search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
Can you spare a few hours each week to help your local pantry at Smethwick Library? A wide variety of roles are available including supporting members with purchasing produce or administration and data entry; you could be a part of our meet and greet team or a driver for our weekly supermarket collections.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 517 0141
map Smethwick Library
100 High Street, Smethwick, B66 1AA
The Federation of Friends of Sandwell seeks a treasurer. There are not huge sums of money involved but funding needs to be carefully monitored and the payment for services received accounted for accurately. The Federation is registered with the Charity Commission so is also accountable to them. Someone with a basic understanding of accountancy and a keen interest in library communities would be the ideal person.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 552 2176
As a Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs you will provide a puppy with a vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. This is a full-time volunteering opportunity as a puppy will live with you in your home for around 12-16 months. “It’s so rewarding to know that the dog will go on to help people with sight loss gain independence and freedom.” – Chris, Puppy Raiser Becoming a puppy raiser is a role unique to Guide Dogs. It's time intensive and suits homes where individuals, couples or family members can ensure that one of our precious puppies is looked after 24/7 - from 8 weeks old for around 14 months, so they have the necessary skills to become a future guide dog. It’s a challenging role but the sense of accomplishment is indescribable. In this role, individuals or households will ‘guide’ their puppy throughout their formative years, so they’re generally trained and well socialised - at home, outside, and in various situations - so they can learn and adapt to different environments.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0777 5016 153
Can you spare a few hours each week to help at Smethwick Foodbank? A wide variety of roles are available including warehouse support or administration and data entry; you could be a part of our meet and greet team or a driver for our weekly supermarket collections.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 517 0141
map Holy Trinity Church
Church Hill St, Smethwick, B67 7AH
Education, Training and Skills Supporter volunteers support service users aged 16+ to access employment, education and training opportunities with the ultimate aim of reaching their individual goals.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07902 402054
Befriender Volunteers work across a range of services, such as children’s centres, parenting services and Child Sexual Exploitation services, supporting children and their families through challenging times in their lives. As a Befriender you will be working with families on a 1:1 basis, with support of our staff teams to provide support to empower families to make a difference in their lives. Befrienders act as a point of contact for families who are struggling with social isolation, or need help to engage with support services.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07902 402054
We need support giving mentoring sessions to offenders and ex-offenders to support their rehabilitation and reduce the likelihood of reoffending
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07990966530
Wednesbury Sons of Rest Community Centre, unlike the name suggests, would like to be far from resting! Volunteers are needed to help the committee throw the doors open into the park and welcome visitors for a cuppa and maybe some craft activities. They even need someone to design a logo for them, and generally spread the word that the building is available to host a multitude of community events. Also welcoming new committee members and Trustees.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07377 450885
map Foley Street, WEDNESBURY, WS10 9HG
People with a disability tend to face huge barriers to participate in sport and physical activity – from inadequate facilities, to lack of opportunities. Midland Mencap aspire to improve and increase the opportunities and experiences of those with learning disabilities in sport and physical activity, to benefit them physically, socially, and mentally. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us deliver accessible sports sessions across the Midlands. What would I be doing? • Assisting and leading the delivery of sport activities in a fun, inclusive and engaging manner • Helping to create and deliver session plans meeting the needs of the participants • Ensuring the safety of participants, as well as yourself, during sessions • Registering attendance of the participants • Creating positive relationships with citizens, families, carers, and colleagues
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 442 2944
parkride is a fun and flexible inclusive cycling project that provides anyone, regardless of age or need, with the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors through cycling, together! You would be: • Supporting children and adults with learning disabilities (including people who have complex needs) and their families/carers to take part in regular community bike rides • Helping to set up before each session and tidying away afterwards • Assisting Midland Mencap staff to deliver fun and engaging parkride sessions • Helping to maintain a fleet of bikes to ensure as many people as possible can take part in cycling sessions • Helping parkride participants to learn the basics of bicycle maintenance
Minimum age: 16+
phone 01214422944