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 |
Category: Communities
Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant /Volunteer Donation Sorter
Opportunity: Volunteer Charity Shop Retail Assistant • To serve customers and record purchases on the cash register • To work with staff and other volunteers to sort, steam, hang, ticket and size donated clothing for sale in the shop • To assist with shop displays • Provide information leaflets and signpost any enquiries for WFRC services Volunteer Donations Sorters • Sort items accurately based on specified criteria, ensuring proper categorisation and organisation • Maintain a clean and orderly work area to promote | |
Requirements: An interest in fashion, shop organisation and an enthusiasm for sales, an ability to work as part of a team, a basic numeracy, a willingness to undertake the training required for the role. | |
Location: The Women and Families Resource Centre Wolverhampton 39-41 School Street WV1 4LR | |
Hours: Minimum of 6 hours a week, Flexible weekdays and weekends | |
Expenses : Yes | |
DBS: No |
Volunteer Housekeeper
Opportunity: Volunteer Housekeeper We are looking for volunteer Housekeepers to assist in the running and upkeep of WFRC retail shop ¢re. 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 |
Emergency Response Volunteer
Opportunity: Emergency Response Volunteer As an emergency Response Volunteer, you will give people the support they need at a time they need it most. • Respond to emergency call outs in your local area. • Give emotional support to people and communities affected by emergency. • Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an emergency. • Tell people where they can get extra support. • Collaborate with local government or emergency service staff. | |
Requirements: Sought: Reach Oldbury Fire Station in 40 minutes, Driving is preferable but not essential, hold a driving licence for a least 2 years. Attend monthly team meetings in the evenings on 1st Wednesday each month. Undertake 33 hours of required e-learning modules and zoom training and specific training as required. Have access to own phone and laptop/computer. | |
Location: Oldbury Fire Station West Midlands B69 4PU | |
Hours: Volunteer at least 24 hours a month (4×6 hour shifts), Commit for a minimum 12 months after training. | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: Enhanced DBS check |
Magical Mind Assistant Coach
Opportunity: Supporting Lead Magical Mind Coach with running Best Version of Me Sessions. This includes doing activities that help develop physical, mental and social health. This incudes Boxercise, Dodge Ball, Bench Ball, Circuit Training etc, running activities that help children develop a growth mindset and finally teaching young people confidence and communication skills. Support Magical MC CIC design future programmes for young people that helps develop physical, mental and social health this will include conducting research with young people to understand what they would like to be included in future programmes. Support with promotion and enrolment, using social media and other marketing tools . | |
Requirements: preferably have a driving licence and access to car, enjoy working with young people aged 8-15 years old. Have an interest in sport and be active themselves, must have good communication skills and be able to build a good connection with young people. | |
Location: Wolverhampton, (Whitmore Reans, Blakenhill, Low Hill) | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: Enhanced DBS Check |
Volunteer Contact Centre Assessor
Opportunity: Volunteer Contact Centre Assessor To provide an efficient assessment of client’s advice needs, on the telephone, by email and web chat in our Contact Centre. Complete an initial assessment and use our advice framework to progress the client journey. To help influence government and other organisation about how their decisions affect the clients we support by contributing to our Research and Campaigns agenda. Recording information about the assessment in an accurate and timely manner, setting expectations and establishing what the client’s needs (not wants) to progress their advice journey. Signposting and referring clients effectively. | |
Requirements: To successfully complete the induction and probation process, attend training courses as identified by your line manager, attend staff meetings where requested. Work cooperatively with colleagues and encourage good team work . | |
Location : Dudley Office Stone Street DY1 1NP | |
Hours: Minimum Commitment: 2 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) for a minimum 9-month commitment after training | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: You will need to provide 2 references |
Volunteer Receptionist
Opportunity: Volunteer Receptionist Ensuring clients feel welcomed and valued from the moment they step into our space, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Welcoming staff into office and checking I.D before giving them access to building, welcoming our clients into our Information Hub and Co-ordinating volunteers who are offering assistance in our IT suite. Explaining reception processes and booking in clients who have appointments with advice staff. To record basic information about the assistance provided to clients. To assist clients with simple queries. To help clients to call our assessment centre using our crisis phone if they don’t have access to a phone/have support needs. To ensure premises are well maintained and notify your Line Manager of any serious concerns. To signpost clients effectively to other agencies where necessary. | |
Requirements: To attend all mandatory training relevant to the job role. To successfully complete the induction and probation process, attend training courses as identified by your line manager, attend staff meetings where requested. | |
Location: Split between; Dudley Office Stone Street DY1 1NP and Wolverhampton Office Victoria Street | |
Hours: 1 day a week, (you can volunteer if you want up to 5 days a week) volunteering between hours of 9am-4pm can start 10am and finish at 3pm for a minimum 6-month commitment | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: You will need to provide 2 references |
Volunteer Wellbeing Tutor
Opportunity: Volunteer Wellbeing Tutor To deliver multiple 6-week programmes with volunteers across the working week called the Self-Management Programme (SMP) to multiple groups of up to 12 Dudley residents with long term health conditions or disabilities to help improve their quality of life. The sessions cover areas such as manging pain, getting a good night sleep, healthy eating, dealing with difficult emotions, relaxation and dealing with triggers. Be prepared to travel around Dudley borough to deliver courses in various venues including delivering the course digitally via zoom for those who are limited to leaving their homes. Be responsible for setting up and closing of the daily sessions in the community venues. | |
Requirements: Have personal experience of living with long term health conditions or helping to care for someone with long term health conditions in a personal or professional capacity. Be prepared to work with a volunteer co-tutor (2 tutors must be present for each course) Full training to become accredited will be provided for this role and passing this training is one of the requirements | |
Location: Dudley Office/ Community venues/Home Working | |
Hours: After training 2.5hr x 1 weekly for 6 weeks (repeated twice yearly) | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: Enhanced DBS and 2 references |
Relevant Person Representative Support Volunteer
Opportunity: Relevant Person Representative Support Volunteer. RPR Support Volunteers visit our clients who are in Care Homes. The role supports our paid RPRs (Relevant Person Representative) who look out for an older or disabled person to ensure they are empowered in decisions made about their lives by: Visting clients to ensure they are getting the right care, support and are being treated fairly. Conducting health check visits in addition to the RPRs visits. Keeping detailed notes and records of interactions with clients. Helping to ensure the clients is receiving the best care. Alerting the RPR to any concerns regarding the client. Building working relationships with Care Home staff Logging activity onto our case management system. Promoting our services and organisation, making a difference to someone’s life. | |
Requirements: Good communication skills, written and verbal. Empathy and patience when dealing with clients. A basic level of IT literacy. Ability to mange own time, ability to volunteer independently and as part of a team. There is an Induction, safeguarding and role specific instructor led course. Access to eLearning for ongoing learning and development | |
Location: Care homes across Wolverhampton | |
Hours: From 3 hours per week, Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) Minimum of 6 months duration. | |
Expenses: Yes, Travel expenses only | |
DBS: Yes |
Volunteer Translator This role is now suspended
Opportunity: Volunteer Translator-Nationwide/Remote Would you like to use your translation skills to support survivors of modern slavery? Many of our service users don’t use English as their first language and reply on high quality translation to understand information. We are looking for volunteers who can accurately translate English text into any of the languages: Mandarin, Bengali, Arabic, Amharic, French, Albanian, Vietnamese, Romanian, Polish, Tigrinya, Punjab, Urdu and Hindi. | |
Requirements: To hold a translating or interpreting qualification or to hold a degree ( in any subject) and be fluent in speaking and writing in English and one or more of the languages above , have excellent command of English and other languages ,grammatical accuracy, excellent proof reading skills ,excellent IT skills, able to work independently, excellent communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality , need to be 18 years old or over , must have use of own computer . | |
Location: Remote from home | |
Hours: Flexible, we ask for a 6-month commitment after training | |
Expenses: Yes Reasonable, agreed expenses are reimbursed in line with our expenses policy | |
DBS: Yes, Basic DBS |
Intervention Volunteers
Opportunity: Intervention Volunteers: Intervention volunteers at Base 25 play a crucial role in supporting young people under 25 through a variety of approaches. They provide mentoring and informal education, fostering personal growth. One-to-one sessions offer tailored support, addressing individual needs and challenges. Volunteers also facilitate activities and group work, encouraging social skills and community engagement. By creating a safe and supportive environment, these volunteers help young people build confidence, resilience and positive relationships, ultimately aiding their transition into adulthood and enhancing their overall wellbeing. This opportunity is a good option for student social workers, youth workers and trainee counsellors. Training, supervision and ongoing support is provided | |
Location: 29-31 Temple Street, Wolverhampton, WV4 2AN | |
Hours: Various | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: Yes |
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 |
Volunteer Team Member Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
Opportunity: Volunteer Team Member Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Would you like to be part of a team who hikes, climbs, enjoys the great outdoors, whilst also learning new skills and passing on those you already have? As a Team member you will have the opportunity to do all this by supporting the Team Leader to plan and deliver a safe programme for young people whilst running games and activities as part of weekly meetings. We work with young people from ages 4-18. You can choose the selection you feel best suited to, but we are opening lots of new Squirrel Dreys at the moment and would love for you to join them! As a Team member, you may have a specific skill you want to share with children are you a fabulous cook? Great at macrame? A keen beekeeper? Whatever your area of interest, there is something that you can offer. | |
Requirements: A sense of humour, empathy with young people and enthusiasm are the main ingredients you can learn the rest as you go along. There are activities and programme templates available for you to adapt according to your skills. | |
Location: Scouts Groups across the Region | |
Hours: Groups meet on a variety of days, usually Monday-Friday and between 5-9pm. Squirrels are 1 hour and the other selections usually 1.5-2 hours. | |
Expenses: Yes, Cost incurred in purchasing things for programme planning activities, uniform and badges | |
DBS: Yes |
Volunteer Team Leader, Squirrels, Beavers ,Clubs ,Scouts.
