Volunteer Telford

Snow Wardens are volunteers who play an active role in their community when the weather takes a turn for the worst.

They help clear side roads and pavements of snow and ice in their local area.  This will not only help your neighbours but also our more vulnerable residents who can't help themselves.

How much time you put in is up to you - all we ask is that you do as much as you can. Snow Wardens duties are seasonal and at times you will need to be reactive to the weather conditions.

What area you cover is up to you too. You can carry out your Snow Warden duties on your own street, housing estate or local area.

Home-Start volunteers are of all ages and come from all walks of life. A number of volunteers have been in receipt of Home-Start support themselves. Their aim is to work alongside families, empowering them to become independent.

All home visiting volunteers need to have been parents themselves or have had parenting experience.

Volunteers are recruited for their friendliness, understanding and caring approach. The preparation course gives you a chance to get to know the staff and other volunteers, our approach and the way we work. It also gives us a chance to get to know you. The course covers topics such as safeguarding children, confidentiality and health and safety, as well as giving you the opportunity to explore some of your own values and attitudes.

Whilst you are visiting a family on behalf of Home-Start you will be supported by a member of staff. Home-Start Telford & Wrekin offers volunteers training and social gatherings throughout the year.

Being a Day Centre Volunteer puts you right at the heart of our work. You will interact with older people and help to make their time with us feel extra special. You will help our clients to feel comfortable, supported and add the magic 'spark' that makes our support so personal.

You'll help us to run a wide range of fun, safe and engaging activities such as arts & crafts and games, in addition to serving tea, coffee and refreshments.

If you're the kind of person who thrives on being around people, making a difference and spreading joy through your warm and friendly personality - we want to hear from you!

Main Organiser Duties:

Duties include organising: a small volunteer team, a variety of activities and outings for members. Offering company and friendship to the members.

General administrative duties including: liaising with Shropshire/Telford and Wrekin Age UK, overseeing duty of care to members and volunteers, managing the accounts.

What you will get out of it:

A great sense of satisfaction, enjoy interacting with older people

Do something different and socialise, enjoy being part of a team

Give something back to your community

Full training and support in aspects such as safeguarding, food safety and emergency first aid

Volunteers tell us they get a great deal from volunteering with us

We are looking for a proactive and forward thinking Secretary to get involved with our activities.

As Secretary you'll be activley involved in the organisation and our aims. Minuting at meetings and processing membership forms annually.

There will also be interesting projects to get involved with to help us prepare for events throughout the year.