Volunteer Telford

Our Independent Visitor Service is looking for volunteers in or around Muxton to carry out this fulfilling role. You do not need experience of working with children and young people, just an interest in their development and welfare.

Are you passionate about wanting to help young people? 

Do you have 2 to 4 hours to spare, once a month? 

If the answer is yes and you would like to support a child or young person currently in the care of their local authority, then we would love to hear from you. 

We are looking for fun, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers from all backgrounds and experiences who have a genuine interest in making a difference.

 You will meet with your matched young person once a month and decide together what to do. Activities could include bowling, playing football, going to a restaurant, riding a bike, or visiting a park.

You will help to build a positive and trusting relationship with the young person, and provide them with a listening ear, a voice of encouragement, and a role model they can look up to.

We will match you with a child you share common interests with. 

Full training and support are provided as well as travel and activity expenses. 

As a Community Fundraising Volunteer, you will represent Blood Cancer UK in your local area, organising and creating fundraising opportunities to support life-saving research.

Your role will involve raising awareness of our work by hosting events and encouraging donations from the public.

The role is flexible and varied, allowing you to arrange your own team of volunteers to organise events such as quiz nights, liaise with local businesses, or run activities based on your availability.

You will have the freedom to focus on what you enjoy, use your connections, and fit it around your schedule. Our Regional Managers will support you every step of the way, providing training and all necessary materials to ensure your events are successful.

Please note, you need to be 18 or over for this role. This is an opportunity where you will play an important part in raising funds and spreading awareness in your community.

Key activities

Organising and hosting your own fundraising events, such as quiz nights, music events, and community gatherings

Participating in local events, like fetes and festivals, selling goods or running games

Applying to host bucket collections at local venues

Encouraging others in your network to volunteer and support your events

Attending and supporting bucket collections in your area

Engaging with the public to raise awareness of Blood Cancer UK’s work and services

Handling donations and ensuring funds are paid in either online, at Barclays Bank, or at a local post office

Completing risk assessments for your fundraising activities with the support of your Volunteer Manager

Drivers take older people to the parties and stay with them to enjoy the get-together. Over time, drivers and older guests get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories.

As a tea party driver, you liaise with your group coordinator and take older guests to and from the tea parties each month. Staying at the tea party is part of your role, so it’s much more than being a driver.

Our belief that ‘Horses make a difference’ underpins all that we do.

It is a testament to the entire Cavalier Centre community of volunteers, staff, trustees, participants and supporters that the Centre continues to grow and develop, despite a few difficult years.

Our ambition is to improve even more lives through activities based around our incredible team of horses and ponies, increase our work with volunteers, partners and supporters to benefit the community and become a centre of excellence for wellbeing and equestrianism to be enjoyed by all.

Site Maintenance Volunteer

Responsibilities

The role of a Site Maintenance Volunteer is to undertake various tasks to keep the entire site in good order. The volunteer may work on their own or as part of a small team. Typical tasks might include:

Cutting grass

Weeding

Repairing fencing

Painting

Putting up hooks / shelves

Repairing equipment

Harrowing the arena

Times Needed

Flexible

Benefits to the Volunteer

There are numerous benefits to volunteering. Here are just a few:

Using your skills to benefit others

Learn new skills

Enjoy being in the countryside

Develop communication and problem solving skills

Enhance your CV

Make new friends

Support & Training

All volunteers undergo basic training when they start their role. Ongoing training opportunities are provided both through the Centre and through external providers.