search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
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
Event Volunteers help to deliver a variety of different events with Midland Mencap, from planning and preparation to setting up and running activities on the day. It’s about offering something fun and memorable for citizens and their family carers. You could be: • Helping to prepare for various events throughout the year – this might involve preparing craft activities, information and signage, displays and activities, moving tables and chairs, putting up gazebos and so on • Providing a warm, friendly welcome to all visitors at events, answering any questions and encouraging people to get involved in the events/activities • Assisting at large scale events such as the Sutton Challenge – this might involve manning the car park, directing participants, providing information, running stalls, assisting with activities and cash handling • Helping to clear up after events - this might involve clearing up after craft activities, taking down signage and displays, packing away tables, chairs, and other equipment, taking down gazebos, litter picking and so on
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 442 2944
Would you enjoy empowering children and young people with additional needs to take part in activities and have a fun-filled 4-night residential trip? We are providing a residential trip to Bewdley in Worcestershire to give children and young people with additional needs the chance to spend some time away from home to try out a variety of fun activities. If you are energetic and creative, with brilliant interpersonal skills, and you’re available between 21st – 25th February 2022 we would love to include you in this exciting trip. Please note that this role will involve staying on site for the duration of the residential trip. You would be: • Supporting children and young people with disabilities to take part in activities, join in with communal meals and complete their general day to day tasks. • Encouraging them to try new things and build their confidence and independence. • Promoting an inclusive atmosphere on the residential and making sure the young people have an enjoyable time. • Supervising children and young people during activities and throughout the day.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 442 2944
Help our admin support team keep things running smoothly. We are looking for people to support our admin worker in day to day office duties at our offices in Cradley Heath, Tipton and Walsall.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07720 127830
Help us to make a difference to people’s lives in your communities and beyond. We are looking for people with a passion for Social Policy to become part of our Research and Campaign Teams. Some computer skills are required.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07720 127830
Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall seeks a Volunteer Driver to join our exciting two projects CASSIE (Citizens Advice Supporting Social Inclusion & Equality) and CASPER (Citizens Advice Supporting People's Economic Recovery). CASSIE and CASPER are mobile advice units working across Sandwell and Walsall. Age 25+ (for insurance purposes) You would: Complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role. Be responsible for driving the mobile advice units and parking safely at designated locations across the Sandwell and Walsall area. Undertake health and safety checks and report and issues to the project manager.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07720 127830
Do you have an interest in supporting a diverse group of people in your local area to live independently and build the life they want? As a KeyRing Volunteer, you can volunteer flexible hours around you and your commitments. Various Volunteer opportunities from providing information and advice, skill sharing, linking Keyring Members to the local community and other Keyring Members. Help to facilitate weekly community hubs. Support with life skills; budgeting, managing a tenancy and healthy relationships.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07534 350167
Host Volunteers are required to support us in the continued fight against coronavirus and to positively support the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme for the Black Country and West Birmingham area. Host Volunteer roles include: Wayfinding and Patient Flow - Working alongside Front of house staff to support the smooth arrival onto the site of people coming for vaccination. Volunteer tasks may include: *Helping efficient patient flow to the clinical assessment, vaccination station, post vaccination observation area and pod exit *Assisting in the prevention of overcrowding be ensuring the crowd limits in various parts of the ground are complied with *Effectively communicate with the other areas representatives to avoid congestion *Identify people who require additional support (care/Chaperone, additional language support) and direct them to an alternative flow Patient Support - Answering patient queries and addressing any concerns about the vaccination in the waiting area. Volunteer tasks may include: *Providing enhanced support to those requiring it (e.g. those who cannot queue standing or patients with impairments) *Confidently conveying NHS messaging on the vaccination in line with national guidelines *Providing people with relevant information materials (e.g., leaflets) and offer brief explanation of the steps pre, during and post vaccination that the citizens need to be aware of. *Responding to any site people queries and concerns and escalating any issues to the respective Supervisor. * Ensure patients are comfortable and reassure them pre and post vaccine, signposting them to relevant external resources as needed
Minimum age: 16+
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Building Bridges are looking for volunteers to join our Creating Connections team supporting people with a learning disability in Sandwell to get digitally connected. The Creating Connections project supports people with learning disabilities to use technology to get connected with friends and family, and other community activities. With your support people with a learning disability will be able to learn new digital skills, get started with using a tablet, smart phone or computer, learn how to stay safe online and how to use video chat software. The support can be given in small groups in community venues, face to face sessions in people’s homes, or remote support.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07766 245053