search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
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Updating and supporting the website /social media function of the club with results, news and opportunities. The main role would be to upload results and game news on the website. Can all be done remotely from your home/office but you would be welcome to come and report on games if you wish and join other activities.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07535 975142
Re-engage are looking for hosts for the ‘older person tea party’. This is a flexible, voluntary role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability. As a volunteer host you will run a local Re-engage tea party once or twice a year, either in your own home or at a chosen venue.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07715 323525
We have vacancies for exceptional people who want to make a real difference and become founding Trustees of Your Trust Charity. We are the registered charity of Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 507 5196
map Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Trust Charity Dept, Trinity House, Ground Floor Corridor A, Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich, B71 4HJ
The Big Help Out is the national drive to get more of us helping out in our local communities. Here on Let's Go... you can find hundreds of ways to do that, from telephone befriending to football coaching. We will be organising some one-off volunteering events over the Summer, so watch this space for more info or get in touch with any new ideas.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0121 525 1127
WaterAid Speakers are trained volunteers that deliver inspiring talks and workshops, to raise awareness about the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, to transform peoples’ lives for good. Our Speaker volunteers engage audiences about the important work of WaterAid, inspiring them to take action, as they speak with schools, universities, businesses, youth groups, religious places of worship, service organisations, and many more. To find out more and apply, follow this link - https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-as-a-wateraid-speaker Expectation for WaterAid Speakers: •Deliver a minimum of four talks or workshops per year, either online and/or face to face. •Deliver talks or workshops on key days such as: World Water Day on 22 March, World Toilet Day on 19 November, Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May and Global Handwashing Day on 15 October. •Contact new audiences to organise and deliver talk and workshop opportunities. •Complete online Speaker Network training and adhere to volunteer guidance and best practise. •Make use of our public speaking resources (such as PowerPoint presentations) included in our Speaker e-newsletter, emails, and online resource library. •Keep up to date with our key messages, appeals, campaigns, fundraising and volunteering. •Regularly liaise with the Speaker Network team about talks and workshops. •Provide feedback on talks or workshops by completing the online evaluations. •Provide support to new Speakers around their public speaking development. •Demonstrate the WaterAid values including being considerate when representing WaterAid and always leaving others with a positive view of our organisation and the work that we do.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0207 793 4594
The Brain Tumour Charity is recruiting a team of Charity Ambassadors to help develop engagement across each region, to maximise opportunities to raise funds and increase support from the community. You will be actively involved with the charity on the ground and play a key role working alongside the Regional Community Fundraisers, as and when required: • Identifying various opportunities in your local area to raise awareness of the charity & our wide range of fundraising campaigns. This could be anything from contacting your local supermarket’s ‘Community Champion’ and organising an information stand and bucket collection or supporting a Supporter Group meet up in your area. • Representing the charity in your area, by undertaking presentations & cheque collections at schools, local companies & community groups • Helping us to recruit new fundraisers and supporting those who are already signed up for a campaign, in your area. For example, attending a local Twilight Walk or promoting The Big Bake to local companies.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01252 749990
Discover amazing STEM projects from incredible young people with The Big Bang Competition. Could you help us find the next science or engineering superstars? Volunteer as a judge (online) and help us reward young people's skills and accomplishments. Expectation is up to 8 hours over 2 weeks, between 4 April and 19 April 2023.
Minimum age: 18+
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Join us at The Big Bang Fair from Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 June 2023 at The NEC in Birmingham. Bring science and engineering to life as a volunteer to get stuck in, inspire the next generation and get excited at the STEM event of the year. Expectation is at least one full day at The Big Bang Fair, and lunch will be provided to all our volunteers.
Minimum age: 18+
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map NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Education volunteers presenters make sure potential lifesavers know the facts about stem cell donation. • Education volunteers presenters make sure potential lifesavers know the facts about donation by delivering our education programme, The Hero Project. • We are looking for people who are positive about young people and believe that they can make a difference. Education volunteers deliver inspiring presentations to young people aged 16+ in a variety of settings from schools and sixth forms to colleges and youth groups (either in person or online). These presentations inspire students by showing them that they have the potential to help save a life. • Our presentations aren't a hard sell, but they educate all young people about stem cell, blood and organ donation and encourage them to make an informed decision about donation based on facts, not myths! If you are comfortable with public speaking or would like to improve your public speaking skills and being around young people, then you'll love this role. We provide comprehensive training, so you can be confident delivering inspirational presentations. We'll also make sure you attend events with experienced staff or volunteers. Key Tasks • Delivering PowerPoint presentations – we provide you with the template presentation and support you to make it your own • Visiting sixth forms, colleges, and youth groups to deliver inspirational presentations • Raising awareness of stem cell donation and empowering people to sign up to the Anthony Nolan stem cell register • Answering basic questions using your knowledge of Anthony Nolan and the stem cell register • Education about the three main types of donation and the importance of stem cell, blood and organ donation. • Tactfully speaking to people about the barriers that stop people registering and be able to handle sensitive situations • Attending training events and keep up to date with processes and procedures, along with any guidelines and best practice • Following relevant Anthony Nolan policies and procedure • Being committed to the charity’s vision and value You will be representing Anthony Nolan to our potential donors it’s important we make a great impression.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07900 730529
Welcome Wednesday is a weekly session at Brushstrokes Community Project on Wednesdays 5-7pm. It is open to everyone and a great way for people to socialise, get out the house, make friends and learn new skills. We offer different activities, such as table tennis, chess, table football, board games, and people are welcome to bring their own games and activities. Alongside the activities, we offer drinks and biscuits/cakes to add to the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We are looking for volunteers to support Brushstrokes’ staff during this session. Responsibilities include: (1) Setting up the hall for the session from 4:30pm (2) Welcoming guests and making them feel comfortable (3) Preparing teas/coffees (4) Joining in with games & activities (5) Helping to tidy away the hall after the session.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 565 2234
map Brushstrokes Community Project, 253 High Street, Smethwick, B66 3NJ