Opportunity: Volunteer Team Leader, Squirrels, Beavers, Clubs, Scouts Would you like the opportunity to spend time, outdoors, lead community projects, take part in adventurous and creative activities all whilst supporting children and young people to develop life skills? As a section Team leader, you will help plan and deliver a safe and exciting programme of activities for young people from ages 4-18. You chose the section you feel best suited to, but we are opening lots of new Squirrel Dreys at the moment and would love for you to join them. | |
Requirements: Enjoy working as part of a team to inspire and help young people realise their potential through earning badges and awards. Excited, motivates and plans. There are activities and programme templets available for you to adapt according to your skills. As a Team Leader you would need to ensure that weekly plans are suitable and in place for when you are not able to be there. | |
Location: Scout Groups across the Region, we can talk to you about the nearest group for you. | |
Hours: Groups meets on a variety of days, usually Monday-Friday and between 5-9pm Squirrels: weekly meetings are 1 hour. Beavers, clubs and Scouts: usually between 1.5-2 hours | |
Expenses: Yes, Coast incurred in purchasing things for programme planning, activities, uniform and badges | |
DBS: Yes |
Opportunity: Live Well Wolverhampton Champion We are working with City of Wolverhampton Council two provide free healthy lifestyle service to people living or working in Wolverhampton. As a Live Well Champion Volunteer you will: • Talking to groups, communities and or individuals about the effects of smoking and maintaining a healthy weight. • Raising awareness of and promoting the service we offer. | |
Requirements: Requirements/skills sought: Good Communication skills | |
Location: Various locations in Wolverhampton area | |
Hours: Days and times are varied and can be flexible | |
Expenses: Yes, travel expenses only -receipt required | |
DBS: Yes |
Opportunity: Social Media Content Creator Craft engaging social media post, website content, blog articles and marketing materials. Collaborate with the creative team to design eye-catching promotional materials. Manager our social media presence by engaging with followers, responding to inquiries and concerns and promoting our initiatives. Partner with internal departments to define campaign goals, see projects through to completion and troubleshoot any challenges that arise. Track social media and website metrics to measure the effectiveness of our efforts. Brainstorm innovative ways to promote our offering and reach new audience. | |
Requirements: Some experience creating strong, engaging content. An understanding of SEO best practices, excellent in writing, proofreading and editing. Research organisational and time management skills, strong listening and communication skills, the capacity to work independently and collaboratively, Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy. | |
Location: Home based or Hot desk within Wolverhampton | |
Hours: 2 hours a week -This is flexible | |
Expenses: Yes, Travel and lunch expense will be paid | |
DBS: Yes |
Parents and Child volunteers
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 |
Music /Creative Arts Workshop Support Worker
Opportunity: Music/Creative Arts Workshop Support Worker Deliver Fun and interactive music workshops at local venues such as schools and community centres. Work with participants of all ages and abilities, fostering love for music in a supportive environment. Perform and teach your instrument during workshops, inspiring participants and demonstrating musical techniques. Assist with set up and breakdown of venues, ensuring a safe and clean environment for everyone. Maintain high standards of Health & Safety throughout all activities. Support with music mentoring to young and older people facing challenges, providing them with creative outlet and emotional support. | |
Requirements: Good Communication and organisational skills, creativity in your chosen filed Arts, Dance, Music & Music Technology, Graphics, Videography. Desirable to have experience of working with vulnerable people as well as one-to-one, Excellent team working and communication skills, Calm, flexible and resilient when working with young and older people. There is a full induction will be given incorporating, health safety, safeguarding, conflict management and general overview of Diversity Music Community 1st CIC | |
Location: Various Venues across the West Midlands. | |
Hours: An average workshop is approximately 2 hours long, however on occasion, there could be projects that last longer than this. | |
Expenses: Yes, Travel and lunch expenses will be paid | |
DBS: Yes |
Photographer/Videographer
Opportunity: Photographer/Videographer Do you have a passion for capturing photos and videos? Seeking a creative and enthusiastic volunteer photographer/videographer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting, build your portfolio and make a positive impact on our organisation. Responsibilities: Capture high quality photos and video at events, program and activities. Edit and enhance photos and video for use on social media, website and promotional. Collaborate with team to ensure visual content aligns with our brand and messages. | |
Requirements: Photographer/Videographer Do you have a passion for capturing photos and videos? Seeking a creative and enthusiastic volunteer photographer/videographer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting, build your portfolio and make a positive impact on our organisation. | |
Location: Various Venues across the West Midlands and editing form home or Hot desk within Wolverhampton | |
Hours: Flexible -2-4 hours a week | |
Expenses: Yes, Travel and lunch will be paid | |
DBS: Yes |
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 |
General Volunteer
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 |
Curiosity Club Workshop Assistant December 2024)
Opportunity: Curiosity Club Workshop assistant December holiday 2024 Curiosity Club inclusive and accessible activity days for Children aged 5-13 that takes place at St Patricks Church Hall in Heath Town during school holidays. Are you looking for experience in childcare or community arts? Could you assist in running activity days for children. Assist in delivering inclusive activities and games. Encourage creativity and imaginative play and support children with additional needs. (Your children can attend the sessions with you when volunteering) Dates for December holidays: Mon 30th, Tue 31st Dec, Thur 2nd &Fri 3rd Jan. | |
Requirements: Have an interest in helping children to play creatively, nurture their imagination and discover their potential. Are committed to equity, access and inclusion. Can remain calm in challenging situations. Can work well in a team and support others. Are willing and keen to learn. Can be reliable and get to the sessions on time. Christmas Holiday Planning and training session: Thursday 19th Dec 10am-4pm | |
Location: St Patricks Church Hall, Wolverhampton Road WV10 0QQ (near New Cross Hospital) | |
Hours: Flexible hours during project. Minimum of 1 hour per day plus participation in the training and planning day before that set sessions. | |
Expenses: Yes Travel expenses paid, lunch provided if needed. | |
DBS: Yes , Volunteers must be DBS check we can arrange this for you |
Events Volunteers
Opportunity: Event Volunteer Help set the record straight about diabetes by becoming an events volunteer. We need help at events all over the country, so if you have some time to spare, this could be the role for you. You will be working with Diabetes UK staff, talking to members of the public and hanging out information about diabetes. The events range from stands in shopping centres and high streets, to big events such as country shows. You don’t need any previous knowledge or experience about diabetes or Diabetes UK. We give you all the information and support that you need. | |
Requirements: Confident speaking to members of the public, Good communication and listening skills, ability to work as part of a team , interest in community health promotion and a willingness to attend all briefings and trainings related to your role . | |
Location: Local Community | |
Hours: Flexible | |
Expenses: Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses eg travel, lunch . | |
DBS: No |
Awareness Ambassador
Opportunity: Awareness Ambassador As an Awareness Ambassador you will play an important role increasing awareness of diabetes in your local area and online. Duties include: • Let us know what is happening in your area, so that we can become involved. • Support Diabetes UK Campaigns. • Distributes leaflets and posters at local community venues such as GP & Dentist surgeries, libraries and community centre. | |
