Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Harrogate

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Harrogate

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Middlesbrough

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Middlesbrough

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Hartlepool

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Hartlepool

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Ilkley

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Ilkley

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Clitheroe

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Clitheroe

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Pollockshaws

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Pollockshaws

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Rutherglen, Glasgow

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Rutherglen, Glasgow

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Stockwell Street, Glasgow

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Stockwell Street, Glasgow

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Motherwell

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Motherwell

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Retail Volunteering Opportunities - Tollcross

Our shops raise vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

All of our shops are COVID-19 secure, with social distancing and other safety measures in place 

We’re looking for people to support us in a variety of ways; sorting stock, serving customers, creating fantastic window displays – the list is endless! You might be an admin whizz or a digital enthusiast who can help drive footfall through social media. We’ve got all sorts of opportunities for you to join us, wherever you are.

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who are with us 5 days a week.

Location: Tollcross

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Why get involved with Shelter? Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. We campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Which Role is right for you?

Retail Social Media Volunteer Supporting the management team in the running of shops' social media platforms.

Retail Volunteer Assisting with sorting, steaming and pricing stock, serving on the till to include cash handling

Retail Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Administrative Support Volunteer Supporting the management team with administrative duties both computer and paper based

Retail Recruitment Coordinator Volunteer You'll be our expert lead on local volunteer recruitment and support with the induction of newly recruited volunteers to the shop

Retail Young Person Volunteer Supporting with stock preparation, pricing and rotation as well as being a young ambassador for Shelter in your local community

Retail Volunteer Supervisor Holding the shop in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Management team

Retail Driver's Mate Volunteer Being an ambassador for Shelter as the supporting face of our stock collection/delivery service. Heavy lifting of stock to include furniture items. 

Skills and Experiences Required: Some experience of working in Retail would be beneficial but not essential to us as full training provided. What’s really important to us is that you want to be part of our teams and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.

We do request that you are willing to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, confidentiality & data protection.

Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevant Policies/Procedures

• Provide learning: including, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding

• Provide an on the job induction

• Pay “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 work experience

• Be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

• Enhances your CV

Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to interview.

Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions and if the role you are applying for is designated as one of our regulated roles, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment.

Role Summary:  To provide support, motivation, encouragement and advice to vulnerable parents enabling them to create a stable positive environment in which their children can thrive.

Commitment: 2-3 hours/week with a family and 1hour/month admin time

 Outline of Duties:

• Visit families in their own homes once a week to help them achieve identified personal and family goals

• Encourage, listen and support parents to identify and work towards solutions

• Build a committed, time limited, trusting relationship with a family.

• Provide suggestions and advice where appropriate

Families will have an initial assessment with a Project worker at which they will identify clear goals they would like to achieve with the support of the Parenting Mentor. This could include

• Support families to enhance their skills, knowledge and resilience

• Supporting parents to build self-esteem and confidence in their parenting role, increasing parental wellbeing

• Connect families to local services and support, building supportive social networks

• Support parents to identify children’s needs and how to meet those e.g. healthy meals, GP and dental appointments/creating routines

• Provide guidance, advice and support for parents and carers to enable children to learn necessary skills to build their own resilience, stay safe and access learning opportunities and education

Volunteers will receive in depth training and on going support, paid mileage and out of pocket expenses.

Newham Rough Sleeper Team volunteers needed to meet and work with rough sleepers in the borough (Early shifts) 

(at least one shift per month)

Role Overview

Accompany a staff member on outreach shifts, during which you will

• Respond to referrals of new rough sleepers, complete a brief assessment to see if immediate housing options might be available, and respond to urgent needs
• Meet more entrenched rough sleepers and finding new ways to engage them and overcome barriers into housing
• Encourage and enable rough sleepers to engage with other services that might help their recovery, such as mental health and substance misuse
• Respond to urgent needs and emergencies
• Take notes and record accurate information about rough sleepers and sleep sites
• Interact with members of the public, local businesses and other stakeholders, who get involved in rough sleeping in the borough
• Ensure discretion, confidentiality and the dignity of our clients

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to listen
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients
• A calm and purposeful approach to challenges
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team
• Motivation to support disadvantaged or vulnerable people
• Awareness and understanding of the need for boundaries and confidentiality
• An understanding of equal opportunities, discrimination and diversity
• An awareness of health & safety issues in the workplace

 Shifts begin at 5.30am during the week and 7am on weekends.

BSL-Brent Reach Floating Support Service Volunteer Advisors needed to support vulnerable adults who are at the risk of losing their home or who are experiencing difficulties in areas such as substance misuse, physical and mental ill-health, offending history, and learning disability- We are looking for advises who have a good level of BSL (British sign langauge) 

This is daytime volunteering (Mon-Friday) 

Help the Homeless is a small grant-giving trust offering funding to registered charities which help homeless people return to society. Since its inception in 1975 it has donated almost £3m towards eliminating a serious problem in the U.K. The current pandemic has made our support more necessary than ever.

There are currently six Trustees with backgrounds in several different sectors and we now seek to strengthen the Board by the appointment of two individuals: one with knowledge and experience of public relations and the other experienced in finance, either still in practice or recently retired. Fundraising is not involved as the charity does not appeal directly to the public for funds.

The Trustees meet quarterly in London and the time commitment required is around three to four hours per quarter.