“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human.
No one has made it through life without someone else's help.”
Heather French Henry
Empowering Volunteers
At the heart of Hope Nottingham's vision to 'inspire and grow communities of Hope' is our support and empowerment of individuals to make a difference in their local communities. Hope Nottingham itself started with our founder Nigel Adams volunteering his time, which became a catalyst for others to also get involved. All of our Foodbanks were set up and continue to be led and supported by local volunteer teams, as do many of our activities at both Hope House in Beeston and Carlton Community Hub.
You can view our current volunteer vacancies here
the benefits of Volunteering
make a difference
Hope Nottingham's mission is to inspire and empower individuals to make a difference in their local communities by volunteering
connect
with others
Volunteering at Hope enables you to meet many different people of all backgrounds, working alongside or supporting them
share your skills & experience
Whether your skill is organising, making people feel at ease, driving, admin, cooking or a professional skill, get in touch
learn new skills
From building confidence to learning entirely new things or perspectives, Hope offers great personal development
help build community
Hope Nottingham is one big community made up of lots of communities of volunteer projects, each playing a part
benefit your own wellbeing
Volunteering has proven positive impacts on mental and physcial wellbeing. It can bring meaning and purpose, relieve stress and increase esteem and wellbeing.
make new friends
Many of our volunteers have benefited from making long term friendships through their involvement with Hope
have fun
Whilst we cannot deny that our work involves supporting those in crisis and encountering upsetting scenarios, as a team we are supportive and always aim to lift each other and our guests up
Our volunteer teams
Volunteer Van Driver, Aspley Foodbank Volunteer and team from our partner The Arches
Wollaton Foodbank Volunteers
Broxtowe Foodbank Volunteers
Volunteer Van Driver, Aspley Foodbank Volunteer and team from our partner The Arches
WHAT our volunteers SAY
volunteer
befriender
'Team members were really good to work with. I felt volunteering was a worthwhile thing to do, helping guests and serving the local community'
HOPE HOUSE
CAFE VOLUNTEER
'It's probably the most constructive and fulfilling thing I do each week'
office 'angel'
VOLUNTEER
'I enjoy putting my faith into action in a meaningful way'
Bilborough foodbank volunteer
'Our aim for every shift is to turn the frowns that come through the door upside down'
acts 435
volunteer
' I'm not particularly religious but Hope is a bunch of enthusiasts, generous with their time who like to give to the local community. Volunteering is my way of giving a little to help others'
job club
VOLUNTEER
'We meet such an interesting mix of people who are needing help applying for jobs and we endeavour to serve them using our experience'
Youth wellbeing
cafe volunteer
'I've volunteered with Hope for 9 years in many youth projects...the Wellbeing Cafe is the most well behaved....We are creating a safe place for all, even the least confident'
literacy
group volunteer
'I get a great deal of satisfaction from helping people and enjoy all the friendships I have here.'
foodbank
VOLUNTEER
'It’s a place where I can help doing things with values that I approve of.'
