Volunteering at Evolve Housing and Support

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate volunteers to make a meaningful impact in their local community. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with individuals affected by homelessness, providing support and guidance on their journey to independent living. Volunteers will gain invaluable experience in the charity sector, participate in training, and develop new skills while working alongside dedicated professionals. With a commitment of just half a day every two weeks, you can contribute to a vital cause and help transform lives in South London. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Travel expenses within zones 1-6

Lunch expenses for shifts over 4 hours

Full induction and training

Job references or LinkedIn recommendation

Qualifications

• Organised and passionate individual interested in community support.
• Ability to assist people impacted by homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Support local teams in hostels for people affected by homelessness.
• Engage with customers and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Professional and friendly telephone manner

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Confidence in speaking with the public

Understanding of reasons for homelessness

Commitment to compliance with policies

Job description

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Volunteering at Evolve Housing and Support, South London

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Client:

Evolve Housing + Support

Location:

South London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

This role would suit a person who is organised, passionate and interested in making a difference to their local community. You will work with our local teams in our hostels supporting people who have been impacted by homelessness.

This would be a great opportunity to gain an understanding of working in a supporting role in a leading London homelessness charity. As a volunteer, you will normally work directly with our customers but can also take on administrative work and receptionist duties in our hostels. Ideally, we would like you to share some of your skills and knowledge with customers and support them on their path to independent living.

Desired skills & experience:

• A professional and friendly telephone manner
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Confidence in speaking with the public
• An understanding of and empathy with the reasons why people become homeless
• Commitment to work in compliance with Evolve’s policies and procedures.

How much time should you offer? Where will you be based?

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to at least half a day every two weeks. We are very open to you doing more, but this is a minimum. Ideally, you will stay with us for at least 6 months, giving you time to get to know the organisation and our local communities.

What will we expect from you?

• Commit to volunteering with us for at least 6 months.
• Maintain the confidential information of the organisation and of its users.
• Read and comply with Evolve’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attend any relevant training.
• Raise any concerns at the earliest opportunity.
• Act in a professional way whenever you represent Evolve.
• Give us as much notice as possible should you be unable to attend or carry out your volunteer role with us anymore.

What can we offer in return?

• Experience working within the charity sector and gain new skills and knowledge of the support pathways available for people to access and use
• A full induction and training, including learning about the causes of homelessness and Evolve’s approach.
• The opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people.
• Ongoing supervision and support from our colleagues and learn from their expertise.
• Travel expenses within zones 1-6 (or as otherwise agreed) and lunch expenses if working over 4 hours per day.
• Job references or LinkedIn recommendation after 6 months volunteering with us.