Opportunity Details

Title: Volunteer Warehouse Assistant
Location: Kingsfield Way, Northampton
Purpose of the role: To assist the Service Manager with the general Warehouse tasks
What tasks may be involved?

• Loading/unloading boxes from the van
• Picking and packing food items
• Moving small and large/heavy items and boxes
• Adhering to all health and safety within the warehouse environment
• Getting packages/items ready to be sent to different service areas
• Cleaning/clearing up
• Communicating with members of the public who are dropping off donations etc.

What qualities or skills would be useful?
• General level of fitness as some lifting will be involved
• Ability to work on own or as part of a very small team
• Trustworthy
• Flexible, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude required.
• Sense of humour goes a long way too!

Our expectations:
• Must be reliable and trustworthy
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality
• Must not discriminate
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations

What would the benefits be for me?
• Induction to the Hope Centre
• Access to training
• Gain experience and new skills
• Enhancement for your CV
• Regular news updates
• Support sessions
• Open door policy to the Volunteer Coordinator and Support Team
• Encouragement to try new things
• Reference after 8 weeks
• Be part of a team with a good ethos
• Increased confidence
• Meeting new people

Opportunity Details

Title: Volunteer Progress Mentor – L4L
Location: 35 – 37 Ash Street, Northampton, NN1 3DS
Purpose of the role: Assist in the effective operation of our Skills Hub; talking and assisting people in our Skills Hub, often in need or in crisis (always supported by paid staff)
Hours: This role runs Monday to Saturday in 2 - 4 hour shifts. The right candidate will be able to commit at least 2 days per week on the same days. Get in contact to discuss your availability.

What tasks may be involved?
• Encouraging Service users to engage in Work Based Learning and Therapeutic Groups
• Participating in delivery of groups and activities
• Attending Work Based Learning Placements with Service Users
• Drive Hope Minibus, escorting service users to work placements and external activities
• Supporting service users to attend training
• Welcome customers to the Hope Centre and the services it offers.
• Helping service users to fill forms in.
• Offer encouragement to join in activities and workshops.
• Supporting with distribution of clothing and toiletries and maintaining stocks on reception desk
• Monitoring the environment in the Skills Hub and reporting any incident or challenging behaviour to the Support Workers or Management

What qualities or skills would be useful?
• Previous experience working in a support, care, or mental health environment
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to work on own or as part of a very small team
• Flexible, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude required.

Our expectations:
• Must be reliable and trustworthy
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality
• Must not discriminate
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations
• Full DBS (can be obtained before you start volunteering)

What would the benefits be for me?
• Induction to the Hope Centre
• Access to training
• Gain experience and new skills
• Enhancement for your CV
• Regular news updates
• Support sessions
• Open door policy to the Volunteer Coordinator and Support Team
• Encouragement to try new things
• Reference after 8 weeks
• Be part of a team with a good ethos
• Increased confidence
• Meeting new people

Opportunity Details

Title: Volunteer Maintenance Worker and PAT Tester
Address: Based in our Ash Street office (NN1) but travel between Northampton-based sites will be necessary
Purpose of the role: To oversee repairs, servicing, and grounds maintenance across The Hope Centre’s various sites.

The ideal Volunteer will be able to commit 2 weekdays P/W to The Hope Centre and will have a full UK driving license.

What tasks may be involved?
• Conduct PAT tests of tools from our tool workshop, along with other appliances
• Perform basic tasks including changing lightbulbs, cleaning facilities, and managing maintenance repairs
• Perform repairs on company machinery, equipment, or appliances.
• Detect and report the need for major maintenance repairs.
• Repair tools and other electricals
• Changing light bulbs and ensuring other fixtures and fittings are in good working order
• Minor plumbing and carpentry
• Clearing or cleaning general areas
• Shifting furniture or equipment
• Assembling/repairing furniture or equipment
• Minor painting and decorating

What qualities or skills would be useful?
• A passion for tools, gardening and handywork
• General level of fitness as some lifting/climbing will be involved i.e. crates and tables, ladders etc.
• PAT training (this can be provided)
• Be able to work on your own or as part of a team
• A friendly demeanor and a good sense of humor!

Our expectations:
• Must be able to commit 2 weekdays per week
• Must be reliable and trustworthy
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality
• Must not discriminate
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations

What would the benefits be for me?
• Induction to the Hope Centre
• Access to training
• Gain experience and new skills
• Enhancement for your CV
• Regular news updates
• Support sessions
• Open door policy to the Volunteer Coordinator and Support Team
• Encouragement to try new things
• Reference after 8 weeks
• Be part of a team with a good ethos
• Increased confidence
• Meeting new people

Opportunity Details

Title: Volunteer Kitchen Assistant
Address: Oasis House, Campbell Street, Northampton, Nn1 3DS
Reports to: Debbie Russell
Purpose of the role: To assist in the general running of our Catering Club kitchen.

What tasks may be involved?
• Interacting with customers
• Loading/unloading the food vans
• Handing out food to service users
• Monitoring the stock that is taken by members
• Clearing up/cleaning

What qualities or skills would be useful?
• General level of fitness as some lifting will be involved i.e. crates and tables
• Basic understanding of mathematics to calculate costs
• Some cleaning and clearing up will be required
• Ability to work on own or as part of a very small team
• Integrity and discretion when dealing with customers
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Previous experience working or volunteering in a kitchen environment
• A good sense of humor!

