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40 Years of Adventures with Girlguiding Staffordshire

a woman in Girlguiding uniform sitting on some stone steps

I started my Girlguiding adventure when I returned home from working in Italy, I was complaining to a friend that I was bored as I didn’t have a job.  Don’t be bored, she said, come and help me at Guides.  At the end of my first meeting she asked if I had enjoyed it and […]

A-Pealing Volunteering at St Peter’s Church Little Aston

5 bellringers standing in a bellringing chamber with 3 bell ropes visible.

The bells at St Peter’s Church in Little Aston have been rung for Sunday services, weddings, funerals, celebrations, Royal jubilees and more since they were installed in 1874.  A team of bell ringers faithfully volunteer to learn to ring the bells and to keep them pealing in time honoured tradition.  Of the current team of […]

Have you caught the Volunteering Bug yet?

Volunteering is great for getting to know your local community, increase your social circle, learn new skills, share your talents and improve your mental and physical wellbeing.   Lots of organisations and charities local to you will be looking out for volunteers just like you, so why not give it a go?!  Roles are varied depending […]

It’s Volunteers’ Week!

Every year, the amazing contribution of volunteers is celebrated in the first week of June. This year is extra special as it is the 40th year of Volunteers’ Week!  Starting in 1984, Volunteers have been celebrated at events, open days, parties, in person, virtually and by post to say a huge THANK YOU for all […]

Volunteers needed for much loved narrowboat day trip service!

The South Staffordshire Narrowboat Company Limited provides day trips for a maximum of 12 passengers (including carers) from elderly, disadvantaged and dementia care groups mainly within the South Staffs and West Midlands area. Trips can be as short as four hours or up to nine hours, although these longer trips may not be suitable for […]

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