Become a volunteer
However much time you can provide, we always need volunteers to help us make a difference to young people’s lives. So, whatever your skill, you’ll be able to make a difference!
Make a difference in the lives of young people by joining our passionate team of volunteers.
We are always keen to hear from people willing to volunteer to support our work with young people. You might be looking for a role directly supporting young people or helping to make our work possible. whatever your skills are we’d love to hear from you
Current Volunteering Roles
Application Process
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Review Information Pack
Start by reading the role information pack for one of the current volunteering roles listed above
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Apply
If you would like to apply for a volunteering role, please complete the volunteering application form using the links at the end of the information pack
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Application Reviewed
Your form will be reviewed by programme leaders responsible for overseeing this role in your location
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Getting to know each other
We will set up an initial meeting to discuss volunteering and assess your suitability for the opportunities we currently have available. This may be via telephone call, in person or both.
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Recruitment checks
If we agree that there is a suitable opportunity, recruitment checks will be undertaken, including contacting references and a DBS check.
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Induction
If recruitment checks are satisfactory, we will set up an induction and initial training programme
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Start volunteering
Once your induction programme is complete you are now ready to start to volunteering
If we don’t have a current role that is suitable…
Whether it’s cheering on our supporters at a running event, supporting our events, helping the office team, grounds maintenance, general DIY, or roles supporting young people including, mentoring, coaching, driving the minibus, marketing or a whole lot more, we’d LOVE to hear from you. Email info@inspirecharityuk.org with the subject ‘Volunteering’ or call 0330 055 0033 for more details.
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need qualifications?
Not usually. Some volunteering opportunities require qualifications such as counselling and some need particular skills and experience but relevant training will be provided where necessary.
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Will I get training?
Inspire will offer training to prepare you for the role and how much training you need, will depend on the role. If you are working with children or adults who are vulnerable you will get Safeguarding Training and will be required to have a Volunteer Enhanced DBS Check undertaken.
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How much time do I need to volunteer?
This is really up to you. You can find volunteering opportunities that only take one hour per month, to five days a week – or more. While a lot of volunteering takes place during office hours, you can volunteer at evenings and weekends too, again depending on what you want to do and what opportunities are available. Think carefully about the amount of commitment you are able to give before choosing your role. All volunteering vacancies will appear on the Inspire website.
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Can I claim benefits while volunteering?
Volunteering will not affect your benefits so long as you are still able to meet the conditions for receiving those benefits e.g you need to be free to attend job interviews etc. It is always advisable to let your Benefits Advisor know that you are volunteering.
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How old do I have to be to Volunteer?
There are no age limits for volunteering generally but age restrictions are often set to reflect the level of responsibility or experience needed for the role.
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How do I apply to become a volunteer at Inspire?
If you are interested in volunteering at Inspire you are asked to complete a volunteering application form via the link at the end of a volunteering role information pack. If you are interested in volunteering in a role that we are currently not advertising for please get in touch.
