search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
As an Independent Panel Member your role is to recommend the approval/disapproval/place restrictions on new and existing Shared Lives Carers. You have no legal responsibility, but you are there to advise the Registered Manager who will also attend Panel. Reports are sent to you by secure email at least two weeks before the Panel meeting. You then have time to prepare some questions you may wish to ask of the carers and assessor, which are directed by the Panel Chair. There is time set aside at the beginning of Panel for the members to discuss any concerns and there is also de-brief afterwards to share learning and thoughts with the Registered Manager.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07960 630249
Join a rota of volunteers who support and interact with visitors from the local community, who come into our Hub.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07871 860105
map Crosspoint Hub,
Scott Arms Shopping Centre, Great Barr, B42 1TQ
YMCA Open Door believes that every young person should have a safe place to stay. Your skills and experience could make a real difference in work as volunteers are crucial to us here at YMCA Open Door. Drivers and chaperones keep people safe and off the streets every night and would be an amazing opportunity for anybody seeking to help. We also would appreciate anyone volunteering to do leaflet dropping, some admin work in the office, assist with host recruitment, promotional events and fundraising activities.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07545 428585
YMCA Black Country supported lodgings believes that every young person should have a safe place to stay. We aim to provide permanent host homes for homeless youngsters, and seek volunteer drivers and chaperones to help us get them there. We also would appreciate anyone who wishes to volunteer to do leaflets dropping, some admin work in the office, assist with host recruitment/ promotional events and run fundraising activities.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 524 3255
Are you a trans person based in the West Midlands? Would you like an opportunity to make a difference for the local trans community and get involved with shaping policy and awareness training? We are recruiting volunteers for our Trans Advisory Group and are seeking motivated individuals to advise and act as critical friends. For more information, and how to apply please see our website https://blgbt.org/vacancy/trans-advisory-group-member-volunteer/
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 643 0821
map 38-40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham, B1 1EQ
This is a volunteering- mentoring scheme linking black professionals to young people. As a Black male role model you will be present, accessible and trained locally. With a focus on growing aspirations, tackling injustice and helping young people move away from ilicit behaviours and increasing community connectedness.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07450 415739
map 6 St Micheal’s Court, West Bromwich, B70 8ET
Join us and help the community discover itself in our Place of Welcome • Assist in a variety of activities, games, crafts sessions for adults • Assist with breakfast and refreshments • Help with set up • Assist in creating a relaxed friendly and chatty environment • Maintain the security of the building during and after each session • Ensure room is left clean and tidy • Risk assess the room for potential hazards and report issues/concerns to Community Development • Monitor the safety of those that attend the group • Encourage those that attend the group to participate in wider community activities.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07762 303374
map New Beginnings Community
St Marks Church
Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 6LP
Join us and help the community discover itself as a Baby & Toddler Group Volunteer. • Assist in a variety of activities, games, crafts, and music sessions • Assist with snack time • Set up an inviting, safe, age-appropriate environment • Relate to youngsters as individuals by showing an interest in them and chatting with them and their carer • Welcome new families, helping them settle in and spend time building relationships with children and carers • Liaise with Group Coordinator when needed • Maintain the security of the building during and after each session • Ensure room is left clean and tidy • Risk assess the room for potential hazards and report issues/concerns to Group Leader • Monitor the safety of the children throughout the session • Encourage leaders, parents and children to participate in wider community activities.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07762 303374
map New Beginnings Community
St Marks Church
Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 6LP
We are looking for a person with knowledge in Salesforce to support the running of the charity. The role requires to support the Operations Manager in ensuring that Salesforce is fit for purpose and processes are streamlined; creation of Salesforce apps or looking into integration; fixing any Salesforce glitches and maximise its potential.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01235 797474
Do you: have a passion for music? want to make a difference? have one hour a week to volunteer? like having fun? enjoy working with neurodiverse people? Music buddies is a fairly recent volunteer opportunity, to work along side another volunteer to deliver a fun, participant-centred music making session. Each session will be run on Zoom for 30-45 mins with two Soundabout volunteers and a participant, accompanied by a carer.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01235 797474