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
Befriender volunteer
You will provide regular social contact to someone who may be experiencing social isolation, loneliness, or has vulnerablities. You will listen actively and empathetically, offering a safe space for conversation.
As a peer mentor, you will build trust and rapport with the person over time, helping them to feel valued and understood.
You will encourage the person to develop their confidence and independence, sometimes supporting the person to engage in social activities or access services.
You will assist with any additional related tasks with the agreement of your supervisor/line manager.
This role is based at our male-only accommodation service in Shipley. Volunteer hours are flexible between Tuesday and Friday.
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.
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.
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.
Maintenance volunteer
You will assist the maintenance team with various jobs; this can be ground works to house clearances.
The role requires someone with a general knowledge of maintenance tasks, someone who is a good communicator and listener, reliable, organised and able to handle a level of stress, and follow policies and procedures including safeguarding.
The maintenance volunteer must be over the age of 18 due to the nature of the service.
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.
– 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.
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.
– 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
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.
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.
For more information about any of our opportunities, please email: volunteer.applications@hortonhousing.co.uk.
