search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
We create readers because when a child becomes a reader, they get the very best chance in life, and every child deserves that. At Coram Beanstalk we believe that life is better when everyone can read well and express themselves with confidence. That's why we recruit, train and support volunteers to work with primary aged children to help them find a love of reading. Our volunteers work one-to-one in primary schools with children who would benefit from dedicated time with an adult who can help them with their reading and communication skills.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 020 7729 4087
Digital Champions are volunteers who give support to people who are either offline or who have limited digital skills in secure community spaces. Digital Champions make a huge difference in people’s lives and the community. Digital Champions are not expected to be IT experts, but they do have a basic understanding of how to stay safe online and are comfortable working with people to help them with learning basic online skills.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 558 0018
We are looking for volunteers to help support/run our four sections: Squirrels aged 4-6; Beavers 6-8; Cubs 8-10 and Scouts 10 -14. You will help with planning and organising activities and games. Sessions can last between 1 hour for our youngest section to 2 hours for our older ones. You will need to do some easy, free, basic mandatory training to start you off in safeguarding/safety and GDPR.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07754 165753
map St James Church
Hill top, West Bromwich, B70 0SB
The Big Help Out is the national drive to get more of us helping out in our local communities. Here on Let's Go... you can find hundreds of ways to do that, from telephone befriending to football coaching. We will be organising some one-off volunteering events over the Summer, so watch this space for more info or get in touch with any new ideas.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 525 1127
WaterAid Speakers are trained volunteers that deliver inspiring talks and workshops, to raise awareness about the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, to transform peoples’ lives for good. Our Speaker volunteers engage audiences about the important work of WaterAid, inspiring them to take action, as they speak with schools, universities, businesses, youth groups, religious places of worship, service organisations, and many more. To find out more and apply, follow this link - https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-as-a-wateraid-speaker Expectation for WaterAid Speakers: •Deliver a minimum of four talks or workshops per year, either online and/or face to face. •Deliver talks or workshops on key days such as: World Water Day on 22 March, World Toilet Day on 19 November, Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May and Global Handwashing Day on 15 October. •Contact new audiences to organise and deliver talk and workshop opportunities. •Complete online Speaker Network training and adhere to volunteer guidance and best practise. •Make use of our public speaking resources (such as PowerPoint presentations) included in our Speaker e-newsletter, emails, and online resource library. •Keep up to date with our key messages, appeals, campaigns, fundraising and volunteering. •Regularly liaise with the Speaker Network team about talks and workshops. •Provide feedback on talks or workshops by completing the online evaluations. •Provide support to new Speakers around their public speaking development. •Demonstrate the WaterAid values including being considerate when representing WaterAid and always leaving others with a positive view of our organisation and the work that we do.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0207 793 4594
The Brain Tumour Charity is recruiting a team of Charity Ambassadors to help develop engagement across each region, to maximise opportunities to raise funds and increase support from the community. You will be actively involved with the charity on the ground and play a key role working alongside the Regional Community Fundraisers, as and when required: • Identifying various opportunities in your local area to raise awareness of the charity & our wide range of fundraising campaigns. This could be anything from contacting your local supermarket’s ‘Community Champion’ and organising an information stand and bucket collection or supporting a Supporter Group meet up in your area. • Representing the charity in your area, by undertaking presentations & cheque collections at schools, local companies & community groups • Helping us to recruit new fundraisers and supporting those who are already signed up for a campaign, in your area. For example, attending a local Twilight Walk or promoting The Big Bake to local companies.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01252 749990
As a member of the community, you can become a Referral Order Panel Member. Being a Panel Member is a challenging but rewarding role. Together with your Panel colleagues, you will direct the way forward for young people who have admitted to offending. If you want to see less crime in your community, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved. You could be included in tackling youth crime and its consequences. We need people like you, people who will make a difference. It makes no difference where you come from or what you do as long as you are over 18 years old and are willing to make a difference in your community and can commit some of your time. Volunteers are needed to sit as Referral Order Panel Members to discuss offending behaviour with children and young people (aged 10-18) on a Referral Order (first level court-ordered community penalty). The panel of 2 or 3 members work with young people who have offended, their parents and, where possible, the victims of the offences towards agreeing a contract of interventions for the young people to take whilst on the Order. The purpose of this is to prevent re-offending and to give pay-back to the victim and community. Volunteers will also monitor the progress of individuals. Panels will take place at Sandwell Children's Trust Offices in Oldbury. No experience is necessary as full training will be given. Panels will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07817 831179
Discover amazing STEM projects from incredible young people with The Big Bang Competition. Could you help us find the next science or engineering superstars? Volunteer as a judge (online) and help us reward young people's skills and accomplishments. Expectation is up to 8 hours over 2 weeks, between 4 April and 19 April 2023.
Minimum age: 18+
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Join us at The Big Bang Fair from Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 June 2023 at The NEC in Birmingham. Bring science and engineering to life as a volunteer to get stuck in, inspire the next generation and get excited at the STEM event of the year. Expectation is at least one full day at The Big Bang Fair, and lunch will be provided to all our volunteers.
Minimum age: 18+
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map NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Our allotment is solely used by Litter Watch so you have the space to work on your own or be part of a team. Whether you are a seasoned gardening or want to learn new skills our space is for you. There is access to kitchen facilities and toilets. We have all the equipment we just need you. Gardens are special spaces. They can improve our wellbeing in many ways, helping us feel calm or giving a sense of purpose. Make the most of the opportunities gardening offers with the help from our team.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 557 6970
map Caroline Street Allotments, West Bromwich, B70 8JZ