Volunteer Telford

We are looking for a volunteer with a talent or a attribute to join our team, to support vulnerable adults with developing a variety of skills and activities to enhance their learning and enjoyment opportunities. if you are an artist, have a keen eye for photography, interest in sports, have local knowledge of the area, a passion for cooking, or anything new you think you could bring to our customers including Dance, Drama, Art and music. We are looking for you.  You would work along side staff to come up with ideas for projects and deliver these to groups at the Southwood Hub. We may also have rooms available to hire for personal use. You will receive the same training and support as our staff team.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of those living with disability, then we want to hear from you! BBS UK is looking for a new trustee, with professional experience (marketing, media, PR, finance or legal) to support the charity with its membership communication and engagement.

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) is a rare genetic disorder causing blindness, learning disability, obesity and many other symptoms. BBS UK is the only UK charity supporting those with BBS and is committed to promoting positive health and wellbeing within the BBS community.

We do this by providing a range of support, information and advocacy services ensuring that those who contact us are supported, connected and informed about BBS and empowered to achieve the best possible outcome BBS UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are looking for trustees who bring a range of experiences and skills to complement our team.

As a Trustee you will have: induction, training and reimbursable expenses.

Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills.

Opportunities to network with likeminded organisations and professionals.

Influence to shape innovative projects.

The chance to make a real difference to the wellbeing of the BBS community Commitment:

Are you interested in the development of Adult Social Care in Telford and Wrekin?

We are looking for volunteers to join our Making It Real Board, which gives local people a really important opportunity to have their say about social care services locally and to influence the way these services are developed.

Members of the board meet once a month for a couple of hours to have discussions and share their knowledge about adult social care, including the opportunity to:

- Provide feedback to decision makers

- Bring and share powerful stories and experiences

- Network in a positive way with other people who have an interest in social care

- Inform policies and influence local services

- Test the accuracy and readability of public documents before they are published

Our Telephone Chat Scheme supports people over 50 who may be struggling with loneliness and/or isolation, particularly in relation to the anxiety and loss of confidence caused by the Covid-19 isolation period.

The role is involves working from our home, calling clients once or more times a week at agreed times, to chat, listen and check that they’re coping OK.