search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
Wednesbury Fellowship of the Disabled needs a few helping hands to set up tables and chairs for meetings; help communicate, stimulate and interact with members; support the physically less able members to take part in physical activities and help the committee in presenting activities and developing new ones.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 556 0010
map The Masonic Hall
Lower Russel Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7AZ
We are looking for a volunteer to support children with Additional Needs in music and dance activities. You will support the children by helping them to follow instructions, encouraging them to take part and praising them when they get involved. You will be expected to model appropriate behaviour, so will be required to take part in playing percussion instruments, singing and dancing. You don’t need any experience or skills in playing instruments, singing or dancing, just a willingness to take part. There will also be a few other tasks that we might need help with such as making drinks, taking the register and welcoming new participants. We will expect you to complete a safeguarding training course (about an hour long) if you haven’t done one recently. Our sessions are always fun and joyful and we are sure you will enjoy them.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07486 314677
map Thimblemill Library
Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 5RJ
Transport victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to a place of safety. You may be the first person to show care and empathy to the victim on their journey to recovery. Journeys can be anywhere in England & Wales and will be split with other volunteers if over a certain distance or time period. What you will do: • Undertake transport journeys for victims as arranged by Transport Team • Reply to notifications via smartphone app or text message to advise if you are available • Complete and submit relevant paperwork • Ensure that the vehicle used is clean, roadworthy and legal • Share any concerns about the victim with the transport team or relevant agencies whilst adhering to GDPR •Communicate with all parties in relation to the journey •Ensure the victim feels safe and is cared for
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07341 571213
Come have a chat and a cuppa! Your role will be to support us with our Conversation Café every Monday to provide a safe, informal and relaxed setting for local non-UK residents to improve their English language skills. Through general conversation, you will help people improve their confidence and communication.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07526 452696
map Smethwick Baptist Church,
Regent Street, Smethwick, B66 3BQ
Do you love museums and heritage? Do you care about accessibility? Join a team of 50 volunteer access researchers in a large-scale digital volunteering project that will benefit over 3,000 heritage sites in the UK and their visitors. You will be helping experts from arts and heritage disability access organisations in an important project that will check the online accessibility information of over 3,000 heritage sites in the UK and then share the research with the museums and heritage sites on how they can improve their access information and support deaf, disabled and neurodivergent visitors. Each volunteer will be given a list of heritage sites, and you just need to be comfortable finding and navigating their websites and entering data about them into an online form (mostly through multiple choice options). To find out more and to register interest before 9am Monday 14 March 2022 please go to this link below: https://vocaleyes.co.uk/volunteer-opportunity-heritage-access-2022/
Minimum age: 18+
phone 020 7375 1043
Marathon Kids UK is looking for volunteers to be the Community Ambassador and support team for their new event at Brunswick Park. Community Ambassadors are amazing people who set up and lead the Marathon Kids UK events and manage the team of volunteers. General volunteers are people who love to get involved in their community and be part of a team supporting the Community Ambassador to deliver all aspects of the event. No experience is needed as all training is given. Marathon Kids UK events involve: Setting up the 250m track (4 corner flagpoles) Welcoming children and families Leading fun running-based warm up games Organising relay races, and 20 minutes endurance run Leading celebrations of all achievements made
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07711 349592
map BRUNSWICK PARK
Brunswick Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9HH
Looking to get some quality experience with Europe’s largest conservation charity, engaging with young people and delivering environmental education? RSPB Sandwell Valley are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Learning Intern with excellent communication skills to join our welcoming team for six months. You could be a recent graduate or just changing careers and looking to gain practical experience in this competitive arena. Whatever your background, if you love spending time outside, have some experience of working with children, a willingness to learn new skills and a flexible approach this could be the opportunity for you! (Photo credit Andy Purcell)
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07935 014992
map RSPB Sandwell Valley,
20 Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr, B43 5AG
Join our monthly six mile walk around Sandwell Valley! Jigsaw members meet on the first Wednesday in the month at Dartmouth Park. We are looking for volunteers to join our group, enjoy the walk and chat to members. You get a hot drink bought for you when we stop for a break at the RSPB café.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07543 194887
Jigsaw members meet every Thursday afternoon at Hot Shots in Langley to play snooker. We are looking for a volunteer to support the group and offer some coaching as required!
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07543 194887
map 100 Crosswells Rd, Oldbury, B68 8HH
This key role within our exciting new warehousing and retail operation will help us generate extra income to provide even more housing and support for our vulnerable residents on their journey to positive, independent living. The volunteer will receive training appropriate to the role and the opportunity to gain useful experience. They will be guaranteed an interview for any paid posts within the retail and warehouse operation. Volunteer expenses are payable and we also offer volunteer references. Please note - telephone inquiries can only be made Tuesday to Friday.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07736 958069