Join the team of Golden Event Makers, following on from the success of Telford @50 and the amazing volunteer support offered at the events we are extending our GEM’s programme.

Some of the comments from the volunteers who supported in 2018.

‘’I would certainly be interested in volunteering in 2019 – I really enjoyed both the community participation and felt very proud to be part of such fantastic events’’

The Customer Support volunteer role will require you to meet and greet members of the public, giving directions / sign posting members of the public. Answering basic questions about the event, assisting with the set up and or close down of events may also be required. Assisting less able members of the public to access events. Reporting any health and safety issues to a volunteer coordinator.

As a Golden Event Maker you decide how much time you are able to commit.

Here are the main events so far –

Join in the fun -

Spring -St George’s day event –Saturday 27th April -Town Park Arena

Telford Balloon Fiesta -Saturday 11^th and Sunday 12^th May- Town Park Arena

The Friends of group are all about promoting, conserving and protecting Rough Park as a Local Nature Reserve.Rough Park is a wildlife corridor linking Madeley Court pitmound with the Ironbridge  Gorge wildlife area's running adjacent to Woodside. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help to get involved with  casual ongoing monitoring of the site and reporting of any problems to appropriate sources along with some basic practical hands on work where needed such as litter picking/scrub clearance & pathway encroachment plus much more.

 The Volunteering Mentors are a key part of the Building Better Opportunities project promoting volunteering to people who have been out of work for sometime.  The main role involves mentoring and empowering people to try volunteering as a way of improving skills, experience and self-confidence.

Volunteer Role

To assist the Early Help and support staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the service provided and other events as appropriate.

Reporting to:

• Town Clerk for overall line management
• Children’s Centre Coordinator for day to day guidance, training and formal supervision.
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Key Tasks

The Volunteer will be expected to:

1. Facilitate planned play activities and encourage parents and carers to actively participate in their children’s play and learning. 
2. Assist in the preparation of the venue. 
3. Welcome and introduce parents, carers and children to the session (the ‘meet and greet’ role) and support with the conclusion of the session.
4. Assist in tidying up during and after the session and encourage parents, carers and children to be actively involved also. 
5. Assist Children and Early Help and Support staff in maintaining a safe environment at all times. 
6. Promote Early Help and Support activities, including Parents Panel, Advisory Boards, and services of our partner agencies. 
7. Inform the appropriate Early Help and Support member of staff, at the earliest opportunity, should they be unable to attend a session or event. 
8. Work within the policies and procedures of Children and Family Early Help Oakengates Town Council, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety.