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.
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.
Housekeeping volunteer
You will assist the team at the accommodation with general cleaning of the building. This includes cleaning the kitchen area, emptying bins, sweeping and mopping the floors in the communal areas, and cleaning toilets.
This role will help you gain experience in the cleaning sector and also provide you with workplace references.
This role requires someone who is physically fit as it involves light housekeeping and some lifting and carrying.
Maintenance volunteer
You will assist the maintenance team with various jobs; this can be ground works or house clearances.
The role requires someone with a general knowledge of maintenance tasks, who is a good communicator and listener, reliable, organised, able to handle a level of stress, and follow policies and procedures.
The maintenance volunteer must be over the age of 18 due to the nature of the service.
Roles in Kirklees
Peer Support volunteer
This role is based at our Horton Intervention and Prevention Service (HIPS) in Huddersfield. You will be:
– Talking to people in the service on a one-to-one basis or within a group setting to provide guidance, support and encouragement.
– Supporting people to manage their money.
– Signposting people to local support services and housing information.
– Supporting people to navigate challenges, achieve their aspirations and goals, and promote positive relationships.
Activities Support and Admin Assistant volunteer
You will assist the team with administrative tasks, such as answering the telephone and recording new referrals. The role also involves assisting with group activities with people at the service, including trips out.
We are looking for someone who has good communication and computer skills, who is friendly, welcoming, reliable, non-judgemental, and uses their own initiative.
For more information about any of our opportunities, please email: volunteer.applications@hortonhousing.co.uk.
