Volunteer Telford

The purpose of role is to raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion’s mission by organising and conducting the Poppy Appeal in your designated area, working in support and under the guidance of the Local Community Fundraiser (CFR) and others appointed to assist.

Tasks.

In conjunction with the local CFR carry out an annual review of the operation of the Poppy Appeal in your designated area and agree a set of actions to ensure the maximum possible funds are raised during the PA in your area.

In conjunction with the local CFR, organise the recruitment and briefing of sufficient collectors and helpers to ensure sufficient coverage within your designated area.

Maintain and share with the CFR, accurate records of collectors and helpers operating in your area.

In conjunction with the local CFR, publicise and promote the Poppy Appeal in their area

Arrange for ordering, storage, distribution and collection of sufficient poppies, collecting trays, tins, wreaths and other Poppy Appeal supplies and materials in your area, ensuring accurate records of locations and recovery are kept.

Location.

At a pre-agreed location(s), usually within your designated area. You may also be required to attend briefings, training or meetings.

NYAS is a leading children's charity who provide advocacy and legal representation to children and adults when important decisions are being made about them.                                               

Could you volunteer and make a difference to a young person in care?

An Independent Visitor is a positive adult role model who provides support and friendship to a young person in care. 

You will enjoy fun activities together which will give the young person unforgettable memories and experiences.  Your consistent friendship will help the young person raise their aspirations, learn new skills, build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience. 

We are looking for fun, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers from all different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.  

Children and young people who are looked after need an adult who has time to spend with them, take them on activities and be someone they can talk to and trust.  You can fit your visits in around your own time and work commitments.                                                                                  

As part of the recruitment process you will need to complete an application form, interview, enhanced DBS check, references and digital risk assessment. 

We offer a full support package including induction training, online mandatory training and one to one support by your IV Coordinator throughout your volunteer journey.

Role Summary

You will be a key part of the visitor offer and instrumental in delivering the museum trusts charitable aims.

As a costumed steam demonstrator, you will operate items of the Trusts working machinery collection and explain its operation and significance in the third person.

Main Tasks

Operation of the Trust working machinery collection at the Blists Hill site which consists primarily of steam boilers and engines.  

Location

Blists Hill Victorian Town. Based at various locations around site.

Expected Commitment

We are looking for someone who can commit to at least one regular full day a week.

Training

We will train you to understand the principles and properties of steam and develop a competency in the safe and sympathetic operation of specific pieces of our historic working collection.  

More Information

Blists Hill is the busiest site in the Trusts portfolio and this role will have a high profile on site. The individuals carrying out this role will be ambassadors for the Trust and its values and will need to be warm and enthusiastic.

The role will require a reasonable amount of physical activity and on occasion working outside in all weather. The role will also involve talking to large groups of people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds whilst not being distracted from safely operating the machinery.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for al staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

This role description is subject to periodic review.

Do you want to help Borough residents to start talking about Climate Change and Sustainability and to take action?

We are looking for volunteers to be Telford and Wrekin’s first Climate Change Champions, these individuals will be willing to help the Council in a variety of ways to help engage Borough residents on Climate Change and Sustainability within their own communities, schools and groups.

You don't need to be a Climate Change and Sustainability expert - we want to hear from residents from all walks of life who love talking to people.

We would ideally like our Champions to make changes to their own lifestyles to reduce their carbon footprint and plastic as part of the role and to share your experiences.

Purpose of the role:

Climate Change Champions will be individuals who seek to help lead sustainable change in their communities.

Climate Change Champions will be a vital part of our delivery of Climate Change and Sustainability engagement within the Borough.

What will you do?

Promote Climate Change & Sustainability

The core function of the role will be to promote Climate Change and Sustainability, by encouraging effective resource use and leading by example to help Borough residents do the same thorough;

- sharing information with members of your community on how they can get involved;

- promoting local/national Climate Change and Sustainability campaigns;

- helping the Council to promote Council Climate Change and Sustainability consultations/questionnaires/surveys to your communities.

Climate Change Champions Group

- You will be part of a group of like-minded individuals from across the Borough, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects, such as participating in Action Days where you will work together on initiatives such as litter picks, Refill days.

Reporting progress

- We would love to know what you and/or your community/organisation/school are doing to support Climate Change and Sustainability action within Telford and Wrekin, as such we would like all Champions to keep us up to date with what is happening. This can be done by podcasts/writing blog posts/or articles for the Sustainable Telford and Wrekin website or sharing photos with our twitter page in line with the Councils social media guidelines.