Volunteer Telford

Signal supports people who are Deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, in the UK and internationally. We aim to break down barriers to inclusivity. We do this by challenging perceptions and improving access to healthcare, education, employment and services.

Role Description
Are you an aspiring people photographer who would like to gain experience capturing social
moments? Volunteer photography is a rewarding way to contribute to a cause you care about while fine-tuning your skills. Working with Signal’s staff, volunteers and the general public you will take high quality photos at events and activities, such as hearing screening sessions, social Deaf groups, fundraising events, Deaf awareness training and British Sign Language courses. With your friendly attitude you will ensure that photo consent forms are filled in and help us build a stock of images for our social media, website, blog and printed marketing materials.

What we offer
The opportunity to develop your skills as a people photographer and experience of working
with a client
All photographs used on our website and social media credited with your name
The prospect of building experience for a CV – we give references for committed volunteers
The chance to make a vital contribution to an organisation that is passionate about supporting
people who are Deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
Paid travel expenses
A branded Signal T-shirt

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.

The Forum is delighted to present its new identity, Forum 50+, as it launches its 3 year National Lottery funded project supporting people over 50 in Telford & Wrekin.

Trustees are required to join the existing Forum Management Committee responsible for the overall running of the charity, which supports people over 50. They help to design services and evaluate delivery.

Trustees are required to attend Management Committee meetings and be available to attend some of the Forum's events and help out as required.

Stroke Association Voluntary Groups provide long term social and peer support to people affected by stroke.  They organise events and meet together to reduce social isolation and rebuild the confidence of members.  Committee members organise and ensure the smooth running of the groups, and lead the team of volunteers.

Voluntary groups are run by a team made up of a Chairperson/Group Organiser, Secretary and Treasurer/Finance.  Depending on your role you will be individually of collectively responsible for some of these tasks:

This might be the role for you if:
• You are confident in managing people and taking the lead or have prior experience of doing so in either a voluntary or professional capacity.
• You have administrative or secretarial skills.
• You have experience of managing a budget.
• You have excellent listening and communication skills.
• You have excellent organisational skills.
• You are computer literate.