Requirements: No previous experience or specific skills, just be excited to get involved. Access to smart phone or tablet/laptop/computer. | |
Location: Local community | |
Hours: Flexible | |
Expenses: No | |
DBS: This role will require references |
Shop Volunteer
Opportunity: Shop Volunteer General shop duties, such as restocking items on the shop floor, tidying /cleaning up. Helping with customers queries, pricing up items, sorting through donations to see what can be sold in the shop and what needs to be sent elsewhere. Using the till to take sales. Answering the phone and any queries. | |
Requirements: Happy to help customers and good verbal communication, There is an induction and training on the first day . | |
Location: Wings and Paws shop Ltd , 58 Warstone Road, Penn WV4 4EP | |
Hours: The shop is open Monday to Saturday. There are shifts available each day for 9:30-12:30 ,12pm-4pm or all day | |
Expense: No | |
DBS: Yes (A clear DBS check would be needed to allow them to work the till) |
Unit Fundraiser
Opportunity : Unit Fundraiser The Unit Management Team is headed by the Unit Chair. The unit Fundraiser is a volunteer role who is directly responsible to the Unit Chair and has authority over UMT members in relation to fundraising. The Fundraiser is to support the chair and Treasurer by: Identifying fundraising sources, including seeking advice and support from our National Support Centre Fundraising team. Developing links with local contacts, business and producing a database of potential funders. Raising awareness of the unit in the local community. Provide support and guidance on fundraising requirements to other volunteers and assist the Unit Management Team in the generation of unit funds through marketing and communication activities . | |
Requirements: All new volunteers are required to undertake Induction Training including Safeguarding and Responsibility for Information. Further training is provided as required to support this role. You can expect the unit to support you better understand the skills and experience you have as well as your aspiration for volunteering. To provide regular updates about developments in the charity that are relevant to you. | |
Location: Wolverhampton Sea Cadets ,93 Springfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0LQ | |
Hours: This role offers a high degree of flexibility | |
Expenses: Yes, usually travel cost | |
DBS: Yes. Cost of DBS is covered by the organisation |
Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV)
Opportunity: Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) To assist in the development of young people as individuals and active citizens by providing safe and rewarding training, direction and guidance with the national training strategy for Sea Cadets. To maintain the Sea Cadets Corps valves and assist the Training Officer to plan a varied training programme. To promote and safeguard the Cadets welfare and ensure compliance with organisations Child Protection and Guidance. To be responsible safety and the effective use of the unit’s resources and equipment To keep relevant personal qualifications up to date and be aware of current good practice. In conjunction with the unit Training Officer, direct cadets and adults to district and national training course to further personal and unit development. | |
Requirements: There are no essential requirements/skills as full training and support is offered to ensure that volunteers have the skills and knowledge to supports cadets in a range of activities both on and offshore. Induction and training are also included. | |
Location: 93 Springfield Wolverhampton, WV10 0LQ also attend unit activities in addition district area and national training facilities. | |
Hours: Unit activities take place on Monday and Thursday evenings in additional to some weekend training activities. Longer training activities take place at area and national level. | |
Expenses: Travel expenses when undertaking training activities away from the unit | |
DBS: Yes, the cost of DBS is covered by the organisation |
Voluntary Caretaker.
Opportunity: BACF P/T Voluntary Caretaker To open up and close the building, Record bookings for hiring of rooms, Assist in setting up of rooms for meetings and other activities ,Clean and pack away chairs and tables, Carry out fire alarm test, Monitor CCTV screen and respond to emergencies, Ensure building is adequately heated as and when needed ,perform minor repairs, carry out inspections on the building (internally and externally) clean the car park and pick up litter ,ensure incidents are logged in the incident book, deal with concerns and or complaints form customers and service users. | |
Requirements: Good written and communication skills, Can work independently and solve problems, Good at prioritizing work, Good at listening and interacting with people, customer focused and friendly, DIY skills, Experience in caretaking and or general maintenance, Good team player ,IT skills Induction/training will be carried out by BACFs P/T project Co-Ordinator and Administrator | |
Location: Blakenhall Community Action Forum, The Old School, Dudley Road , Wolverhampton ,WV2 3BY | |
Hours: 4 hours per day on a Monday. Wednesday & Friday (Times to be discussed and agreed with volunteer) up to 1 year | |
Expenses: Yes, Expenses will be paid for bus (not taxis) travel only | |
DBS: Yes |
Volunteers Needed One day event May 2nd 2024
Volunteers are needed to help with the following: • Registration • Set up/take down and clear up. • Room locations/toilet directions/workshop/breakout sessions/directing attendees to the correct areas. • Food layout • Support with merchandise. | |
The Conference will be held on May 2nd 2024. At the National Brownfield Institute, University of Wolverhampton, Springfield Campus, Grimstone Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JP | |
Registration is from 9:30am. The start time is 10am-4.30pm. To apply for Volunteering Contact info@care1brp.com |
Bowling Volunteers ,Walking Volunteers
Opportunity: Bowling Volunteers Volunteers are needed to assist and support our visually and blind bowlers. Volunteers will support bowlers by guiding them to the lanes, helping with positioning etc. We visit Castlegate, Dudley on a Friday once a month . Walking Volunteers (Spring, Summer and Autumn months) Volunteers are needed to help support visually impaired people to walk round a secure outdoor environment. Some of our members need guides, which will be the volunteers main role. We walk once a month on a Friday (usually the fourth Friday of the month) around West Park for an hour at a slow steady pace, stopping at a café for refreshments after walk . Must be happy to engage/chat with the members on the walk. | |
Location: Bowling Volunteers : Castlegate Dudley Walking Volunteers: West Park, Connaught Road gate entrance | |
Hours: Bowling Volunteers: TBC Walking Volunteers : Last Friday of each month 11am-12 | |
Expenses: Yes ,as necessary | |
DBS: An enhanced DBS check and two references will be required for these roles. |
Creative Communities Welcome Volunteers
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: New Board Member (2 are needed) The role and aims of the Board of Directors are to ensure that the resources of Unique Movez Dance Collective CIC are well manged and applied in the best manner possible to achieve the vision, mission and values. Support with signposting and developing connections across the West Midlands region with arts/dance organisations and educational institutions ( schools and colleges) Collectively address any barriers which may prevent a young person or a member of the public form participating on our programmes of activity. We encourage applications from all walks of life, including but not limited to diverse/global majority backgrounds . | |
Requirements: Must be based in the West Midlands region ( preferably Black Country region ) 1 year experience in social enterprise and/or business development. Experience in one of the following Business development, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Accountancy , Funding and Fundraising. Passion for Arts and Culture and understanding of mental health and wellbeing. | |
Location: Online , Wolverhampton area | |
Hours: To be available and commit to quarterly board meetings, including any away days and annual evolution and planning efforts. 1 year commitment with opportunity to extend | |
Expense: No | |
DBS: Yes or can be provide |
Children’s oral health educator volunteer.
