Volunteering

Empowering Lives, Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Futures.

Our charity is powered by over 100 dedicated volunteers who generously give their time and share their skills to support our work.

We provide comprehensive support and training for our volunteers and are actively seeking new individuals to join our team.

Time

Your time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give to Helping Hands. From preparing and serving meals at our breakfast service or soup kitchen to lending a hand in our charity shop, every moment of support makes a difference. Whether you have a few hours or a few days to spare, your time helps us continue our vital work in the community.

Skills

From chefs to cleaners, decorators to drummers, and crafters to professional speakers – we need your skills! Whether it is sharing your expertise at a support group session or rewiring a kitchen for our House2Home project, your help can make a real difference. If you have a skill to offer, we’d love to hear from you!

Let’s Make a Difference – Together.

Volunteering with Helping Hands Community Project is a two-way relationship. When we all show up with commitment, respect, and heart, the impact we can make is extraordinary.

Get Involved Now

Email Ana@helpinghandscharity.org.uk to register your interest. We’d love to meet you.

Volunteer Charter: A Mutual Commitment

At Helping Hands Community Project, we believe volunteering is a partnership. We are proud to have been awarded The Kings Award for voluntary service.

Here’s what we ask of our volunteers – and what we aim to provide in return:

What We Expect from Our Volunteers
• Reliability & Commitment
• Show up on time and let us know if plans change.
Respect for Our Values & Policies
• Follow our safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality guidelines.
Professional and Positive Conduct
• Treat others with kindness, integrity, and respect.
Good Communication
• Stay in touch with your coordinator and ask questions when needed.
Willingness to Learn
• Take part in training and be open to feedback.
Confidentiality
• Keep private information about service users and the organisation safe.
Team Spirit
• Be friendly, inclusive, and cooperative.

A Warm Welcome
• You’ll be valued as a vital part of our team from day one.
• You will receive a quarterly newsletter updating you on the impact you are having within the charity.
Meaningful Opportunities
• We’ll match your skills and interests to tasks that truly make a difference.
Support & Supervision
• You’ll have a clear point of contact and regular check-ins.
Training & Development
• We provide safeguarding and role-specific training—and opportunities to learn more.
A Safe and Inclusive Environment
• We’re committed to equality, diversity, and your wellbeing.
Recognition & Thanks
• From informal thanks to celebration events, we’ll show our appreciation.
A Voice That Matters
• You’ll have opportunities to give feedback and help shape how we do things.

This trauma training really opened my eyes – learning about childhood experience « ACES » helped me understand how early experiences shape us, and now I feel much more confident and compassionate when supporting others through their own challenges.
The reward of giving my time and skills to help others is why I volunteer for Helping Hands”

Gary