Volunteer Telford

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

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.

East Shropshire Talking Newspaper For The Blind (ESTN) is based in Telford and provides a FREE weekly USB memory stick of local news and features including items from the local press and other publications, such as Shropshire Magazine and Info sound, alongside items produced in-house by the ESTN team; covering a wide range of subjects and matters of interest.

We are staffed entirely by volunteers, and operate solely via voluntary donations from both individuals and organisations, for example Local Councils and Social organisations. We receive no government or private funding as a matter of course.

We are looking for Volunteer Copying Co-Ordinator.

Role:

Making arrangements for the required number of Copying volunteers to attend each Thursday morning, via Production and Distribution of a Roster

Arranging/Providing any necessary resources, training, familiarisation, and guidance for the Copying team.

Providing a focal point for the Copying team and dealing with any concerns or questions they may have.

Providing remedial action (where possible) and Keeping Statistics on USB Memory Sticks which have failed the Copy Process

Representing the Copying Team on the ESTN Committee.

Thursday Mornings 8.30am - 10.00am

One Evening Meeting (Day of the Week varies). At least four times per year, from approximately:

7.00pm - 9.30pm.

Chatterbox is our award-winning, flagship befriending service designed to support those who find themselves isolated, vulnerable, and/or alone in later life.

Volunteers with our Chatterbox programme are matched with a client, most of whom are socially isolated and/or lonely, with whom they organise a weekly phone call at a mutually convenient time. 

As well as offering a listening ear and companionship, our befrienders are able to sign post individuals to other agencies who may be able to offer further support as and when appropriate. We give our befrienders comprehensive training and support throughout their time with Omega.

All volunteering time with Chatterbox is completed from the comfort of your own home.