Opportunity: Canal Towpath Task Force Volunteer Towpath volunteers who help us make Wolverhampton Canals welcoming spaces for boaters, towpath users and wildlife alike. From planting native wildflowers to pulling tyres and shopping trollies out of the water, to conserving heritage structures, our team are not afraid to get their hands (although we do supply gloves, wipes and gel)! There will also be plenty of opportunities to join us on workboats, tacking waterborne litter and offside vegetation. The existing team meets on a Monday, but we are looking for more people to work on either day (including weekends if we can recruit a lead volunteer for this role)
Requirements: Moderate fitness levels. There will be an induction and a short online training session which can be done with us or can be done at home
Location: Various around Wolverhampton Canal Network
Hours:Flexible: 1 or more half days, many of our volunteers turn up regularly every week but we welcome people when ever they are available
Expenses: Yes, Genuine mileage and parking expenses are covered
DBS: No
We look after and bring to life 2000 miles of waterways because we believe that life is better by water. We work with volunteers and communities across England and Wales to transform canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better. We also widely promote the waterways to local people.
Opportunity: Orchard Warden Volunteer We are embarking on an exciting new project and will need some dedicated volunteers to take on this new role. At Aldersley Junction at the foot of the Wolverhampton lock flight, we are opening an area of land that is the site of the ruins of an old toll keepers house. We are planting a community orchard there as revealing and conserving more of the ruins of the building. Orchards do require a lot of attention, especially in warm, dry times so we need people to commit to visiting the site a couple of time a week to water them the hard way, buy using watering cans and the canal water. In the lifecycle of the orchards, we will need help with pruning and of course there will hopefully be some fruit to pick.
Requirements: Moderate level of fitness to carry full watering cans. Any gardening knowledge would be great but not essential. Happy to work outdoors, even in light rain. There will be an induction, a small amount of mandatory online safety training and some in person training. We will be happy to assist if help is needed with online access.
Location: Aldersley Junction at the foot of the Wolverhampton lock opposite WV Aldersley Active
Hours: 2-3 times a week ,1to 3 hours at the volunteers choosing
Expenses: Yes, Genuine mileage and parking expenses are covered
DBS:No
We hope that this will be become an attractive area for visitors interested in both the heritage of the site and the wildfire and of course the fruit that will be on offer.
Opportunity:Lead Volunteer We are looking for a special individual who is willing to take on the extra responsibility of becoming a Lead Volunteer. Someone we can put in a position of trust who can take a group out to tackle vegetation management, towpath litter picking, water borne litter collection (long pickers, grappling hooks etc) You will be fully supported by our volunteering team by our volunteering Leaders, existing volunteers and our operation teams and will be given a wide range of training. Further training on tools and even boat helming can be an option.
Requirements: Car driver, you will have access to one of our vans. Good organiser and leader of willing volunteers. Moderate fitness levels.
Location:Through Wolverhampton s Canal Network
Hours: Flexible, 5-8 hours a week , or 1 or 2 days , or two -three weeks a month, weekends or evenings We would like a commitment level of at least one decent session.
Expenses: Yes, Genuine mileage and parking expenses are covered
DBS:No but you will need to provided references .
There will be an induction and a range of training that has been honed by our volunteering team to give you a great understanding of our organisation and our safe working method.
Opportunity: Conservation Volunteer Participant Join us at Bilston Nature Reserve to help with practical conservation task, such as habitat management, clearing invasive plants, path maintenance and litter picking. Typical activities include removing brambles to support wildlife habitats and repairing fences. You will use a range of hand tools like loppers, spade, rakes and wheelbarrows. You will work alongside experienced staff. You may also assist with setting up future events and take part in wellness walks to enjoy and promote the reserve natural environments
Requirements: No experience is needed. All tasks will be explained and supervised by staff. A willingness to work outdoors and as part of a team is all that’s required.
Opportunity:Gardening Volunteer. Maintenance work either in one of the gardens maintained by the Friends of Northcote adjacent to the Farmhouse or continuing our current project a Queen Elizabeth Memorial Community Garden. Although the garden is open there is still much to do, Some of the borders areas have not been tamed , the pathway needs weeding ,maintaining newly created flower beds . Regular volunteers and or committee members lead each session and provide guidance for each task.
Requirements/Skills: Fitness to bend, carry hand tools, wheel a barrow. No specialist skills needed through experienced gardeners are welcome. Each volunteer needs to provide themselves with a pair of gardening gloves. All tools are provided. Please note: Although the site is a farm with animals. Care of the animals is reserved for farm staff and volunteers are NOT involved in this aspect of the farm.
Location:Northycote Farm, Underhill Lane, Bushbury WV10 7JF Free carparking on site if needed.
Hours: Regular Volunteering for Individuals Tuesday 10:00-12:30. Monthly on a Sunday morning for individuals normally the Fist Sunday of each month. Groups on day release can be accommodated on weekdays by arrangement.
Expenses: No
DBS: No
To actively involve the community in the care of the park.
Opportunity: Workshop Facilitator You will go to local primary schools to deliver a workshop programme about climate change/carbon footprints and inspire the children to start taking action on climate change! • Delivery of a programme of workshop (five in total, each lasting one hour) You won’t manage the students alone, the teacher remains with you the whole time. • Providing feedback to Climate Ed about the effectiveness of the programme • Conducting a follow up evaluation with the workshop participates two months after the end of the programme to see how much CO2 they have saved. There is a short training to completed, to familiarity with the workshop material (this can be done remotely)
Requirements:Knowledgeable about climate change, keen to share their knowledge and inspire children. Enjoying interacting with children and answering their questions. No previous teaching experience is required
Location:Primary Schools across Wolverhampton and surrounding areas
Hours:We ask volunteers to commit to delivering the programme twice, just because it takes time and expenses to train up each volunteer. Once your are onboard its very flexible about how often you volunteer .
