Volunteer Telford

Club 2000 Sport and Leisure are a friendly and inclusive club where people with disabilities, including learning disabilities can meet to socialise as well as taking part in organised activities.

Club 2000 meets at the Oakengates Leisure Centre in Telford from 6.30 - 9.00 p.m. on a Thursday evening.

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to learn and take on a role that has some responsibility within a well-established club.

You do not need experience for this role, just a good friendly and outgoing personality.

As a volunteer for Club 2000, you will have the opportunity to give something back. The  enormous  achievement  you'll  experience doing  something  really  worthwhile  will  be  matched  only by  the  fun  you  will  have.  

You'll  be  working  with  like-minded  people  who  want  to  make  sure  the members have a good time and have great memories to look back on. So teamwork is important. You'll  make  good  friends;  you'll  learn  valuable  new  skills  and  grow  as  a  person;

You’ll be sure of a warm welcome from other volunteers and members.

As  a  volunteer,  there's  a  vast  array  of  things  you  can  get  involved  in,  from  helping  out  at  Oakengates Leisure  Centre  in the  gym,  at  the  craft  area, assisting with pool tournaments, assisting with the Bingo  or  the  Wii  Fit,  there  is  also  opportunity to assist  the  club  with  days’  out  to  places  like  Cadbury  World,  A  water  park  or  a  Barmouth  trip!

Local homelessness organisations Stay, Maninplace and YMCA are looking for a handyman or women to carry out general DIY tasks in the flats/houses that we manage in Telford.

Please get in touch if you are able to offer some time to help us maintain the accommodation offered to the people we help.

You would be required to undertake internal and external DIY tasks such as repairs and maintenance. This could include building flat pack furniture, hanging pictures, putting up curtain poles, minor plumbing and electrical tasks, painting & decorating etc.

Why we need your help:

RABC ’s local community appeals and campaigns require local volunteers to ensure their success.  As an FVDO, you will support your Community Engagement team with the development of engagement/donor recruitment volunteering.  This will include the recruitment and development of the voluntary services, supporting your Community Engagement Manager with the ongoing development of our volunteers to ensure our donor initiatives have the appropriate number and skill mix of volunteers to meet the Business Strategy. 

What we need you to do:

- To manage the smooth day to day running of the Volunteer Recruitment Programme

- Ensuring the effective recruitment and retention of volunteers,  which includes recruitment campaigns to increase volunteer numbers, advertising, interviewing, induction programmes, matching them to the appropriate Community Engagement Manager, organising training from both inside and outside the organisation and encouraging their development whist with us.

- Develop and maintain partnerships with like minded organisations to further our volunteering aims.

- Provide an advisory service on volunteer management. Develop a network of ‘volunteer’ Volunteer Co-ordinators to support Community Engagement Managers.

- Manage projects involving volunteers. Responsible for the organisation of the Volunteer Consultation Group.

- To be responsible for the accurate recording and security of personnel records and computer databases for all volunteers in line with data protection legislation and confidentiality requirements.

- In Create and review annually role descriptions for each volunteer role within the Community Engagement team.

- Support the management of volunteer expenses, reimburse, maintain records of expenses and deal with any anomalies.

- Develop strong links and partnerships with external parties and other volunteer groups and represent the organisation at external volunteering functions and events.

- Develop productive relationships with volunteers, colleagues and stakeholders, dealing with conflicts if they arise and provide support and guidance when appropriate.

- To attend any appropriate meetings.

- Deliver talks to outside organisations promoting the benefits of Volunteering.

- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulation in relation to volunteers.

- Responsible for keeping the volunteer handbook up to date and ensuring each volunteer receives a copy.

Being a sense shop volunteer is a great way meet people, boost confidence and gain valuable retail experience.