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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Join Riverside for a&nbsp;Community Litter picking day in West Bromwich</p>
<p>Wednesday 12th March</p>
<p>10am-12pm</p>
<p>Meeting on The Ridgacre Car Park, New Gas Street, West Bromwich, B70 0NP</p>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Join Riverside for a&nbsp;Community Litter picking day in West Bromwich</p>
<p>Wednesday 12th March</p>
<p>10am-12pm</p>
<p>Meeting on The Ridgacre Car Park, New Gas Street, West Bromwich, B70 0NP</p>
<p>All equipment will be provided</p>]]></description>
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<p>Wednesday 12th March</p>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Join Riverside for a&nbsp;Community Litter picking day in West Bromwich</p>
<p>Wednesday 12th March</p>
<p>10am-12pm</p>
<p>Meeting on The Ridgacre Car Park, New Gas Street, West Bromwich, B70 0NP</p>
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           <title>What is Volunteering?</title>
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<li>Why do people volunteer?</li>
<li>Why is it called Volunteering</li>
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<li>What volunteering is</li>
<li>Why do people volunteer?</li>
<li>Why is it called Volunteering</li>
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           <author>lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor)</author>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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           <title>Black Country Living Museum Volunteering</title>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p>You can register your interest to become a volunteer for Black Country Living Museum, Dudley.</p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Could you offer your spare time to help someone feel less lonely?&nbsp;&nbsp;YMCA are looking for volunteers to give their time to make a positive impact on the lives of older individuals in the community who may be facing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Your companionship and support can bring joy to their lives, fostering a sense of belonging and renewed purpose. Through meaningful conversations and shared experiences, you'll have the opportunity to learn from them and gain valuable life insights.</p>
<p>It could be as simple as a phone call, a cup of tea or supporting them to get out and about these simple acts of kindness can boost emotional well-being and self-esteem. Primarily working in the Walsall area, volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours&nbsp;a week. If you can speak BSL or another language, that's a bonus!</p>
<p>If you feel this is for you then please contact The Small Street Centre on 01922 700950 or visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymcabc.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/">Volunteer for YMCA in the Black Country (ymcabc.org.uk)</a>&nbsp;to complete their application form.</p>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p>Could you offer your spare time to help someone feel less lonely?&nbsp;&nbsp;YMCA are looking for volunteers to give their time to make a positive impact on the lives of older individuals in the community who may be facing feelings of loneliness and isolation. Your companionship and support can bring joy to their lives, fostering a sense of belonging and renewed purpose. Through meaningful conversations and shared experiences, you'll have the opportunity to learn from them and gain valuable life insights.</p>
<p>It could be as simple as a phone call, a cup of tea or supporting them to get out and about these simple acts of kindness can boost emotional well-being and self-esteem. Primarily working in the Walsall area, volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours&nbsp;a week. If you can speak BSL or another language, that's a bonus!</p>
<p>If you feel this is for you then please contact The Small Street Centre on 01922 700950 or visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymcabc.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/">Volunteer for YMCA in the Black Country (ymcabc.org.uk)</a>&nbsp;to complete their application form.</p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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           <title>H.O.P.E Volunteer Opportunity</title>
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<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Would you like to support vulnerable people in your community&nbsp;and help others get more connected whilst reducing isolation?<br /><br /></strong>If so, then please consider volunteering for HOPE.<br />To find out more, please:</p>
<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Call 07796 046072 or email <a href="mailto:rwh-tr.hope@nhs.net">rwh-tr.hope@nhs.net</a></strong><br /><br />The Social Prescribing service provides a non-medical approach to supporting adults in Wolverhampton to improve their health and wellbeing. Their&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /></p>]]></media:description>
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<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Would you like to support vulnerable people in your community&nbsp;and help others get more connected whilst reducing isolation?<br /><br /></strong>If so, then please consider volunteering for HOPE.<br />To find out more, please:</p>
<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Call 07796 046072 or email <a href="mailto:rwh-tr.hope@nhs.net">rwh-tr.hope@nhs.net</a></strong><br /><br />The Social Prescribing service provides a non-medical approach to supporting adults in Wolverhampton to improve their health and wellbeing. Their&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /></p>]]></description>
           <author>edward.wakefield@nhs.net (Edward Wakefield)</author>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<h1><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Volunteer Responders is a national, flexible volunteering programme supporting health and care in England.<br /></span></h1>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<br /><br />If you need further information and guidance our Support Team is also here to help you on&nbsp;<a href="tel:08081963382">0808 196 3382</a>.<br /></span></p>]]></media:description>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.<br /><br />If you need further information and guidance our Support Team is also here to help you on&nbsp;<a href="tel:08081963382">0808 196 3382</a>.<br /></span></p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>let's go.... share&nbsp;our&nbsp;skills... meet&nbsp;new&nbsp;people... help&nbsp;others... learn&nbsp;something&nbsp;new... get&nbsp;experience... have&nbsp;fun... put&nbsp;something&nbsp;back&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;community... make friends…</p>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p>let's go.... share&nbsp;our&nbsp;skills... meet&nbsp;new&nbsp;people... help&nbsp;others... learn&nbsp;something&nbsp;new... get&nbsp;experience... have&nbsp;fun... put&nbsp;something&nbsp;back&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;community... make friends…</p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:44:42 +0000</pubDate>
