Volunteering in Telford and Wrekin (and further afield)

The definition of volunteering used in the 1997 National Survey of Volunteering is " any activity which involves spending time, unpaid, doing something which aims to benefit someone (individuals or groups) other than or in addition to close relatives, or to benefit the environment".

There is a very wide diversity of volunteering opportunities in the public sector and in the voluntary and community sectors, locally, regionally and nationally.  There is something for everyone whether you are young or old, male or female, employed or unemployed, disabled or able bodied; no matter what your ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or culture.

You may be unemployed, retired, returning to work, or wanting to gain experience for your CV.  Perhaps you would like to devote some of your spare time to helping others or to put something back into the community. Whatever, your motivation for volunteering we can help.

Why Volunteer?

There are many personal benefits to volunteering.  These include:

v     Learning new skills and using existing skills and expertise

v     Making friends and meeting people.

v     Developing new interests

v     Enhancing a C.V.

v     Increasing confidence.

v     Having training opportunities.

v     Being active in bringing about social change

v     Being valued and appreciated.

v     Having fun!

Volunteer England produce a range of information sheets, which will help you in your volunteering search.

Click Here to download a leaflet called : Finding out about volunteering

Click Here to download a leaflet called : Residential volunteering opportunities in the UK

Click Here to download a leaflet called : Volunteering overseas

How Do I Find Out About Volunteering?

There are various ways to find out more about volunteering opportunities.  The Telford and Wrekin Volunteer Centre contributes to the national database of volunteering opportunities at www.do-it.org.uk.  On this website you can do a search by entering your postcode, areas of interest and how far you are prepared to travel.  You are then presented with a list of options.  If you are interested in an opportunity you can register online to express an interest.  The Telford and Wrekin Volunteer Centre will then contact you with more information.

Click here to download a leaflet called "Anyone Can Volunteer".         

If you wish to speak someone about what is available, you can contact us on 01952 291350 or by email – beverlyharris@tandwcvs.org.uk  You will then be offered the opportunity to come and have an informal and confidential chat with the Volunteer Centre Manager on a one-to-one basis at the CVS.

Volunteer Appointment Times

 Monday            10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.

Tuesday              2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Friday                10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.

Alternatively, you will be offered a telephone appointment.  In this case, information on volunteering opportunities will be emailed or sent by post.