Opportunity: Children’s oral health educator volunteer. We need volunteers who are willing to go along to their local nurseries, schools, childcare settings & organisations that work with young children and their families to deliver the project. We would really like to target areas of high social deprivation where oral health needs of children are often greater, therefore we are relying on volunteers’ local knowledge to target these areas. We would like volunteers to get in touch with schools, nurseries and groups to offer to go along and deliver the Brightbites programme. Support can be provided upon request. All resources to support the volunteer are provided and sent prior to the session, including a PowerPoint presentation, leaflets, stickers, posters, a mouth model, a t-shirt and toothbrush and toothpaste for every child seen. | |
Requirements: Confidence to provide an engaging session, no clinical qualifications required | |
Location: Local schools. Childcare settings/organisations | |
Hours: Monday-Friday daytime generally, can be weekends/school holidays if arranged | |
Expenses: No | |
DBS: Yes |
Volunteer Programme Starting April 2024
Opportunity: Volunteer Programme (Starting in April 2024) Are you interested in gaining new skills, building up aspirations and self-confidence, as well as give you a head start in looking for future education or steps to employment. We are looking for committed and dedicated volunteers to support us in a brand-new Wolverhampton City incentive Volunteer Programme. You will have your own volunteer portfolio which will be used to show records of achievement. Be invited to attend multiple training opportunities, be involved in volunteering at the Together In Penn Fields Project as well as be invited to do outreach work with organisations within the city. | |
Requirements: Friendly, approachable, happy to join in. Reliable and trustworthy. | |
Location: Lea Road Community Church, Lea Road, Wolverhampton WV3 0LW | |
Hours: The hours are flexible in what you want to offer and what you would like to gain in return. | |
Expenses: Travel expenses can be made available | |
DBS: Yes Provided |
We are requiring volunteers who are welcoming of all the above.
Coffee stop , art workshop ,craft workshop volunteers
Opportunity: Coffee Stop Supporting food preparation, serving, cleaning and tidying. Social interaction with community members, befriending and support services. Art Workshop Help run the art class by taking guidance off the art teacher and supporting members to engage in the different aspects of the lesson. Help in setting up, packing away and general cleaning duties. Big emphasis on befriending services. Craft Workshop Help run the art class by taking guidance off the craft leader and supporting members to engage in the different aspects of the group. Help in setting up, packing away and general cleaning duties. Big emphasis on befriending services. | |
Requirements: Friendly, approachable, happy to join in and enjoys meeting and talking with other adults and children. Reliable and trustworthy. | |
Location: Lea Road Community Church, Lea Road Wolverhampton WV3 0LW | |
Hours: Flexible/Open Ended. A weekly commitment preferred however can be less often depending on availability of the volunteer. This will be discussed. Coffee Stop: Wednesday 12-2pm Art Workshop: Friday 12-2pm Craft Workshop: Friday 9:30-11:30 | |
Expenses: Travel expenses can be made available | |
DBS: Yes Provided |
We are requiring volunteers who are welcoming of all the above.
Community drop in ,Youth club volunteer , Girls Youth group volunteer .
Opportunity: Community Drop in To volunteer with members of the local community in various activities connected with healthy lifestyle, improving English language skills and confidence building. Also to help with art and crafts sessions and sports activities for children and young people (All ages) Youth Club Volunteer To work with a range of sports, games and craft activities, depending on the skills of the volunteer. Big emphasis on befriending services and mentoring young people to build aspirations and guide them through struggles of school and day to day life. (Ages 10-18 years) Girls Youth Group (Female Leaders only) To support young girls to feel included, safe and supported in society and within their community. To help run workshops on specific tasks and topics tackling barriers young girls face today (Ages 11-18) | |
Requirements : Friendly, approachable, happy to join in and enjoys meeting and talking with other adults and children. Reliable and trustworthy. Flexible/Open Ended. A weekly commitment preferred however can be less often depending on availability of the volunteer. This will be discussed. | |
Location: Lea Road Community Church , Lea Road , Wolverhampton , WV3 0LW | |
Hours: Flexible/Open Ended. A weekly commitment preferred however can be less often depending on availability of the volunteer. This will be discussed. Community Drop In: Tuesday 4pm- 7pm Youth Club: Wednesday 6pm-8pm Girls Youth Group: Thursday 5pm-7pm | |
Expenses: Travel expenses can be made available | |
DBS: Yes Provided |
We are requiring volunteers who are welcoming of all the above.
Women’s only group ,Parent& Toddler group, Food Project/Bank volunteer .
Opportunity: Women’s only Group To support and get involved in a wide variety of activities including light exercise, crafts, befriending and guidance. Have you got a specific craft skill you would like to run at the Women’s group, we would love to hear more! (All Ages, Women’s Only Group but nurturing male leaders are welcome) Parents & Toddler Group Support in engaging with babies and toddlers whilst the parents can relax with drinks and some snacks, giving them much needed to unwind ( Aged 0-4) Food Project /Bank Supporting the general running of the food bank with loading and unloading food trays, supporting members as they collect food, supporting the food bank café for members to access and befriending service, being a listening ear to peoples struggles and engaging in social interaction. | |
Requirements: Friendly, approachable, happy to join in and enjoys meeting and talking with other adults and children. Reliable and trustworthy. | |
Location: Lea Road Community Church, Lea Road, Wolverhampton WV3 0LW | |
Hours: Flexible/Open Ended. A weekly commitment preferred however can be less often depending on availability of the volunteer. This will be discussed. Women’s only group: Tuesday 1-3pm Parents & Toddlers: Wednesday 9:30-11:30 Food Project/Bank: Thursday 5:30-7pm | |
Expenses: Travel expenses can be made available | |
DBS: Yes Provided |
We are requiring volunteers who are welcoming of all the above.
General Volunteer or Specific Group Volunteers
Opportunity: General Volunteer or Specific group volunteers As a volunteer of Wolverhampton LGBT+ you will be passionate about the celebration of the LGBT+ community and about promoting equality and diversity. You will also have a keen interest in LGBT+ issues, with a desire to improve services for people living, working and visiting the City of Wolverhampton. As a volunteer you will have access to knowledge and expertise from a range of organisations all working towards a common goal. Duties include setting up for activities, serving drinks, making people feel welcome, starting conversations, tidying away after activities and attending pre-planned volunteer meetings and training when required. | |
Requirements: Good organisation, responsible, welcoming and friendly, understanding of the LGBT+ community. | |
Location: 27 School Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4LR | |
Hours: 3 hours per month, mostly evenings and weekend s but as our activity schedule increases, more activities may need volunteer cover during weekdays. | |
Expenses: Yes, Public transport costs or parking up to £6 per day evidence/receipt required | |
DBS: Yes |
enhanced DBS. Ongoing training opportunities occur monthly.
