Volunteer Telford

Street Champions are volunteers who play an active role in their community.

They are the people who care about their local area, look out for their neighbours and want a clean, safe place to live.

If you are one of these highly valued individuals, the Council will help you to make your community spirit go even further.

There are a range of things you can choose to do as a Street Champion.

The roles are broken down into three key areas:

- Doing

- Reporting

- Monitoring

By becoming a Street Champion you will be encouraged and supported to organise community events that improve your neighbourhood and local environment such as litter picks and improvements to untidy pieces of land.

Following detailed build instructions for flat-pack furniture.

Safely assembling flat-packed furniture for display in store or delivery to customers.

Working to time frames for customer assembly requests.

Maintaining an organised and safe toolkit and work space.

Alerting the Manager to any defects or spare parts needed when constructing flat-pack sets.

Carrying out minor repairs on donated items of furniture in agreement with the Warehouse Manager if you feel comfortable doing so.

We have worked with a range of fantastic psychologists and truly gifted professionals who delivered some truly spectacular workshops for us. 

We want to continue providing a range of wellbeing support to the community and would like your help in doing that.

The Wellbeing Support Volunteers will be

Delivering wellbeing workshops and 1-2-1 clinics that can be tailored around areas such as: emotional resilience, mindfulness, how to relieve stress and anxiety, coping with depression and positive mind-sets.

These services are essential for people whose mental health has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.