Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering can help you learn new skills, meet new people, gain confidence, build relationships and make a difference.

It can provide a sense of self-worth and pride and help you to feel integral to your community.

It can help those who may otherwise be isolated to mix with others and for people from different backgrounds to meet and get to know each other.

It can increase your circle of friends and improve your mood and well-being.

Skills and knowledge you acquire can help you move towards paid employment.

Biddulph Town Council, in co-operation with Sharon Middling, a Biddulph Community Officer at Support Staffordshire, has introduced a ‘volunteering booklet’.

To add your group to the booklet, contact Biddulph Town Council or Sharon on 07715 481064 or email sharon.middling@supportstaffordshire.org.uk, providing your name, contact details, information about your group and a brief volunteering role description.

Support Staffordshire is a nationally quality accredited volunteer centre service through the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.

Their service exists to promote and develop volunteering in and around our local area.

Their core aims are to raise awareness of the benefits of volunteering, recruit volunteers and promote best practice in volunteer management through training, development and support.

Their advisors can help you develop and advertise volunteering opportunities and answer any questions about working with volunteers.

Call 0300 777 1207 or email volunteering@supportstaffordshire.org.uk.

They have a free online service called Simply Connect where you can sign up and then search and apply for volunteer roles.

More details can be found on Support Staffordshire’s website – www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk/volunteering.

We’ve listed some volunteering opportunities available in our area – many of these are also available via the link above.

If you wish for your group/opportunity to be added to this page, please contact us.

We’ve taken care to ensure the accuracy of this information; no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions.

If you feel some information is incorrect or details have changed, please let us know.

We hope you find it informative and useful.

APPROACH DEMENTIA SUPPORT 

Volunteers needed to assist people living with dementia and their carers to help with activity groups, singing groups and at carers support/advice groups. Email or phone to request an application form.

Email: enquiries@approachstaffordshire.co.uk

Phone Number: 01782 514999

Website URL: https://approachstaffordshire.co.uk/

BIDDULPH FAIRTRADE TOWN GROUP 

Do you feel passionate about justice and fairness in trading?

Would you like to be more active in your support for small independent producers, farmers and growers around the world?

Biddulph Fairtrade Town Group is a partnership between Biddulph Town Council and the community.

We exist to promote and support Fairtrade in whatever ways seem do-able and feasible.

We meet just a few times a year, in various locations, to plan for, organise, and run different events in and around Biddulph. We need you!

Email: gillian.1966@ntlworld.com

Phone Number: 01782 519358

Website URL: https://www.facebook.com/BiddulphFairtradeTownGroup/

BIDDULPH GRANGE GARDEN 

Can you give your time to help welcome our visitors to the garden? Volunteers to help in tour guiding, gallery guiding and retail are welcome.

Contact: Helen Wilshaw

Phone Number: 01782 517999

Email: biddulphgrange@nationaltrust.org.uk

Website URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/biddulph-grange-garden

BIDDULPH IN BLOOM 

An unpaid voluntary group, first set up over 30 years ago to improve the environment of Biddulph and it’s surroundings.

This group isn’t just about flowers and making our town look amazing, it’s about environmental responsibility and community involvement.

Why not get involved planting trees and bulbs, trimming hedgerows, weeding, litter-picking, creating flower beds, containers and borders.

‘The Bloomers’ would love your help and support.

Meet every Monday 2-5pm and Thursday 10-12.30pm and 2-5pm, mainly outdoors, whether rain or shine, all year round.

Tools are provided, together with hi-vis personal protection equipment.

Email: biddulphinbloom@gmail.com

BIDDULPH LOCAL PEOPLE’S GROUP

Volunteer to help the group set up and pack away on a Tuesday at Biddulph Town Hall (10am to 12pm) and/or on a Thursday at Biddulph Youth & Community Zone (10am to 12pm). The group offers varied activities, including arts and crafts, producing a life story scrap/memory book, genealogy, IT for beginners, pub games (darts, cards and dominoes), board games (scrabble and chess) plus a café drop in and book exchange. All volunteers are welcome.

Contact: Jane Keeling

Phone Number: 07898 322998

Email: Biddlpp2020@gmail.com

BIDDULPH TOWN COUNCIL

Why not volunteer to support local community events and projects? The Town Council supports the Biddulph Festival and helps organise the Remembrance Sunday, Classic Vehicle Show and Christmas Lights Switch-on events. Could you help us to marshal these events, helping to ensure people are safe and events go ahead as planned? You would be needed on an ad hoc basis. Full training and DBS clearance (if required) arranged.

Do you need work experience? We’re happy to help you get back into work or establish if working in the public sector is the right option for you.

Contact: Jodie Hanock – Events & Partnerships Officer

Phone Number: 01782 498480

Email: office@biddulph-tc.gov.uk

BIDDULPH YOUTH & COMMUNITY ZONE
Can you spare a few hours once a month on a Monday and/or Friday night, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at our Zone Youth Club on Church Road? Full training provided and DBS clearance arranged. Why not make a difference to a young person’s life?

Help on a Thursday from 10am to help prepare fruit and veg boxes, sold from 12.30pm to 5.30pm – any time you can spare will be appreciated.

Contact: Antony Capostagno (Centre Manager)

Phone Number: 01782 244288

Email: admin@bycz.org

Website URL: https://www.bycz.org

CITIZENS ADVICE 

Volunteering at Citizens Advice gives you lots of training opportunities to help your local community.

