After volunteering for The Friendship Cafe, I was eager to gain more volunteering experience with a group in Walsall. For my next mini volunteering adventure I found “The Watch” at Pelsall Village Centre, a neighbourhood crime prevention hub. In this round of volunteering, it was really important to me that the session was community-minded, interesting […] Read more...
Volunteer Centre Blog
One Walsall's Volunteer Centre plays an instrumental role in supporting the voluntary and community sector in Walsall.
These posts are to assist you in becoming a volunteer, learning more about volunteering and being an all-round awesome person who gives back to the community.
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Christmas Musings by YMCA Open Door Please consider if you could provide a homely environment for a young person who has nowhere to go. As we approach Christmas, we are reminded of the chaotic and traumatic circumstances that a teenage mother to be – Mary found herself in. Having fled from the tyrannical King Herod, […] Read more...
Value You: A Bridge Between Volunteers And Independent Businesses
Value You offers a unique opportunity for small independent local businesses to demonstrate how their business is committed to delivering social value. We’re aware that businesses want to support local charitable organisations in their communities, because these are the very charities themselves and their families are likely to use themselves. Value You offers a simple […] Read more...
Value You: Everything You Need to Know
Value You is a bridge between the voluntary and business sector. Getting involved with this scheme means you’re actually rewarding dedicated volunteers for their time and supporting independent businesses to thrive, all at the same time. Sounds awesome, right? Originally launched in London in 2014, Value You came to Walsall in August 2019 and, at […] Read more...
New Registered Charity in Walsall
At the Walsall Volunteer Awards in October, one group received the award for the Health & Wellbeing category… The Homeless Angels support those who are homeless by providing clothing, blankets, toiletries, tents and so on to help them survive. They also signpost their clients to other organizations that can help with benefits and housing. Having […] Read more...
Trustee’s Week: I am a Secretary
I’ve been volunteering for a community group for 5 year and in the last 2 years, I have taken on the role as a Secretary. My volunteering journey began when I was 18 and really didn’t think I would still be a part of the group today. When 2017’s AGM came along, the opportunity of […] Read more...