search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
Tools With a Mission (TWAM) seeks a range of helpers to carry out various tasks, either from the comfort of your own home or in front of a crowd of people. They need support with many aspects of the organisation from computer-based admin to giving public talks. If you prefer to volunteer from home you could help process all the applications received via their online application form and help make the crucial decisions over who they can and cannot support. If you want to get out and about you could find yourself organising coffee mornings or presenting to a business meeting.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01473 210220
Wednesbury Fellowship of the Disabled needs a few helping hands to set up tables and chairs for meetings; help communicate, stimulate and interact with members; support the physically less able members to take part in physical activities and help the committee in presenting activities and developing new ones.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 556 0010
map The Masonic Hall
Lower Russel Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7AZ
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
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
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
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
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