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Face-to-face Befrienders

BARN Befriender, Bromsgrove District, Disability, Health and Social Care, Mental Health, Redditch Borough, Sight Concern Worcestershire

Sight Concern Worcestershire Description of the role Do you enjoy meeting people locally for coffee and chats? Would you like to brighten someone's day just by doing this? If the answer is yes, we have the perfect role for you! We are looking for friendly people, who enjoy a good old chat! Practical Considerations To … Continue reading Face-to-face Befrienders

Online Peer Supporters – Remote

BARN Bromsgrove District, Crime and Addiction, GamCare, Health and Social Care, IT and Technology, Mental Health, Redditch Borough, Work from home, Wyre Forest

GamCare Description of the role Provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else's gambling. We ask that you have personal experience. You will need to: Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network. Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from … Continue reading Online Peer Supporters – Remote

Hosted Accommodation And Support Services

BARN Homelessness, Hospitality and Food, Redditch Borough, Redditch Nightstop, Young people and children, Youth Work

Redditch Nightstop Description of the role Nightstop prevents homelessness through community hosting. It helps young people aged 16 - 25 who have an immediate accommodation need by providing safe accommodation in the homes of trained and vetted volunteers called ‘hosts’. Guests are hosted on a night by night basis, 'emergency Accommodation' placement or in a longer term supported lodgings placement. Host … Continue reading Hosted Accommodation And Support Services

Fundraising and Events Assistant

BARN Bromsgrove District, Event organising and staffing, Fundraiser, Homelessness, The Basement Project, Young people and children

The Basement Project Description of the role Do you love meeting new people and having fun? We need enthusiastic volunteers to help us with our fundraising activities and to attend fundraising events. All funds raised go towards supporting local young people who are in crisis. Duties include: Arranging and attending bucket collections Preparing displays and information stands. Attending events, … Continue reading Fundraising and Events Assistant

Community Volunteer – NCT (Redditch)

BARN Families, Health and Social Care, National Childbirth Trust (NCT), Redditch Borough, Young people and children

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) - Bromsgrove & Redditch Description of the role Local NCT groups and activities are an essential part of what we do. They provide warm, friendly, non-judgemental support to all parents, improving wellbeing and reducing isolation. As a Community Volunteer you will know what is most needed to support parents in your … Continue reading Community Volunteer – NCT (Redditch)

Community Builder

BARN Bromsgrove District, Families, Health and Social Care, National Childbirth Trust (NCT), Redditch Borough, Young people and children

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) - Bromsgrove & Redditch Description of the role Why we need your help: NCT Community Builders are at the heart of our local volunteer teams. You will engage with parents to find out what services are needed in the local community. You will build a team of community volunteers in your … Continue reading Community Builder

Warehouse Operative

BARN Bromsgrove District, Engineering and other trades, Environment and Sustainability, Families, Financial Support, NewStarts, Repair and Maintenance, Retail

NewStarts Description of the role NewStarts is a community project that provides practical help to recently homeless and other vulnerable people across North Worcestershire. NewStarts has a Christian foundation, and its underlying ethos and values are inspired by Christian values. The main areas of the work are: Loading furniture safely into the van Occasionally taking … Continue reading Warehouse Operative

Parenting Peer Support

BARN Bromsgrove District, Families, Health and Social Care, Redditch Borough, Worcestershire Virtual Family Hub, Young people and children, Youth Work

Worcestershire Virtual Family Hub Description of the role We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer who can support the group leaders with the delivery of a wide range of parenting courses; helping set up the room & supporting with the delivery course content if desired. We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer who … Continue reading Parenting Peer Support

Heritage Centre Guide

BARN Administration, Arts and Heritage, Bromsgrove District, Environment and Sustainability, Hospitality and Food, The Great British Valve Project

The Great British Valve Project Description of the role You will be: Guiding individuals / groups around the factory, explaining the process and the machinery. Creating displays and signs. Drinking tea. Organising visits. Dunking biscuits. Tidying up. What we are looking for: The most important skill we are looking for is enthusiasm. The second most … Continue reading Heritage Centre Guide

Sewing

BARN Arts and Crafts, Community, Refugees, Repair and Maintenance, The Pachamama Project CIC, Work from home

The Pachamama Project CIC Description of the role This is a no-commitment volunteering opportunity for people to sew reusable sanitary pads, following our instructions and using our templates, that we then send to refugees and other people suffering from period poverty around the world. Fabric/materials can be supplied on request. We are looking for any individual or … Continue reading Sewing