Penk Moneywise need volunteers to help money worries!
Penk Moneywise have been providing a lifeline money and debt worries service for over 12 years to the Penkridge, Cannock, Rugeley and Stafford areas. The demand for their compassionate and constructive advice in this financially trying time means that they are in desperate need for more volunteers to join their team. Do you have experience […]
To all volunteers – Thank You!
As Volunteers’ Week draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to Support Staffordshire’s own volunteers. We have an amazing team of volunteers in many different roles – Healthwatch Volunteers, Support Buddies, Volunteer Advisors, Community Connectors, Admin Volunteers, Wildlife Recorders, Event Volunteers and, last but not least, […]
Support Staffordshire’s Volunteering Team
Here at Support Staffordshire, we have a county wide team of Volunteering Officers who are on hand to help with all things volunteering. Our team is also supported by some amazing volunteers who help as Volunteer Advisors, helping to promote volunteering roles and keeping in touch with people looking for volunteer roles. We run a […]
Celebrating 40 years of Volunteers’ Week
It’s the 40th Anniversary of Volunteers’ Week this year, and to celebrate we’ve found some volunteers who have notched up 40 years of volunteering too. Here’s their stories: https://supportstaffordshire.org.uk/a-pealing-volunteering-at-st-peters-church-little-aston https://supportstaffordshire.org.uk/40-years-of-adventures-with-girlguiding-staffordshire It’s great to see the difference that volunteering brings to people’s lives – new friends, new challenges, amazing experiences, supporting the community and improving their […]
40 Years of Adventures with Girlguiding Staffordshire
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
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 […]
Volunteering Drop In Sessions at Stafford Library in April and May **change of date**
If you have ever thought about volunteering but wanted to know a little more before you signed up, pop along to Stafford Library to find out more! There’s no commitment needed, just pop along and see how Support Staffordshire can help you to find the right volunteering role for you. We’ll have team members there […]
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 […]
