

NCT Wolverhampton

By Sue01

On 08/02/2023

In Children (0-4), Families, Fundraising, Retail

One Day Event Nearly New Sale Volunteer

	Opportunity: One Day Event Saturday 1st April 2023 Nearly New Sale Volunteer. • Volunteering on the day for an event • Help set up tables and rails • Answer queries from parents • Welcome parents at the entrance and thank them when leaving • Process payments at tills • Help tidy at the end of the event
	Requirements: Friendly and approachable (Online training is provided)
	Location: Springdale Methodist Church, Warstone Road ,Penn ,Wolverhampton ,WV4 4LF
	Hours: All day or morning or afternoon shift
	Expense: Yes Travel expenses only
	DBS: No

NCT is an advocate, guide and friend for parents through their first 1,000 days (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 service and activities.

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.

CT Transport .

By Sue01

On 31/08/2022

In Advice, Befriending, Communities, Elderly, Families, Support, Uncategorized, Women, Youth

Social Interaction Facilitator

	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

There will be induction and Training on certain elements to assist with the role. Specific Training to be determined

Remap. Engineer/Maker Volunteer

By Sue01

On 19/07/2022

In Disability, Elderly, Families, Practical / DIY, Uncategorized

	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

14.1 million People are living in the UK with some form of disability. Remap ambition is to help as many of those people as possible through its network of skilled makers and support volunteers.

Hope Community Project Summer Cook

By Sue01

On 01/07/2022

In Catering, Children & Youth, Communities, Community Centres, Families

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.

They must undergo training in both safeguarding, health and safety relevant to the role. Hope policies and procedures must be adhered to in regards to GDPR and Confidentiality. We celebrate the diversity and are striving to promote and reflect that diversity within our organisation.

Livin Lives Administration/Peer Support

Category: Families