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The Voluntary and Community Sector are vital components of a resilient community and they need all the support that they can get to be sustainable. Businesses sometimes do not realise what they can do to support them. It’s not all about money but also about skill, equipment, time and ideas. If you can help in any way there are some fantastic organisations making a real difference to our community, below are some opportunities for you to help.
 | Worcester Community TrustWorcester Community Trust is a registered charity that puts community at the forefront of the development of new and existing services, enabling everyone from across the whole city to get involved. It manages seven community centres in Worcester, providing space and facilities for community use and activities and services for children, young people and the wider community. The Trust are always looking out for new volunteers to help around the centre including help re-decorating. They also have a number of rooms and spaces available for corporate hire or team away days. For more information or to volunteer, please speak to: Helen Scarrett: Tel: 01905 453453 E: Helen@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk | |
 | The Building BlockThe Building Block is bespoke Construction Skills Centre sat in the heart of Warndon, run by Worcester Community Trust. This not for profit centre opening in November 2015. The centre runs off donations and volunteers and is always looking for:
Contact: Peter Miller | |
| Citizen Advice Bureau and WHABACWhy not come and join our team of volunteers who try to make a difference? Volunteering with Worcester Citizens Advice Bureau & WHABAC is challenging, varied and is often very rewarding. Whether you need to gain new skills and experience, make new friends, want to give something back to the community or just keep your brain active, we have opportunities for you. We help people with everyday problems by giving free advice and information. Our clients say the work we do really makes a difference to their lives. We train and develop our volunteers, so specific qualifications or experience isn't necessary, and we offer a full induction and ongoing support for every role. We need volunteers to work with people face-face and on the telephone. If you would like to be involved why not fill in our online application at: www.cabwhabac.org.uk | |
| Worcestershire County CouncilThe Supported Employment Service within Worcestershire County Council would like to work with local business and organisations to source and match candidates to employment and work placement opportunities. The service supports people with disabilities to find paid employment and structured work activity. We have people with a variety of skills and interests that might be suitable for a job within your business. No hours too small. Most of the people we support are looking for just a few hours per week. We offer information, advice and support to our candidates and their employers throughout. Please contact us for more information: Tel: 01905 844393/ 01905 846777 Mob: 07715 044118 Email: supportedemployment@worcestershire.gov.uk | |
| Deaf DirectImagine not being able to hear your child's first words or the birds singing in the morning Imagine not being able to hear someone say 'I love you'. Perhaps you've never been able to hear these things - or perhaps suddenly you've found it more difficult to hear people. Deaf Direct is here to support people in Worcestershire living with hearing loss to help local people retain their independence and to encourage them to achieve the things they want to achieve. Whether it is interpreting at a GP appointment, helping people to choose which equipment they need to combat deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss, or providing information to those newly diagnosed with hearing loss, we are here to help break down communication barriers and change lives. We offer Deaf Awareness training to local businesses to improve their communication with hard of hearing and deaf clients or staff. This would help to make your business more effective and accessible. We are also looking for volunteers - can you help? Volunteer positions available include: Befriending older, isolated people in Worcestershire, Youth Residential Workers, Trustees, Pro bono advice and use of specialist skills like marketing or HR, administrative support and fundraising. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information about the benefits of Deaf Awareness training for your business, please contact: Sarah Hindley – Fundraising Manager | |
| Worcestershire Association of CarersWorcestershire Association of Carers is a charity dedicated to supporting the 63,000 unpaid carers in the county We offer an advice and support helpline, a telephone befriending service and support for those caring for someone at the end of their life. We also offer free training programmes for carers to enable them to carry out their caring role with confidence. We have a variety of volunteering roles and as the first organisation in the county to receive the gold standard “Investing in Volunteers” award, volunteers are offered excellent training and tailored support. We also recognise that working unpaid carers often have additional needs and so we want to work in partnership with employers to enable them to fully support their employees in their caring role. For further information on volunteering opportunities please contact: Val Turner 01905 751347 vturner@carersworcs.org.uk If you are an employer or a working unpaid carer and you would like to know how we can work together, please contact: Jim Smith - Deputy CEO 01905-751340 jsmith@carersworcs.org.uk | |
