Volunteer Telford

The Youth Offending Service are calling on volunteers to join a community panel, supporting young offenders on a court order to help prevent further offending.

Community Panel Members come from all sections of the local community and no specific educational qualifications are required. It is an important part of the Youth Justice system, and features highly on the Government's agenda.

Responsibilities:
• To meet with a young person on a court order, as part of a Community Panel, negotiate and oversee a contract that will reduce their offending and oversee that contract till its completion, amending, adjusting and if necessary returning the young person to court.
• To attend and participate fully in supervision sessions as required.
• To follow relevant policies and procedures as laid down by the Youth Offending Service in the delivery of the role.
• Panel Members will be expected to commit to panels for a minimum of 12 months by negotiation.
• Panel Meetings will take place at different times during the day and evening at various venues around Hereford Worcestershire and Shropshire.

Training will be provided in conjunction with our mentoring scheme.

Expenses will be reimbursed.

Please note that all applicants will be subject to enhanced criminal records checks.

To assist tutors in supporting teaching and learning by providing informal help to individuals or small groups of learners under the guidance of teaching staff.

Volunteers may help facilitate certain activities within the programme as directed. This role involves working collaboratively with learners and staff to contribute to an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment tailored to individual needs

Role purpose
To provide voluntary support the learning, personal development, and wellbeing of learners including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) learners within a classroom, vocational workshop, or community-based activity

MAIN DUTIES

- Assist learners during activities and sessions, offering encouragement and informal support as directed by the tutor.
- Help learners engage with their studies, providing a positive and welcoming presence in the learning environment.
- Support individual learners, including those with special needs, to build confidence and develop their independence.
- Work alongside tutors and support staff to promote inclusive and enjoyable learning experiences.
- Help with small tasks, such as preparing materials or setting up activities, to assist the team in delivering lessons or sessions.
- Observe and report any concerns about learner wellbeing to staff, following safeguarding guidelines.
- Help adapt learning materials or activities to suit individual learner needs.
- Contribute to the friendly atmosphere of the learning environment by being empathetic and approachable.
- Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to the team, helping develop creative ways to engage learners and overcome challenges in learning.
- Be a positive, empathetic, and an encouraging presence for learners.
- To participate in team meetings where appropriate, sharing insights or feedback to support the work of the team.
- To represent the charity positively in all interactions, promoting its values and mission
- To provide relevant feedback or updates to staff and leadership, as needed, to support the charity’s activities.

Visitor Experience Volunteer – Ready Set Game at Enginuity

Supporting the Front of House teams in Enginuity, you will be assisting in the Summer programming exhibit – Ready Set … GAME. This installation includes over 30 retro and current consoles, with various games to play.

You will be stationed in the exhibit, helping visitors use the consoles, troubleshooting, and ensuring everyone is having a good time.

We are looking for someone to commit to a long-term placement of at least one month.

The exhibit runs until 1 September 2025

Minimum one shift per week is preferred.

Location:

Enginuity Museum

Wellington Road

Coalbrookdale

Telford

Shropshire

TF8 7DX

Our tea party group coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team.

Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated.

As a tea party group coordinator, you will ensure older guests know when and where the next tea party will be held and who will be collecting them each month.