Housing And Homelessness Volunteer Roles
TRUSTEE POSITION
SPEAR is seeking committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the governance of our charity. As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in ensuring SPEAR’s activities align with our mission to support those in need and contribute to the charity’s long-term sustainability.
We have identified that the following skills would be of particular use to SPEAR:
- Financial management and accounting
- Fundraising
- Property Development
- Safeguarding, becoming our Safeguarding Lead
- Human Resources
- Lived experience of homelessness or otherwise close relationship to someone affected by homelessness.
If you have one or more of the above skills, we want to hear from you!
*We want to diversify our Board of Trustees and encourage applications from Black, ethnic minority backgrounds and Women.*
To find out more information about the role, see the attached Trustee Recruitment Pack.
How to Apply
You will need to upload a CV and supporting statement, which should be a maximum two pages long, setting out why you feel you are a great match.
Closing date for applications is 30 September 2024 at 5.00pm.
Interviews will take place on 15 and 16 October 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Amy’s Place is a partnership between the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Clarion Housing Group providing supported living accommodation for young women in recovery and receiving support with drug and alcohol issues.
A confident and experienced hypnotherapist, with appropriate qualifications and interest in working with clients affected by addiction. The successful applicant will be someone who can provide supportive and calming sessions tailored to the individual needs of the client to promote their physical and emotional wellbeing.
Activities
- 1:1 or group Hypnotherapy sessions for residents
- Provide a safe, relaxing, therapeutic environment for the activity to take place.
- Suitable candidates must hold a professional qualification
- Volunteers may be asked to have professional liability insurance
Support
- Volunteers receive a thorough induction and have access to any relevant in-house and external training.
- Volunteers have a named supervisor providing day-to-day support and encouragement.
This is a flexible opportunity and volunteering times and frequency will vary depending on your availability and the needs of service users. It might be every week or fortnight, 3 to 4 hours, ideally for a minimum of 3 months.
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What will I be doing?
In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks:
- Organising a breakfast spread in the living room for the residents once a week. You will need a level 2 food hygiene certificate which St Mungo’s can provide for you.
- Be confident at chatting to the women at the service and putting them at ease in a non-judgemental manner. As there will could only be one permanent staff member on shift, we take extra measures to make sure you feel supported. This would involve you taking your own walkie-talkie to take to the living room, and permanent staff regularly coming to the living room to support you throughout the breakfast club.
- Adhere to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
- Promote St Mungo’s work in an appropriate manner.
- Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion among staff, fellow volunteers and clients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Street Storage (Unique Homelessness Charity) Seeks Volunteer
Who are we? Street Storage is the only UK charity providing free, accessible and safe storage for people experiencing homelessness.
What do we need? Street Storage is looking for someone who can play a vital role in the safe storage of people's most prized possessions and be part of a team who aims to create a warm, welcoming safe space for people who store with us. Duties would consist of getting people's bags and cases to and from our storage unit when they drop in for belongings as well as greeting people, offering refreshments and generally being on hand for staff and people using Street Storage alike. So a people person with a bit of muscle would be perfect!
When? Mondays weekly, 10am-4pm
Physical job with people experiencing homelessness so some reasonable adjustments will be made but some will not be able to be met.
We aim to (and do!) provide free, safe and accessible storage to people experiencing homelessness across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of the Volunteer Barber is an important one to the charity as part of our confidence-building and resettlement efforts.
The role will suit someone who is a trainee or qualified barber or hairdresser, who can commit to 6 hours per month at our Health and Wellbeing days across South West London.
The volunteer will be mindful of how much a new appearance can increase the self-esteem of someone who is experiencing homelessness or is being resettled by SPEAR. They will enjoy developing positive relationships with new people and will be willing to work outside of their own comfort zone providing haircuts at no charge to SPEAR clients.
LOCATION/S: Our Health and Wellbeing days are held across Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton Boroughs. We hold approximately one Health and Well-being day per month in one of the above locations.
The volunteer must have an enhanced DBS background check (SPEAR will apply for this on your behalf.)
For more information about this volunteering opportunity, please see the role description.
SPEAR welcomes and encourages applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Unify Giving is seeking a talented and experienced iOS Software Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of ending homelessness. As an integral member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in putting our existing application onto the app store, which is designed to empower individuals experiencing homelessness.
Responsibilities:
- Analyse, develop, test, the iOS application using Swift/ Xcode.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Optimise app performance, improve user experience, and ensure compatibility with various iOS devices and versions.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in developing iOS applications using Swift and Xcode.
- Strong understanding of iOS design patterns, frameworks, and APIs.
