Volunteer role: Helpline volunteer for Faith to Faithless

Faith to Faithless, part of Humanists UK, provides dedicated support to individuals who leave high-control religious groups.

The service is led largely by people with lived experience who understand the unique challenges of stepping away from a closed community. Leaving a high-control religion can be a deeply disruptive transition; people often face sudden isolation through the loss of lifelong family and social networks, and the challenge of building an independent life from scratch. In some cases, individuals may also experience other pressures or religious abuses, or struggle to find understanding from public services.

We exist to ensure that nobody has to walk that journey alone. Through peer support, social events, and a helpline, we create safe, welcoming spaces where people can rebuild their confidence and find their feet in wider society.

Read more about what Faith to Faithless does on our website.

The Faith to Faithless helpline launched in September 2023 as a listening service for people leaving high-control religions. The current helpline opening hours are:

Monday - 10:00 - 13:00

Wednesday - 10:00-13:00

Thursday - 16:00-19:00

We’re looking for committed, compassionate volunteers to join the expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to support Faith to Faithless by contributing to our efforts to better support people who have left religions and to create a community of friends who share similar experiences.

Take a look at the full role description and person specification to help you decide whether the role is right for you, and consider what you would get out of the role as well as what you might bring to it.