Volunteer Telford

Well done Transition Telford Volunteers! If you are interested in joining Transition Telford as a volunteer, visit: tinyurl.com/ydpzbk6c. #Volunteersweek #Telfordandwrekin

Transition Telford would like to thank all its volunteers, who donate their time, energy and space to all their projects; be they community gardens in Leegomery, or orchards in Donnington Their ideas, energy and enthusiasm are what will make T&W an even better place to live.

Telford Crisis Support has been volunteer-led since 2013, Find out more about supporting this volunteer-led organisation by visiting tinyurl.com/3rwvfyv6 and click below to view their ‘introduction to volunteering’ BSL video! youtube.com/watch?v=b7ADyS…

For details of volunteering opportunities across the borough visit: Get Involved | Charities & Volunteering in Telford (orlo.uk/2j6Zc) #VolunteersWeek #TelfordandWrekin

A big thank you to everyone at Telford Crisis Support during Volunteers Week. The valuable part our volunteers play has really been highlighted during the cost of living crisis. One charity which has relied on its dedicated volunteers is #TelfordCrisisSupport #volunteersweek

Meet Steve, a truly inspiring Volunteer Mentor who has experience of living with addiction. He started volunteering with Recharge Telford in May 2022 as a mentor for young people. To find out more about Recharge's volunteer opportunities, contact: sonya@rechargetelford.org.uk

Recharge Telford is a free and confidential service based in Brookside offering young people aged 12-21 a safe place to talk confidentially about issues around substance use living with a family member in addiction + other things that have become unmanageable and problematic

We are always looking for new members to join our network. If you'd like to find out more, please email sustainability@telford.gov.uk or to sign up, visit: tinyurl.com/3xcynnpm. #VolunteersWeek

Passionate about climate change? The Climate Change Champions are a local volunteer network providing a space for members to knowledge-share, partake in climate projects and encourage sustainable lifestyle change within their communities A big thank you to those involved!

Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) would like to send out a BIG Thank you to all their Volunteer Mentors who help support the young people with a range of services from giving employment & wellbeing support, even help with starting your own business through self-employment.

Love being outdoors in nature looking after your local environment? Sign up as a volunteer Street Champion! Meet Telford Street Champion, Matt is a 21 year old student with severe learning disabilities and autism who takes on a number of other voluntary roles too #volunteersweek

Meet John. John has been volunteering at @GreatDawley for over 7 years and currently helps out in our Community Garden. John also helps with our school holiday activities. In 2022, John was a finalist in the BBC Make a Difference Award. Thank you, John! #VolunteersWeek

Have you ever considered volunteering? It can be a great way of meeting new people, getting more active and feeling good by giving something back. To find out more check out our volunteering opportunities. volunteertelford.co.uk/find-an-opport… #volunteersweek

From November 2022 to March 2023, ‘The Warm & Welcoming Spaces’ community initiative was introduced in Telford and Wrekin in response to the Cost of Living Crisis. A huge THANK YOU to all 172 volunteers who supported this initiative, for your selfless dedication! #VolunteersWeek

I enjoy talking to people and being in the local community, l enjoy being out in the fresh air and I feel it keeps me fit. l feel l am making a contribution to my community. l have made new friends and have enjoyed being part of the team that is really making difference."

Ann shares her story: "When l retired from social services I found that l had time on my hands and was missing the interaction with other people. After making some enquiries l was introduced to Healthy Lifestyles Team, I was asked if I would like to help on Betty vaccination bus

Tink from the Healthy Lifestyles Team, pictured below, would like to send a big THANK YOU to Ann who volunteers on Betty the Bus: "Ann has been volunteering with the Betty the Bus vaccination programme for approximately 9 months. #volunteerweek23 Thread

For more information on volunteering or learning to read please contact: Claire on 07941515220, email Tewrleader@readeasy.org.uk, or visit the website: readeasy.org.uk. To find volunteering opportunities across Telford and Wrekin, visit volunteertelford.co.uk.

"All are important roles and your hard work and enthusiasm really is appreciated. The adults we are supporting are learning to read and they're getting better each week! Many thanks, Claire."

Claire, Team Leader at Read Easy Telford and Wrekin, shares her gratitude for the volunteers supporting the group: "I would like to thank all the volunteers, past and present, who have helped the Read Easy Telford & Wrekin group as a Reading Coach, a Coordinator or a Team member"