search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
We are looking for someone to support people within one of our high rise blocks in Sandwell. St Mary’s Tenants and Residents are recruiting a Treasurer to co-opt onto their committee to support the tenant voice and develop activities to meet the needs of their community.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 544 1230
map The Community Room
St Mary’s House
Summer Street, West Bromwich, B71 4HZ
Building Bridges Training CIC is looking for a friendly volunteer to help people with a learning disability create Easy Read information. Easy Read uses simple words and pictures to make information easier to understand. Everything we produce is co-created with people with a learning disability, so good communication and patience are essential. Working alongside our members, you will: • Support people with a learning disability to co-produce Easy Read resources. • Help check that text is clear, simple and easy to understand. • Select suitable images to match the text. • Format documents in Microsoft Word ready for publication. • Be part of a small, welcoming and creative team. Pre-agreed actual expenses will be reimbursed
Minimum age: 16+
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map Bleakhouse Library
Bleakhouse Rd, Oldbury, B68 9DS
The Enabling Connections Sandwell project provides short-term, structured befriending support to older people who would benefit from greater confidence, independence and connection within their local community. Over approximately six months, each person will be matched with a volunteer who will meet with them weekly and help them identify a meaningful personal goal, such as attending a community group, using public transport, developing digital skills or reconnecting with a favourite activity. Rather than offering open-ended befriending, the project focuses on steady progress towards independence. Volunteers will provide encouragement, practical support and companionship while helping individuals take manageable steps towards their goals. By the end of the support period, the aim is for each older person to feel more confident, socially connected, and able to continue accessing activities and opportunities independently once support ends.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 824 1459
Brushstrokes runs a free football session at the Portway Centre in Oldbury every Friday 3-4pm. It is a friendly, mixed-ability and relaxed session open to anyone who wants to enjoy a game of football. We divide those who attend into two teams and play a relaxed game of football until the whistles goes at 4pm. We are on the lookout for a volunteer to help welcome players to the session and complete a simple attendance list. On the pitch, the volunteer will be supported by a Brushstrokes staff member to help with tasks such as: distributing & collecting the bibs before and after the session, choosing teams, making sure the session runs smoothly and joining in with the game if they wish. Pre-agreed expenses can be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07827 258 680
map Portway Lifestyle Centre,
Newbury Lane, Oldbury, B69 1HE
Digital Drop-in is one of the activities we provide. We want to improve this service to help older people who cannot access the Internet to do so when they come to Digital Drop-in. Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07752 307799
map Wesley Methodist Church
291 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8ND
We’re looking for a volunteer to support our existing two volunteers to run a growing and thriving walking group for 50+. You would be there to: • Guide conversation • Signpost support • Encourage health • Assist outreach and promotion for the group Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 824 1459
map West Smethwick Park, Park Road, West, W Park Rd, Smethwick, B67 7JJ
Black Country Multicultural Day is all about bringing people together, and our volunteers are at the heart of making that happen. Whether you're welcoming visitors with a smile, helping performers and stallholders, sharing information, supporting activities or lending a hand behind the scenes, every role helps create a memorable day for thousands of people. You do not need any previous experience, just a positive attitude, a willingness to help and a passion for making a difference. Volunteering with us is a great way to meet new people, build confidence, learn new skills and be part of an event that celebrates the rich cultures and communities of the Black Country. Whatever your background, we'd love to welcome you to the team. Pre-agreed expenses reimbursed.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07821 927532
Digital Support Volunteer • Work with older people in group sessions to develop their digital skills and confidence online. • Get to know the older people you support to understand the individual barriers they face. • Some set-up of the room may be required as well as handing out equipment Tuesday lunchtime in Oscott Community Centre; Wednesday lunchtime in Oldbury Library. Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 824 1459
Activity Volunteer – Social Group - 1 hour per week - Tuesday 2pm – 3pm - Encourage conversation and involvement - Keep a record of attendance - Prepare any resources and equipment required to deliver the group - Attend team meetings/supervision when required - Help promote the group and encourage attendance from older people in the community Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 824 1459
map Hamstead Library
Tanhouse Centre, Hamstead Rd, Great Barr, B43 5EL
Are you passionate about creating content? Are you keen to make a difference and contribute to the impact BCWA makes? We’re looking for creative and collaborative volunteers to bring content ideas to life and prepare materials for events, helping BCWA engage with local communities and organisations. If you are enthusiastic about trends, are looking for opportunities to curate ideas with diverse teams and are a strong communicator who wants to help survivors, we’d love to have you on board as a Social Media Volunteer! Social Media Volunteers volunteer alongside our Communications Officer, creating content that ensures information about the services Black Country Women’s Aid provide is widely available across communities. They help people connect with us online and learn more about how we help survivors cope and recover, alongside creating content and materials that educate people on challenging abuse and violence. Social Media Volunteers help BCWA further engage with the community and other sector partners. They collaborate with BCWA Service Managers and different teams to build content that effectively promotes services, events or fundraising drives. They think creatively, contributing their own ideas for content and bringing these to life. Being a Social Media Volunteer might look like: • Collaborating with BCWA staff to create content for BCWA communications • Preparing materials for events, like leaflets and posters and keeping these organised • Researching community groups, local organisations and other agencies for engagement • Liaising with the Communications Officer to bring new content ideas to life • Engaging with BCWA teams to promote events or fundraising drives • Being an advocate for BCWA! Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. We ask all volunteers to confirm they have a Right to Volunteer in the UK. References If offered a volunteer role, we will seek 2 references. Ideally, one of these should be your current or last employer, however we understand this isn’t always possible. We ask that one of your referees has known you at least a year. Examples of references could include: • a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher • GP or health visitor • a character reference from a person who knows you (no familial relations or partners) • a civil servant from a government agency • a bank manager
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07775 964941
map Landchard House, Victoria Street, West Bromwich, B70 8HY