A volunteer Visitor Guide assists the West Midlands Fire Service in educating Primary School children by taking small groups around a fun, interactive, life-size Safety Village, teaching them about safety issues relating to fire safety, road safety, personal safety, water safety and lots more. Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer Visitor Guide If you would like to apply to be a Volunteer Visitor Guide, please go to the website Safeside.org.uk, click on "Volunteer", on that menu click on "Apply Online" and then complete the details online. This role would require you to be over 16 years old and have availability some time during the week Monday to Friday daytime. Alternatively, if you would prefer an application pack sent to you in the post, please contact us on volunteer@wmfs.net and we will be happy to send one out to you. If you would like further information, please contact us on 0121 380 6074 Thank you

• Activity TypesEducation and Training, Health and Social Care, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

A Community Volunteer delivers key safety messages to vulnerable groups who are new to the community using the “Welcome to the West Midlands” presentation, along with assisting the West Midlands Fire Service to deliver other prevention based activities. If you would like to apply to be a Community Volunteer, please email us at volunteer@wmfs.net, with your postal address and we will send an application pack out to you by post. For further information, please ring on 0121 380 6074 Please note: This role would require you to be over 18 years old

• Activity TypesAdvice/Guidance, Education and Training, Health and Social Care
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

Midland Mencap runs an after school club at Queensbury School which gives children and young people with additional needs the chance to develop friendships and try out a variety of activities. If you are energetic and creative with brilliant interpersonal skills, we would love to hear from you!

• Activity TypesEducation and Training, Health and Social Care, Working with Children
• CommitmentMultiple Days a Week

• Teamwork
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

We are looking for highly-skilled Volunteer Dance Teachers to facilitate accessible dance sessions for people with learning disabilities. If you are reliable and enthusiastic with qualifications in any form of dance, we would love to hear from you!

• Activity TypesArts, Culture and Heritage, Education and Training, Health and Social Care, Sport and Leisure
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy

Midland Mencap’s Play Scheme and Short Breaks Service operates from the Enterprise Hub in Weoley Castle and gives children with additional needs the chance to make friends and try out a variety of activities. If you are energetic with brilliant interpersonal skills, we would love to hear from you!

• Activity TypesHealth and Social Care, Sport and Leisure, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

The Access Project is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain places at top universities. Our volunteers are trained and supported to be exceptional tutors who work with our students for an hour a week to raise their grades.

• Activity TypesAdvice/Guidance, Education and Training, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible, Weekly commitment

• Application of Information Technology
• Application of Numeracy
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

Help every visitor make the most of their day by giving them the information they need. You will act as a point of contact to all visitors to Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust and work as part of a team to man a welcome area in the foyer or the ticket barriers in the shop.

• Activity TypesArts, Culture and Heritage, Conservation and Environment, Education and Training, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible, Multiple Days a Week, Weekly commitment

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Business and Customer Awareness
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

Base 25 is a young person information and advice centre offering a daily drop in service which provides young people with support in relation to: emotional well-being, relationships, housing, training and employment, sexual health, confidence and self-esteem.

• Activity TypesAdvice/Guidance, Education and Training, Working with Children
• CommitmentOngoing Project, Weekly commitment

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

A great opportunity to volunteer in a friendly, person-centred team providing leisure and social activities for adults with learning disabilities. Tasks include chatting to people, joining in with a range of activities and helping to set up and tidy away.

• Activity TypesArts, Culture and Heritage, Events, People and Community, Sport and Leisure
• CommitmentFlexible

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving

Running games and activities as part of weekly section meetings and other section events. Assisting young people to achieve badges and awards. Assisting with residential experiences for the section. Assisting the section with taking part in a varied, exciting and safe programme of activities.

• Activity TypesEducation and Training, Events, Sport and Leisure, Working with Children
• CommitmentFlexible, Weekly commitment

• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Communication and Literacy
• Problem solving