We have new volunteer roles to fill!
Please note that most of the current volunteer roles advertised below require an enhanced DBS Check, of which we will cover the cost. All of our roles require volunteers to follow Safeguarding processes when needed.
Roles in Bradford
Van driver volunteer
We are looking to recruit van drivers who can help is collect and distribute all our donations to our services across West and North Yorkshire. The volunteer will need to aged 25 or over and be physically fit to lift donations, which often includes time of furniture. For this role, you must have a full valid UK manual driving license and be able to commit to one day a week.
Knitting/sewing group volunteer tutor
The knitting/sewing group volunteer tutor will use their skills and knowledge to encourage and to teach people basic knitting/sewing skills. The knitting/sewing group is held every Friday at Horton Housing’s Training Centre. The role requires a weekly commitment.
Gardener volunteer
The gardener encourages and supports our tenants to spend time outside in an allotment, helping to create a space for relaxation, exercise, gardening and activities. This role is in Shipley. We hope to welcome individuals with a holistic perspective and ideally some community experience, who enjoy working with groups.
Activities Support volunteer
You will assist colleagues with organising and engaging in group activities, including: arts and crafts, coffee mornings, community trips, and much more. The role will require you to attend the scheme once-a-week.
Culture Project volunteer
You will gain experience working within an organisation-wide project by supporting the Culture Project group. You will prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and produce an update of the groups monthly meetings. The volunteer will also attend project and service level meetings, write articles for the internal page and ensure project documents are up to date.
We are looking for a minimum commitment of 3 months. You will be based at our head office in Bradford.
Administration Assistant volunteer
You will work alongside the Volunteer Services Manager and Administrator carrying out general administration duties.
Tasks include logging data, making phonecalls, sending letters, printing, photocopying and using Horton’s Volunteer database.
The role requires a commitment of two-hours-per-week at a minimum.
Communications Assistant volunteer
You will work alongside the Communications Team at Horton Housing’s head office for a minimum of 5 hours-per-week.
Tasks include supporting internal and external communications, creating content for the website and promotional materials, and assisting with event promotion.
Roles in Calderdale
The following volunteer roles are based at our YPASS service in Calderdale. For more information or to apply, please contact YPASS Volunteer Coordinator Tanya on 07809 203876.
Admin Assistant volunteer
You will assist in the successful running of our office space. The idea candidate will have strong desire and willingness progress in an office environment.
Duties include:
– Carrying out organisational tasks like filing, organising and scheduling appointments.
– Assisting colleagues and drafting emails or messages.
– Supporting to manage and keep the office running smoothly.
Early Intervention and Prevention Assistant volunteer
You will engage and offer support to young people who have been referred to our Young Persons’ Prevention and Support Service, while the young person waits to be allocated a support worker.
Duties include:
– In person and telephone befriending.
– Encouraging people to attend sessions in the scheme and in the local community.
– Uploading referrals to a secure online database, logging notes and completing forms.
Gardener volunteer
You will help to keep the outside space tidy and neat. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of gardening, or a willingness to learn on the go.
Duties include:
– Pruning the already established shrubs and plants.Â
– Regularly de-weeding and clearing falling leaves and rubbish.
– Planning what to grow in the gaarden with the group.
Arts and Craft Facilitator volunteer
You will run our Arts and Craft’s group. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating and making things with a group.
Duties include:
– Researching different things that can be made in a group setting with our members.
– Encouraging members to work together to make things.
– Encouraging members to communicate with each other while the group is in session.
ESOL Tutor volunteer
You will deliver in-house English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of teaching ESOL and an accreditation.
Duties include:
– Evaluating the student’s level of learning.
– Delivering a one hour session to a small group of students once-a-week.
– Creating lesson / session plans for students to follow. Â
Yoga Instructor volunteer
You will deliver in-house yoga sessions in our communal space. The idea candidate will have knowledge of facilitating yoga sessions and a yoga-related accreditation.
Duties include:
– Facilitating sessions that can be easily adapted to people’s capabilities.Â
– Being able to connect with members and keep them engaged in the session.
– Being encouraging and offering lots of praise to members in attendance.
Book Club Volunteer
You will deliver book club group sessions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for reading and unpacking stories.
Duties include:
– Photocopying chapters ahead of the sessions.
– Encouraging members to read and unpack the chapters.
– Involving members in discussions about what books to read next.
Cooking Companion volunteer
You will assist with our Cook and Eat Sessions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and enjoying being in a group.
Duties include:
– Planning meals and researching recipes to cook in the session.
– Engaging with the group and encouraging conversations in the session.
– Supporting members to prepare and cook meals as a group.
Roles in Kirklees
Peer support volunteer
You will talk to service participants on a one-to-one basis or within a group setting to provide guidance, support and encouragement.
The role requires someone who has excellent communication skills, some computer skills, who is friendly, welcoming, reliable and non-judgemental.
You will be based at our HIPS service in Hudersfield.
Befriender volunteer
The Befriender role involves giving support and companionship to people who are socially isolated or experiencing mental health challenges. Befrienders are matched with people in our scheme based on your interests and experiences. You will arrange to meet up with the person you are matched with once-a-week. This may include trips to the park, cinema or telephone conversations.
As a Befriender you will need to be a good listener and communicator, friendly, approachable, empathetic, and non-judgemental.
Activities Support and Administrative Assistant volunteer
The role involves providing administration support for Horton’s Substance, Tenancy and Resettlement Service (STARS). You will also help staff to facilitate group activities and the occasional day trip out with people in the scheme.
Work Coach volunteer
Work Coaches give advice and support with finding jobs. You will help to improve and develop a person’s strengths and weaknesses to help them become job ready. The role involves working one-to-one with the people to find suitable job opportunities based on the person’s skills, interests, experience, and qualifications.
For more information about any of our opportunities, please email: volunteer.applications@hortonhousing.co.uk.
