Volunteer Telford

We need help in the following areas:

1) Civil Engineering

2) Bricklaying/stone masonry

3) Fundraising

4) dealing with Local Authorities

5) organising events

6) taking minutes

7) carpentry

8)3 phase electrical installation

9) plumbing

10) heating and ventilating

11) internal/external painting

12) plastering

13) driving plant/equipment

14) vehicle maintenance

15) updating Social Media platforms

Read Easy Telford and Shropshire East is affiliated to Read Easy UK, a national charity that helps adults learn to read and which has nearly 60 groups across England.

Read Easy Telford & Wrekin was established in 2019 and continues to grow to be a highly impactful local group with an increasing number of Reading Pairs (Reading Coach and Reader).

It is run by a hard-working, dedicated group of team members, all of whom are also volunteers.
The group is now seeking a new Volunteer Recruiter. 

Role:

To manage the recruitment process of all volunteers for the group, and interview volunteers with the coordinator or team leader.

What do you need to have?

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.

Can you make a contribution to your community by supporting children who have been in trouble with the police? We need volunteers to support and offer guidance to children aged 10 -17 years to help them reach their full potential and direct them away from criminal activity.

Volunteers may want to do something useful in the community and are interested in the welfare of children; they are not paid and come from a variety of backgrounds and situations.

This is an exciting opportunity to serve the community. Training and support is provided, and volunteers get to expand their interests, develop knowledge and new skills and gain experience of working with children. Being a volunteer is a challenging yet rewarding role. It makes no difference where you come from or what you do, as long as you are over 18 years old and willing to make a difference in your community. A community panel member or mentor can be "someone who helps others to achieve their potential".

The children are between the ages of 10-17, and are currently working with the Youth Justice Service. Sometimes there are high concerns for their safety and wellbeing and the safety and wellbeing of others. A Community Panel member is a trained volunteer who helps to build a relationship between the child and can be a supportive adult that the child can rely on. Mentoring is also an opportunity to explore. This is more than befriending, as it may also involve coaching, encouragement, explaining, listening and guiding the child to support them to achieve positive goals.