Volunteer Telford

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our Online Shop team.

You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

Improve your communication skills as part of a team

Put your expertise to good use by focussing on what interests you the most

You’ll develop IT experience with ongoing support

Selling some of our most unusual and valuable items, you’ll know you’re making a real difference.

Along with learning all about this role, you can branch out and try other things. Whether it’s about the shop floor or behind the scenes, we will help you to learn as many skills as you want.

After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop.

From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to ensuring that its Armed Forces Outreach Service promotes awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant whilst also engaging with members of the public to better understand the needs of our Armed Forces community. 

This Volunteer Project will enable us to better connect Serving personnel, veterans and family members with the appropriate services for their individual needs, to show them how to access these services, where to find them and to provide accurate contact information. 

Our volunteers will also provide a listening ear to assist with removing obstacles and barriers to accessing relevant services and will provide enduring support until issues are resolved.

What you will be doing

Your focus will be to help raise awareness of the Telford & Wrekin Armed Forces Outreach service by meeting and greeting our Armed Forces Community.

Opportunities include delivering local community Armed Forces Outreach events in venues across the borough including residential homes, local community centres and Live Well events etc.,

Providing information, advice, and support as well as signposting to relevant agencies including our Armed Forces Partnership Officer.

Keep up to date with training and latest developments so that you are best able to support our Armed Forces community.

Help set up and clear down events.

Impart information that can help and support our Armed Forces community.

Act in line with Telford and Wrekin Council policies, including data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety and, equality and diversity.

Time commitment:

Veterans’ events can take place at any time during the working month. We would consult with our volunteers in advance to provide them with details of upcoming events, to see if they are available to offer their support with them.

We appreciate that volunteers give valuable time and are happy to fit with available times and days, although due to the nature of the service we provide we would appreciate a regular commitment and reasonable notice when unable to attend. Up to 2-4 hours a week.

Location:

Community spaces within the Telford area. However, consideration will be given to reduce travelling, and to any preferred location.

We will reimburse travel expenses including parking.

Training:

Online mandatory training including:

Armed Forces Covenant Training for Front Line volunteers.

The volunteer will report to and be supported by the Armed Forces Volunteer Co-ordinator.

Local homelessness organisations Stay, Maninplace, Kip and YMCA are seeking passionate and caring people to help fundraise in order to raise vital funds for their work supporting homeless and vulnerable people in the area.

We need help with fundraising events already set up, arranging new fundraising events and encouraging others to fundraise to help Telford's homeless.

There is no set requirement regarding the amount of time it is simply as much time as you are able to give. No previous experience required.

So if you have a passion for helping homeless and vulnerable people then please get in touch and help us to support people to change their lives and leave homelessness behind forever.

As an Awareness Ambassador, you can play an important role in increasing awareness of diabetes locally and online.

You will support Diabetes UK campaigns by taking leaflets and posters along to local community venues such as libraries and community centres and like and share on our social media.

Diabetes UK is a national charity, supporting people who live with or are at risk of developing diabetes. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. We’re leading the fight against the UK's biggest and fastest growing health crisis. And it's a fight that involves us all – sharing knowledge and taking on diabetes together.