Volunteering
Age UK Sandwell relies on volunteers to help us offer vital services in the local community. Would you like to lend a hand?
IT Activities Volunteer (in person)
Could you spare some time to help deliver our IT/Tech activities? Help us reduce loneliness and isolation in Sandwell.
Volunteer now!
You can get the ball rolling immediately by filling out the online version of the volunteering application form right here, right now! Click the button to begin!
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By joining Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell as a volunteer you’ll play a vital role in improving later life for older people across the city. Volunteering with us is a great way to meet new people, develop your skills and experience and make a meaningful contribution to your community. To help you fulfil your role we will provide;
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Email the Volunteering Team
Any questions? Feel free to email the Volunteering Team at volunteering@ageuksandwell.org.uk
Who can volunteer?We accept applications from volunteers 18 years and older. Some volunteer roles require specific skills or other criteria to be able to do the role e.g. be able to drive, be willing to undertake a DBS check. The volunteer role descriptions below will outline any requirements. In order to ensure we match you to the right volunteer role we follow the recruitment procedure below for all applicants
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How much time do I need to give?The timing of the work is a matter to be negotiated between you and your client or line manager for your mutual convenience. Some services allow you to dip in and out, others require a regular commitment. We hope there will be something to suit everyone's availability. |
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Sandwell Actvities Volunteer
Could you spare some time to help deliver our activities? Help us reduce loneliness and isolation in Sandwell.
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Helping in our charity shop
Meet new people, help us raise funds and have fun while volunteering in our shop in Hamstead nr. Great Barr.
Supporting Information and Advice
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Information and Advice - Reception and Admin Volunteer
Be the welcoming voice or face of the charity as you take telephone calls or welcome people from the reception of one of our locations.
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Information and Advice Form Filling Volunteer
Help older people to complete welfare benefit applications and other types of documentation in a vital support role to those who struggle with filing out forms both on paper and online.
Information Champion Volunteer
Could you help us to provide vital information and advice to older people in Sandwell?
Volunteering case study
Volunteering At the time he was looking for full time employment and was keen to gain some experience to support him in applying for jobs.
J had been supporting his grandmother during the pandemic with shopping and keeping in touch on the phone whilst she was shielding and so understood what older people were going through during lockdown and was passionate about helping in any way he could.
After initially getting involved in our Christmas Campaign, J, now 19, went on to support us with holding focus groups with older people for our digital project in Sandwell and supporting our activities programme by co-delivering a weekly social group.
J has went on to secure a full time job and has continued to support us in his free time.
Apply to join us as a volunteer today using this form in Word document format.
Alternatively contact us to obtain a copy by other means.
What else you can do to support us
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Take part in a fundraiser
Could you help us to raise vital funds by taking part in a fundraising event?
We have regular events such as sponsored walks, but you could also do your own fundraiser like a cake sale.
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Get your colleagues involved
Could you talk to your colleagues or your employer about how you can support us?
We have lots of ideas for how organisations can get involved, including sponsoring an event, making us Charity of the Year, or donating equipment.