- Experience with app store submission and review processes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Passion for creating innovative and user-friendly mobile applications.
Bonus points:
- Experience with cloud-based development and APIs.
- Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., Objective-C, Java).
- Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Looking forward to chatting with you!
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Join the 1,000-year-old Almshouses movement, help the housing crisis
The Plumstead Almshouses Charity has successfully provided homes since 1896. We operate twenty apartments on the edge of Plumstead Common where our residents express satisfaction with the services provided.
We now need to use our strong finances to expand. We are seeking someone with property development expertise to join our Board as a Trustee. As well as leadership in residential property development, it would be a bonus – although not essential – if candidates were to have accomplishments in any of the following fields:
1. Philanthropy – attracting substantial donations to build more homes
2. Charity governance
3. Construction
You would be joining a small and dedicated team of trustees to make a real difference to the housing crisis at a local level.
Suitable candidates will be invited to visit the almshouses and to attend a Board meeting as an observer before a final decision on appointment is made. Thank you very much for your time and interest in the Plumstead Almshouses!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become a Unify Giving Volunteer in London/ Glasgow/ Manchester!
Help us make a real difference.
We're seeking compassionate individuals to join our ground team in London. As a Unify Giving volunteer, you'll be the bridge between our platform and local charities, creating profiles for those in need and ensuring donations are used effectively.
Your role will involve:
- Building strong relationships with local charities
- Creating Unify Giving profiles for beneficiaries
- Understanding the community's needs firsthand
- Potentially assisting with charity partner activities
Are you passionate about helping those experiencing homelessness and ready to make a tangible impact? Join us in our mission to create positive change.
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Shop Volunteering Opportunities
Faversham
Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:00-17:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00.
Location: Shop in Faversham, ME13 7AL
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager
Why volunteer with Shelter?
Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
What can I do?
After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for an informal chat to find the right role for you. Some roles involve a basic criminal record check being completed during recruitment. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us, but it may impact the ways you can get involved.
- Volunteering in the shop
Our retail volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.
- You will not undergo a criminal record check for this role
- Volunteering in a leadership role
Our volunteer supervisors help with overseeing the running of our shop and creating a fantastic environment for our customers. You may be involved with coordinating and supporting other volunteers, operating computer systems, and being a key point of contact for the shop.
Skills and Experiences Required:
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked in a shop before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow Shelter’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for Shelter. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness.
Induction, Learning and Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Welcome you with a Volunteer Handbook
- Provide training, induction, and ongoing support from your Shop Manager to help you feel confident in your role
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy
Benefits of volunteering with Shelter…
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable experience in a retail environment
- Getting involved in your local community and being part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days
If you would like to find out more about the volunteering opportunity before applying, why not pop into the shop, or contact the shop manager.
London-based housing and homelessness charity, Fresh Horizons CNB, are seeking a new Treasurer to provide financial experience to their Trustee board.
Fresh Horizons CNB offers a safe and stable living environment for those who are on the journey back to independent living. We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board.
What will you be doing?
In addition to the Trustee duties, the Treasurer will also:
- Oversee the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
- Ensure that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- Ensure that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost-management.
- Monitor and advise on the financial viability of the charity.
- Oversee the financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the CEO.
Time Commitment
- The Board meets 4 times a year, meetings usually last for 2 hours.
- There are 4 other meetings a year, which usually last for 1 hour. These meetings are a chance to catch up on how things are going and complete any relevant training.
- Most meetings are held remotely.
- One away day per year.
What are we looking for?
We are interested in hearing from people with the following skills and experience:
- Finance experience at a strategic level.
- A qualified accountant is desirable.
- Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
What difference will you make?
Bringing your skills and experience to the Board enables us to continue re-housing those who have been street homeless, providing training and growth through acquiring properties and valuable resources. It is a very rewarding and fulfilling role.
Before you apply
Reach Volunteering are supporting Fresh Horizons with their Board recruitment and applications should be sent to the Reach TrusteeWorks team via the email address provided.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join Fresh Horizons and how your skills and experience would add value to the Board.
Should you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process please contact the TrusteeWorks team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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To support the housing staff team with a range of functions in order to ensure the smooth running of the hostel based in Comet Way, Hatfield.
