Volunteer Telford

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers who can help our local Councillors and Residents to get involved in our local climate change projects. 

This includes basic practical hands on work where needed such as litter picking/scrub clearance, bug hotels, creating wildflower meadows.

Why we need your help:

RABC’s ’s local community events and campaigns require online co-ordination to ensure their success. 

As a Social Media Co-ordinator, you will provide online social media support your Community Engagement team with all elements of key donor campaigns – from planning, promotion and recruiting participants through to celebrating when targets are met.

What we need you to do:

-Assist with the recruitment of volunteers and participants for each campaign.

- Research potential and promote the campaign to supporters, clubs, businesses and schools to secure their involvement.

- Assist with PR and social media opportunities.

- Organise distribution of promotional materials.

- Respond to enquiries from members of the public about the campaign.

- Liaise with and motivate volunteers and participants.

- Update the database.

- Assist with the wrap-up and evaluation of the event.

What we can offer you:

- The opportunity to gain fantastic skills and experience within a supportive and professional team.

- To become part of the RABC volunteer family.

- Use of toolkits, marketing plans and PR templates.

- Regular support and contact from your Community Engagement team.

- Valuable experience in fundraising, marketing, PR, sales and co-ordinating projects.

What we ask of you:

- To follow RABC’s policies and procedures.

- To complete documentation relating to the rol

Join our Bucket Brigade and help us with our community bucket collections.

Bucket collections are not only a great way to raise much needed funds for us, but also a great way to connect with our local community.

This is a perfect opportunity if you would like to support us on an ad-hoc or one-off basis. It’s flexible and can easily fit into busy lifestyles.

If you’ve a couple of hours to spare it can really make a huge difference. Money raised through our collections directly supports our caring services.  

Our fundraising diary includes regular collections across the region, anywhere from Dawley Centre to Shrewsbury’s Asda.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in collecting in your local area.

As a Lead Volunteer, you will assist the shop manager in leading, managing and planning for the development of a shop team.

We’ll give you ongoing training and support to get you ready to lead a shift, train your team, and be left in charge.

Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.

About this role

At Oxfam, we believe in empowering you by giving you training and opportunities to learn new skills, develop old skills, and make the most out of your time with us.

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

As a Lead Volunteer you’ll make a big difference while you develop your own skills that boost your confidence. In this role, we’ll support you to:

Effectively delegate responsibilities and coach individuals and teams

Improve your communication skills in this customer-facing role

Foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome

Follow important policies around safeguarding, Health and Safety, and trading regulations

Opening, closing and managing the shop in the shop manager’s absence

Volunteering that works for you

Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. Training to be a Lead Volunteer can take anything from a few weeks to several months – everyone goes at the pace that’s right for them.

If you’re not sure about this role but want to start as a standard volunteer, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.