Advice – Wolverhampton Volunteers

SSAFA

On 12/04/2023

In Advice, Disability, Elderly, Health & Social Care, Support, Uncategorized

Case Worker

	Opportunity: Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. Next they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it .This might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit . Caseworkers also signpost clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
	Requirements: The essential part of the role is visiting clients, you will need access to a vehicle or another way to travel to meet clients at home or in a care home setting. You will also receive On-line or face to face instructor led training and e-learning modules
	Location: Wolseley House TA Centre ,Fallings Park, WV10 9QR
	Hours: Flexible
	Expenses: Yes
	DBS: Yes, this is provided by SSAFA at no cost to the potential volunteer. Also We will ask for two references ,this can be former employers or people that know you well (other than relatives)

SSAFA provides lifelong support for our Forces and their families .Each year we support over 90,00 people through our network of 7,500 volunteers and 850 health and social care professionals .We are committed to supporting anyone who is serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and their families.

Changing Lives

By Sue01

On 16/03/2023

In Advice, Communities, Homeless, Women

Female Evening Outreach Volunteer. **This role is now Suspended**

	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

We work with people who are in crisis or need support to overcome serious challenges which can limit their opportunities .We help people develop the skills and self-belief to move past prior experience, change their story and achieve a better future for themselves, their families and their communities

Changing Lives

By Sue01

On 16/03/2023

In Advice, Communities, Health & Social Care, Support, Women

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: Life City Church, Westbury Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1JD
	Hours: 3.5 hours Thursday from 6.45pm to 10.15pm
	Expenses: Yes Travel expenses
	DBS: No

We work with people who are in crisis or need support to overcome serious challenges which limit their opportunities. We help people develop the skills and self-belief to move past prior experience, change their story and achieve a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.

NSPCC

By Sue01

On 26/01/2023

In Advice, Children & Youth, Support, Uncategorized

NSPCC Schools Service Volunteer (Closing date is June 30th )

	Opportunity: NSPCC Schools Service Volunteer We are looking for new volunteers to be Speak out, Stay safe Volunteers. You will visit primary schools to deliver Speak out, Stay safe workshops that teaches children about the different types of abuse and how they can speak out and stay safe. The workshops are age appropriate and memorable and need an energetic and enthusiastic person to deliver them. You will work alongside other Speak out , Stay safe volunteers to make sure at the end of each session the children feel empowered and know who they can speak out to if they are worried . In some sessions children may speak up and disclose abuse, so you will also be required to sensitively handle this and report any concerns you have about the child. But don’t worry you will get plenty of support and training on this. When you volunteer with us, you will get lots of initial training, which includes practice sessions, home study, multiple visits to schools to help you learn which includes practice sessions, homes study and multiple visits to schools to help you learn workshop materials. When you start delivering the sessions, support will be on offer from both your supervisor and other experienced volunteers.
	Requirements: Passionate about children’s rights, including their right to be safe. Empathic and perceptive. Flexible and adaptable .Feel comfortable talking to large groups of children. Basic IT Skills A minimum of 2 schools per month .Minimum commitment 12 months
	Location: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell ,Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton
	Expenses: TBC
	DBS: Enhanced DBS Check and at least two satisfactory references

We are the UKs leading children’s charity, specialising in child protection and dedicated to protecting children today to prevent abuse tomorrow. We are the only UK children’s charity with statutory powers, which means we can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse. We have been protecting children for over 100 years.

MND Association

By Sue01

On 20/10/2022

In Advice, Advocacy, Communities, Health & Social Care, Support, Uncategorized

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

We improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND .We campaign and raise awareness so the needs of people with MND and everyone who cares for them are recognised and addressed by wider society.

Newlife

By Sue01

On 29/09/2022

In Admin, Advice, Business, Communities, Disability, Families, I.T., Uncategorized

Corporate & group volunteering

Volunteer opportunities across head office

	Opportunity: Corporate and group volunteering Our corporate volunteering days are a great way to spend time building whilst contributing towards Newlife as a charity and the children and families it supports. We can also provide volunteering opportunities to educational groups looking for something fulfilling to provide their learners with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
	Various volunteering opportunities across our head office departments Other volunteering opportunities occasionally come up across different department in our Head Office at Cannock. From administration to supporting our online team, new opportunities are being created in order to give more varied roles for volunteers to experience. If there is a particular area you are interested in, please contact our volunteer team to discuss further.
	Location: Head Office : Newlife, Hemlock Way ,Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 7GF
	Hours: Open Ended/Flexible: Including Weekends and Evenings
	Expenses: Yes
	DBS: No

We encourage applications from people with physical or learning disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments so that everyone can enjoy volunteering.
Newlife is the UKs largest charity funder of children’s specialist disability equipment we also run the UKs only national emergency equipment service for terminally ill children.

ACORNS

By Sue01

On 15/09/2022

In Advice, Business, Health & Hospitals, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Uncategorized

Events Speaker , Researcher

	Opportunity: Event Speaker Representing Acorns by speaking to groups, organisations and businesses. Accepting donations on our behalf and holding cheque presentations. Delivering presentations and speaking publicly to an audience. Researcher Conducting research into the local area. Finding events and funding opportunities. Researching local businesses, schools, faith groups, community groups that we could get in contact with.
	Requirements: Event speaker: Confident to speak publicly Organised and prepared to deliver the presentations we provide Friendly –to represent Acorns in the local community Flexible –we will work to fit the group and you together but it would be great if you are flexible with a range of times. We will offer support to ensure you are comfortably to speak publicly about Acorns and provide you with info to ensure you’re are confident enough to answer any questions etc. Researcher: Curious and inquisitive- to find new opportunities Organised –clear approach to maximise efficiency Comfortable using a computer for research(access to your own computer and Wi-Fi Induction/training is provided.
	Location: Event speaker: Various (happy for you to provide areas you will be happy to travelling too. Researcher: Home based
	Hours: Event speaker: Times can vary- we will work with you and the group to arrange a time that suits you both. Researcher: Whenever suits you
	Expenses : No
	DBS: Event speaker : No (unless at Schools) Researcher: No

Established in 1998 Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust is a registered charity offering a network of care for life limited and life threatened children and young people and their families, across the heart of England.

CT Transport .

By Sue01

On 31/08/2022

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

Social Interaction Facilitator

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

Victim Support

By j888cat

On 23/08/2016

In Admin, Advice, Business, Children & Youth, Communities, Crime & Justice, Disability, Fundraising, Support, Victim Support

Category: Advice