Would you like to support vulnerable people in your community and help others get more connected whilst reducing isolation?

If so, then please consider volunteering for HOPE.
To find out more, please:

Call 07796 046072 or email rwh-tr.hope@nhs.net

The Social Prescribing service provides a non-medical approach to supporting adults in Wolverhampton to improve their health and wellbeing. Their aim is to link vulnerable people in Wolverhampton with activities and support in their local communities which might help them to feel better and more connected to reduce feelings of isolation, loneliness, and depression.

The aim of the LINK Volunteer role is to support the delivery of the Social Prescribing service in a variety of ways. Volunteers will be supported by a community Link Worker who will provide guidance to volunteers in being able to provide beneficial support and advise to those accessing the service.

This is an excellent role for volunteers who wish to support others in their community and reduce loneliness and social isolation, while providing a range of supportive opportunities and experiences for volunteers within a health and social care setting. 

The scheme is built on a digital platform and links volunteers to local live tasks via a smart phone app. This allows volunteers to offer help at a time which suits them.

If you need further information and guidance our Support Team is also here to help you on 0808 196 3382.

Whether you are strapped for time or have hours to give, volunteering for Deafblind UK fits seamlessly into your life. Our opportunities are the ideal way to fill your spare time, with home-based opportunities available. Volunteering with us can work around any other commitments that you already have. You don’t need any experience to work with us, just some time and an eagerness to help others.

We’re on the look out for new people to join us, it’s an opportunity for you to learn valuable new skills, get experience, meet new people and improve your CV. 

You’ll also be supporting our work with the most vulnerable people in our communities. 

You don’t need any experience, just be willing  and motivated to join the team. The well-being of all the Beacon family, staff, volunteers, members and customers, remain our top priority.

However much time you can give, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved as a volunteer and make a difference.

As a Shout Volunteer, you will take text conversations with children, young people and adults who are struggling to cope.

You will be supported by Clinical Supervisors as you work to take someone in distress to a calmer moment, empowering them to take their next steps towards feeling better. You'll also have everything you need to signpost texters to ongoing support services. 

You'll learn new skills that you can use in all walks of life and receive ongoing support from dedicated Coaches.

Our volunteers carry out a huge range of tasks but it doesn't have to be outdoors! You could find yourself making good use of your organisational, IT, administrative or financial skills too.

Each Wildlife Trust has a large number of both regular and casual volunteers, amounting to a total of more than 32,500 volunteers across the UK. 

Find your local Trust below and start your volunteering adventure today!

Volunteer, find a Green Gym or join a TCV activity near you

Many of our members are dependent on volunteers for their survival and development, as they often only have a few, if any, paid staff. Groups are often started by a group of volunteers from the local community and continue to encourage volunteers to take part at all levels of their organisation. Volunteers may be asked to:

• Look after livestock and crops
• Support other users with, for example, special needs to become involved with the farm or garden
• Help run community enterprises like cafes and shops
• Get involved in afterschool clubs, projects and playwork
• Carry out general maintenance and construction work
• Help with administration and fundraising
• And, of course, as members of their management committees to be responsible for their overall management and sustainability.

We receive many requests from the public about volunteering opportunities. Unfortunately, we cannot arrange volunteering opportunities at specific sites or give updates on where volunteering opportunities are available because these change on a daily basis.

Please use the online map or list search function on this website to find contact details for our member organisations near you who may have volunteering opportunities.

Volunteering is a great way to meet people, get involved in a local community project, and to gain new skills and, in some cases, vocational qualifications. Most of all, it's fun!

Whether you wish to form a new group or you are an existing organisation wanting to move forward and develop, we are here to support you.  We can also offer advice and support with identifying and applying for funding opportunities.

As part of this service we have led on the development of Firm Foundations – The VCS (Voluntary and Community Sector) Good Practice Toolkit, in consultation with the sector and commissioners, to provide a guide to key areas of organisational development:

• Governance
• Business Planning
• Human Resources
• Engagement
• Promotion and Marketing
• Money Matters
• Commissioning and Procurement
• Policies and Procedures
• Performance Management
• Networking and Collaboration