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Building Bridges is looking for a volunteer photographer to help us digitise a beautiful collection of full-colour illustrations created by one of our members, who has a learning disability. These drawings will form part of an exciting storytelling project. Once professionally photographed, the images will be used in presentations, on our website, and in a storybook we are developing. What you’ll be doing: • Taking high-resolution, high-quality photographs of original artwork • Ensuring accurate colour representation and clarity • Saving and clearly cataloguing digital files in our Google Drive Approximately two-thirds of the illustrations are already complete, with more being finalised. We are looking for someone who can commit a few hours per week over around six weeks, until all artwork has been photographed. This is a lovely opportunity to support a creative project and help amplify the voice and talent of an artist with a learning disability. Pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
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map Bleakhouse Library,
Bleakhouse Rd, Oldbury, B68 9DS
Dozens of local charities, serving thousands of local people, are in need of a helping hand. It may be a coat of paint in the community room, a clear up of the car park or a bit of advice about the web site. A bit of help from your company could be just the ray of sunshine needed to brighten a grey day. Here at SCVO we can let you know who needs help, and if needed arrange the whole of your Team Day, accommodating the needs of your staff so they have a brilliant time whilst helping others.
Minimum age: 18+
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Volunteer Film Maker Wanted 🎬 Building Bridges are looking for a friendly and creative volunteer to work with us to make four short films that we can share on our YouTube channel. This is a great opportunity to use your filming and editing skills while supporting people with learning disabilities to share their voices and experiences. About the role You will work with our team to film and edit four short films. Our members have learning disabilities and will take part in the filming. They will also do the voice overs, with support from us. We already have the ideas, pictures and storyboards ready — we just need someone to help bring them to life. The film topics will be: • Our Easy Read service • What to call us – the labels we prefer • Our Keep Safe Checklist • Our ‘Just a Moment’ Emergency Contacts and Health Alert Cards What we’re looking for We are looking for someone who: • Has some experience filming and editing videos • Is patient, respectful and comfortable working with people with learning disabilities • Can work with us in a supportive and inclusive way • Is happy to volunteer their time to make a positive difference Important information • References will be required before starting • Travel expenses can be claimed • We will provide support, guidance and the full storyboard • Filming will take place with our members in a safe and supportive environment Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Please email us • A short CV • Details of your relevant experience • Your contact details We will then send you more information about the role.
Minimum age: 18+
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map Bleakhouse Library,
Bleakhouse Rd, Oldbury, B68 9DS
As a Director you will bring your skills, experience and insights to ensure the charity is well-governed, financially sound and aligned with our mission and values • Ensure Murray Hall is compliant with its governing documents, charity law, relevant legislation and regulations. • Support and provide advice and guidance on Murray Hall’s purpose, vision, goals and activities. • Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation. • Oversee Murray Hall’s finances and budgets, monitor and evaluate progress. • Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. • Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively. • Review and approve Murray Hall’s financial statements. • Provide support and challenge to Murray Hall’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs. • Keep abreast of changes in Murray Hall’s operating environment. • Contribute to regular reviews of Murray Hall’s own Board governance effectiveness. • Attend Board and Sub-Board meetings adequately prepared to contribute to discussions. As a small charity, there will be times when Directors will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the Director has special expertise. Murray Hall Directors are appointed for a term of three (3) years and may be reappointed for one or more additional terms. Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01902 826513
We would like a volunteer please to help us make a 2 – 3 minutes animated film, using the illustrations made by one of our members. You can see examples on our YouTube channel – see the 3 holiday films. Another of our members did the voice over. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEb0YALNw0G-1uQHJjCcaMQ We would like our new films to be shorter and have more animation, The topic is still to be decided, but about independent living skills. We have the images and can provide the story board. Pre-agreed travel expenses can be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
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map Bleakhouse Library,
Bleakhouse Rd, Oldbury, B68 9DS
This role is an opportunity to join the Board of Directors of Lumino Life CIC and play a strategic role in supporting the organisation’s governance, sustainability and community impact. Volunteer Directors are responsible for helping to set the organisation’s strategic direction, ensuring strong governance and oversight and supporting the organisation to operate in line with its community purpose and CIC regulations. The role is non-executive and focuses on oversight rather than day-to-day delivery. Key responsibilities include: - Contributing to board meetings (1 per quarter) - Supporting good governance, compliance and risk management - Acting in the best interests of the organisation and its beneficiaries This role is suitable for individuals with experience in areas such as governance, finance, education, community development, safeguarding, business, HR or strategic leadership. Previous board experience is welcome but not essential.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07592 401700
Friar Park Pride in Place! £20 million is coming to Friar Park to support local improvements chosen by people who live and work in Friar Park. We are looking for people who live or work in Friar Park to join a new Board. The members will be local residents, businesses, community groups, young people, elected councillors and the local MP. Over the next 12 months, the Board will: • Talk with local people • Create a plan to improve the area • Decide how the money should be spent. Once appointed, actual expenses will be reimbursed (reimbursement of any expenses incurred will be considered on a case by case basis)
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07502 614303
We need help please to maintain and update our charity's website
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 555 7278
map Victoria Park Lodge
High St, Smethwick, B66 3NJ
Parents express a preference for their child to attend a specific school, but not everyone is successful in securing a place at their chosen school. Everyone refused admission has the right to appeal, which must be considered by an independent appeals panel consisting of three volunteers. This role is ideal for someone who has a passion for education. No qualifications or experience needed as you will receive full training and continuous support. You are not eligible to be a panel member if you have ever been employed by Sandwell MBC or have ever been an elected member for Sandwell MBC. For an inclusive pool of panel members, we want people from all backgrounds with different experiences and skills. As a panel member, you will read the appeal paperwork prior to the appeal hearings which take place using Microsoft Teams. You will participate in the appeal hearing where you will listen to the school’s case as to why they believe they cannot accommodate a further pupil, and parents will explain their appeal case for wanting a place at the school. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of both cases to ensure you have all the information you need to help you make your decision and to help you identify whether an error had been made when the application was processed. Once the appeal has ended, the panel will deliberate the appeal in private in the presence of the clerk and will decide whether to allow or refuse the appeal.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07721 337716
• 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