Volunteer Telford

Overview and Aims: 

To support a Youth Worker Professional in delivering Youth Club and Young People Community Development Services for the Leegomery Community Centre Youth Club.

To set up the first voluntary Youth Club provision at Leegomery Community Centre with support from Shropshire Youth Association and qualified staff. 

As part of this journey, all volunteers will have the opportunity to gain a Level Three Youth Worker qualification and undertake other training opportunities.

To shape how we develop our services to young people with high standards and create a safe space for young people to come along to socialise, develop and grow in their community.

We are looking for volunteers who will: 

Work alongside the Youth Worker and Centre to provide support and advice to young people accessing the Leegomery Community Centre Youth Club

Contribute to the planning of a wide range of engaging sessions for young people attending the Youth Club

Work in partnership with a number of key local organisations to build up strong networks that can support the Youth Club

Actively engage and encourage young people’s participation in their community

Maintain a quality service to young people across all provisions

Aid young people’s progressions to positive outcomes 

Ensure safeguarding of young people

Telford & Wrekin School Governance Service
We are seeking to recruit volunteer Governors to serve on Governing Boards in schools across Telford and Wrekin.

Why volunteer?
Volunteering as a School Governor is a great opportunity to gain school leadership experience at board level as well as transferable skills that enhance performance and employability. Most of all, you will have the satisfaction of making a real difference to children's lives and helping them to realise their potential.

The main purposes of a Governor
To work as part of a team:
• Setting the strategic direction of the school
• Holding the leadership to account for the performance of the school
• Making sure that resources are used well and that money is well spent.

The time commitment

Approximately 10 days per year spent attending meetings, visiting the school from time-to-time and undertaking relevant training.

The purpose of role is to raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion’s mission by organising and conducting the Poppy Appeal in your designated area, working in support and under the guidance of the Local Community Fundraiser (CFR) and others appointed to assist.

Tasks.

- In conjunction with the local CFR carry out an annual review of the operation of the Poppy Appeal in your designated area and agree a set of actions to ensure the maximum possible funds are raised during the PA in your area.

- In conjunction with the local CFR, organise the recruitment and briefing of sufficient collectors and helpers to ensure sufficient coverage within your designated area.

- Maintain and share with the CFR, accurate records of collectors and helpers operating in your area.

- In conjunction with the local CFR, publicise and promote the Poppy Appeal in their area

- Arrange for ordering, storage, distribution and collection of sufficient poppies, collecting trays, tins, wreaths and other Poppy Appeal supplies and materials in your area, ensuring accurate records of locations and recovery are kept.

Location.

- At a pre-agreed location(s), usually within your designated area. You may also be required to visit the local Area Office, or other pre-arranged location for briefings, training or meetings.

 Support and supervision

- There will be on-going day to day support from the local CFR who will periodically meet with you to discuss your role, workload, training and personal development as a Legion volunteer.

 Availability

- In order for the role to be rewarding for you and the Legion, we ask that you give a commitment for a regular amount of time preceding and following the Poppy Appeal (normally the last two weeks of October the first two weeks of November).

We aim to make your volunteering with the Legion an enjoyable and rewarding experience. As a Legion volunteer you will be covered by our insurance, (but please note this does not Include the use of privately owned motor vehicles) and we will reimburse your travel expenses and other authorised out of pocket expenses.

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.