search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
Be part of a team of Family Hub volunteers delivering activities for children and families. Tasks include: • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 555 6756
map Oldbury Family Hub
Tividale Street
Burnt Tree, Tipton, DY4 7SD
Be part of a team of Family Hub volunteers delivering activities for children and families. Tasks include: • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 555 6756
map Smethwick Family Hub
Corbett Street, Smethwick, B66 3PX
Our Online Peer Supporters: • Provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else's gambling. We ask that you have personal experience • Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network. • Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from their own lived experience to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for those affected by gambling harms. • Facilitate discussions via our online support services, including: Email – you will be paired with an individual for regular email correspondence (up to 3 emails per week for 6 months) Chatrooms – you will facilitate group discussions and supporting conversation between people at various stages of recovery Forum – you will initiate discussions, respond to posts, and provide encouragement, signposting and support to forum users • Help individuals set aims and goals to move to a more positive, sustained recovery whilst also providing resources to support people with these plans. • Recognise the purpose and remit of our service and signposting to other internal and external support where appropriate.
Minimum age: 18+
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Our volunteers help with: • Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities, and interests of members. • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 556 5405
map Wednesbury Family Hub
Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG
Our volunteers help with: • Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities, and interests of members. • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 556 5405
map West Bromwich North Family Hub
Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ
We are seeking volunteers to support older people to take a walk outside and meet others. Age UK Sandwell offers various activities throughout the borough to combat loneliness and isolation. This includes walking groups and we currently seek dependable volunteers to support these activities. Attendees often have walking aids or adaptations so you will be aiding older individuals in Sandwell to enrich their later years. Travel expenses are covered. Activity group volunteers lead weekly sessions for older participants, undertaking induction and additional training as necessary. Responsibilities include: • preparing resources • promoting the group • leading sessions • maintaining attendance records • reporting concerns • attending meetings as required. An average ‘ask’ is three hours a week.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 437 0033
We are seeking volunteer support with: • Office administration such as, preparing and distributing materials, such as mailings, leaflets, training materials and group resources. • Answering and re-directing phone calls in a professional and efficient way. • Updating notice boards and creating wall displays, for special events and festivals. • Ensuring all rooms are kept clean, tidy and safe for the use of children, young people and families. • Managing room bookings and online calendars. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 522 5150
map Tipton Family Hub
24 Ridgeway Road, Tipton, DY4 0TB
Our volunteers help with: • Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities, and interests of members. • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 522 5150
map Tipton Family Hub
24 Ridgeway Road, Tipton, DY4 0TB
Our volunteers help with: • Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities, and interests of members. • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 559 9916
map Rowley Regis Family Hub
Dudley Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8JY
Be part of a team of Family Hub volunteers delivering activities for children and families: • Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include organising the layout of the room, preparing resources and tidying the room after the group. • Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships. • Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions. • Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents. • Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures. • Participating fully in training and supervision. • Volunteering within Barnardo's Basis and Values.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 556 5405
map West Bromwich Central Family Hub , off Claypit Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9EZ