Take a look at the opportunities below.  Some are open to all whereas others require an application process because of the nature of what is involved, as often we are working with vulnerable people and safeguarding is a high priority for us.

COMMUNITY GROCERY VOLUNTEER

At the heart of our work during the week is our Community Grocery.  We have over 2000 members who can access affordable food and provisions through the community grocery.  As a volunteer you will help our customers find what they need, be a friendly face for those visiting us and help to ensure the grocery itself is always kept well stocked and presented.  The Grocery is open Monday to Friday.

Role Description:  CLICK HERE

DELIVERY DRIVERS

We also need people able to collect food donations from local suppliers for the Community Grocery as well as periodically helping to collect or deliver within the community and across other projects.  Times may vary throughout the week.    Contact us for more details by completing the volunteer form below.

FOUNDATION CAFE VOLUNTEER

Our Foundation cafe is a donation based cafe serving our visitors throughout the week.  We offer food and refreshments and a warm welcome, aiming to provide a place where people can meet and develop genuine connections without having to pay commercial prices for food and drink.  As a volunteer you’ll be behind the counter for the most of the time but will also get the opportunity to chat with our visitors and make them feel valued and welcome.

Role Description: CLICK HERE

POLKA DOTS PLAYGROUP VOLUNTEER

Polka Dots is our playgroup providing support and plan for pre-school children and their parents.  Our volunteers are vital in helping to set up and facilitate our play sessions and connecting with both parents and children in order to provide a warm, welcoming and engaging environment.

Role Description: CLICK HERE

JIGSAW VOLUNTEER

Our Jigsaw project is all about tackling loneliness and isolation by creating opportunities for people to meet others and do fun things together.  We run mostly throughout the week with some activities being for all ages and others being specifically for 55+ age group.  If you are confident with people and know how to make someone feel valued and special then let’s talk.

Role Description: CLICK HERE

FACILITIES VOLUNTEER

The Hope Centre is a big building that needs a lot of care and attention so that our visitors have the best possible experience when they come. Our Facilities team are actively upkeeping our building and improving it for our visitors.  If you are a dab hand at DIY and don’t mind getting your hands dirty then this could be for you.  Opportunities are available throughout the week but centre around Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm.

Role Description: CLICK HERE

RECEPTION VOLUNTEER

Our reception team are committed to making our welcome one of the best in Sheffield.  Each week we see hundreds of people coming through our reception from all walks of life.  Our team are there to help visitors find their bearings and are a hub of information about what goes on at the Hope Centre.  Reception hours are 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and you can volunteer during these times.

Role Description: CLICK HERE

PATHWAYS VOLUNTEER

Pathways is our listening and signposting service.  We aim to connect people through our Pathways Team, to the service they need in the area and offer a listening ear to support people through what may well be a really tough time in their life.  We operate throughout the week and welcome applications from anyone with the confidence and skills to be able to directly support our clients.

Role Description: CLICK HERE

CAFE CONNECT VOLUNTEER

Each week we support people for whom English is not their first language to get to grips with English and to get to know how to find your way around life in Sheffield.  You don’t need to be an ESOL or TEFL qualified teacher to get involved although experience of working with people coming to the UK from other countries is a significant advantage.  Our group meets each Monday.

ADMINISTRATION & CREATIVE VOLUNTEERS

Our work involves a lot of behind the scenes work.  If you are more of a behind the scenes person who wants to help either in our admin team or with some of our creative design, social media of website maintenance then we would live to talk to you.

BID WRITING VOLUNTEER

As a charity we rely on fundraising and bid writing to help us to do what we do.  We are looking to develop a team of people who have the ability to present a compelling argument to potential grant making trusts.  You may have experience or may not but we would be happy to hear from you.