Opportunity: Crew Members and or Skippers To operate the Ernest Thomas II during canal boat trips for the elderly, disabled etc . Full training will be given free of charge to NCBA qualification. Administration To help with bookings etc Fund Raising Due to the age of the boat, we are trying to raise £200,000 over the next two years to fund a new all electric boat. Maintenance The maintenance of Ernest Thomas II and mooring involving cleaning, painting, electrical and mechanical repairs as needed. | |
Requirements: The trips can be a little physical so being relative fit is beneficial other than that just a willing pair of hands as training will be given. Induction and training is also provided. | |
Location: The Ernest Thomas II is moored in Castlecroft Lane WV3 8JU. Canal trips are run north to Aldersley , as far south as The Round Oak Pub in Wombourne all are return trips. | |
Hours: Volunteers can choose which days/trips to take part in. The trips are run on a seasonal basis normally from the end of March through to end of October. Trips will either commence at 10am and finish at 4.00pm depending on the length of the trip and how busy the canal is during the summer. | |
Expenses: No | |
DBS: No |
Vegan Community Organiser
Opportunity: Every month you will be sent a collection of tasks to choose from. We create these from our programme of campaigns. You would be the point of contact for Advocates in your area, sharing these tasks and coordinating activities, such as stalls and lobbying councillors. We will provide you with a campaign toolkit and be in regular contact with you to ensure you have everything you need. You will also be invited to our private Facebook group and WhatsApp chat. We would expect you to provide any updates from your group and give feedback on each task on each task. You will also be responsible for welcoming new advocates in your area, we will let you know when somebody applies, and you will help them to get involved with any activities. As the main contact for Advocates this role does require some awareness of safeguarding and data protection procedures and policy. You will also be health and safety contact for your group. There will be full training on your role in this, as well as a handbook and ongoing guidance and support. | |
Requirements: Great organisational skills, experience of working to specific dates and deadlines and experience of coordinating people. Ability to motivate people around the topic of veganism. When a new Advocate applies to work with you, we would like them to be contacted within seven days | |
Location: From Volunteers own local area around the West Midlands | |
Hours: You should be able to commit around two days a month to carry out actions and this usually spread out across the month and commitment of 6 months | |
Expenses: Yes. We provide expenses related to the role such as travel and when an event requires payment to hold a stand there. | |
DBS: No |
Vegan Community Advocate
Opportunity: Being an Advocate for Veganism with The Vegan Society will mean communicating with people in your local community. You will share the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. You will stay in touch with the Organiser and bring your passion to tasks. Activities can range from staffing a stall to giving a talk at an employee events , writing to a local newspaper or lobbying an MP. Messaging can differ every month. Part of our mission statement is to ensure people can remain vegan, so you might focus on getting more vegan options available in local business. Or within our Live Vegan for Less campaign, you may share cheap vegan recipes to help people with cost of living. | |
Requirements: Committed to veganism and the mission of The Vegan Society. A good communicator and confident in communicating with people from a range of backgrounds. Regular availability and a willingness to stay committed to actions | |
Location: From volunteers own local area around the West Midlands. Advocates can be involved in events and stalls as well as remote tasks from the comfort of their own home. | |
Hours: We ask to engage in a minimum of 4 to 6 actions per year. For example of an action could be writing to an MP or holding a stall . On occasion, there may also be online meetings to plan for actions or provide training. And a commitment of 3 months | |
Expenses: Yes, we provide expenses related to the role such as travel. | |
DBS: No |
Arts and Heritage Coordinator
Opportunity: Arts and Heritage Coordinator. The main duties of this role are : To be friendly and welcoming face for visitors to the Healthcare Heritage Hub ,Engage members of the public with exhibitions on display, Be an ambassador for the heritage collection, spreading word of the hub and its activity with their communities and network, Support the delivery of events and workshops are required , Record numbers of visitors to the HubCollect and record feedback form visitors , Promote upcoming events and activities with visitors, Attend special training in areas such as collections management and conservation (optional) | |
Requirements: Over the age of 18, Be able to clearly and confidently communicate in English (additional languages are also welcome) Be comfortable approaching and speaking to members of the public. No prior knowledge of local history or healthcare heritage is required but volunteers must be willingness to learn new information, be prepared to be on rota and be able to provide times/dates of their availability. | |
Location: The main venue will be the new Healthcare Heritage Centre in the Mander Health Hub, Mander Centre, upper mall, Wolverhampton WV1 3NH | |
Hours: Shifts throughout week, Mon-Sat between 9am-4pm. Sunday between 10.30 -4.30. Ideally at least one shift per week, at least two shifts per month. Shifts should ideally be around 4 hours, although longer shifts are welcomed should volunteers be able to dedicate more time | |
Expenses: Yes, Travel expense only | |
DBS: Yes, as per Trust policy we will require volunteers to complete a brief Occupational Health assessment and be DBS checked (The Trust will support this) |
Employability Support Volunteer
Opportunity: Employability Support (Face to Face) As an Employability Support Volunteer, you will help participants build their confidence motivation and self esteem through increasing their skills in employability-related activities. From sharing CV writing techniques to supporting them while they are in employment, you will assist the frontline colleagues throughout the participant’s journey. This role could include Supporting participants to improve their CV and cover letters and sharing how to tailor these to job specifications. Offering guidance with applications and supporting statements to supplement their CV. Identifying someone’s transferable skills and how to make the most of these in job applications. Developing the participants online presence and personal branding using websites like LinkedIn, supporting job searches. Conducting mock interviews and helping participants prepare through quality feedback. maintaining support when participants start a new job. | |
Requirements: Understanding of employability sector and skills needed to gain employment, Good interpersonal and communication skills. Have an empathetic approach Awareness of barriers faced by participants who have faced disadvantages such as disabilities, care leavers and mental health. Understanding of data protection and GDPR. IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office software. | |
Location: Eastfields Community Centre, Eastfiled, Wolverhampton, WV1 2QY | |
Hours: Minimum two hours a fortnight commitment. Role is long term, but we don’t have minimum duration. Days and times to be confirmed with volunteer | |
Expenses: Travel expense for public transport, fuel and parking, cyclists. Taxis in exceptional circumstances | |
DBS: Yes |
Ad-hoc Outreach Volunteer
Opportunity: This role is now filled | |
Requirements: Need to be computer literate and have a good standard of spoken and written English. Must be able to attend appointments across the West Midlands To regularly attend volunteer or staff meetings, to attend training as and when required including health and safety boundaries, safeguarding, manual handing and confidentiality. | |
Location: Outside of Birmingham City Centre. Location to be discussed during recruitment process. | |
Hours: Weekdays, we ask for 6 months commitment following training. | |
Expenses: Yes. We pay travel expenses and any additional expenses inline with our expenses policy. | |
DBS: Yes |
Volunteers to look after Assistance Dogs
Opportunity: This Role is now Suspended . | |
Location: The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Lichfield Street , Wolverhampton WV1 1DE | |
Hours: Beacons volunteer team will be able to provide information on hours | |
Expenses: Beacons volunteer team will be able to provide information on expenses | |
DBS: a Basic DBS check and two reference will be required |
Activities Volunteer Women’s Group (Female Volunteers )
Opportunity: This role is now filled | |
Requirements: Good standard of spoken and written English and computer literate .Must be able to get to group session which is based outside of Birmingham City Centre. Experience of machine and hand sewing as well as haberdashery would be an advantage. | |
Location: Outside of Birmingham City Centre –Location to be discussed during recruitment process. | |
Hours: Monday- daytime Fortnightly we ask for 6 months commitment following training. | |
Expenses: Yes. We pay travel expenses and any additional expenses in line with our expenses policy | |
DBS: Yes An Enhanced DBS |
Volunteer Community Sport Coach
Opportunity: Volunteer Community sports coach Volunteers who are recruited onto the personal development programme will support our community sport sessions where we provide positive sporting activities to young people in the community. Volunteers will be required to support the delivery of sessions including: • Setting up activity areas • Delivering sport activities • Providing guidance and acting as a positive role model to young people • Potentially some admin tasks such as registers. | |
