“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
WEDNESDAY
FOODBANK VOLUNTEERS
WEDS 9.45am-12.15PM ArBORETUm
We are looking for friendly and welcoming individuals to join our teams at Radford Arboretum Food Bank (based at the Covenant Restoration Assembly church on Raleigh Street).
Tasks would include greeting and chatting with guests, packing emergency food parcels, accepting donations and using our electronic referral system.
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Contact here for more information or to arrange an informal chat or visit.
WEDNESDAY
CAFE volunteer
Weds 9.15 - 11.30AM
BEESTON
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to make drinks as part of our café team on a Wednesday morning from 9.15-11.30am at Hope House in Beeston.
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You should be able to work calmly under pressure and keep your area clean in a busy cafe setting. Training will be given.
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Contact here for more information or to arrange an informal chat or visit.​​​​
FOODBANK BEFRIENDER
THURS 9.15 - 12 NOON
BEESTON
We are looking for a friendly, approachable and confident person to join our Thursday Foodbank and Community Cafe team as a befriending volunteer at Hope House in Beeston.
The role would involve welcoming & talking to guests and supporting them to find help to improve their situation.
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Contact here for more information or to arrange an informal chat or visit.​​​​
Chair of trustees
We are seeking a prayerful, inspiring andd committed Chair of Trustees to lead our Board as our 310+ volunteers and small staff team continue growing communities of hope across Nottingham.
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We are looking for someone with people skills, leadership experience and sound judgment, who has either chaired a board before or is ready to step confidently into the role. You will have a heart for our mission and ability to combine strategic thinking with humility, collaboration and a genuine desire to serve.
Contact our CEO here for more information
ALLOTMENT
volunteers
Beeston
We are looking for volunteers to join our established allotment growing team on Tuesday mornings 9.15 am - 12.15 pm at our Beeston allotment. Tasks include weeding, planting and allotment maintenance. ​
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You must be physically fit and happy to work both unsupervised but also as part of a team.
The allotment grows fresh food for Hope House to use in community meals and also to supplement our food club.
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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, be able to support a group of guests with diverse needs - some of whom may be lacking in confidence, and assist them with their arts and craft projects.
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We also require volunteers to assist with our Beeston Art group at Hope House (Thursdays 1-4pm)
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Please get in touch here ​for more details, stating which location you are interested in.
'Tea & tech'
Volunteers
Tues 12 noon - 2.30pm
Wed 3 pm - 5pm
at Carlton Community Hub
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
job club volunteers
Mon, Tues or wed 10-12
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.​
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
befriender
volunteers
carlton friendship group
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.​​
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.
Community meal &
food club volunteers carlton
We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve food, welcome guests and pack away at our monthly community meals at Carlton Community Hub between 5pm and 8.30pm on the fourth Monday of each month. ​​​​
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We are also looking for additional volunteers to assist with the setup for our weekly Food Club. on Thursday mornings between 9am and 1pm at Carlton Community Hub. Duties may include helping with deliveries, sorting and storing food and assisting guests during the session.
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Please contact us here for more info, stating which role you are interested in.
ESOL volunteers Mon pm Beeston
We are looking for confident, friendly and outgoing individuals with great interpersonal and language skills to support our ESOL project.
ESOL is English for Speakers of Other Languages and you need to be a clear and patient communicator. Other language skills are useful but not essential. We work in small groups depending on the learner's language skill level.
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This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life by helping them learn the language of their new home, enabling them to integrate within their local community.​​
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Contact here for more details
HR TRUSTEE 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