| Alzheimer's SocietyDo you want to make a difference to someone living with dementia? Side by Side is a volunteer-led service that enables people with dementia to continue enjoying life to the full (https://blog.alzheimers.org.uk/personal-stories/new-side-side-project-helps-football-lover-arthur/) by going out each week and doing the things that we take for granted such as a visit to a rugby match, a weekly swim to keep fit, or a visit to a garden centre for a cup of tea and slice of cake. By doing this you are enabling that person to maintain a sense of self and to contribute to a greater sense of positive well-being. As we all know, many people live in social isolation, often through no fault of their own and this initiative is helping people recreate their social networks and often create new ones with the support of a volunteer. Alongside the obvious benefits to the person with dementia and the volunteer, an employer may also see positive changes as a result of involvement in the initiative. Recent studies show that there are many benefits to employee volunteering. A survey undertaken by Business in the Community (BiTC 1998 The role of employers in Active Communities) states that community volunteering was directly linked to improved morale and motivation, improved communication, creating a caring culture and gave a positive message that the company cares. Side by Side offers a unique opportunity to volunteer at a time that suits you (weekday/weekends/evenings) and you would be paired with someone close by. We also offer this opportunity at Worcester Royal Hospital to help improve the hospital experience for someone with dementia. If you would like to know more about this and other volunteering opportunities at the Alzheimer's Society, please contact - ade.couper@alzheimers.org.uk | |
| Wyre Forest Citizens Advice BureauWyre Forest Citizens Advice is a local charity, staffed mostly by volunteers, supporting local people. Our aims are to provide the advice people need for the problems they face. Also to improve the policies and practises that affect people's lives. Citizens Advice Wyre Forest provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. What do volunteers do? There are many opportunities, something to suit most people. Administration, Reception, giving Information/Advice over the phone or face to face, Fundraising, IT Support, Campaigning, becoming a Trustee. (If you contact us, we can tell you what vacancies we have at the moment). Who volunteers? Everyone! Our team is diverse, we have students, people who have retired and some looking to enhance their CV's to help them find employment. We're committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment and training, and offer a warm welcome to every volunteer, whatever their background. How can I apply on-line? If you want to find out more about the Roles and Training, contact Nicola North on 01562 60194 or email training@wyreforestcab.cabnet.org.uk. We will invite in for an informal visit before you make your mind up. If you have already decided to join us, you can apply directly online using our Application Form Look forward to hearing from you! | |
| Dodford Children's Holiday FarmWe are a small charity offering residential stays on our farm in Bromsgrove to underprivileged and disabled children up to the age of 9. The children come either with their school, which would often be an inner city or special school, or with their family on a referral basis. We have a 9 acre site with a large farmhouse and friendly animals to interact with. We are always interested to hear from people who would like to volunteer with us, particular skills we have a need for are;
We also welcome groups of corporate volunteers who want to spend a day here for a team building activity which will also help us to get a job done such as painting or clearing weeds. Anyone who would like to do some fundraising for us would also be welcomed. Please get in touch via our email - info@dodfordfarm.co.uk | |
| Worcestershire Works WellWorcestershire Works Well (WWW) is a free to access initiative which aims to support businesses to improve the health and wellbeing of the workforce in Worcestershire. Businesses are supported by WWW representatives to progress through a 3 level accreditation scheme at their own pace. More than 90 Worcestershire organisations, employing over 26,000 people are currently benefiting from the initiative. To find out more or to sign up to the initiative, please visit the WWW website www.worcestershireworkswell.co.uk | |
| Worcestershire Parent and Carers' CommunityWorcestershire Parent and Carers' Community (WPCC) is a local, registered charity that supports families across Worcestershire who have a child with a disability or additional need. It provides support for the whole family, including siblings and carers. We support the whole family through various ways, for example: We provide family days out; this could be a visit to the local farm park to rock climbing to a music session. We have a monthly youth group for young people aged between 13.5 -19. For parent carers we offer: Coffee mornings, held at different locations throughout Worcestershire; Relaxation sessions; Training workshops on issues that may affect your family; Information and signposting to help with your needs e.g. Young Carers and Worcestershire Association of Carers; Opportunities to take part in consultations and the development of future services. Our contact details: Worcestershire Parent & Carers` Community Crossroads, Weir Lane, Worcester WR2 4AY Tel: 01905 748278 Website: www.parentcarers.org.uk | |
| Headway WorcestershireHeadway Worcestershire is a local and independent charity supporting people affected by acquired brain injury across Worcestershire. We offer specialist support, information and services to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as to professionals in the health and legal fields. Our vision is to recognise that every brain injury affects different people in different ways. We recognise that each person is unique and tailor our support to meet their needs and circumstances. Our aim is to help people achieve their goals and enjoy a quality of life, consistent with their desires and interests. Building a community where people with a brain injury are valued respected and able to live a fulfilling life, while campaigning for greater public awareness and a better understanding of the impact of brain injury. Contact details: The Mill, Gregory’s Mill Street, Worcester WR3 8BA T: 01905 729 729 E: enquiries@hwtl.org.uk www.headwayworcestershire.org.uk | |
| Worcestershire Animal Rescue ShelterWorcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter (WARS) is an animal rescue charity based in Newland, Malvern and works across the county of Worcestershire. WARS has been opening its doors to abandoned, unwanted and mistreated animals in need of urgent help and care since 1983, with our main aims being to give shelter, medical treatment and care, and to re-home cats, dogs and ex-battery hens to their forever homes. In 2019 alone – with the help of our dedicated staff and volunteers - we found homes for 128 dogs, 143 cats and over 600 hens. As a charity, the Shelter receives no external funding but relies solely on fundraising and donations via the generosity of people that support us, without whose help, we would find it very difficult to continue our work. Contact us: fundraising@wars.org.uk 01905 831651 www.wars.org.uk |
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