Local Opportunities

The organisations on this page have close links with Connexions Black Country and deliver some really interesting projects in local communities across the Black Country. If you are looking for volunteering opportunities and would like to make a positive contribution to your community, we recommend these projects.

Sandwell

U Choose Project
Accredited 12 week life skills programme which includes first aid and CV writing
Tel: 0121 553 5000

St Giles Clothing Store
A store that provides free clothing to those in need, e.g. women's refuge or prison release. Learn retail skills, and help with access to support and other educational programmes
Tel: 0121 559 7172

Project Hope
Helps young people develop their skills in searching for work and volunteering opportunities
Tel: 0121 544 9264

Connect-4-Youth
Provides an outreach support service to schools and drop-in sessions for young people experiencing school or social exclusion
Tel: 0121 558 0018

Sandwell Young Carers
Support for young people who care for a relative with an illness, disability, mental health issues or problems with drug or alcohol misuse
Tel: 0121 525 7667 The Old Vicarage

Krunch
Provides an alternative education programme; one-to-one mentoring and day workshops.
Tel: 0121 552 5556

REACH
Offers activities for young people from Tipton, including homework & skill support, awareness sessions, personal development and sporting and other fun activities
Tel: 0121 557 7137

Reaching Out
Provides issue based workshops and groups aimed at helping young people gain places on e2e (entry 2 employment) programmes
Tel: 0121 552 9589

Walsall

The Vision Project
Offers a variety of activities and one-to-one support, aiming to help young people with entry to employment
Tel: 0121 360 2867

LinX
Provides life skills, personal development and basic skills support, cyber café, volunteering and mentoring
Tel: 01922 724 979

The Foyer
An outreach service for socially excluded young people, providing access to training, support and accommodation. Activities include young parents sessions and DJ Skills
Tel: 0121 526 7038

Step On
Young people explore creativity, identity and personal ambition through issue based projects, one-to-one support and small group training
Tel: 01922 722209

Youth Education Support
Work with young people from Years 10 and 11 who are at risk of being excluded from school
Tel: 01922 625060

Wolverhampton

Reconnecting BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) Young People
Offers training, advice, guidance and support. Apprebticeships and NVQs available in ICT, customer services and administration and Care. Also advice on career opportunities, volunteering and work experience
Tel: 01902 877 920

TLC Young People's Group
Supports young Asians and asylum seekers by offering basic skills, out of school tutorial support, IT classes, arts and sport
Tel: 01902 714 433

IT 2000
Offers accredited courses, advice and community work
Tel: 01902 560039/ 01902 313033

Nothing to do, nowhere to go
Aims to help young people without a place in education, training or employment to gain a place on an e2e (entry 2 employment) programme.
Tel: 01902 451055