“one of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.”
#volunteer
We simply couldn’t what we do without our amazing volunteers and the wonderful generosity, enthusiasm, experience and energy they bring to Hope Nottingham. Currently our volunteer team stands at a total of approximately 370 volunteers working at our Beeston and Carlton hubs and our satellite foodbanks across the city. There’s an incredible array of different opportunities to get involved with at Hope covering areas right across Nottingham. Whether you want to commit a few days a week or a few hours a month, your support really matters to us. You can find out more about the benefits of volunteering and how we empower and enable volunteering here.
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We have a Safer Recruitment Policy meaning we do follow an application and reference process.
We also ensure that volunteers are properly inducted and supported in their volunteer roles. ​
For any volunteering enquiries, please contact us at volunteer@hopenottingham.org.uk
or by calling 0303 040 1110.
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With regret, we do not currently have any available slots for Duke of Edinburgh placements.
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volunteering
current volunteering opportunities
trustee
treasurer
We are looking for a new Trustee to take on this financial oversight role. You will need to have a financial qualification and/or experience in a senior finance role. Board meetings are bi-monthly with our finance committee meetings quarterly. The role is supported by our Chair and an Assistant Treasurer. ​
An enhanced DBS and usual Trustee checks including references and eligibility checks will be required for this role.
See the advert here and full role description here​
To arrange an informal chat with our CEO, please get in touch here
digital media volunteers
We are looking for some experienced volunteers to support the development of our Digital Marketing Media - such as, showreels, videos, animations, information resouces, training and awareness videos. ​
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Previous experience and a high level of literacy and creativity is essential.
​Aged 16+
Ideally one or two mornings / afternoons or evenings a week
Potential to volunteer remotely.
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Contact here for more information.
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Renew youth wellbeing café volunteers
We are looking for friendly, engaging and confident individuals to support our Renew Youth Wellbeing Café. The session offers a quiet, safe space for young people aged 9 - 14 to renew their wellbeing through a range of activities between 5pm and 7pm on Thursdays at Hope House in Beeston.
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An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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Please get in touch here for more details.
fundraising
support
volunteer
or trustee
Are you an experienced fundraiser with skills to support us in this increasingly challenging fundraising climate?
Your contribution may be grants and trusts research, bid-writing, campaigns, generating corporate or high level donor support.
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Volunteering could be at Hope House in Beeston or remotely including evenings and weekends is also an option.
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You would be working directly with our CEO. Drop them an expression of interest here to find out more
arboretum foodbank
(at covenant restoration assembly church) Mon &/or wed 10am-12noon
After a period of closure we are keen to re-open this foodbank in the New Year. This foodbank is hosted by our friends at CRA on Raleigh Street, NG7 4DL
Volunteer roles will include greeting guests, befriending, serving drinks, making up food parcels.
Full training provided.
Please get in touch as soon as possible if you can commit regularly to one of either Mon or Wed 10-12​
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Contact here for more information
arts & craft volunteers
We are looking for experienced arts and craft volunteers who can help support our established Arts group at our Carlton Hub (Mondays 1 - 4pm) or a new Art & Craft group at Hope House in Beeston (Thursday 1.30 - 4.30pm).
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You need to be friendly, outgoing, and have creative skills that allow you to welcome guests - some of whom may be lacking in confidence, and assist them with their arts and craft projects.
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Please get in touch here ​for more details.
netherfield community cafe volunteers & Befrienders
We are looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to support our vision to develop a Community Cafe alongside our foodbank session at Bethesda Ministries in Netherfield on Wednesdays 1-3pm
You may wish to help in the kitchen preparing food, or befriending - that is welcoming and chatting with our guests, helping to reduce social isolation. Please note, we do not need volunteers for the foodbank
Contact here for more details
HR / Training
Volunteers
Are you a HR or training professional or student or just someone who is very literate and skilled in creating training / policy documents?
If so, and you are able to commit to a regular day or shift per week, to help us, we would love to hear from you. Volunteering from home is also an option.
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You would be working directly with our CEO on our policy, training and team wellbeing development projects.
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Drop the CEO an expression of interest here to find out more
befriender
volunteers
BEESTOn and carlton friendship groups
We are looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to help at our Saturday morning Friendship Group at our Carlton Community Hub between 11am and 1pm on Saturdays, and our Beeston Friendship Club on Tuesdays 2-4pm at Hope House.​​
Our Friendship Groups provide a place of safety, warmth and community for local people - helping to reduce feelings of social isolation and loneliness.
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Duties will include welcoming and chatting to guests, making hot drinks, clearing tables and supporting during activities.
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Contact us here for more information.
videographer volunteers
We are looking for creative volunteers experienced in designing and producing show reels or short videos which will showcase the wonderful work of our volunteer teams across Nottingham.​ We have a variety of activities across Nottingham and would love some experienced input into developing these.
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We would ideally like regular volunteers focussed on this but are also interested in hearing from students/businesses, looking for meaningful opportunities to showcase their own skills.
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Contact here for more info or to arrange a visit with us
Beeston
saturday community cafe/food bank session volunteers
We are looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to support our Saturday morning Community Cafe and foodbank sessions at Hope House in Beeston. which runs from
9.30 - 10.30am. Duties will include issuing food parcels (including fulfilling vouchers on our system), as well as welcoming and talking to our guests. Some lifting will be required. ​We also need volunteers to help with front of house activities such as taking orders, clearing tables and making drinks.​
Please note, we do not need food sorting volunteers for the foodbank​
Contact here for more details
office angel volunteers
We are looking for general office support at Hope House in Beeston. This may include answering the phone, taking volunteer references over the phone, accepting food donations, data entry, general research, supporting with current projects such as developing training or marketing resources. A 'can-do' and 'happy to help' attitude would be great as sometimes we need extra support in our café or foodbank too!
We would ideally like a regular shift of a morning or afternoon, Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs.​
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Contact here for more info or to arrange a visit with us
