search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
If you are committed, enthusiastic and want to make a difference, apply to be a governor at a school in Sandwell. School governors are volunteers from all backgrounds and walks of life. They often meet monthly (usually outside of school hours) to monitor how a school is using its resources and meeting its objectives to provide a good education for pupils. We want you to be part of that check and challenge process and to bring your views and opinions. Being a governor can give you lots of skills too. You’ll build networks and gain valuable experience in areas such as planning, working with budgets, problem solving and using data. It’s a voluntary role, but it’s a brilliant way to give back to your community and will look great on your CV if you’re looking for work. Pre-agreed expenses are reimbursed. So, go for it – do something brilliant and help to ensure all children receive the education they deserve! Interested? Take a look at our video to find out more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNrvzSyu6wU Apply online at www.sandwell.gov.uk/governors
Minimum age: 18+
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To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Blackheath shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be: • Engaging with customers • Accepting and sorting donated stock • Pricing donations for sale • Working on the till Why Volunteer at Acorns? • To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community • Connect with likeminded people and make new friends • Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience • Opportunities to progress to other roles • Access to free online courses • Retail discounts • Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards Full training will be provided You can apply here https://volunteers.acornscareers.org.uk/job-detail.php?jobid=219678
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07816 197268
map Acorns Blackheath Shop, 182 High Street, Blackheath, Rowley Regis, B65 0DU
Leisurely Pedal wants to deliver cycling activities at Friar Park Millennium Centre. This involves numerous children attending and due to safeguarding regulations I’m unable to be alone when parents aren’t attending.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07306 013525
map Friar Park Millennium Centre
Friar Park, Wednesbury, WS10 9AG
We are urgently seeking friendly, reliable Volunteers to help us run our social groups In Rowley Regis. Our Thinking Differently about Dementia Project offers Social Clubs (Meeting Centres) for people who are living with mild to moderate dementia, and their carers. We offer you the opportunity to use your talents and build new skills and confidence. We are particularly interested to hear from you if you have a learning support or care background and are experienced working within small groups. We offer a light lunch to our members so we are looking for people with experience or interest in helping with food preparation and cooking for our group. The role is very hands on and would suit someone who is proactive and able to support as needed in the kitchen and serving drinks, helping clear away and practical tasks as well as supporting with activities and engagement. We positively welcome ideas around activities and staff and volunteers work as a close team to deliver the best experience for our members. We reimburse actual travel costs (bus fare or mileage).
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 796 9333
map The Flame Community Church
Cardale Street, Rowley Regis, B65 OEJ
Be part of a team of Family Hub volunteers delivering activities for children and families. Tasks include: • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 555 6756
map Oldbury Family Hub
Tividale Street
Burnt Tree, Tipton, DY4 7SD
Be part of a team of Family Hub volunteers delivering activities for children and families. Tasks include: • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 555 6756
map Smethwick Family Hub
Corbett Street, Smethwick, B66 3PX
Our Online Peer Supporters: • Provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else's gambling. We ask that you have personal experience • Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network. • Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from their own lived experience to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for those affected by gambling harms. • Facilitate discussions via our online support services, including: Email – you will be paired with an individual for regular email correspondence (up to 3 emails per week for 6 months) Chatrooms – you will facilitate group discussions and supporting conversation between people at various stages of recovery Forum – you will initiate discussions, respond to posts, and provide encouragement, signposting and support to forum users • Help individuals set aims and goals to move to a more positive, sustained recovery whilst also providing resources to support people with these plans. • Recognise the purpose and remit of our service and signposting to other internal and external support where appropriate.
Minimum age: 18+
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Our volunteers help with: • Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities, and interests of members. • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 556 5405
map Wednesbury Family Hub
Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG
Our volunteers help with: • Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities, and interests of members. • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 556 5405
map West Bromwich North Family Hub
Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ
We are seeking volunteers to support older people to take a walk outside and meet others. Age UK Sandwell offers various activities throughout the borough to combat loneliness and isolation. This includes walking groups and we currently seek dependable volunteers to support these activities. Attendees often have walking aids or adaptations so you will be aiding older individuals in Sandwell to enrich their later years. Travel expenses are covered. Activity group volunteers lead weekly sessions for older participants, undertaking induction and additional training as necessary. Responsibilities include: • preparing resources • promoting the group • leading sessions • maintaining attendance records • reporting concerns • attending meetings as required. An average ‘ask’ is three hours a week.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 437 0033