Expenses: Yes We can reimburse travel within your own city, but unfortunately not for travel between cities. Taxis fares cannot be reimbursed only public transport.
DBS:Yes
You will be offered regular support and supervision with an assigned mentor. We provided a comprehensive induction, on-going training and support.
Opportunity: WaterAid Speaker Volunteer. WaterAid Speakers are trained volunteers that deliver inspiring talks and workshops to raise awareness about the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, to transform people’s lives for good. Our Speaker Volunteers engage audience about the important work of WaterAid inspiring them to take action, as they speak with schools, universities, business, youth groups, and religious places of workshop, service organisations and many more.
Requirements: An interest in the work of WaterAid, including our key message, appeals, campaigns, fundraising and volunteering. Passion and enthusiasm for public speaking and confidence to speak publicly to diverse range of community groups. Good availability to volunteer 4 times a year, potentially for morning school assembly talks, midday educational workshops, evening and weekend talks. .Competence in PowerPoint and email. Access to travel locally (face to face visits only)
Location: Wolverhampton area ,Talks and workshops are delivered either face to face or virtually by Zoom or Microsoft teams
Hours:Flexible
Expenses: Yes Reasonable travel expenses.
DBS: Appropriate references
Volunteers will complete an online Speaker training course, followed by an interview and practice presentation with our friendly Speaker Network team. Once a Speaker, volunteers have ongoing support from the WaterAid team as well as a Speaker mentor
Opportunity: Membership Secretary This role is now Closed Maintaining an up-to-date database of members details in accordance with GDPR Regulations, typing and printing hard copies where needed. Assisting in the recruitment of new members. Reporting to the Charity’s Committee at least 3 times per year and to the Annual General Meeting .Accurate transfer of updated data from paper formats to database systems. This is required when large numbers of members renew their membership April-May each year and when new members join. Liaise with Treasurer on a regular basis to ensure accurate and auditable records are kept. Managing the Friends of Bantock email communications. Handling the Friends of Bantock email communications .Handling telephone queries and liaising with Committee members, staff and mangers at Wolverhampton Council, the Charity’s volunteers and members of the public. Working flexibly in collaboration with others to manage unforeseen issues that arise. Familiarity with and commitment to working within policy guidelines.
Requirements: A commitment to acting in the best interests of the charity’s aims of raising money and caring for Bantock House and Park, in collaboration with our volunteers and council staff. Secure access to a telephone, computer and printer as well as file storage space .Commitment to the confidentiality and privacy issues involved, as set out in GDPR Regulations. Skills in producing clear and accurate records using word processing tools, setting up and managing group email. Confidence in dealing with Committee members, council staff at all levels, the Charity’s members and the public. This may be in person, on the phone or via email. Flexibility and a willingness to deal with unforeseen issues that arise .Willingness to provide a telephone contact number for use in newsletters and posters and an address for charity members communication.
Location: Home based
Hours: 2-4 hours per week , although hours may vary
Expenses: Expenses will be paid for Stationery etc
DBS: May be subject to a criminal record check
The Friends of Bantock is a small charity run entirely by volunteers. Including the Committee of 7, by volunteers. There are 22 volunteers who carry out gardening, litter picking and money raising projects. We were given the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2021
Opportunity:Our Internship volunteering roles cover a wide variety of RSPB work and specialisms. From practical conservation, to communications, to advocacy and ecology. We have created internship opportunities so we can help people gain the skills and experience needed to start a career in conservation. It will entirely depend on the specific internship, but generally your work will involve a variety of tasks. You will have the opportunity to take on multiple pieces of work in order to give you a broad range of experiences and opportunities to learn.
Requirements:Basic IT Skills, Experience spending time outdoors in nature. Communication skills .Planning and organisational skills We are looking for individuals who are interested in saving nature and with the energy to learn. If you are new to the sector, changing careers or looking for a new challenge this could be for you.
Location: Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr B43 5AG
Hours :Flexible 3 days a week
Expenses: Yes
DBS: No
Intern placements runs until 22/12/2022. The RSPB is the country’s largest nature conservation charity inspiring everyone to give nature a home. Volunteer enable us to carry out our work to benefit wildlife.
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
The RSPB is the country’s largest nature conservation charity inspiring everyone to give nature a home .Volunteer enable us to carry out our work to benefit wildlife
We are looking for a people person with well-honed organisational skills to champion and coordinate our volunteer teams.
Opportunity : Dealing with queries from potential new volunteers who get in touch. Being the first point of contact for our existing volunteers and answering general queries. Lead on advertising new volunteers (on the RSPB and external websites, in the local community) Set up interviews with potential volunteers and assist with induction administration. Administrative tasks such as recording volunteer hours, registering new volunteers on our database, creating ID badges, organising rotas and processing expenses claims. Supporting the site manager or project manager, reserve wardens and project officers with volunteer administration and recruitment as necessary.
Requirements : You will be trained in everything you need to know beforehand and we will support you in your role every step of the way. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Friendly and approachable. Excellent telephone manner and written communication skills. Computer literacy.
Location : Tanhouse Avenue ,Great Barr B45 5AG
Hours : TBC
Expenses : Yes
The RSPB is the country’s largest nature conservation charity inspiring everyone to give nature a home. Volunteers enable us to carry out our work to benefit wildlife.