Requirements: Any person who either has an interest in sports coaching or would like to support positive change in young people through mentoring. There will be an informal induction and training throughout the programme. | |
Location: Oxley , Bushbury , Low Hill | |
Hours: Monday-Saturdays (evenings and Saturday afternoons) There is no fixed duration as volunteers can commit to suit their availability. | |
Expenses: Yes. . Travel expenses only | |
DBS: Yes |
Opportunity: MDUK Fundraising Ambassador Speaking about Muscular Dystrophy UK and the work of the charity. Feeding back to the Regional Development Manger on events, Key individuals and our next actions. Helping us to recruit volunteers Attending events and meetings on behalf of MDUK. Introducing Regional Development Manger to local business and community organisations. There is a volunteer induction and there is also a volunteers handbook | |
Requirements: Good communication skills. Enthusiasm and commitment to supporting the work of MDUK, teamwork and leadership skills, ability to build relationships and flexibility. | |
Location: Online, remote work | |
Hours: 2/3 hours a week. Minimum period 6 months .Maximum period 2 years but can be extended. | |
Expenses: Yes Expenses paid must be pre-agreed and reasonable .The volunteer handbook contains more information on this. | |
DBS: Yes |
Volunteer Speaker
Opportunity: Volunteer Speaker We are looking for inspirational communicators who will enjoy championing our work at churches and community groups, both in person and on zoom. You will be given ongoing support, training and resources from your Community Partnership Manager, who is only ever a phone call away. You may also have the exciting opportunity to visit our projects overseas. The qualities and experience The Leprosy Mission looks for includes. • A clear and audible voice with the confidence to speak publicly • A passion for work of The Leprosy Mission • A willingness to learn about leprosy as a disease and the effects on individuals and communities | |
Requirements: Public speaking and networking skills would be ideal. A good understanding of technologies such as Zoom meetings and Microsoft Office. Internet connection access to emails and the ability to undertake simple administrative tasks like completing a meeting booking form | |
Location: Community groups and churches across Wolverhampton | |
Hours: The role is very flexible in terms of hours, we encourage volunteers to arrange talks for a time that is suitable for them , we kindly ask volunteers to deliver a minimum of 6 talks or events annually | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: Yes |
Energy Champion
Opportunity: Energy Champion At Act on Energy, we are looking for Individuals who’s Passions are aligned with This Charity’s in the form of Aiding vulnerable people and families within the community .At Act on energy we enable and support you through your journey as an Energy Champion. We will provide you with coaching and support, in order to fulfil your role. Some duties will include offering advice and Guidance (IAG) and delivering this advice at various Hubs and workshops across our areas of operation. | |
Requirements: The Individual needs to be a great communicator, enjoys interacting with people and is passionate about their community and a have a can do attitude. Induction, training, support and ongoing coaching will be provided. | |
Location: The Venues Energy Champions will be operating out of established facility locations in the communities, such as Hospitals, Libraries and Community Hubs. | |
Hours: Minimum of Five hours a week | |
Expense: Yes. We will pay Expenses travelling to and back from Community Venues, as we are a charity we don’t provide Lunch expenses unfortunately. | |
DBS: Yes |
Exhibitions Researcher (Schools) This role is now Suspended
Opportunity: | |
Requirements: Have good written and oral skills, are comfortable communicating colleagues and visiting school children, are an effective team player, are willing to learn new skills. Will adhere to legislation and practices around handling collection. | |
Location: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP | |
Hours: One day a week or four days a month. The typical volunteering day starts at 9:30 and finishes at 15:00 .This is flexible to suit individual needs .There is one –hour break at lunchtimes | |
Expenses : Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day in line with our policy | |
DBS: We will ask you to provide one reference |
Museum Event Maker This role is now Suspended
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 |
Handling Collection Developer This role is suspended
Opportunity: | |
Requirements: Have an interest in research and collections, are comfortable communicating with colleague and visitors including families, are an effective team player, willing to learn new skills and have good written and oral skills. | |
Location: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP | |
Hours: One day a week or four days a month. The typical volunteering day starts at 9:30 and finishes at 15:00 .This is flexible to suit individual needs .There is a one hour break at lunchtimes. | |
Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day in line with our policy | |
DBS: We will ask you to provide one reference |
Community Relationship Builder & Community Champion
Opportunity: Community Relationship Builder The success of local engagement is based on developing good relationships in the local community. You will work alongside your local Community Engagement Manger Research key individuals and organisations according to the priorities of the local community engagement team. Initiate approaches to target audiences .Assist with applications for support .Keep your local community engagement team informed of approaches and outcomes .Liaise with staff and other volunteers to ensure interest generated is followed up appropriately , update records on the database Community Champion Liaise with your local Community Engagement Manger with regard to new and /or existing contacts in the community. Deliver engaging and motivational talks using prepared scripts as guide .Keep a record of approaches made and talks given and occasionally represent the charity at local events and cheque presentations. | |
Requirements: Community Relationship Builder Excellent Communication skills , Confidence and the ability to enthuse others and gain their support , organisation and research skills ,Self-motivation and the ability to work independently Community Champion Good communication skills and in particular, confidence in public speaking, ability to work on own initiative with good organisational skills .Willingness to ask people to support the charity through volunteering or fundraising. | |
Location: Community Relationship Builder : Homebase Community Champion: Community based | |
Hours: Flexible 4-6 hours per week , minimum of 3 months | |
Expenses: TBC | |
DBS: No DBS required but a reference is needed. |
Opportunity : This Role is Now Suspended | |
Requirements: We are looking for people who are passionate about working and young people, interested in giving back to their community and who believe in second chances .We will provide you with extensive training for this role, including a Level 2 Mentoring qualification. | |
Location: Either Coventry (Wood End) or Wolverhampton (Graiseley). Based at CIRV offices or meeting the mentee in the Community | |
Hours: Days/hours to be discussed with Volunteer Placement Contact/Manger. Minimum 6 months/Maximum 12 months. | |
Expenses: Yes. Travel expenses and other agreed expense only | |
DBS: Yes |
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. |
Opportunity: Circles of Support and Accountability Volunteer Circle Volunteers meet with the Core Member (person convicted of a sexual offence) on a weekly basis for around 1.5 hours. During these sessions you will work with Core Member to help them reintegrate into their local community .This might involve building their social skills, helping them to find work or accommodation or developing pro-social hobbies and interests. After each meeting, member of the circle will be expected to write brief minutes of meeting and forward these to the Circles Coordinator within 24 hours of the meeting taking place. Volunteers will need to alert the Circles Coordinator immediately to any emerging risk issues noted by the Circles. | |
Requirements: Volunteers will need to attended two full days of training before commencing their role (Training usually takes place over weekend days).Provide accurate and timely minutes of Circle meetings. Communicate any concerns or risk issues you are aware of to the Coordinator or other relevant professional .Comply with the organisations policies | |
Location: Circles meet at community venues, the location of which will vary depending on the core member. Typically venues include community centres, faith group buildings or cafes. | |
Hours: 2 hours a week for 18 months, (plus initial 2 full days training.) | |
Expenses: Yes .Travel will be reimbursed for public transport and mileage. Taxis will only be reimbursed where taxi travel has been agreed as a reasonable adjustment. | |
DBS: Yes |
Opportunity: Citizen Champion We know there are areas of the city where residents have no pride in their locale. Our project will encourage a sense of pride , whilst strengthening the social fabric within the city by our volunteers holding community meetings to record consultations on key topics that are important to the local community, consult, advocate and perhaps bring about change that helps in create a sense of pride in their local area both at the local ward level and citywide .Measurable can include outcomes of polls, progress of consultations .During your time with us you will gain digital skills and accreditation as well as employability skills . | |
Requirements: The right candidate will be keen , motivated and potentially be looking to use the volunteering opportunity as a route back in to work 4 days of training initially with the project running for approx. 10 months | |
Location: Training and induction will be at our office, in the Chubb Building (WV1 1HT) then in venues across the city within the 10 priority wards | |
Hours: To be confirmed with venues and volunteers, however we anticipate that it will be 2-4 times per month. | |