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           <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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           <title>Volunteer for Deafblind UK</title>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Our volunteers really do change people’s lives. They show our members that someone cares about them and wants to help them.</p>
<p>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.</p>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p>Our volunteers really do change people’s lives. They show our members that someone cares about them and wants to help them.</p>
<p>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.</p>]]></description>
           <author>c.jones94@nhs.net (Charlotte Jones)</author>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Our Beacon volunteers are a vital part of our team.&nbsp;</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You’ll also be supporting our work with the most vulnerable people in our communities.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You don’t need any experience, just be willing &nbsp;and motivated to join the team. The well-being of all the Beacon family, staff, volunteers, members and customers, remain our top priority.</p>]]></media:description>
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<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You’ll also be supporting our work with the most vulnerable people in our communities.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You don’t need any experience, just be willing &nbsp;and motivated to join the team. The well-being of all the Beacon family, staff, volunteers, members and customers, remain our top priority.</p>]]></description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<p>This page has more information about current volunteering roles and how you can register your interest to join our volunteering community.</p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>However much time you can give, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved as a volunteer and make a difference.</p>]]></media:description>
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           <description><![CDATA[<h2><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Volunteering with us helps make an enormous difference to our Armed Forces community.</span></strong></h2>
<p>However much time you can give, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved as a volunteer and make a difference.</p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
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           <title>Volunteer for Shout</title>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p><b>Our trained volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.</b></p>
<p>As a Shout Volunteer, you will take text conversations with children, young people and adults who are struggling to cope.</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You'll learn new skills that you can use in all walks of life and receive ongoing support from dedicated Coaches.</p>]]></media:description>
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<p>As a Shout Volunteer, you will take text conversations with children, young people and adults who are struggling to cope.</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You'll learn new skills that you can use in all walks of life and receive ongoing support from dedicated Coaches.</p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>There are plenty of ways you can donate your skills and time to look after wildlife! Opportunities include community gardening, species surveying (such as looking for otters!), caring for nature reserves, plant identification&nbsp;and GPS mapping. You can even run Wildlife Watch groups, which enable young people to discover and explore their local environment.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>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.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Find your local Trust below and start your volunteering adventure today!</p>]]></media:description>
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<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>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.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Find your local Trust below and start your volunteering adventure today!</p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:11:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Enter your postcode into the box below and find out what's happening near you</p>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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           <title>TCV | The Conservation Volunteers</title>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
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           <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[<h2>How we can help</h2>
<p>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&nbsp;started by a group of volunteers from the local community and continue to encourage volunteers to take part at all levels of their organisation.&nbsp;Volunteers may be asked to:</p>
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<li>Look after livestock and crops</li>
<li>Support other users with, for example, special needs to become involved with the farm or garden</li>
<li>Help run community enterprises like cafes and shops</li>
<li>Get involved in afterschool clubs, projects and playwork</li>
<li>Carry out general maintenance and construction work</li>
<li>Help with administration and fundraising</li>
<li>And, of course, as members of their management committees to be responsible for their overall management and sustainability.</li>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Please use the&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>online map or list search function</strong></span>&nbsp;on this website to find contact details for our member organisations near you who may have volunteering opportunities.</p>
<p>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!</p>]]></media:description>
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<p>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&nbsp;started by a group of volunteers from the local community and continue to encourage volunteers to take part at all levels of their organisation.&nbsp;Volunteers may be asked to:</p>
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<li>Look after livestock and crops</li>
<li>Support other users with, for example, special needs to become involved with the farm or garden</li>
<li>Help run community enterprises like cafes and shops</li>
<li>Get involved in afterschool clubs, projects and playwork</li>
<li>Carry out general maintenance and construction work</li>
<li>Help with administration and fundraising</li>
<li>And, of course, as members of their management committees to be responsible for their overall management and sustainability.</li>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Please use the&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>online map or list search function</strong></span>&nbsp;on this website to find contact details for our member organisations near you who may have volunteering opportunities.</p>
<p>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!</p>]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
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