Volunteer Telford

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers who can help our local Councillors and Residents to get involved in our local climate change projects. 

This includes basic practical hands on work where needed such as litter picking/scrub clearance, bug hotels, creating wildflower meadows.

The concept of sewa - selfless and love inspired service - grounds our lives in love and selflessness. It provides us with an opportunity to take authentic action.

Time devoted to seva, is not time lost, but time gained. Those that have dedicated countless hours, days, weeks and even years to support the Gurdwara Sahib and the Sangat it serves, consistently find clarity and purpose in all aspects of their lives.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji continues to guide us with the words Vand Chako – share and consume together. One of the founding pillars of Sikhism.

Example of Seva include but are not limited to:

Langar

Daily opportunity to support cooking in the community kitchen (Langar) from 10am – 11am every morning.
On Sundays between 2pm – 5pm there is an opportunity to support the team with cleaning the kitchen.

Technology

Supporting the technical team with audio/visuals on Sundays and major events. 
If you have a good phone/camera and an eye for photography our Social Media team would also be interested in hearing from you.

General Cleaning or Gardening
There is always an ongoing need to support the Gurdwara’s general cleaning schedule. This helps to maintain our high standards to ensure the Sangat’s experience is as comfortable as possible.
Also, quirky but interesting – nobody really likes to wear “used” ramaals. Weekly washing, drying and ironing of guest ramaals is something everyone forgetting a head covering would really appreciate.

Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering project where older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support and mentor young people leaving the care system.

These young people who are out of employment, education or training (NEET) often need a guiding hand and role model to support them to find work, continue their education or begin training – ultimately giving them the skills and self-belief to lead successful and independent lives.

As a volunteer you’ll receive:

Full training plus ongoing support from the Project Co-ordinator

Expenses

Invitations to organisation events throughout the year e.g. during care leavers week, cooking sessions with young people, social events with other volunteers etc.

NYAS is a leading children's charity who provide advocacy and legal representation to children and adults when important decisions are being made about them.                                               

Could you volunteer and make a difference to a young person in care?

An Independent Visitor is a positive adult role model who provides support and friendship to a young person in care. 

You will enjoy fun activities together which will give the young person unforgettable memories and experiences.  Your consistent friendship will help the young person raise their aspirations, learn new skills, build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience. 

We are looking for fun, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers from all different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.  

Children and young people who are looked after need an adult who has time to spend with them, take them on activities and be someone they can talk to and trust.  You can fit your visits in around your own time and work commitments.                                                                                  

As part of the recruitment process you will need to complete an application form, interview, enhanced DBS check, references and digital risk assessment. 

We offer a full support package including induction training, online mandatory training and one to one support by your IV Coordinator throughout your volunteer journey.