Volunteer
Give your time, skills and experience where they are genuinely needed
Volunteers are central to everything Hope Together CIC does. Whether you can offer an hour a fortnight or a regular commitment, there is a way to contribute.
Why volunteer with us
Volunteering with Hope Together CIC means real contact with your local community. You will meet people from many different backgrounds, you will see the direct effect of consistency and kindness, and you will be part of a small team that takes its responsibilities seriously.
We ask for honesty about your availability rather than heroic promises. Reliability matters far more to the people we support than the number of hours given.
What we offer volunteers
- A proper induction and clear expectations before you start
- Ongoing support from someone in the team
- Safeguarding guidance appropriate to your role
- Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
- Flexibility around your other commitments
- A reference once you have volunteered with us for a reasonable period
Volunteering roles
Roles vary with demand and location. If none of these fit but you would still like to help, tell us what you can offer and we will talk it through.
Mentor
Meet regularly with a young person to offer encouragement, perspective and a steady presence.
Befriender
Provide friendly contact by phone or in person to someone experiencing isolation.
Food & essentials volunteer
Help sort, pack and distribute food and everyday items, and welcome people warmly as they arrive.
Community activity helper
Support sessions, events and gatherings, from setting up the room to making the tea.
Welcome & orientation volunteer
Help people who are new to the UK or the area understand local services and settle in.
Skills-based volunteer
Offer professional skills such as administration, design, translation, IT, finance or governance.
How to get started
- 1
Email or call us to register your interest and tell us a little about yourself.
- 2
We arrange an informal conversation about what you would like to do and when you are available.
- 3
We complete the checks appropriate to the role, which for some roles includes a DBS check and references.
- 4
You take part in an induction, then start with support from the team.
Ready to volunteer?
Email us with the subject "Volunteering enquiry", including your name, the area you live in and the kind of role that interests you.