Volunteering for Headway Black Country What is Volunteering? Choosing to  give some of your time and energy without pay for the benefit of the community  and the individual. Why Volunteer? Well, you can....     Learn New Skills   Develop your confidence   Gain  experience in the field of social care   Develop new interests   Meet new  people   Share hobbies and interests   Get involved Who can Volunteer? There is not an ideal type of Volunteer and we feel that everyone has the potential to offer  something. Consider the following:         Are you caring, respectful, non-judgmental, flexible?         Are you willing to support people from diffeent backgrounds and outlooks?         Do you have a sense of humour?         Are you over 18 years old?         Do you have some free time on your hands? If you feel  that you can relate to these characteristics and personality traits then you may  be an ideal choice for Voluntary Work with Headway Black  Country. A Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check would be made. Available Opportunties with Headway Black Country:        Day Opportunities Service      Could you participate in or assist in running group activities? For example, Information       Technology classes, Arts and Crafts, Complementary Therapies and Fitness,                  Communication and more.        Driving      Could you support individuals in attending our day service activities, social events           and support group meetings (good mileage rate paid)? (Clean UK Driving Licence and         suitable insurance are necessary)      Organisational Development      Could you help  in the provision of information, awareness raising, promotional               activites, development and maintenance of databases/website, admin support and          or join our  board of Management Committe Trustees?   Headway Black  Country relies heavily on the input of our Volunteers and as such we recognize  their valuable contribution by offering an Induction Training Package, ongoing  supervision and support, the reimbursement of all agreed out of pocket expenses; on top of which you will work in a pleasant environment with a  committed team of Volunteers and staff. Volunteers play a very important role within our organisation and we greatly appreciate the  time and effort that is given to us by all who choose to come forward and help. If you feel that you would like to become a Volunteer with Headway Black Country  please contact us by using the contact details on the Contact  Us page.

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