Volunteer Telford

Moonstruck Astronaut is a not-for-profit community theatre company based in Newport, Shropshire.  Our mission is to bring the local community of Newport, Shropshire together through theatre projects and foster friendship, self-expression, belonging and confidence, first with our primary-school age children, then extending to young people and adults in time.

We have started running a Youth Theatre in Newport and continue to run outdoor Drama in the Forest workshops. 

We are seeking volunteers to join our passionate team and help Moonstruck Astronaut community Theatre Company succeed in filling the gap in supporting local children’s creative development.

Volunteers have to be 16 years or over. There is no upper age limit.

Moonstruck Astronaut community theatre company is seeking to recruit Drama workshop assistant volunteers for the ‘Summer Drama in the Forest’ week-long outdoor workshop for 6-12 year olds to be held at Wrekin Forest School, Crudginton Moor Lane, Telford, TF6 6EE on the 8th – 12th August.

Times 8.30am – 4pm

Role description:

To support Head workshop leader, Deputy Workshop leader and each other to facilitate the project where 16-20 children will be taught drama skills.

Main duties:

-Volunteers are to support the mini play development when the children work in small groups, acting as a facilitator

- Help facilitate drama games and exercises

- Offer input, lead whole group warm ups, cool downs, lead drama games if would like to

- Provide feedback to the team at the end of the day

- Assist all children in having a great time

- Support the fun, inclusive and safe collaborative environment, enabling participants to co-create enjoyable outdoors theatre.

Unit Assitant - Assists with driving minibuses, running the tuck shop, maintenance. Commits to a couple of hours a week.

We are a Christian charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishes them, sorts them into trade tool kits and sends them to the developing world for livelihood creation.

A TWAM Local Group is a team of people who share our passion for livelihood creating tools and get together to collect tools from their area. Many also arrange tool collections at local supermarkets, DIY stores and garden centres.

Many also offer talks to local community groups and even speak on local radio. Some groups sort the tools before arranging collection and some even do some refurbishment, such as grinding off rust and fixing loose handles.

To start you need somewhere to store tools, such as a vacant garage or big shed and the enthusiasm to gather together likeminded friends. Our local groups have a great community spirit and are a huge support for TWAM.

What will you be doing?

There are so many possibilities, but the main tasks usually undertaken are:

You will be collect tool from requests made by the general public through the TWAM website.

You will promote TWAM locally to generate your own tool donation requests.

You will store the tools until and arrange collection by a TWAM van.

You will sort the tools so all broken and unsuitable tools are removed before the van collects.

You will do basic tool refurbishment as facilities and skills allow.

You will visit shows, farmers markets, local events etc. to promote TWAM and tool donations.

You will offer talks and demonstrations to churches and other local groups to encourage their support.

You will work with your local Tool Ambassadors, Community Ambassadors and Community Champions to have a real impact on your community.

What are we offering?

TWAM will provide training and advice. We will all put you in touch with another local group who will offer advice and support. You will offer support to other potential groups who need advice on how to set up and run a group.

You may not do all of these things, but they are examples of what Local Groups do for TWAM.

We will invite you to visit your nearest Refurbishment Centre and invite you to Volunteer Days and Open Days.

We will include you in the Local Group Network which will offer support and resources to all groups and help them stay in touch with each other.

We will provide you with leaflets, pull up banners, and promotional materials. We will also provide a leaflet just about your local group for you to distribute.

We will provide materials for talks and, if needed, a projector and screen.

You will have the support of the Volunteering Coordinator, Fundraising and Communications Officer, and Press Officer.

You will be offered your own promotional page on the main TWAM website.

TWAM will help with expenses, such as when needing to purchase grinding wheels for refurbishment, basic tools for refurbishment, and expenses if attending exhibitions. However, we permit local groups to sell unwanted tools to help cover their own costs and most try to be self- financing.

We will provide you with TWAM branded polo shirts and fleeces.

Finally, it is an amazing opportunity to build friendships, impact your community, and transform lives.

What a difference you will make?

This is an incredibly rewarding role as you are directly helping people living in ultra- poverty gain the tools that will change their lives.

There are not too many volunteer opportunities where the role you do, will make a direct difference to people thousands of miles away. However, the tools the local group collects will be in the hands of a trained tailor or craftsmen in Africa potentially within months.

It is quite normal for people to recognize tools they have collected (usually large and unusual ones) being used in Africa in photos in our magazine. That’s the genuine difference you will make.

Office administration is a vital operation in a busy office.  As an Office Administrator you will be working alongside our Community Engagement Managers to provide general support and administrative back up for our campaigns and events. 

You may be counting money, preparing mailings or keeping our records up to date.  By keeping on top of the office admin, you are helping our busy Community team  to carry on recruiting new supporters and raise money.

What we need you to do:

- Photocopying and filing, preparing day-to-day post for mailing.

- Keep resources organised and in stock.

- Prepare resources.

- Count donations from public collections and community events.

- Maintain records on a database, scan documents and issue correspondence

What we can offer you:

- The opportunity to gain fantastic skills and experience within a supportive and professional team.

- To become part of the RABC volunteer family.

- Regular support from your Community Engagement team.

- Valuable experience in developing your organisational and administrative skills.

What we ask of you:

- To follow RABC’s policies and procedures.

- To complete documentation relating to the role.