Category: Volunteering

Big Help Out Set To Be Annual Event
Big Help Out Set To Be Annual Event
 12 May 23

According to organisers of the volunteering day, The Big Help Out is set to become an annual event. More than 30,000 charities were scheduled to hold 55,000 events for volunteers […]
The Shape of Our Community
The Shape of Our Community
 04 Apr 23

Community organisations come in all shapes and sizes. They deliver a wide range of community service and activities, from youth clubs to craft sessions, sport to drama, lunch clubs to […]
The Importance of a Thank You!
The Importance of a Thank You!

Sandwell is exceptionally fortunate to have amazing people volunteering their time with voluntary and community groups, and we want everyone to know how much they are appreciated; whether that’s helping […]
Government To Invest £600,000 In Sector Volunteering Initiative
Government To Invest £600,000 In Sector Volunteering Initiative
 20 Jan 23

The Government has committed to an investment of £600,000 into Vision for Volunteering – a ten-year initiative supported by over 300 organisations from across the volunteering community that aims to […]
Opportunity to Join Sandwell Young Carers Board of Directors
Opportunity to Join Sandwell Young Carers Board of Directors
 31 Oct 22

Sandwell Young Carers are looking to recruit new members to their Board of Directors. If you are over 18 years of age, have an interest in young carers, and would […]
Fantastic Volunteers and How to Find Them – Five Volunteer Recruitment Tips
Fantastic Volunteers and How to Find Them – Five Volunteer Recruitment Tips
 20 Jun 22

The Directory of Social Change explain how you can reach out and find fantastic volunteers throughout the year, even in a post-pandemic world? 1 – Target A common mistake people […]
Ten Top Tips for Making Your Organisation Attractive to Volunteers
Ten Top Tips for Making Your Organisation Attractive to Volunteers

The Directory of Social Change want to share with you their 10 top tip for making your organsiation attractive to volunteers. 1 – Provide enjoyable volunteering People volunteer in their […]
North Smethwick Development Trust Seeks New Trustees
North Smethwick Development Trust Seeks New Trustees
 13 Jun 22

Being part of the North Smethwick Development Trust (NSDT) is both exciting and challenging. We are looking for team players with a variety of skills who will help to drive […]
Call out to Food Banks and Pantries
Call out to Food Banks and Pantries
 12 Jan 22

January can be a draining month for some people, often leading to longer than usual queues at Sandwell Food Banks and Pantries. Together with the ongoing impact of the pandemic, this […]
Youth Mentoring Course for Volunteers
Youth Mentoring Course for Volunteers
 29 Nov 21

A few spaces are available for our Introduction to Youth Mentoring course taking place in January 2022. The free course is primarily for volunteers helping out with children and young […]
KeyRing are looking for Community Connection Volunteers In Sandwell
KeyRing are looking for Community Connection Volunteers In Sandwell
 22 Nov 21

Do you have an interest in supporting a diverse group of people in your local area to live independently and build the life they want? As a KeyRing Volunteer, your […]
Midland Mencap is looking for new Trustees
Midland Mencap is looking for new Trustees

Midland Mencap is the region’s leading disability charity. Originally established in 1949, Midland Mencap is a registered charity providing a wide range of support and wellbeing services to citizens and […]