Expenses: Yes Travel and Lunch , other rewards includes exposure to job opportunities and training (both accredited and not accredited ) | |
DBS: No |
Opportunity: Community Digital Champions: Over 50’s We understand that many over 50s struggle to access technology and if they do have access they do not always have the know how to use the device. With 20 volunteers we will provide digital inclusion interventions and digital know-how to create to help percolate IT and digital inclusion sessions and troubleshooting hyper-locally to groups of the same age band. Knowledge to be percolated includes setting up an email and how to send one, setting up online accounts (banking/utilities) accessing platforms such zoom/teams how to create document (i.e. CVS). During your time as a volunteer you will gain digital skills and accreditation which you will also percolate during sessions as employability skills. | |
Requirements: The right candidate will be keen, motivated and potentially be looking to use the volunteering opportunity as route back to work. An induction period will include training and skill development. | |
Location : Training and induction will be at our office in the Chubb Building (WV1 1HT) then in venues across the city within the 10 priority wards. | |
Hours: To be confirmed with venues and volunteers, however we anticipate that it will be 2-4 times per month. ( initially with the project running for approx. 10 months ) | |
Expenses: Yes Travel & Lunch , other rewards include exposure to job opportunities and training (both accredited and not accredited ) | |
DBS: No |
Opportunity: Skills Champions We will be working with 20 volunteers who will engage with and give accredited training. Once trained volunteers will then work with peers aged 16-29 year olds using interactive digital media & cutting edge technology focusing on marginalised YP, hidden NEETs & current claimants to highlight some of the career opportunities that are open to the young people across the city. Volunteers will sign post to and encourage the uptake of opportunities citywide and help referrals to further relevant training. | |
Requirements: The right candidate will be keen, motivated and potentially be looking to use the volunteering opportunity as a route back to work .An induction period will include training and skills development around digital, employability as well as project management , positive communication, running activities reporting and website management which will be further developed during the volunteering experiences .There is also a possibility of an additional 10 days of training over the duration of the programme To be confirmed with venues and volunteers however we anticipate that it will be 2-4 times per month. | |
Location: Training and induction will be at our office Chubb Building WV1 1HT then in venues across the city within the 10 priority wards. | |
Hours: To be confirmed with venues and volunteers however we anticipate that it will be 2-4 times per month | |
Expenses: Yes Travel & Lunch , other rewards include exposure to job opportunities and training ( both accredited and not accredited) | |
DBS: No | |
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 | |
Wolverhampton Art Festival 6th-7th July 2024
Opportunity: Back for its second year ,Wolverhampton Arts Festival 2024 As part of the festival , volunteers are required over the weekend to set up and bring down gazebos ,marshal the festivals . In addition to the gazebos we have stalls inside the Mander Centre main ground floor open area . The community hub in the mander centre is being used for the festival form 1st July to Saturday 6th July to host the schools and art groups competitions and try to promote the festival during the week preceding the event . | |
Requirements: Good communication skills well organised, art interest desired, but not necessary, events organising interest desired, but not necessary. | |
Location: Victoria Street Wolverhampton WV2 4LE & Mander Centre | |
Hours: Set up : Saturday 6th July 7am-10am Help dissemble gazebos etc : Sunday 7th 4:00pm-6pm Marshall the event: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th 10:am-4:00pm | |
Expenses: TBC | |
DBS: No |
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:Evening Outreach Volunteer. Female Volunteers We need volunteers to support our outreach team by working alongside us on our weekly outreach sessions across Wolverhampton and Walsall .These sessions facilitate and encourage easy access for those with complex needs. To support the team by engaging with and supporting service users who are involved in or at risk of sexual exploitation, survival sex, sex work and homelessness .To provide support to encourage service users where they are reluctant to engage. To support the team to build professional relationships with partner agencies. To signpost individuals to make best use of local resources and amenities, to make best use of local resources and amenities, to meet their health and welfare needs. To assist in the distribution of food parcels, goody bags, clothing, drinks and snacks etc. To log details of the outreach sessions for reporting purposes. | |
Requirements: Good communication and listening skills, a caring, sympathetic, sensitive manner and a non-judgemental approach .Ability to remain impartial and offer all different types of recovery support to people. Develop a robust knowledge of all services and options for people to access. Understanding of the complexities some of the individuals may face. Reliable, organised, consistent and have an ability to handle a level of stress and ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. | |
Location: Meeting and drop off point: The Workspace, All Saints Road, Wolverhampton WV2 1EL .This session is facilitated by car .You will be collected from and dropped off at the named location. | |
Hours: Required one session a week 7.45pm-11.15 (3.5 hours) Monday or Thursday (Sessions are set to increase so other week day evenings may be required) | |
Expenses: Yes Travel expense | |
DBS: Yes |
Female Project Support Volunteer
Opportunity: Female Project Support Volunteer. Supporting staff and service users to access appropriate services during drop in hours. Also, helping those who have multiple and complex needs. • Setting up the room • Making up goody bags • Greeting service users • Handing out suppliers and leaflets to the service users • Signposting service users to appropriate partner agencies • Showing service users out and signing them out of the building. | |
Requirements: Communication and listening skills , a caring , sympathetic, sensitive manner and a non-judgmental approach , ability to work in a fast paced environment and be a team player ,ability to adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures .There is an Induction and training opportunities | |
Location: Thornhust Alcohol &Counselling Centre, 1 Connaught Road .Wolverhampton WV1 4SJ | |
Hours: 3.5 hours Thursday from 6.45pm to 10.15pm | |
Expenses: Yes Travel expenses | |
DBS: No |
Book Club Volunteer, Fishing Volunteer & Swimming Volunteer
Opportunity: Book Club Volunteer. Volunteers needed to support a book club. We meet once a month, on a Thursday at Beacon Centre Sedgley. You will need to have an interest in reading and be comfortable communicating with people and supporting with providing refreshments. It is a very relaxed and enthusiastic group with a great passion for reading. Fishing Volunteers. This Role is currently filled We currently fish once a month on a Wednesday .Our volunteers need to be confident in handing fish and bait and just generally supporting our members. It is a very relaxed role at Albright on Fishing Moat .All equipment is provided. Swimming Volunteers. This role is Currently filled Volunteers needed to help support our members from the minibus to the centre, assist them round the changing rooms and to the lockers and guide them to the poolside. You have the option whether you want to go into the pool or not .There is always a qualified swimming instructor in the pool. You are not expected to teach anyone to swim .You not expected to help anyone get changed .all members are independent but need support getting round a new environment. | |
Location: Book Club Volunteer: Beacon Centre Sedgley Fishing Volunteer: Albrighton , NR Wolverhampton WV7 3FL Swimming Volunteer: Bert William Centre ,Bilston ,WV14 OEF | |
Hours: Book Club Volunteer: First Thursday each month 11am-12pm Fishing Volunteer: 11am -2pm Third Wednesday of each month Swimming Volunteer: Second Wednesday &Fourth Monday of each month | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: An enhanced DBS check and two references will be required for these roles. | |
Community Connector
Opportunity: Community Connector The role is a community based role, working in the community alongside staff and volunteers. The Community connector will be able to speak to people face to face and be able to listen to the needs within the community. This role requires the applicant to complete all necessary training, this will be provide free of charge. Reporting to Supervisor responsibilities are : • Outreach work, within the community • To keep accurate and up to date records • Connect community needs with services • Undertake appropriate training and keep up date with local community needs | |
Requirements:Empathetic, non-judgmental and a good listener. Able to relate to a wide range of people .Good communication skills both verbal and written .Willing to learn new skills. Understand the importance of confidentiality .Methodical. Ability to work with a wide range of people from different cultures. Able to speak a community language. Be honest and act with integrity. Appreciate the importance of working within policies and procedures. Able to stay objective and avoid becoming personally involved, maintaining professional boundaries. Be a team player. A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices | |
Location : 40 Ling House, Heath Town, WV10 0HH | |
Hours: Flexible | |
Expense: TBC | |
DBS: Applications for this position are subject to satisfactory references. | |
We celebrate the diversity of society and are striving to promote and reflect that diversity with our organisation.
