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Help a teenager get on track

by Barnardo's Black Country Family Matters

Education, Training and Skills Supporter volunteers support service users aged 16+ to access employment, education and training opportunities with the ultimate aim of reaching their individual goals.

Minimum age: 18+

phone 07902 402054

Befriend a family in need

by Barnardo's Black Country Family Matters

Befriender Volunteers work across a range of services, such as children’s centres, parenting services and Child Sexual Exploitation services, supporting children and their families through challenging times in their lives. As a Befriender you will be working with families on a 1:1 basis, with support of our staff teams to provide support to empower families to make a difference in their lives. Befrienders act as a point of contact for families who are struggling with social isolation, or need help to engage with support services.

Minimum age: 18+

phone 07902 402054

Help with a fresh start

by Change Grow Live

We need support giving mentoring sessions to offenders and ex-offenders to support their rehabilitation and reduce the likelihood of reoffending

Minimum age: 18+

phone 07990966530

Help us welcome visitors

by Wednesbury Sons of Rest Community Centre

Wednesbury Sons of Rest Community Centre, unlike the name suggests, would like to be far from resting! Volunteers are needed to help the committee throw the doors open into the park and welcome visitors for a cuppa and maybe some craft activities. They even need someone to design a logo for them, and generally spread the word that the building is available to host a multitude of community events. Also welcoming new committee members and Trustees.

Minimum age: 16+

phone 07377 450885
map Foley Street, WEDNESBURY, WS10 9HG

Share your passion for sport with EVERYONE!

by Midland Mencap

People with a disability tend to face huge barriers to participate in sport and physical activity – from inadequate facilities, to lack of opportunities. Midland Mencap aspire to improve and increase the opportunities and experiences of those with learning disabilities in sport and physical activity, to benefit them physically, socially, and mentally. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us deliver accessible sports sessions across the Midlands. What would I be doing? • Assisting and leading the delivery of sport activities in a fun, inclusive and engaging manner • Helping to create and deliver session plans meeting the needs of the participants • Ensuring the safety of participants, as well as yourself, during sessions • Registering attendance of the participants • Creating positive relationships with citizens, families, carers, and colleagues

Minimum age: 16+

phone 0121 442 2944

Have an interest in cycling and bike maintenance?

by Midland Mencap

parkride is a fun and flexible inclusive cycling project that provides anyone, regardless of age or need, with the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors through cycling, together! You would be: • Supporting children and adults with learning disabilities (including people who have complex needs) and their families/carers to take part in regular community bike rides • Helping to set up before each session and tidying away afterwards • Assisting Midland Mencap staff to deliver fun and engaging parkride sessions • Helping to maintain a fleet of bikes to ensure as many people as possible can take part in cycling sessions • Helping parkride participants to learn the basics of bicycle maintenance

Minimum age: 16+

phone 01214422944

Make things happen!

by Midland Mencap

Event Volunteers help to deliver a variety of different events with Midland Mencap, from planning and preparation to setting up and running activities on the day. It’s about offering something fun and memorable for citizens and their family carers. You could be: • Helping to prepare for various events throughout the year – this might involve preparing craft activities, information and signage, displays and activities, moving tables and chairs, putting up gazebos and so on • Providing a warm, friendly welcome to all visitors at events, answering any questions and encouraging people to get involved in the events/activities • Assisting at large scale events such as the Sutton Challenge – this might involve manning the car park, directing participants, providing information, running stalls, assisting with activities and cash handling • Helping to clear up after events - this might involve clearing up after craft activities, taking down signage and displays, packing away tables, chairs, and other equipment, taking down gazebos, litter picking and so on

Minimum age: 16+

phone 0121 442 2944

Come away on our play and stay?

by Midland Mencap

Would you enjoy empowering children and young people with additional needs to take part in activities and have a fun-filled 4-night residential trip? We are providing a residential trip to Bewdley in Worcestershire to give children and young people with additional needs the chance to spend some time away from home to try out a variety of fun activities. If you are energetic and creative, with brilliant interpersonal skills, and you’re available between 21st – 25th February 2022 we would love to include you in this exciting trip. Please note that this role will involve staying on site for the duration of the residential trip. You would be: • Supporting children and young people with disabilities to take part in activities, join in with communal meals and complete their general day to day tasks. • Encouraging them to try new things and build their confidence and independence. • Promoting an inclusive atmosphere on the residential and making sure the young people have an enjoyable time. • Supervising children and young people during activities and throughout the day.

Minimum age: 16+

phone 0121 442 2944

Support our admin team

by Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall

Help our admin support team keep things running smoothly. We are looking for people to support our admin worker in day to day office duties at our offices in Cradley Heath, Tipton and Walsall.

Minimum age: 18+

phone 07720 127830

Researcher? Campaigner?

by Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall

Help us to make a difference to people’s lives in your communities and beyond. We are looking for people with a passion for Social Policy to become part of our Research and Campaign Teams. Some computer skills are required.

Minimum age: 18+

phone 07720 127830

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