Citizens Advice offer face to face, telephone and email advice, with online and face to face training to prepare you.

Contact: Margaret Collin

Phone Number: 01782 408638

Email: margaret.collin@casns.org.uk

CHURNET SOUND RADIO

The radio station, based in the media suite within Biddulph Youth & Community Zone, is run entirely by volunteers who are committed to supporting the local community. A variety of volunteer positions are available – both on and off the air.

Phone Number: 01538 224052

Email: info@churnetsoundradio.co.uk

Website URL: https://www.churnetsound.co.uk

DAYBREAK DAY OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer at the Victoria Centre, Station Road, Biddulph, 9am to 4pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays to enable people aged 50 and over to participate in a range of activities to promote their physical and mental well-being, reduce isolation and give carer relief. Volunteer drivers also required.

Contact: Fiona Fowler or Sandra Shenton

Email: fowlerfiona@rocketmail.com / sandrashenton@hotmail.co.uk

Email: daybreak.dayopps@yahoo.co.uk

DOUGLAS MACMILLAN CHARITY SHOP

Can you spare at least 4 hours once a week to volunteer in the Douglas Macmillan Charity Shop on 63 High Street, Biddulph – greeting customers, sorting donations and serving on the till.

Full training provided.

Without volunteers the Douglas Macmillan Hospice couldn’t raise the money for the care they provide.

If you’re interested, Douglas Macmillan will need to contact you and speak to you and will therefore need you to complete some details.

This can be done one of two ways:

You can either call them on 01782 344332 and ask to speak to their Volunteer Team, who can set you up over the phone.

Or you can register your volunteer interest online via their website: www.dmhospice.org.uk/join-our-team/volunteering-opportunities/

METHODIST HOMES (MHA) COMMUNITIES NORTH STAFFS

Volunteer opportunities available for anyone over 16, full training and support given. Meet on Mondays, 11am to 3pm at The Victoria Centre, Biddulph Methodist Church. Helping older people to live later life well. Opportunities also available for face to face and/or telephone befriending.

Phone Number: 01782 816668

Email: northstaffs@mha.org.uk

Website URL: https://www.mha.org.uk/

MOORLANDS VOLUNTARY & COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Moorlands Voluntary and Community Transport is looking for volunteer drivers who live in the Biddulph area, to take local people to medical appointments etc. Your out-of-pocket expenses will be covered; all that’s needed is a little of your time. You’ll need to be over 21, with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience and be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (this will be paid for you).
Phone Number: 01782 511659 (Biddulph office) or 01538 386888

Email: contact@mvct.co.uk

Website URL: https://www.mvct.co.uk

STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS CHILDREN’S CENTRE
A number of volunteer opportunities are available at the children’s centre on Albert Street, Biddulph:
Monday mornings – assist with set up, prepare snacks and engage with the families to support ‘Back to Basics’ tea and toast sessions. Full training provided. You’ll receive an enhanced DBS check and a full induction to the centre.
Monday afternoons – assist with set up, engage with the families and support the tutor in messy play sessions.
Become a ‘Parent Panel Member’ – provide a family voice to service development.
Become a ‘Community Champion’ – help to promote the centre at local venues and share information within our community.

Contact: Kate Tomson-Raynor

Phone Number: 01782 297970

Email: smcc@staffordshire.gov.uk or kate.tomson-raynor@staffordshire.gov.uk

Website URL: https://www.facebook.com/StaffordshiremoorlandsCC/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

Volunteer to meet new people, develop new skills, gain valuable experience and benefit the wildlife in our area.

Phone Number: 01889 880100

Email: volunteers@staffs-wildlife.org.uk

Website URL: https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk

STAGED: HOME ED DRAMA GROUP 

Are you DBS cleared? Can you volunteer to help the group set up and pack away projects and crafts. Activities include: storytelling, reading/understanding a script, prop making, costume and set design, mask making and puppet theatre. Support provided.

Contact: Ange

Phone Number: 07725 547521

Email: admin@stagedcio.co.uk

SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY BUDDIES

Become a ‘Community Buddie’ to help the Social Prescribing Team provide support and  information for individuals in Biddulph. Minimum of 4 hours a month. Support and motivate participants to attend local activities or join local groups. Befriend and support individuals to help reduce their social isolation.

Contact: Victoria Lockett

Phone Number: 07904 225771

Email: victoria.lockett@supportstaffordshire.org.uk

THE GREEN TREE HOUSE FOOD CLUB & TEA ROOM 

Can you spare a few hours each week to help out at a local community supermarket and café? Volunteers will help customers with their shopping and serve customers who visit the café. The club runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – 10am to 2pm.

Contact: Amanda Beech

Phone Number: 01782 852131

Email: tgthfoodclub@gmail.com

Website URL: https://www.facebook.com/thegreentreehousecraftcafe/

U3A (The UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)

Gardening and Grounds Maintenance – Volunteers required to help with general gardening (weeding, tidying and mowing) around Lund House.

Contact: Diane Kemp

Phone Number: 07881 558390

Email: assistantsecretary@biddulphu3a.co.uk

Leaflet Distribution – Volunteers required to help deliver leaflets in the local area.

Contact: Sue Ashman

Phone Number: 07934 659128