Community Centres – Wolverhampton Volunteers

Beacon Centre

On 26/01/2023

In Animals, Community Centres, Disability, Health & Social Care, Outdoors & Practical, Sport, Support

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. 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. 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.

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Hope Community Project

By Sue01

On 14/12/2022

In Admin, Communities, Community Centres, Support, Uncategorized

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.

This role involves walking and door knocking. Alongside specific training for this role the volunteer will need to do training in both safeguarding and health and safety relevant to the role. Hopes policies and procedures must be adhered to in regards to GDPR and Confidentiality.
We celebrate the diversity of society and are striving to promote and reflect that diversity with our organisation.

Hope Community Project Summer Cook

By Sue01

On 01/07/2022

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

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

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