Volunteering

Please note prior to completing the volunteer sign up form, below, unfortunately we are over subscribed in the following locations and therefore are unable to support new volunteers at this time:

• Streets around Warley Woods - Smethwick

• Streets around Brunswick Park - Wednesbury

• Streets around Red House Park - Great Barr

We are actively seeking volunteers in the following areas:

• Tipton
  

• Smethwick

This campaign is not available to Schools, community groups or businesses. Please go to our Big Spring Clean page.

PLEASE NOTE DELIVERY CAN TAKE UP TO 8 WEEKS

Volunteer sign up form

Do you love where you live and would like to help keep it looking clean and tidy?

If yes, then this campaign is for you. We are encouraging residents of Sandwell to adopt their street and pledge to keep it litter-free. We all need to do our bit for the environment and what a great place to start. Your own street!

The area you choose to litter pick can be as small or as large as you like. The time you spend volunteering is up to you. A 30-minute litter pick can make a difference but so can 5 minutes. We just want you to take part and join Litter Watch in making that difference.

The sense of pride you feel when you see a street free from litter is amazing. The scheme is open to individuals, schools, businesses and community groups.

If you would like to take part in this campaign we can offer you the equipment, rubbish collection (large amounts) and a sense of pride that you have chosen to take part in helping to keep Sandwell tidy.

In return for your commitment we will provide you with:

• Litter picking equipment and bags
  
• Hi-viz vest
  
• Guidance on health and safety

You can use your grey bin at home for disposing of any litter you collect but if you collect a large amount of litter, please contact the Litter Watch team.

We will list your street on the Google map below and give you encouragement by sharing your pledge on social media (if you agree).

Litter Audit for the mini pickers

Do you need more litter bags please complete this form (for current volunteers only - you must be signed up to our Adopt a Street) Request for litter bags

Volunteering allows you to feel a sense of purpose or achievement, to gain new skills and experience, to socialise, make friends and feel part of a community.

We value the time given, experience and knowledge shared and, most importantly, how the help given results in a positive outcome for all people involved. We have something for everyone, no matter where they live or how much time they have to spare.

One of the better-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers are often the glue that holds a community together. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference to the lives of people, animals, and organisations in need.

Depending on the role, our volunteers are provided with training and development which includes First Aid, Safeguarding, Tool Management, Health and Safety and Health and Hygiene.

All volunteers who work with children or vulnerable adults are DBS checked.

Please read our Volunteer Handbook for more information on how we support you as a volunteer.