Latest Opportunities January/February 2012

Telford and Wrekin CVS Projects requires a:
Listen not Label Volunteer—to be a peer supporter/mentor, offer information and advice related to independent living etc, and have a voice in the decision making process

An organisation committed to educate on climate change requires a:
Affordable Warmth Volunteer Adviser— To offer advice on energy efficiency in the home, and signposting to other organisations as appropriate.

An organisation that re-integrates the socially excluded requires a:
Magazine Editor— To report, produce, and edit the two-sided monthly magazine

A Cancer Care organisation requires a:
Appeal Collection Organiser—To manage the Rota, recruit volunteers, and secure meeting points, etc.
Appeal Collection Host—To host a launch event including; taking delivery and distributing stock to appeals collectors .

A organisation that supports disabled children and their carers requires a:
Family Support Volunteer—To provide information, practical and emotional support to families with children who have disabilities.
Short Break Volunteer— To accompany and support disabled children participating in short break leisure activities and clubs during half term and summer activities.

A organisation that rescues and re-homes cats requires a:
Cat Fosterer— To care for a cat in your own home until a permanent home can be found.
Fundraiser—To help on stalls, empty collection boxes, or planning and organising new activities.

A historical Trust requires a:
Tea Room Assistant—To serve food and drink in a prompt efficient and pleasant manner.
Gardening Assistant—To work alongside the gardeners to undertake vital maintenance work including weeding, harvesting and pruning in accordance with long term conservation plans.
Room Stewards—To provide a welcoming presence and deal with visitor enquiries.

A residential housing group requires a:
Volunteer Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant—To support Housekeepers with their duties.

A children’s charity requires a:
Volunteer Receptionist—To answer telephone calls, take messages from callers and forward to relevant member of staff, greet visitors ensuring they sign in and out of the main register, Keep the reception and waiting area neat and tidy.
Volunteer Fundraiser—To organise fundraising events, undertake sponsored activities or provide support for the planned events within the charity.
Volunteer for Destination Dreams—To provide support ,and liaise for and on behalf of, the family ensuring that a holiday to Florida is successful. Volunteers are required to raise £1000 prior to the trips departure.

A organisation that provides mentors requires a:
Mentor to Listen and Support Young People—To deliver one to one mentoring in a local school

A department of the local council require a:
Crowd Management Steward—To accompany the parade and respond to any emergency situations.
For further details on these and other local volunteering opportunities visit  www.do-it.org.uk  or contact the Volunteer Centre.

Contact Information:

Telford & Wrekin Volunteer Centre