Volunteer Telford

Local homelessness organisations Stay, Maninplace, Kip and YMCA are looking for flexible people who just want to help in general, wouldn't mind being an extra pairs of hands and willing to take on a variety of tasks.

This could involve being an extra pair of hands during group sessions and helping out with the associated tasks. This also could include making drinks, handing out materials, helping clients, setting up and clearing away the activities etc.

We are looking for an exercise instructor to run a taster session for our residents to encourage exercise and fitness for improved health and wellbeing.

We would like to run taster sessions in Yoga, Zumba, Martial Arts etc.

If you are a fitness instructor who would be willing to run a session for our residents then please get in touch.

We are looking for enthusiastic motivated shop sales assistants to volunteer in our charity shop based in Oakengates.

No Panic provides online and telephone support for all those whose lives are affected by anxiety disorders and we are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop.

You will be sorting donations, pricing stock liaising with customers and can include using the till! 

Days and hours are flexible and we aim to accommodate. 

We are located in the busy town of Oakengates, at 51a Market Street, TF2 6EL 

The Witness Service provides practical and emotional support and information to witnesses, so that they feel valued, respected and informed and able to give their best evidence in court. 

What will you do?

You will be directly supporting witnesses (and their friends and families) through the experience of attending court.

You will be based at court to give them practical information about the process, as well as emotional support to help witnesses feel more confident about giving evidence. 

As a Witness Service court-based Volunteer you will be asked to…

Give witnesses and their supporters emotional support, guidance, and information at court (e.g. explain court procedures and legal terms, support them with completing expense forms).

Show witnesses and others around the courtroom before a trial so they are familiar and at ease in the environment (in courts outside London only

Carry out the paperwork necessary to record and evaluate our work.

Go into the courtroom with a witness on trial day if permitted.

Identify additional support to which we can signpost or refer witnesses.

Work as part of a team with other Witness Service volunteers and staff as well as liaising with court personnel.

Attend more than one court in your area when necessary. 

What’s in it for you?

Have a positive impact in your community and on the lives of witnesses and their supporters.

Training, accreditation and continued personal development and support in the role.

Use your skills and life experiences to help others.

The opportunity to take on additional roles such as a buddy / IT champion.

Gain valuable experience and development of interpersonal skills.

Reimbursement of agreed out of pocket expenses.

How much time do you need to give?

It can take around 3 months to become fully accredited as a Witness Service Volunteer. The expectation is that you can volunteer for a minimum of 12 months after you have completed your training. 

We will ask you can offer a minimum of one day per week at court where you will usually be needed from 9am-5pm. This would be agreed between you and your Team Leader, and we welcome requests for flexible arrangements. 

You would also be invited to and expected to attend - ongoing training, volunteer meetings and regular one-to-one support sessions, which are typically held every quarter.