“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
trustees
Needed
We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board, particularly those with financial acumen, HR, NHS / Integrated Care System or lived experience of poverty or loneliness. Board meetings are bi-monthly with ad hoc other support, usually via email. ​
An enhanced DBS and usual Trustee checks including references and eligibility checks will be required for this role.
See the advert here​
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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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foodbank volunteers
at BROXTOWE or
st Ann's
wed 10am-12noon
These two foodbanks need more volunteers. They are hosted by our friends at St Martha's Church in Broxtowe, NG7 4DL and St Ann with Emmanuel Church in St Ann's.
Volunteer roles will include greeting guests, befriending, serving drinks, making up food parcels.
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With regret we are unable to accommodate any more term-time only volunteers due to needing to cover all through the year.
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Full training provided.
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Contact here for more information
job club volunteers
Mon, Tues or wed 10-12
stapleford
& beeston
We are looking for volunteers to join our Job Club team, primarily on a Tues 10-12, at Stapleford or Beeston library, but may be asked to cover our Beeston Mon or Wed sessions too at Hope House.
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You need to have some experience in job search or at least looking for and applying for jobs, writing cv's - whether for yourself or others. A good standard of computer and
literacy is required.
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Contact here for more info or to arrange a visit with us
Community
Garden volunteers
Beeston
We are looking for regular volunteers who enjoy gardening to help us develop the gardens around our main hub,
Hope House in Beeston.
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Our aim is a welcoming space that can be enjoyed by our hub guests and local people.
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Hours can be flexible across the week and refreshments and tools are provided.
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Contact here for an initial chat about the role
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).
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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.
CARLTON or Beeston 'HANDYPERSON'
We are looking for a competent volunteer 'handy person' that can help with general maintenance tasks as needed around each or our hubs. You will need to liaise with our staff team who will support with agreeing appropriate tasks. You will not be expected to undertake electrical or professional skilled work, rather painting & decorating, ad hoc joinery, gardening etc
Contact here to arrange a visit
and more details
'Tea & tech'
Volunteers
Wed 3-5pm at Carlton
This role would involve supporting guests with increasing their digital skills and confidence, helping guests to access online courses and signposting them to other relevant support.
Guests can use their own devices or we have tablets available for use during the session.
If you have good IT skills and enjoy supporting others this could be the perfect role for you.
Drop into the session or
get in touch here
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
community cafe/food bank session volunteers
We are looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to support our Community Cafe and foodbank sessions at Hope House in Beeston. We currently require additional volunteers for our Saturday sessions (9.30am-10.30am ). Duties may include front of house activities such as taking orders, clearing tables and making drinks; issuing food parcels (including fulfilling vouchers on our system), welcoming and talking to our guests and packing parcels in the foodbank. Some lifting will be required. ​​​
Contact 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
