We would love to bring Birmingham together for the Big Help Out 2024 and encourage citizens to get involved in a weekend of volunteering action that supports local people, communities, services and good causes across the city. Be part of it to make a difference, raise awareness, recruit new volunteers, and involve them in innovative ways. Read more
Following the BVSC 2021 State of the Sector Survey, BVSC Research facilitated five deep dive events to work with the sector to progress the key themes that were highlighted within the survey. This fifth and final deep dive discusses organisational concerns regarding the current funding landscape within the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Read more
In mid-December 2020, BVSC two online leadership development sessions for voluntary organisations were held online focusing on navigating change in the third sector. These sessions built on a series of activities we have been running together to provide spaces for third sector leaders to reflect on change within voluntary action, in connection with our ESRC-funded Change in the Making research. Read more
Ageing Better in Birmingham was a programme that aimed to reduce loneliness and social isolation among people over 50 across the city. It was built upon the strengths and skills of individuals and groups to create sustainable change within communities.
The programme was delivered by a partnership of voluntary and community sector organisations led by Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) and it was part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund. Ageing Better aimed to develop creative ways for people aged over 50 to be actively involved in their local communities, helping to combat social isolation and loneliness. It was one of five major programmes set up by The National Lottery Community Fund to test and learn from new approaches to designing services that aimed to make people’s lives healthier and happier.
The programme engaged with 9,000 people reflective of the 'super diversity' of Birmingham. Participants supported each other out of loneliness and isolation in a way that was verified by independent evaluation and the programme left a transformed landscape for the city. Read more about Age-friendly Birmingham and Neighbourhood Network Schemes.
ecobirmingham, Closing date: 2 June 2024 Read more
Are you compassionate, empathetic and enjoy spending time with others? If so you may be a perfect fit to become a Befriending Volunteer to support adults 18-49 olds facing isolation or loneliness within the Hall Green and Yardley neighbourhoods. Read more
Can you support our annual Neighbourhood Festival and help us to raise awareness about climate change, environment, wellbeing and neighbourhood? - Birmingham Settlement Neighbourhood Futures Festival. Read more
We are currently seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. If you are an accountant or you have experience in financial controls, with some understanding of charity finance, pensions, and legal requirements, we would love to have you on board. Read more
Are you looking to gain experience working in mental health services? We are looking for Crisis Support Volunteers to work alongside our Crisis Intervention Teams. Read more
Sustainability West Midlands, Closing date: On Request Read more
Could you write to your local MP or Councillor to promote our health economics research? The analysis found with that every 1 million people who switch to a vegan diet would generate an estimated £121 million of health care cost savings. We would love support in highlighting this to government. Read more
I am posting about a young women's mentoring programme called Y's Girls Mentoring programme delivered by YMCA. The age range for the young people is between 9- 14 years old. The programme recruits adult volunteer mentor to support these young people. We are looking for volunteers are eager to make a difference in their own community by supporting girls and young women to be their best. Read more
Headway Birmingham and Solihull, Closing date: 10 May 2024 Read more
Headway Birmingham and Solihull, Closing date: 17 May 2024 Read more
CASBA, Closing date: On Request Read more
Birmingham Irish Association, Closing date: 14 May 2024 Read more
As an activity group lead, you’ll take turns leading the monthly session and support the other activity group leads when it’s their turn to lead. You’ll also socialise with the older people at the activity group, ensuring that everyone feels supported and listened to. The activity group will be at the same community venue and will include older people, activity group leads, drivers, and the activity group coordinator. Activity groups normally last around two hours. Read more
As an activity group driver, you’ll collect older people from their homes, accompany them to the monthly activity group and drop them home again afterwards. The activity group will be at the same community venue and will include older people, activity group leads, drivers, and the activity group coordinator. Activity groups normally last around two hours and will include an activity that gets people moving such as: dance, chair exercises, boules, skittles or boccia. Read more
Options for Life is pleased to announce that it secured a grant from the Inclusive Communities Fund/Heart of England to purchase a 7-seater electric vehicle and a box charger. Read more
Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to local service providers and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a world without barriers. Read more
Would you like to play a key role in supporting blind and partially sighted people in your local area? Are you great at communicating, love meeting others and enjoy using your admin and organisational skills? If this sounds like you, you’re the person we’re looking for to support our Erdington Sight Loss Support group meeting. Read more
Central England Law Centre, Closing date: 17 May 2024 Read more
Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to create a world without barriers. This face to face opportunity will see you providing information about RNIB services and activities to help people with sight loss live the lives they want, enabling them to hear about the support that is available, and how they can help others. Read more
YMCA Sutton Coldfield staff and Why Teens podcast hosts attend Inspirational Youth Awards. Read more
MAIA, Closing date: 20 May 2024 Read more