Volunteer Telford

Does volunteering in one of our shops sound right up your street? Being part of our retail team is fun, busy and most of all rewarding.

There are so many ways to get involved from being on the shop floor stocking shelves and rails, welcoming and serving customer and for the creative making wonderful displays or if you prefer the backroom you can sort, tag and prepare donations ready for sale.

Whichever role or location suits you, you’ll help create memorable shopping experiences that raise over £1.5 million every year for our care services.

We have 11 shops across the Telford and Wrekin area: Arleston, Bridgnorth, Brooklands, Hadley, Ironbridge, Lawley, Madeley, Newport, Oakengates, Shifnal, Wellington.

Make a difference in your community and become a Cancer Champion.                         

Cancer champions can make a real difference to the lives and health of people in their local community within the Telford & Wrekin area by raising awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer and encouraging people to attend bowel, breast and cervical screening appointments.  

The role of Cancer champion involves:  

Encouraging people to take up screening invitations, know their body and report any concerns to health professionals                      

Listen and feedback the experiences and concerns and help us to understand what would makes things easier for people                     

Share helpful information and signpost to local GP & health services and provide reassurance to their community                     

Use every opportunity to encourage discussion around cancer, busting myths and sharing key facts                                                     

Tell others about the role of cancer champion and encourage them to join

We know engagement is low in certain groups and communities including (but not limited to) refugees, people with disabilities and severe mental illness and groups whose first language isn't English.

We are looking for people who understand these communities and are well engaged with them to help deliver key messages with trust and sensitivity and using words and phrases that are familiar and meaningful. 

A cancer champion raises people’s awareness about cancer, by engaging people in conversation. 

Read Easy Telford and Shropshire East is affiliated to Read Easy UK, a national charity that helps adults learn to read and which has nearly 60 groups across England.

Read Easy Telford & Wrekin was established in 2019 and continues to grow to be a highly impactful local group with an increasing number of Reading Pairs (Reading Coach and Reader).

It is run by a hard-working, dedicated group of team members, all of whom are also volunteers.
The group is now seeking a new Publicity Organiser.

Spreading the word is key to your local community understanding what your Read Easy group does and how people can get the reading support they need or volunteer to help.

You will be creative, determined and passionate about communications, and bringing people together. You’ll be confident using local media, social media, and creating leaflets, posters and other resources provided by Read Easy UK to help get the message out there into your community about the life-changing journey of learning to read.

Once the local community and media hear about the thousands of adults who can’t read in the area, it will be your responsibility to make sure that your local Read Easy group is able to capitalise on this attention!

Independent Visitor Volunteer role within the local area, travel within the area will be required.

Purpose of the role:

To provide consistent and supportive relationships to children and young people in care, offering emotional support, companionship, and guidance through shared activities and time together. The Independent Visitor plays a vital role in helping the young person build confidence and feel secure while enhancing their personal, social, and cultural development.

Decision-making:

Independent Visitors make decisions on the types of activities and engagements with the young person, ensuring that they align with their interests and needs.

They will not be responsible for making decisions about the young person’s care or welfare; this remains with the social worker and care team.

Volunteer role:

Support the child/young person to experience enriching activities that contribute to their personal and cultural development.

Engage in activities such as pursuing hobbies, meeting for meals, or socialising in a community setting.

Listen to and support the young person, fostering a sense of safety and trust.

Help the young person develop social skills and increase their involvement in their community.

Develop a positive and lasting relationship, ensuring the young person feels valued and supported.

Support:

Collaborate with VoiceAbility staff, social workers, and other professionals as needed to ensure the well-being of the young person.

Participate in training and support sessions, contributing to the development of the volunteer network.

Adhere to the guidelines, policies, and best practices provided by VoiceAbility.

Maintain confidentiality and work in partnership with the young person’s care team while remaining impartial and independent.

Benefits

The opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life, offering them stability, support, and companionship.

A chance to form a rewarding and lasting relationship with a child or young person.

Gain valuable experience in volunteering and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Access to training and ongoing support from VoiceAbility staff.

Remote working