search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
This role is to help us manage our social media platforms and website We are searching for a talented social media volunteer to represent our organisation by further developing our social media presence. You will help support our advertising and drive engagement by creating high-quality original content. You would also help manage our communications by responding to comments and oversee our customer service across all platforms. The role will support us to develop our social media presence with a particular focus on: • Keeping our social media channels updated, ideally a few times each week • Encouraging others to comment on our posts and share them with others • Increasing the numbers of people following our posts on our own website and on Facebook & Twitter • Building the West Smethwick Enterprise brand • Setting, working towards, and reporting on social media objectives and targets. • Engaging with partners and other local organisations to promote projects and activities
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07769117789
As a Trustee of West Smethwick Enterprise (Registered Charity no. 1176750), you would become part of an organisation that has grown from strength to strength, particularly over the past 10 years, and now works with over 300 families each year. We are keen to welcome new Trustees willing to truly work as part of a team to oversee and support the future development of West Smethwick Enterprise (WSE), an independent charity, supporting young children and their families. We feel that individuals who would approach this vital work with professionalism, integrity and openness, would be best suited to leading our charity into the future. We are seeking individuals with relevant and varied life experiences, as well as skills and professional experience within any of the following areas: Business Development, Human Resources, Legal, Governance, IT, Income Generation, Marketing/Communications, Early Years and Education. The invaluable work of our Trustees truly enables us to continue to make a difference to the lives of children, by providing strong leadership and ensuring that our organisation is in the best position to fulfil our vision by working on our long-term strategy.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07769 117789
We're growing a team of volunteer ‘Everyday Nature Heroes’ who will encourage and help people in their communities to experience and benefit from wildlife in local parks and outdoor spaces. We have developed activities which you will be trained to use and demonstrate to families and communities in outdoor spaces. We also have equipment that you can borrow to help with engagement. We will welcome your ideas and skills too. If you have a few spare hours, love meeting new people and want to find out more about local wildlife, we'd love to hear from you. Approved expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07955 851915
Every spring, Swifts return to our towns and cities after flying thousands of miles from Africa where they spend the winter. Swifts prefer to build their nests in buildings across our towns and cities, but over time there have become fewer places they can use and their numbers in the UK are down by over half. Urgent action is needed to stop them disappearing from our skies, so we are building a network of volunteer Swift Champions across the West Midlands to raise awareness of and take direct action for Swifts. There are many different ways you can support Swifts. As one of our Swift Champions you can choose to do whichever actions that you are comfortable doing. Options include: -Reporting Swift sightings using our app ‘Swift Mapper’ or doing regular surveys -Building Swift nest boxes -Working to facilitate nesting opportunities at scale through ‘Swift Streets’ -Growing wildlife-friendly plants and encouraging others to do the same -Responding to planning applications to ensure buildings provide for Swifts -Raising awareness of Swifts in your community through walks, talks or workshops If you can spare some time and are interested in making a difference for Swifts in your local community, we’d love to hear from you. Approved expenses reimbursed.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07834 535382
The role is to manage our social media platform and website. We have a wealth of material and stories to tell to engage our audience.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07710 022561
Sandwell Advocacy is a small local charity operating Sandwell Together, a telephone befriending service. Sandwell Together was set up in response to the social isolation and loneliness felt by many of us during the Covid pandemic. Sadly, social isolation and loneliness continue to be an issue for many people and Sandwell Together is committed to continuing to provide this support. Sandwell Together now has a number of people on their waiting list in urgent need of a telephone befriender. Is this something you feel you could do? We are looking for people with kindness, empathy and good listening skills who would like to make a real difference to the lives of others. In return for giving up a small amount of your time each week to make a call from your own home we will offer full training, the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing something really worthwhile.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 520 8070
An exciting opportunity to make a real difference to your own and someone else’s life through intergenerational befriending. Whether you're 18 or 48, there's still a generational gap between you and a 78 year old. Our intergenerational project aims to combat isolation and bridge the gap through a variety of communication methods on a flexible basis. Other volunteering opportunities in our community café/charity shop or organisation are also available based on your location. A DBS check and payment of actual expenses will depend on the role you choose.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07930 354885
For many children and young people, living in foster care can be unsettling. Having someone there just for them can make all the difference. That someone could be you. An Independent Visitor is an adult who meets with a child or young person who is in care, to do a fun activity together. This helps the young person to do what they enjoy and provides them with a positive adult role model. The consistent friendship helps the young person to build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience. Pre-agreed volunteer expenses are reimbursed , such as personal car mileage and any agreed fees/expenditure from the session with the young person (entrance fees, refreshments, etc).
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07741 147058
Join our happy family to help make beautiful memories for clients in their golden years. We are looking for kitchen assistants to help keep the kitchen clean and tidy, washing up pots and cutlery etc. Thursdays, approx 12-2.30pm. Actual expenses reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07957 370808
map Cape Community Care Day Centre
Halberton Street, Smethwick, B66 2QP
We're hoping for around 10 hours a week of voluntary support with our admin, and help with finding and securing new funds. We are a happy family, making memories for elderly clients in their twilight years. Actual expenses reimbursed.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07957 370808
map Cape Community Care Day Centre
Halberton Street, Smethwick, B66 2QP