Volunteering with us means supporting local children, young people & families to connect, grow & thrive. Our volunteers work alongside our services to bring stability, confidence and positive experiences to those who need it most. No matter how much time you can give, your support can have a lasting impact.

Find out how you can get involved: browse our volunteer roles and apply online.

Our Roles

Next Chapter Mentors

Can you spare 1 hour a week to be there for someone who needs it?

Use your own life experience to help support a care experienced young person aged 16-25 as they move towards independence. 

As a Next Chapter Mentor, you’ll provide weekly one-to-one support, offering encouragement, stability, and a listening ear during a crucial time of transition.

Time Commitment: 1 Hour per week                                          VIEW ROLE (.pdf Size: 94Kb)

Playing Together Group

Support fun, welcoming play sessions for children aged 0–5 and their parents or carers across Telford & Wrekin. 

As a Play Together Group Volunteer, you’ll help create a friendly space where families can connect, play, and grow together.

Time Commitment: 2 Hours per week                                        VIEW ROLE (.pdf Size: 93Kb)

Life Story Work Volunteer (Open to Therapeutic Life Story Work Students Only)

Could you help a child or young person make sense of their experiences and celebrate their story?

As a Life Story Work Volunteer, you’ll support children and young people to explore their memories, experiences and identity through creative activities that help build confidence, understanding and a sense of belonging.

Time Commitment: Flexible (to be agreed)                               VIEW ROLE (.pdf Size: 92Kb)

Family Hubs Support Volunteer

Help support families across Telford & Wrekin by providing practical and emotional support alongside Family Hubs.
As a Family Hubs Support Volunteer, you'll help families develop skills and the confidence needed to achieve their goals.

Time Commitment: Between 2-4 hours per week                    VIEW ROLE (.pdf Size: 92Kb)

If you’d like more details about our volunteer opportunities to contact us by email at cfambassadors@telford.gov.uk or submit an online application here