Volunteer
With the help of our incredible and dedicated volunteers, we are able to offer a frontline service at a minimal cost as well as provide opportunities for our volunteers to gain experience.
We are so proud of our volunteers and eternally grateful for the work they do, and the part each of them plays in supporting our services and guests.
Meet our Volunteers
Meet the incredible people who give up their time every single week to our charity.
“Helping people in need without expectation of anything in return is one of the most fulfilling things we can do. I turn up, I help, we smile, we share a moment in each others’ day. That’s it. It’s genuinely one of the best things I do each week.”
Julie, Reception Volunteer at The Bridge
"I always go home with a smile, knowing that I have been a part of a team who in some small way have helped many people who use the facilities. There is a real community-feel about the place.”
Ila, Reception Volunteer at The Bridge
WHO
Are You...
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Enthusiastic?
Supportive and encouraging?
Willing to get stuck in?
If you answered yes, then we would love to hear from you!
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No experience of working or volunteering in the homelessness field is necessary, all training will be provided.
WHAT
From volunteering with us in the kitchen to supporting our weekly Creative Sessions, or working on a one-to-one basis with our mentees, there are many opportunities to volunteer with us.
You can get involved on both a regular or ad-hoc basis.
HOW
In order to become a volunteer at The Bridge, the following steps must be taken:
Submission
Form
1
Informal
Interview
2
Application
Form
3
Induction
Training
4
DBS
Check
5
Taster
Day
6
Bridge
Volunteer!
7
* Mentors will go through additional stages as part of their training
Volunteer Opportunities
There’s an opportunity for almost anyone who shares our values and vision.
Check our current opportunities below to find out more about how you get involved with The Bridge Homelessness to Hope.
"The Bridge is such a caring & friendly environment, offering nothing but support & connection to anyone who steps in."
Mentoring
Become a Lighthouse Project Mentor and provide face-to-face or telephone mentoring for 3-6 months to individuals facing homelessness.
Visit The Lighthouse Project for more information.
Day/s: Monday - Sunday
Store Room Volunteer
Help us to manage our store rooms and organise the food and clothing donations we receive every week by becoming a Store Room Volunteer.
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Day/s: Monday - Saturday
ESOL Volunteer
Help our guests improve their English speaking and writing skills by becoming an ESOL volunteer.
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Visit The Hub for more information about this session.
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Day/s: Tuesday 11am - 12pm
Music Session Volunteer
Become a Music Session Volunteer and support our guests as they learn skills in music.
Visit The Hub for more information about the sessions.
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Day/s: Tuesday 12pm - 2.30pm and Friday 11am - 1.30pm