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• We are looking for someone passionate about North Smethwick and surrounding areas. • Enthusiastic about developing the community centre. • Able to attend and contribute to four Trustee Board meetings a year, four Sub Committee meeting and the Annual General Meeting • Help to provide appropriate oversight, governance and leadership of the charity to fulfil its charitable aims. • Commitment to the charity, willingness to be a part of the organisation. • Comply with trustee acts – Duties of honesty, integrity, loyalty and good faith to the beneficiaries of the trust. • Be able to get along with others. Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 555 5672
map Brasshouse Community Centre
Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BA
Sandwell Cultural Compact seek passionate and committed individuals to join their Partnership Board. As a board member, you will provide strategic leadership and represent the compact in Sandwell at local, regional and national forums. This is a voluntary role. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who work in business, education, health, social care, transport or the community/ voluntary sector.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07967 187822
As we plan to expand our reach and develop new services, we are seeking a Treasurer to help guide our financial strategy and governance. We are looking for someone with a background in finance or accounting, who can: • Oversee our financial health in collaboration with our Head of Finance and CEO • Ensure effective financial controls, policies, and reporting are in place • Play an active role in the Finance Committee and wider Board decision-making • Present clear and insightful financial information to fellow Trustees Expectation to attend four Board meetings per year. Pre-agreed expenses reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 544 6611
map Oak Green Lodge
Oak Green Way, Oldbury, B68 8LR
Options for Life is looking for committed, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the strategic leadership and governance of the charity. Working closely with the Chair, CEO, and fellow trustees, you will help shape the future of our services, ensure we stay true to our mission, and uphold our responsibilities as a charitable organisation. Expectation is to attend four Board meetings per year. Pre-agreed expenses reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 544 6611
map Oak Green Lodge
Oak Green Way, Oldbury, B68 8LR
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape your own volunteer experience while making a huge difference. Whether you’re gaining experience, exploring a new passion, or simply giving back, your time and energy will go a long way. What You’ll Do: • Research and reach out to potential donors of card, paper, and art materials including printing companies, art clubs, paper merchants, and craft stores. • Match magical wishes with potential donors – from spa days to farm parks, bowling trips to horse-riding experiences. • Liaise with local schools, hospitals, and children’s hospices to coordinate the smooth delivery of donations and experiences
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07342 945690
Support people to use their tech for things like shopping online, sending and receiving emails and accessing Zoom etc with family and friends. We would like you to contact people to arrange the training then support them if they have any technical queries. Reimbursement of travel expenses will be discussed
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 558 5555
map Ideal for All Ltd,
100 Oldbury Rd, Smethwick, B66 1JE
We're currently looking for Management and Administrative Support Volunteers to join our small but passionate team. As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly while directly supporting the delivery of magical experiences for the children we serve: • Assisting with general admin tasks: data entry, correspondence, and record keeping. • Helping to coordinate deliveries of wish items and essential supplies. • Supporting the planning and running of fundraising events, outreach programmes, and wish celebrations. • Working directly with families to understand the unique hopes and dreams of each child. • Assist with local and national PR, social media and website Pre-agreed expenses reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07342 945690
West Smethwick Enterprise (WSE) is looking to recruit members for our Board of Trustees. WSE is a small local charity originally established in 1984 based in Sandwell and Birmingham. The time commitment is envisaged to be roughly 8 days per year, including attendance at 5 half-day Board meetings (held in Smethwick), with the remainder of your time devoted to deploying your expertise on behalf of the Board in the form of advice, guidance and support given to a member of the operational management team. We are specifically looking for someone with a background in: Human Resources, Marketing (including digital marketing) and Finance (including corporate fundraising). Most of the meetings will take place at Smethwick Council House.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07712 287327
This flexible home volunteering role is worthwhile and rewarding. Make a real difference writing letters. As a Volunteer Penpal Writer you’ll be a key member of the Letterbox Team. Your letters will cheer someone up and establish a trusting, supportive relationship with a client who might be lonely or socially isolated. Letter writing stationery can be provided if necessary.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01743 245 088
Chatterbox Befrienders offer one-to-one telephone support and will call a client once a week offering companionship and a listening ear for an individual who might otherwise go unheard. Chatterbox volunteers befriend a variety of people including carers, socially isolated individuals who are struggling with loneliness, people with ill health and those that have been bereaved.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01743 245 088