ebay Volunteer Be part of our ebay team and help us to generate sales! Expand Title: eBay Volunteer Team: Other eBay Volunteer and Community Fundraiser Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: Unremunerated – voluntary post Time Commitment: Flexible – hours to suit postholder, within unit opening times Context Heart Care is local charity which has supported people affected by heart and lung disease for over 30 years. Our e-bay shop is ran by volunteers and sells higher priced items to gain more funding. The profits from our e-bay shop help fund for local people in our Walsall Rehab unit. Job Purpose To help increase eBay sales of second hand goods donated by people , with the aim of fetching a higher price in the wider online market. Items can include bric-a-brac, jewellery, china, electronic goods, and designer clothes & Shoes. Key Responsibilities Check market value on high value or collectable items on online sites. Photograph, measure and describe the items accurately to maximise selling potential. Post items for sale and monitor progress, responding to any buyer enquiries. Arrange postage of items. Follow up any customer service issues. Record sales on spread sheet. Person Specification Understanding and experience of selling on eBay. Motivated to generate maximum profits to help local people with cancer. IT literate This would ideally suit someone with an interest in fashion, photography or retail. To apply for this volunteering opportunity please send your completed Volunteer_Application_form_Heart_Care_2018.xls to [email protected]
Our Trustees Expand Colin Flenley I retired from General Practice in 2019 after 40 years working for the NHS. I’m still actively involved in teaching both undergraduate medical students and qualified doctors. In particular I have a passion for teaching on subjects dealing with ‘Compassion without burnout’, ‘Resilience’, and ‘Communication skills’. I’m a tutor for an international medical education charity. Aside from work, I play the saxophone, and enjoy cycling, badminton, and high altitude mountaineering. In volunteering as a trustee for Heartcare Healthy Living, I believe I can utilize some of my skills, I can provide a link between the charity and Primary Care, and as a recently retired clinician I hope I can engage with the staff on current clinical issues. Paul Burns "Hello, I’m Paul and I am very proud to be a new trustee at Walsall Heartcare Healthy Living. I started my career in Accountancy after leaving University in 1992. I qualified in 1998 and remained in practice before moving into industry in 2006. I have held several positions in various sectors before settling in my current role as Group Financial Director for a medium sized stock holding company in 2013" "I am also a trustee of a bowls club in Erdington. I am an active member of a kick boxing club and enjoy dog walks and family time. I hope to use my experience and skills to support this vital charity" Mark Walsh "I trained as a State Registered Nurse in the early 1980s and I worked for the NHS for 37 years most of this was spent in cardiac nursing. The latter half of my career encompassed a number of managerial and commissioning roles before retiring in 2016". "I have a keen interest in cardiac rehabilitation and during my career had close links with a number of cardiac rehabilitation services across the Birmingham and the Black Country". "I worked for Walsall Manor Hospital for a number of years and referred many patients to Heart Care so appreciated the positive benefits of the rehabilitation service". "This made it an easy decision, to serve as a Trustee and didn't hesitate to take on this role". "I remain committed to helping Heart Care deliver help and support to local patients and hope we can continue, in alliance with the NHS and community to deliver this service for many years to come". Phil Griffin I am a recently retired NHS senior manager with considerable commissioning, project management and contracting experience . I have always wanted to use this experience to the benefit of the voluntary sector so I was delighted I was able to join the Heart Care Trustees about 18 months ago. I have particular expertise in working with NHS clinicians including consultants, GPs, specialist heart nurses, cardiac technicians and patients. My work involved improving the coronary care pathway in Walsall including rehabilitation services using nationally developed cardiac standards. I am also able to support contract review processes with our local commissioner and undertake a range of Governance oversight responsibilities expected of a Trustee including financial review and risk management . I truly believe that cardiac rehabilitation is a very important part of the heart pathway and as a Trustee I will work to ensure that the services we have developed as a Charity over many years continue to be available to people that need them now and in the future.
