search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
search for opportunities to volunteer in Sandwell
Volunteers will collect shopping orders for elderly or vulnerable residents in Tipton, providing a weekly or bi-weekly service to a particular area or person, and checking they're ok.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07752659257
We are looking for helpers who can support a blind or visually impaired person to get out and about, enjoy everyday activities - and have fun! We need volunteers who are confident at explaining things, have patience and empathy, and can spare a little time. Activities could be as simple as going for a walk, shopping, or a gym session. You would be providing one-to-one sighted guide support and social interaction to our members who want to get out and about - assisting with queues, one-way systems and potentially the need to maintain social distance. All activities would comply with the RNIB guidelines and training provided.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 525 4810
We invite parents/carers/adults (18+) to become part of a trained team of volunteers hosting outdoor play and allotment-related activities for young children. Training will be delivered by our Community Allotment Coordinator and the Sandwell ‘Go Play’ Team. Volunteers will run allotment-based play sessions throughout the year, engaging with young children aged three to nine years.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 558 2998/07503 504 064
map Bearwood Allotments, Dale St, Smethwick, B66 4HX
Two Steps has a fantastic opportunity to volunteer and maintain our much loved garden. The children spend hours of play outside. We are looking for a helpful helper to come and join in the fun, planting, weeding, preening the bush. We are kind, caring and passionate, any age and ability welcome.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 558 3475
map Two Steps Pre-School
Price street, Smethwick, B66 3QU
Based in Oldbury, Options for Life works with participants across the West Midlands, we have an annual turnover of £1.6million and employ over 60 staff. As a leading learning disability organisation we want to recruit new Trustees, in particular a Chair of the Board, with a breadth of skills and talent to help us with our ongoing growth and continual improvement. We are particularly keen to recruit a diverse board of Trustees and welcome applications from all sectors of the community with lots of different experiences. Previous Trustee experience is not essential.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 0121 544 6611
map Oak Green Lodge
Oak Green Way, Oldbury, B68 8LR
Raising awareness of ovarian cancer can help women get an earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. Can you help us to raise awareness with local businesses and community groups?
Minimum age: 18+
phone 07586 899334
Showtime Community Productions CIO has many opportunities for members - performing, backstage, dancing, costumes, scenery creation, or even making the tea - all as we work towards a full scale production. All ages above eight years welcome.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 07708 770853
map Sons of Rest Building,
Foley Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HG
If you love where you live and would like to help keep it looking clean and tidy then this campaign is for you. Litter Watch encourages residents of Sandwell to take pride in where they live and pledge to keep it litter free. We all need to do our bit for the environment and what a great place to start - your own street! The area you choose to litter pick can be as small or as large as you like. We will supply litter picking equipment, bags and other helpful stuff.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 01215576970
Mentor Link is recruiting Volunteer Mentors from the Sandwell area to provide one to one support to children and young people in schools. Mentor Link are keen to hear from people in business and the community, who would be interested in becoming a Volunteer Mentor to support a young person to achieve their full potential. The mentors are specially trained to listen to and support young people and aim to improve their self- esteem and engagement in learning. The charity has an excellent track record of success in achieving positive outcomes with children and young people. If you like a challenge and want to give something back, to help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people then we would like to hear from you. As one year 9 girl wrote to her mentor , “I am glad I met you as you have allowed me to be who I am today and without you who knows where I would be right now. Role description • Meet your mentee at school on a weekly basis, during term time only. • Provide a listening ear, support and encouragement to your mentee. • Ensure that you are both clear about the boundaries of the mentoring relationship and operate within those boundaries at all times. • Ensure that confidentiality is maintained, but that the limits of that confidentiality are understood • Take responsibility for developing the mentoring relationship, ensuring that mentoring goals remain the key focus of the mentoring sessions. • Seek out any additional information which you think your mentee would find helpful, eg. information on courses or careers. • Be vigilant about potential safeguarding issues and immediately refer any disclosures/concerns to the designated person at the school and your Mentor Link contact. • Communicate any other needs or concerns in a timely and professional manner. • Let the school and Mentor Link know if you cannot attend an appointment or if you foresee any reason why you will be unavailable for a period of time. • Attend compulsory Induction and Safeguarding Training within the allotted timescale (this will take place on a weekday between 9.30am and 3.45pm) and any other training offered as you feel meets your needs/interests. • Follow the Mentor Link policies and procedures when carrying out your role. • Ensure that there is a positive ending to the relationship, for the mentee and yourself.
Minimum age: 18+
phone 01299 822336
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) operates and funds three air ambulances covering six Midlands counties including the West Midlands. Three rapid response vehicles are deployed when the helicopters are unable to fly, for example during bad weather.
Minimum age: 16+
phone 0800 8 402040