Our expectations:
• Must be able to volunteer as part of a team.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers.
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks.
• Must be sympathetic towards people’s circumstances.
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality.
• Must not discriminate.
• Liaise with other staff and volunteers allocated to this area.

What would the benefits be for me?
• Induction to the Hope Centre
• Access to training
• Gain experience and new skills
• Enhancement for your CV
• Regular news updates
• Support sessions
• Open door policy to the Volunteer Coordinator and Support Team
• Encouragement to try new things
• Reference after 8 weeks
• Be part of a team with a good ethos
• Increased confidence
• Meeting new people

Opportunity Details

Title: Volunteer Social Media Assistant
Address: 35-37 Ash Street, Northampton, NN1 3DS OR from home
Purpose of the role: To assist in the general running of The Hope Centre’s social media accounts.

What tasks may be involved?
• Raise awareness of The Hope Centre to the general public via our Social Media accounts
• Advertise events and other activities the charity takes part in
• Sharing stories and photos on social media within our brand guidelines
• Coming up with ideas to help us grow our social media presence on different platforms to raise awareness of the charity and the fantastic work we do
• Create and schedule engaging content that celebrates the work we do.
• You will be working on our Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other socials
• Assist in social media projects and campaigns - Ensuring we a get broad social media reach

What qualities or skills would be useful?
• Good English language skills
• Applicants should have an extensive knowledge of all social media platforms
• An interest and understanding of the local community
• Improving the social media photo albums by collecting and uploading new images along with writing accurate descriptions.
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Previous experience posting on Social Media for a company, charity or other organization would be helpful

Our expectations:
• Must remain politically neutral over all social media
• Must be able to volunteer as part of a team.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers.
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks.
• Must be sympathetic towards people’s circumstances.
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality.
• Must not discriminate.
• Liaise with other staff and volunteers allocated to this area.

What would the benefits be for me?
• Induction to the Hope Centre
• Access to training
• Gain experience and new skills
• Enhancement for your CV
• Regular news updates
• Support sessions
• Open door policy to the Volunteer Coordinator and Support Team
• Encouragement to try new things
• Reference after 8 weeks
• Be part of a team with a good ethos
• Increased confidence
• Meeting new people

Opportunity Details

Title: Volunteer Administration Assistant

Address: From home

Role: To assist in the general administration of The Hope Centre from home. Must have your own laptop and phone and be willing to download our phone software.

Hours: 09:00 – 14:00 Mon – Fri (get in touch to discuss your availability)

What tasks may be involved?
• Answer calls and direct people to the correct service area
• Forward voicemails to relevant staff
• Take messages
• Send email responses from our generic email
• Write thank you letters for our donors
• Other general administration

What qualities or skills would be useful?
• Good English language skills
• Applicants should have an extensive knowledge of all social media platforms
• An interest and understanding of the local community
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Previous admin experience would be helpful

Our expectations:
• Must have a DBS or be willing to get a DBS
• Must have access to own laptop and smartphone.
• Must be able to volunteer as part of a team.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers.
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks.
• Must be sympathetic towards people’s circumstances.
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality.
• Must not discriminate.
• Liaise with other staff and volunteers allocated to this area.

What would the benefits be for me?
• Induction to the Hope Centre
• Access to training
• Gain experience and new skills
• Enhancement for your CV
• Regular news updates
• Support sessions
• Open door policy to the Volunteer Coordinator and Support Team
• Encouragement to try new things
• Reference after 8 weeks
• Be part of a team with a good ethos
• Increased confidence
• Meeting new people

Opportunity Details

We have received food donations. Can you help us sort these items by removing any expired items and restocking the shelves with the remaining non-perishable items.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	6	n/a	n/a
General	6	n/a	n/a
General	6	n/a	n/a
General	6	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Empowering Culpeper is a food distribution center serving Culpeper County, which operates on the third Saturday of each month at Culpeper United Methodist Church. The program is 100% volunteer-led, and volunteers are needed to receive and unpack food, facilitate food pick-up, and maintain monthly operation. Please contact Jill Skelton at 540-718-4132 or jandmskelton@gmail.com to sign up for this volunteer opportunity.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Empowering Culpeper is a food distribution center serving Culpeper County, which operates on the third Saturday of each month at Culpeper United Methodist Church. The program is 100% volunteer-led, and volunteers are needed to receive and unpack food, facilitate food pick-up, and maintain monthly operation. Please contact Jill Skelton at 540-718-4132 or jandmskelton@gmail.com to sign up for this volunteer opportunity.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Empowering Culpeper is a food distribution center serving Culpeper County, which operates on the third Saturday of each month at Culpeper United Methodist Church. The program is 100% volunteer-led, and volunteers are needed to receive and unpack food, facilitate food pick-up, and maintain monthly operation. Please contact Jill Skelton at 540-718-4132 or jandmskelton@gmail.com to sign up for this volunteer opportunity.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a