Gardener/Handy Person Do you enjoy gardening & DIY and have any spare time? Then why not volunteer for us? Expand Title: Volunteer Gardener/Handy-Person Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: Unremunerated – voluntary post Time Commitment: Flexible – hours to suit postholder, within unit opening times Context Heart Care is a local charity which has supported people affected by heart and lung disease for over 30 years. We are currently looking for a friendly volunteer to carry out work for us at our unit in Walsall. In return you will get a great feeling of satisfaction and pride for contributing to the maintenance of the unit and outside area which will be greatly appreciated by our patients. It’s also a great way to gain new skills, work experience and meet other volunteers & staff. Job Purpose To volunteer for approx. 2 hours on a weekly/bi-weekly basis to do general garden and DIY maintenance / tidy up of site car park / general handy person activities . Key Responsibilities : General handy person activities i.e. painting, DIY, general maintenance. Weeding/watering plants Tidy up of site car park Person Specification Self-Motivated Friendly and approachable. Experience of general DIY/Gardening. If you wish to apply for this volunteering position please send your completed Volunteer_Application_form_Heart_Care_2018.xls to [email protected]
Fundraising volunteer Be part of an exciting team of fundraisers and make a difference in the Walsall community. Expand Title: Fundraising VolunteerTeam: Other Volunteers and Community FundraiserLocation: Walsall, West MidlandsSalary: Unremunerated – voluntary postTime Commitment: Flexible – hours to suit postholder, within unit opening timesContextHeart Care is a local charity which has supported people affected by heart and lung disease for over 30 years. This opportunity is to join our friendly fundraising team as a volunteer at Heart Care. You will learn new skills, gain work experience and make friends along the way. Job PurposeTo work with the fundraising group to suggest and discuss ideas and plan for activities the group wish to take forward. Key Responsibilities can include:Supporting local fundraising events Operating a stall at an eventSelling charity raffle ticketsHanding out flyers/postersTaking part in community fundraising activitiesArranging events and liaising with organisationsAttending fundraising meetingsPerson Specification Motivated to generate ideas for fundraising ideas to raise funds for local people with their rehabilitation.Friendly and approachable. All skills and backgrounds are welcome. If you wish to apply for this volunteering position please send your completed Volunteer_Application_form_Heart_Care_2018.xls to [email protected]
Reception Volunteer Be the face of Heart Care and join our friendly team as a Reception Volunteer for Heart Care Healthy Liiving Expand Walsall Rehabilitation and Healthy Living Trust Title: Reception Volunteer Team: Other volunteers and Staff Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: Unremunerated – voluntary post – out of pocket expenses paid Time Commitment: Flexible – hours to suit post-holder, within unit opening times Context Hart Care is a local charity that has been helping the communities of Walsall and Sutton Coldfield for over 30 years. We help people to recover and manage illnesses such as cardiovascular disorders, circulatory disorders and chronic lung disease. Our Reception Office is located within our Walsall unit and welcomes patients, staff & visitors on a daily basis. Job Purpose To provide a warm & friendly welcome to personnel entering our unit and use the appropriate booking in systems. To take cash or card payments from patients attending the unit. Key Responsibilities Welcome patients, staff and visitors to unit and guide to appropriate department on arrival. Take payments from patients either by cash or contactless card machine Record patient names and admission fees onto daily accounts sheet Balance monies taken and ensure amount tallies with daily accounts sheet Control door entry system ensuring no unauthorised staff enter building Inform appropriate department about incoming post. Check with relevant department for arrival of parcels and sign for as necessary Liaise with relevant departmental staff as necessary Assist clinical staff in patient emergency by keeping doors open for arrival of ambulance Ensure Heart Care Health & Safety is adhered to at all times Take part in appropriate training regularly to ensure kept up to date with the latest guidelines and polices Occasional Adhoc duties such as filing, shredding, processing raffle tickets, taking donations from patients Person Specification Benefits Good Interpersonal skills Travel expenses Friendly and approachable manner Training Opportunities Customer focused Opportunity to be involved with fund- Self motivated raising events Numerate and accurate cash handling Meeting other people Flexible Professional and maintain confidentiality Ability to work alone and on own initiative If you wish to apply for this volunteering position please send your completed Volunteer_Application_form_Heart_Care_2018.xls to [email protected]