Volunteer Opportunities

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

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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.

Communications Assistant volunteer

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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.  

Roles in Kirklees

Peer support volunteer

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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.

For more information about any of our opportunities, please email: volunteer.applications@hortonhousing.co.uk.

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