search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
We are looking for reliable volunteers to help maintain and improve Wood Lane Community Centre and Happy Days Nursery. Tasks may include general DIY, minor repairs, painting and decorating, plumbing maintenance, assembling or fitting furniture and shelves, gardening, and outdoor upkeep. Electrical work would be undertaken only by appropriately qualified volunteers. We welcome skilled tradespeople as well as practical DIY enthusiasts who can spare a few hours. Tasks will be agreed based on each volunteer’s skills, experience and qualifications, with flexible hours and occasional help also appreciated. Your time and skills will help us maintain a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for our local community. Pre-agreed expenses may be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 525 2772
map Wood Lane Community Centre, 157 Wood Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9PT
Are you a compassionate, good listener with a non-judgmental attitude? Are you keen to make a difference and contribute to the impact BCWA makes? We’re looking for friendly, empathetic volunteers to join us, who have strong interpersonal skills and are able to navigate digital systems. Whether you’re a confident communicator who wants to help survivors or a reliable and honest volunteer looking to build your administration and inputting skills, we’d love to have you on board as an Admin Volunteer! Administration Volunteers will volunteer within the BCWA Single Point of Contact Team (SPOC), who provide key administrative support to all BCWA services. Volunteering with our SPOC team as an administrator might look like: • Inputting data into the BCWA case management system. • Consulting with our SPOC staff to ensure correct allocations. • Reading referral information and identifying and establishing types of abuse. • Future opportunities to answer enquiries and phone calls once you have an established knowledge of BCWA services and feel comfortable doing so. • Being an advocate for BCWA! As a BCWA SPOC Volunteer, you’ll get: • All the training you need to understand and be prepared for your role with us, so you can use your time with us to grow and learn! • Regular check-ins and contact with our Volunteer Coordinator as an opportunity to catch up, reflect and feedback on your volunteering experience with us. • Access to the Wisdom App and the BCWA wellbeing provision. • Access high quality support and advice from BCWA whenever you need it. • Your travel to and from sessions expensed. • A reference to support you in your next steps, whether that is a voluntary or paid role elsewhere. • The knowledge that you’re making a real difference to the lives of victims and survivors of violence and abuse as you volunteer alongside a team of passionate and experienced fundraisers! Due to the nature of the charity's work, this role is only open to females.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07775 964941
map Landchard House, Victoria Street, West Bromwich, B70 8HY
Are you based in the West or East Midlands and looking for an opportunity to create positive social change and lead a group of people focused on a common goal? Our current Chair is retiring, so we are looking for a new motivated and experienced Chair or a very experienced Trustee looking for their first Chair role. Someone committed to working with our Board of Trustees, with the sole aim of achieving MTW’s aims and enabling even more people to benefit from music therapy. The Chair will be responsible for 121s with the CEO and conducting their annual appraisal, liaising with subcommittee chairs, holding annual sessions with trustees, taking an active part in the annual Away Day, plus chairing Board meetings and the AGM. We hold four Board meetings a year, currently held online on Monday evenings (January/March/June/Sept). We aim to meet in person at least once a year in addition to our Away Day. Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
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Are you friendly, creative and compassionate? Are you keen to make a difference and contribute to the impact BCWA makes? We’re looking for a welcoming and friendly face to help with the delivery of activities for clients in BCWA services, keeping them engaged, involved and included. If you have strong interpersonal skills, you’re a confident communicator who wants to help survivors, or you’re a reliable and honest volunteer with a special skill to share, we’d love to have you on board as an Activities Volunteer! Activities Volunteers will primarily volunteer within the BCWA Accommodation Services. Volunteers will support with the facilitation of different activities, including arts and crafts, coffee mornings, cooking, games and other activity sessions. We have an ever-growing programme of activities across our services. Client activities at BCWA help ensure we keep connected with the people we support, and provide moments for them to build relationships, reflect on key events and awareness days, and be creative and gain skills. Activities volunteers strengthen the positive impact these activities have for the clients BCWA supports, providing further connection and space for engagement. Volunteering as an Activities Volunteer might look like: • Helping facilitate a variety of activity sessions. • Encouraging participation and positive engagement from and with clients. • Assisting with set up and preparation for activities, and helping with tidying up afterwards. • Collaborating with BCWA staff to understand the aims of the session and ensure smooth delivery. • Building a safe space for BCWA clients by being a welcoming and friendly face. • Being an advocate for BCWA!
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07775 964941
We're looking for helpers to: ● Set up the social supermarket before opening. ● Receive, sort and organise food deliveries and donations. ● Check stock and ensure products are displayed safely and neatly. ● Prepare Community Red grocery bags and customer orders. ● Welcome customers and explain how the social supermarket works. ● Assist customers while maintaining their dignity, privacy and respect. ● Process bookings/check customer collections where required. ● Help manage queues during busy periods. ● Monitor stock levels and highlight items that need replenishing. ● Check food dates and follow appropriate food safety procedures. ● Keep shelves, tables, storage areas and the supermarket space clean and organised. ● Help record basic information such as customer numbers, stock distributed and remaining stock. ● Support other volunteers working during supermarket sessions. ● Signpost customers to Community Red's other services where appropriate. ● Help create a friendly, calm and inclusive atmosphere. ● Assist with closing, cleaning and storing remaining stock at the end of the session.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07341 368375
map 51 Upper High Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HJ
As an Admin Volunteer, you’ll support our team with everyday office tasks like answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, photocopying, and helping with events. You’ll be part of a friendly team, meet new people, and contribute to the work we do with the community. We are seeking volunteer support with: • Greeting and assisting visitors • Filing, photocopying, and data entry • Office administration such as preparing and distributing materials - mailings, leaflets, training materials and group resources. • Answering and re-directing phone calls in a professional and efficient way. • Updating notice boards and creating wall displays, for special events and festivals. • Ensuring all rooms are kept clean, tidy and safe for the use of members of the public, visitors to the centre including children, young people and families. • Adhering to NSDT’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. Pre-agreed actual expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 555 5672
map Brasshouse Community Centre
Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BA
We’re looking for a caring, confident volunteer to support people aged 50+ with things like benefit applications and other essential paperwork. Support may be provided from our offices / outreach venues, and by telephone or during home visits. Pre-agreed actual expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 824 1459
Do you enjoy meeting people, being part of a friendly team and helping in your local community? The Haven Coffee House is looking for volunteer Coffee House Assistants to help us create a welcoming place where people can enjoy great coffee, community and connection. What you could help with: • Serving customers and taking orders • Making coffees and other drinks • Preparing simple sandwiches and snacks • Serving cakes and pastries • Clearing tables, washing up and general cleaning • Welcoming customers and helping create a friendly atmosphere No previous coffee house experience is necessary. Training and support will be provided, and pre-agreed actual expenses. Volunteering at The Haven is a great opportunity to meet new people, gain experience, develop new skills and make a difference in your community.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07812 567140
map 32 Newton Road, Great Barr, B43 6BW
We’re seeking a volunteer café cook for holiday relief. What you’ll be doing: • Prepare and cook café menu • Washing up • End of day cleaning • Opening and closing checks • Work alongside other volunteers in the cafe We will reimburse pre-agreed actual expenses.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01384 563570
map Cradley Heath Salvation Army
Meredith Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5EP
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