Volunteer Telford

Read Easy Telford and Shropshire East is affiliated to Read Easy UK, a national charity that helps adults learn to read and which has nearly 60 groups across England.

Read Easy Telford & Wrekin was established in 2019 and continues to grow to be a highly impactful local group with an increasing number of Reading Pairs (Reading Coach and Reader).

It is run by a hard-working, dedicated group of team members, all of whom are also volunteers.
The group is now seeking a new IT Supporter.

Role:

Someone with strong IT skills who can advise and support the team on all IT related topics including setting up Microsoft accounts, accessing their email on their various devices and supporting coaches using IT to deliver remote coaching.

What do you need to have?

Randlay Valley is in the heart of our community, close to Telford Town Park and within easy walking / cycling distance of the Town Centre, Hollinswood, Randlay and Stafford Park.

Hollinswood & Randlay Parish Council manages this Open Green Space for the enjoyment of our community and visitors.

The Valley is a large area with identified paths, wooded areas, meadows and fields and a wide range of flora and fauna.  The Friends of Hollinswood & Randlay Valley is a volunteer group of enthusiastic people who help to keep the area tidy, litter-free and to make this an enjoyable place to visit. 

We welcome lots of local people, for walking or dog-walks, cycling and picnics.  Within the Valley we have created a Woodland School which is enjoyed by Scouts and School Children.

We need volunteers on the last Tuesday of the month.

Activity Assistant.  We hold a regular Youth Club for any young carers who want to come, on alternate Wednesday evenings (5-7pm) for different age carers (one week primary school age, the following week secondary school age). 

If you're over 16 you can support our younger group and if you're 18+ you can support both groups.  You'll work in within our team of staff and other volunteers, preparing and taking part in activities (games, crafts, lego, computer games, sports etc). 

We also provide a filling meal so you might be on kitchen duty some weeks! You'll play alongside the children, making sure they have lots of fun, and also be a listening ear if they have any worries they want to talk about. 

Join our fun-loving team and we'll pay you for any travel or other expenses and you'll receive training and ongoing support.

Being a Day Centre Volunteer puts you right at the heart of our work. You will interact with older people and help to make their time with us feel extra special. You will help our clients to feel comfortable, supported and add the magic 'spark' that makes our support so personal.

You'll help us to run a wide range of fun, safe and engaging activities such as arts & crafts and games, in addition to serving tea, coffee and refreshments.

If you're the kind of person who thrives on being around people, making a difference and spreading joy through your warm and friendly personality - we want to hear from you!

Minibus escort duties:

Travel on the minibus and escort members from their homes to and from the day centre, giving assistance when required.

What you will get out of it:

A great sense of satisfaction, enjoy interacting with older people

Do something different and socialise, enjoy being part of a team

Give something back to your community

Full training and support in aspects such as safeguarding, food safety and emergency first aid

Volunteers tell us they get a great deal from volunteering with us

We have a variety of roles available: