Volunteer Telford

Bicycle repair

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:

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.

Community Blood Pressure Project

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) if left untreated can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes. Lifestyle changes and getting your blood pressure checked can help you to receive the right treatment, helping you to stay healthy. High blood pressure is very common. There are usually no signs or symptoms, so people don’t realise they have it without getting checked.

This is why helping people to get their blood pressure checked is so important.

Telford & Wrekin Council are currently running a Community Blood Pressure Project which attends local groups and services to offer free blood pressure checks to residents.

We are currently recruiting volunteer Blood Pressure Checkers who will attend events and clinics in local community settings to take local resident’s blood pressure.

Training and support

We will provide you with the training and support you need to take blood pressures, what the numbers / results mean and how to talk to people about reducing their risk of heart attacks and stoke health though lifestyle choices.

You will learn how to help to signpost people to local services. Volunteers are not expected to offer specialist or clinical advice.

Time commitment

Volunteers will be asked to volunteer at community venues as often, or as seldom as they would like. Sessions typically last 2 – 3 hours.

There is no pressure over the number of sessions you need to volunteer at, but it would be great if volunteers could commit to at least one session per month, so that they remain familiar with the blood pressure procedure.

What will I get out of being a Health Champion – Blood Pressure Checker?

Benefits to you include access to training, improving your own emotional and physical health, being involved in your local community, making new friends and gaining new skills.