Since 1899 Birmingham Settlement has helped individuals, families and our local communities in Birmingham to break free from poverty and realise their potential. We tackle social disadvantage by working with individuals, agencies and communities to identify gaps and assets to develop and improve existing and new services where they are needed most.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone in our community has their basic needs met with access to support when they need it most so that they are able to live happy, fulfilled lives and reach their potential despite the challenges they face along the way. The services we provide cover:
| Community Engagement & Wellbeing | Engagement activities e.g. support for older people, families, young people, service users and communities. |
| Community Development | Community development and capacity building/infrastructure support. |
| Money Advice
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Debt and welfare benefits advice and associated support. |
We are looking for Volunteer Activity Assistants/Tutors to join Birmingham Settlement, helping run a number of sessions as outlined in the Volunteer Role Description below. If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete an application form and send it to:
Rob Netherway, Birmingham Settlement, 359-361 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6NS or email it to robert.netherway@bsettlement.org.uk.
Role Title: Volunteer Activity Assistant/Tutor
Where: Birmingham Settlement – Aston, 359-361 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6NS
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays
Commitment: Flexible
Duration: Ongoing
Purpose of the role:
We are looking for people who have a passion to help others. We run a number of regular weekly sessions including:
- IT Club – Wednesdays – Supporting individuals to learn new computer skills.
- Coffee & Conversation Group – Providing a supportive environment for women to chat, learn and get basic support.
We are looking for volunteers to support us to run these sessions by:
- Setting up rooms and preparing refreshments.
- Signing in attendees and registering new people.
- Talk to attendees to find out what their needs are.
- Providing support to:
- Teach computer skills such as email, word processing or Skype.
- Learn new skills and find training.
- Practice English skills.
- Read and understand letters.
- Run activities, such as games, discussions or children’s activities.
- Support individuals to attend trips or take part in events.
Our Coffee & Conversation Group is due to expand soon to include more events/trips, family activities and training sessions, so we would welcome volunteers with the skills to contribute to this development.
Volunteers can help with one or more sessions depending on what they are interested in.
The benefits of volunteering:
- Gain new skills in tutoring/advice and guidance, use existing talents and increase your confidence.
- Gain practical experience to support your career and personal development.
- Opportunity to meet diverse groups of people.
- Do something valuable and rewarding with your free time that enables you to achieve something tangible.
- Give something back to the local community and have the satisfaction of helping someone else succeed.
- Achieve a broader cultural understanding.
- Play an important role in digital inclusion.
- Have fun!
Requirements:
- Aged over 18.
- Friendly approachable manner and must be able to communicate with people of all ages, needs and backgrounds with an impartial attitude.
- Experienced using Microsoft Word, the Internet and email (IT Club).
- Previous experience of delivering training or mentoring would be beneficial.
- A calm and patient approach is required.
- Can work with others as part of a team.
- Are reliable, flexible, honest and mature.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Additional language skills would be beneficial but not essential.
For more information, contact:
Rob Netherway – Senior Community Action Worker
Tel: 0121 250 0764