Hospitality Assistant
Opportunity: Hospitality Assistant To support the hub with food preparation and distribution within the organisation. To support with the effective running of the hub, including refreshments and setting up café area. Main Areas of Responsibility • Basic food preparation • Washing up cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas • Unloading and putting away deliveries • Emptying all equipment is clean and put away correctly • Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards | |
Requirements: Requirements/Skills needed Calm natured, approachable, handling cash and card payments confidently .Training will be given including a basic health and safety. | |
Location: St Albans Church , Ashmore Park WV11 2LJ St Joseph’s Church Willenhall WV1 2QN The Lunt Community Centre Bilston WV14 7HF St Mary Church Willenhall WV13 1DA St Matthew Church Willenhall WV1 2JQ | |
Hours: Tuesdays 12pm until 2pm. Wednesdays 12pm until 2.30 pm Thursdays 12pm until 2pm Friday 12pm until 2.30 pm | |
Expenses: Yes Travel expenses only | |
DBS: Yes | |
Community Champion
Opportunity: Do you want to engage with help your local community? Community champions at MND Association will work with local communities to raise awareness of MND and help to reach those people who are not aware of the association’s services. There will be a particular focus will be on engagement with Black ,Asian and minority Ethic (BAME)people, young people /LGBT and Disabled people . There are a number of ways in which you can get involved for example: Talking with local communities and attending local events. Providing information on issues facing people affected by MND .Increasing the awareness of MND amongst local communities. Building partnerships with local events .Providing information on issues facing people affected by MND. Increasing the awareness of MND amongst local communities. Building partnerships with local groups who can assist in raising awareness and collaboration. Championing diversity within the local branch or group and helping to enhance inclusivity. Working with volunteers and staff to address any activities that make it hard for people to volunteer or use Association service. | |
Requirements: Have good listening, presentation, networking and communication skills. Digital skills, Language skills, general public engagement .Also included is induction and training. | |
Location: All across Wolverhampton, Some work could even be done remotely. | |
Hours: 2 hours per week | |
Expenses: Yes | |
DBS: No | |
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 | |
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.
Wood Saints Depot Volunteer General Handyman /Carpenter/Wood Craftsman
Opportunity: Wood Saints Depot Volunteer-General Handyman /Carpenter/Wood Craftsman Ideally would suit an individual with carpentry experience and craftsman skills. You will be sorting the wood, de-nailing, cutting off rotten ends and stocking the shop. Keeping the shop clean and tidy, serving the public, cutting wood orders to size and dealing with inquiries –face to face or over the phone. Developing wood working skills to cut, sand, assemble and finish simple products such as shelves, planters and benches. Some people also get involved with sales, marketing, administration, designing products or any other tasks required to operate a busy and successful small community business. Although there will be plenty of time to focus on your area of interest we like to train our volunteers to be competent in all aspect of the business. | |
Location: Wood Saints , Ashford Industrial Estate ,Dixon Street, Wolverhampton WV2 2BX Some initial training /work may take place at the All Saints offices at the Workspace , All Saints Road ,WV2 1EL | |
Hours: Minimum commitment of 4 weeks. Additional benefits (discounts, CSCS Card etc.) available to volunteers after completing 10 sessions. There is no maximum period. | |
Expenses: Reasonable travel expenses for those completing a 4 hour session plus lunch expense for a full day of volunteering. The maximum expenses for this a day is £10 | |
DBS: No | |
Community Leader Volunteer
Opportunity: Community Leader Volunteer –The Workspace-All Saints Community Centre Assisting the Head of Operations, Nursery Manger, Community Engagement Officers or All Saints Cafe with any other tasks, duties or projects required to operate a busy and successful social enterprise and charity .There will be plenty of time to focus on your area of interest as we like to train our volunteers to be competent in aspects of the business. You can choose your area of interest from the start. | |
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 weeks .Ideally we would like to have you on board for at least 12-26 weeks .Additional benefits include First Aid, Food Hygiene qualifications available to volunteer after completing 10 sessions. This is an ongoing opportunity | |
Expenses: Reasonable travel expenses for those completing a 4 hour session plus lunch expenses for a full day of volunteering. The maximum expenses for this day is £10 | |
DBS: Yes –paid for by ASAN | |
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 | |
Activities Volunteer
Supporting members on Activities. | |
Opportunity: Sighted Guide: Assisting members on wellbeing walks. Bowling Assistant: Being a sighted guide/bringing the bowling balls to members and taking them to the lane. Offering encouragement and being as descriptive as possible to support members at the bowling alley to aim in the correct direction in order to hit all the pins. Shooting Range: We require volunteers to assist and load pellets. Training will be provided by the shooting range. Need to offer guidance and assistance to members with the sound and laser equipment used. A copy of the league rules will be given to volunteers to assist our member should they want to participate in the winter shooting league. Need to be patient and offer our members encouragement. Score cards, and results will be given out at the end by relevant staff. Training will be provide at the Shooting range. Tennis: We require sighted guides to team up with groups and individuals to offer encouragement , build confidence in the sport, be patient, support with set up and packing away , collecting balls, being descriptive with our members and having a general friendly encouraging approach. | |
Requirements: Someone that is active. Has a friendly and encouraging approach and someone that may have worked with people with disabilities previously would be an advantage. It is important to be descriptive as possible to prove our members with the relevant support when participating in activities .Induction and training provided. | |
Location: Bantock Park , Bentley Bridge , Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | |
Hours: Sighted Guide: Wellbeing Walks Bantock Park every Wednesday 11-1pm until the end of August. Bowling : Every other Thursday 12:30-2:30pm Bentley Bridge Shooting Range: Every other Tuesday 10-1:30pm Aldersley Stadium Tennis : Every other Thursday 1:30-2:30pm Wolverhampton Tennis & Squash club | |
Expenses: No .This is be reviewed later down the line. | |
DBS: No Volunteers will be interviewed |
Trustee/Board Member closing date 19th August 2022 Our Directors are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of WMUCH. | |
Opportunity: As a member of our board, you will be expected to: (a) Contribute actively in providing strategic direction to WMUCH, agreeing policy, goals, targets and evaluating performance (b) Ensure WMCH is an efficient organisation that delivers our desired impact, (c) Ensure that our values and vision are upheld in all of the decisions and decision-making processes of the board. | |
Requirements: We are especially looking for people with skills in the following areas: (1) Finance , particularly development finance, (2) Land and planning, (3) Experience of different housing markets: experience of private, commercial, social or community led would all be welcome. Applications from members of community led organisations or people with community development background would be particularly welcome. We don’t have training, but new board members will have an induction. | |
Location: n/a meeting held via Zoom | |
Hours: Meetings are held during the working week (daytime’s, 9-6pm) We are looking for at least 1 year’s commitment, ideally longer. | |
Expenses: Yes No restrictions | |
DBS: No |
Opportunity: Duties include: Open the building and set up table and chairs. Make tea and coffee .Do gentle exercise .Coordinate activities e.g. organise trips and attendance at different events .Organise guest speakers on relevant topics such as health issues .Keep in touch with elders who are not able to attend .Do arts and crafts. | |
Requirements: People person and some experience of working with the elderly, Coordinating activities and Exercise instructor .There is also an induction & training provided | |
Location: St Andrews Church Hall. St Andrews Close Whitmore Reans Wolverhampton WV6 OAA | |
Hours: Wednesday 11am to 1pm | |
Expenses: Yes Bus fares and travel costs if attending trips and /or events with the elders groups will be paid. | |
DBS: Yes | |
Opportunity: | This role can vary from site to site but can include the following: Talking to members of the public about the reserve and the wildlife they might see. Checking paths, fences and benches and reporting any issues. Litter picking. Checking livestock. Reporting inappropriate behaviour. Checking/replacing signage .Reporting back to the site team. |
Requirements: | Excellent attention to detail. Good people skills including diplomacy. Problem solving. We will provide the equipment, training and any uniform needed for you to complete the role. |
Location: | Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr ,B43 5AG |
Hours: | TBC |
Expense: | Yes |
DBS: | NO |
Volunteer needed to assist group leader with coffee mornings and women’s group sessions. | |
Opportunity : Tasks include preparing and serving refreshments, meet and greet ladies as they arrive, display paperwork and information needed for sessions, participate in most group sessions where possible. Groups sessions include Mother support sessions, Health and Well being, Arts & Crafts and more which will be discussed at interview. | |
Requirements: A friendly, empathetic, caring, good listener, none-judgemental and patient person would be ideal for this position. | |
Location: Low Hill Community Hub, Kempthorne Avenue, Wolverhampton WV10 9JJ. | |
Hours: Fridays 11.00am -3.00pm | |
Expenses : Yes Travel Expenses only. | |
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. |
This role is now suspended
Range of Opportunities