Volunteer Telford

YPF are looking for more young people aged between 11-19 years of age to join their group.  Looking for young people interested in having their say, getting young people heard in Telford, taking part in consultation, organise activities for young people in the area and enjoy meeting people from different areas of Telford.

The Friends of group are all about promoting, conserving and protecting Rough Park as a Local Nature Reserve.Rough Park is a wildlife corridor linking Madeley Court pitmound with the Ironbridge  Gorge wildlife area's running adjacent to Woodside. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help to get involved with  casual ongoing monitoring of the site and reporting of any problems to appropriate sources along with some basic practical hands on work where needed such as litter picking/scrub clearance & pathway encroachment plus much more.

Telford and Wrekin Council offer an activity volunteer programme for their Care Leavers. The programme’s aim is to develop individuals and group participation, increase wellbeing, team building skills, motivation and social inclusion.

This role will be to support the Participation Officer in the delivery of the leaving care team participation activities and events.

Responsibilities would include assisting the Participation Officer to manage group dynamics, engage with the young people and participate in a range of participation workshops and activities.

Activity Assistant.  We hold a regular Youth Club for any young carers who want to come, on alternate Wednesday evenings (5-7pm) for different age carers (one week primary school age, the following week secondary school age). 

If you're over 16 you can support our younger group and if you're 18+ you can support both groups.  You'll work in within our team of staff and other volunteers, preparing and taking part in activities (games, crafts, lego, computer games, sports etc). 

We also provide a filling meal so you might be on kitchen duty some weeks! You'll play alongside the children, making sure they have lots of fun, and also be a listening ear if they have any worries they want to talk about. 

Join our fun-loving team and we'll pay you for any travel or other expenses and you'll receive training and ongoing support.