Community Resource – Volunteering and Training Opportunities for Young People

We offer:

• Person-centred support and mentoring to help you identify your skills, area of interests and the types of volunteering or training you would like to take part in.
• Identifying suitable and varied volunteering opportunities that match your needs.
• One-to-one ongoing support during your placement(s) make sure it is the right fit for you.
• Access to varied training opportunities to enhance your placement experience.

Sign up here to find out more:

Looking to register your volunteering opportunities?

If you are an organisation looking to recruit volunteers, please register your organisation on Qube’s local volunteering website.

Wellness Support

A confidential counselling and support service for anyone aged 18 to 30 in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

Life can feel tough sometimes, but you don’t have to face it alone. When you reach out to us, you’ll find a safe, welcoming space where you can talk openly without judgement. Everything you share is confidential, and your wellbeing is our priority.

We offer:

• a calm, supportive environment to explore what’s on your mind
• someone to listen and help you work through challenges
• sessions in person, or online – whatever works best for you
• flexible, tailored support to meet your needs
• fully funded sessions, so cost isn’t a barrier to wellness support

Who will you be meeting?

You’ll meet Sarah Davis, an accredited counsellor with an MA in Counselling and over 25 years’ experience supporting young people. Sarah is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is passionate about helping you feel heard and understood.

How to find out more

You can find out more about our wellness support service by contacting our team on:

Call: 01743 342168
Email: enquiries@community-resource.org.uk

If you would like to refer yourself or a somebody else to our wellness support service then click on the button below and complete the referral form.

Business Start-Up Workshops

If you’re aged 18-30 and not in work or education, we can support you with the skills and confidence to turn your idea into a business.

What’s on offer?

We provide fully funded workshops and one-to-one mentoring with an experienced business coach. You’ll also get access to resources and a proven framework to help you achieve your goals.

• fully funded workshops and activities
• one-to-one mentoring with a business coach
• access to resources a proven framework to help you achieve your goals

Why join

Our workshops give you everything you need to turn your idea into reality. You’ll learn essential business skills, build confidence, and improve your wellbeing.

We’ll help you create a structured business plan and apply for funding.

By attending the workshop you will:

• learn essential business skills
• gain confidence and improve wellbeing
• create a structured business plan
• apply for funding and grants

What you’ll learn

From planning and marketing to finance and legal essentials, we cover all the fundamentals so you’re ready to run your business with confidence.

• business planning
• marketing essentials
• finance and budgeting
• legal essentials

Who it’s for

If you’re aged 18-30 and not in work or education, and a budding entrepreneur with a business idea and you want to take control of your future these workshops are for you.

Ready to start?

Contact our business coach on:
Call: 01743 342168
Email: vcsteam@community-resource.org.uk

Or click on the button below to apply.

Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation - Game Changers Programme

Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation supports young people ages 14-18 in developing skills, gaining experience, and earning coaching qualifications through programmes like “Engage & Inspire” and “Empower,” which include confidence-building, leadership, professional talks, coaching qualifications and work experience.

SYA - Specialist Youth Work, Skills Development & Mentoring

Weekly “Wi-Fi & Dry” youth sessions for ages 18-25 include life skills for SEND young people, weekly social “Teens and Tots” sessions sharing parenting skills for young parents, and interfaith activities for diverse communities in Telford.