Halesowen
Dating from Saxon times, Halesowen stands on the border of the Black Country and Birmingham. The town centre is dominated by the parish church of St John the Baptist which dates from 1083.
Halesowen is surrounded by some beautiful countryside. The ruins of the 13th century Halesowen Abbey are just outside the town, as is The Leasowes which was laid out by the 18th century poet William Shenstone and was one of the first natural landscaped gardens in Europe. The Shenstone Way links the town centre with Leasowes Park and takes you through this wonderful landscape.
There are plenty of things you can do as a volunteer in Halesowen – check out the featured opportunity on the right hand side for a start!
Other organisations that involve volunteers in Halesowen include:
- 1st Halesowen Scout Group
- Age Concern
- Barnardos
- Halesowen Blind Association
- Halesowen Project for the Elderly
- Halesview Community Mental Health Team
- The Lighthouse Project
- National Osteoporosis Society
- Rowan Lodge (Older People)
- Save the Children Fund
- Witness Service
- Zion Christian Centre