Tasks could include but are not limited to:
·Supporting with the resident’s café by building a rapport with clients and serving teas and coffees
·Assisting clients in ad hoc admin tasks such as booking appointments
·General befriending
·Identifying resident training needs and signposting as necessary
·Misc. paperwork
·Recording contact on a database
·Escalating any concerns to the line manager
Skills you will need:
·Be a good listener with the ability to show empathy
·Passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds
·Willing to work with challenging people and situations
·Good communication skills in English; in person & over the phone
·Reliable, punctual, organised and able to maintain confidentiality
·A willingness to learn new things and get stuck in
·Ability to work as part of a team and attend team meetings
·Working knowledge of local support agencies and IT packages
·Good organisational skills
Full training and an induction will be given as well as ongoing opportunities for your learning and development. We also have an exciting and varied calendar of events for volunteers and staff alike!
Please note you will be required to undergo a DBS check and we will require two references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Summary
To support the housing staff team with a range of functions in order to ensure the smooth running of the hostel based in Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford.
Detailed description
·Assisting clients in ad hoc admin tasks such as booking appointments and IT support
·Befriending and mentoring
·Identifying resident training needs and signposting as necessary
·Administrative tasks to support clients when moving in/out as well as calling ex-clients to follow up and discuss outstanding concerns
·Misc. paperwork
·Recording contact on a database
·Escalating any concerns to the line manager
Skills you will need:
·Be a good listener with the ability to show empathy
·Passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds
·Willing to work with challenging people and situations
·Good communication skills in English; in person & over the phone
·Reliable, punctual, organised and able to maintain confidentiality
·A willingness to learn new things and get stuck in
·Ability to work as part of a team and attend team meetings
·Working knowledge of local support agencies and IT packages
·Good organisational skills
Full training and an induction will be given as well as ongoing opportunities for your learning and development. We also have an exciting and varied calendar of events for volunteers and staff alike!
Please note you will be required to undergo a DBS check and we will require two references.
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Summary
The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces at our sites across Hertfordshire and Bucks including
Brindle Court, Watford
Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford
Our smaller sites in Stevenage, Hoddesdon and Hemel Hempstead
Crest Rd, High Wycombe
Detailed description
Having access to a secure garden or outdoor area can be crucial for providing opportunities to socialise and relax, which can be invaluable for the mental well-being of our residents.
The gardening and growing volunteer will support our accommodation sites in maintaining their outdoor spaces, including:
·Weeding
·Sweeping
·Pruning
·Clearing leaves and large twigs
·Watering plants
·Planting bulbs and tidying up flower beds
We would love for this to be an opportunity to involve our residents and potentially lead a gardening activity with them, equipping them with knowledge and skills to maintain their own green spaces in the future.
You will need:
- Enjoy working outside in all weathers.
- An interest/basic knowledge of gardening
- Role requires some degree of physical work and lifting/manual handling
- To work under your own initiative.
- Good communication skills
- Opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills
A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided as well as access to training and events throughout the year!
Some sites have basic tools however any additional tools and material required can be discussed with your volunteer manager .
What volunteers need:
You will be required to under go a Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide details of 2 x referees
What we will provide to volunteers:
- Reimbursement of costs
- Full training and induction
- Access to events and celebrations throughout the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a First Response Volunteer, you will help find those rough sleeping quicker, and enable Outreach workers to spend more time supporting those found to move away from the streets and get connected to other local services. First Responders play a crucial role to ensure people sleeping rough receive vital support. This is not a client-facing role and therefore is well suited to somebody looking for their first role in the homelessness sector. However, we do also offer development opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge about rough sleeping for those interested.
On shift, you and a partner volunteer will be given a list of people who have been seen sleeping rough. Your role is to identify those who are sleeping rough, and pass information about referrals to the Outreach team to follow up on – they will help the person find accommodation and link them into non-accommodation-based support for example around physical or mental health.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Providence Row
At Providence Row, our vision is that everyone has a safe home and a community in which to belong. In order to achieve this, we want to support and accompany people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness on their journey to recovery, especially those who are most vulnerable and least likely to access services elsewhere.
We work with around 1,200 homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery, learning and training programmes. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice. These inform the content, style and delivery of all our service
The Role
Based at our day Centre , you would be part of a team of volunteers that welcome people who are struggling with homelessness, are vulnerably housed or require support in addressing their substance misuse issues. The team assist the Welcome Area Coordinator in ensuring the smooth operation of the centre, enabling our other departments to remain effective in supporting the people we work with.
This is an ideal role for warm, friendly people with excellent communication skills who would like to make a difference and support our service users who are facing a challenge in their lives. Ongoing training and support is offered to our volunteers to enhance their skills and experience.
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to better assist our service users with their needs.
- Travel expenses paid
- Free brekafast of lunch
- Certificate of volunteering
Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you would like to volunteer with us