Volunteering
Volunteering can help you to gain new skills and experience. It can increase self-esteem and improve wellbeing, and is a great way to meet new people.
Volunteering with Walsall Council
Walsall Council values the contribution made by volunteers to support our local community. There are several teams you can contact to talk about opportunities within the council:
- Community litter pickers
- Walsall Arboretum and other parks and green spaces - various roles
- Walsall Leather Museum - demonstrators
- New Art Gallery - various roles
- Walsall community libraries - various roles
- Early Help volunteers scheme - various roles
Find your local voluntary and community sector (VCS) lead
All Walsall borough wards are covered by a community area – north, south, east and west. Contact the lead organisation for your area to:
- get involved in volunteering
- get support from a volunteer group
- set up a community group
- find out about funding and training opportunities
Area | Wards covered | Lead organisation and address | |
North |
| Bloxwich Community Partnership, Abbotts Street, Bloxwich WS3 3AZ | vcsleadnorth@bloxwichcp.co.uk |
South |
| Nash Dom Community Hub, Sun Street, Walsall WS1 4AL | vcsleadsouth@nashdomcic.org |
East |
| Manor Farm Community Association, King George Crescent, Rushall WS4 1EU |
|
West |
| Old Hall People's Partnership, Wing Close, Bentley WS2 0LS | vcsleadwest@ohpp.org.uk |
Have you considered a career in fostering?
We need foster carers who can keep children and young people safe. Contact us to take the first step on your fostering journey.