Volunteer Telford

Are you interested in the development of Adult Social Care in Telford and Wrekin?

We are looking for volunteers to join our Making It Real Board, which gives local people a really important opportunity to have their say about social care services locally and to influence the way these services are developed.

Members of the board meet once a month for a couple of hours to have discussions and share their knowledge about adult social care, including the opportunity to:

- Provide feedback to decision makers

- Bring and share powerful stories and experiences

- Network in a positive way with other people who have an interest in social care

- Inform policies and influence local services

- Test the accuracy and readability of public documents before they are published

Overview:

The aim of the café is to provide a relaxed and informal meeting place for all types of people in our community and further afield.

A place where they feel safe and welcomed and can enjoy a low-cost nutritious hot snack. It is therefore vital to the success of the café that the volunteers that run it understand that it is not solely a meal service, but is a source of support and recreation for the people who use the cafe and that a patient and cheerful disposition is essential!

Role Description  

We ask café volunteers to undertake the following tasks:

Interact with Leegomery Community Centre Staff and contribute to the smooth running of service.

Help maintain a clean and safe café area including cleaning tables and equipment used in the café

Serve customers, take hot and cold food and drink orders and make hot drinks and coffee

Provide a friendly, helpful and professional service to customers using the café.

Help clear tables, and restock condiments/refreshments.

Help with kitchen tasks such as cleaning dishes, wiping worktops, emptying bins, stocking fridges, and other duties as directed by Leegomery CC staff.

Help with Stock Control and ordering

Use till system and handle cash

Completing all food Hygiene checks and labelling and completing daily records.

Work as part of a team and assist where required including set up and clear up for groups using the café space

Assist with corporate catering where required and help with events that require catering, such as tea and coffee set-ups or buffets.

Take part in any relevant training where possible (Food Hygiene etc).

Be committed to helping implement our environmental food waste policy

Be familiar with the menu information and the different type of food available for customers

Volunteers must understand and promote the centre’s equal opportunities policy and at all times abide by the organisations health and safety policy and food hygiene guidelines.

Volunteers will be required to take training on basic food hygiene and health and safety.

Club 2000 Sport and Leisure are a friendly and inclusive club where people with disabilities, including learning disabilities can meet to socialise as well as taking part in organised activities.

Club 2000 meets at the Oakengates Leisure Centre in Telford from 6.30 - 9.00 p.m. on a Thursday evening.

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to learn and take on a role that has some responsibility within a well-established club.

You do not need experience for this role, just a good friendly and outgoing personality.

As a volunteer for Club 2000, you will have the opportunity to give something back. The  enormous  achievement  you'll  experience doing  something  really  worthwhile  will  be  matched  only by  the  fun  you  will  have.  

You'll  be  working  with  like-minded  people  who  want  to  make  sure  the members have a good time and have great memories to look back on. So teamwork is important. You'll  make  good  friends;  you'll  learn  valuable  new  skills  and  grow  as  a  person;

You’ll be sure of a warm welcome from other volunteers and members.

As  a  volunteer,  there's  a  vast  array  of  things  you  can  get  involved  in,  from  helping  out  at  Oakengates Leisure  Centre  in the  gym,  at  the  craft  area, assisting with pool tournaments, assisting with the Bingo  or  the  Wii  Fit,  there  is  also  opportunity to assist  the  club  with  days’  out  to  places  like  Cadbury  World,  A  water  park  or  a  Barmouth  trip!

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to deliver our free smartphone and tablet training to visually impaired people twice a month at Telford Central Library. Whether you are visually impaired yourself or sighted, if you are passionate about digital inclusion and great at interacting with people, we’d love to hear from you!

You don’t need to be an expert, all training will be provided. You will join the friendly group of volunteers at our ‘In Touch Telford Group’ who give demonstrations on how to use voice commands, talk back features, website navigation through audio and useful apps for people living with sight loss. All demonstration equipment will be provided.

Location: Shropshire Telford Central Library, Southwater

Hours: The service runs 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 1.00pm. Excludes January and December. You will need to commit to at least one session per month.

What we can offer

The chance to make a vital contribution to an organisation that is passionate about supporting people with sight loss

Be a part of a friendly team that makes a difference in the Telford community

Paid travel expenses

Training and step-by-step guides