Outreach Volunteer- Driving Role

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As an Outreach Volunteer you will be assisting outreach workers to carry out shifts, adding vital capacity to the team, and enabling us to engage with more rough sleepers who have been referred both via StreetLink and those already known to the team. Our outreach volunteers work with the outreach worker and support with navigation, client assessments and note taking. This is a driving role and therefore you would either need to have a car OR be 25 years and over with a driving licence and happy to drive a hire car through St Mungo’s. It would be great to hear from people who speak Punjabi or Polish but this is not an essential requirement.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Ealing-Monday- Sundays, 10pm-2am OR 5am-8am (1 shift per week) 

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. All of our roles require a 6 month commitment.
    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role.
    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Recovery College Digital Photography and Film Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Digital Arts and Film Volunteer you will be facilitating photography, film and editing sessions with groups of clients guided by St Mungo’s values. We believe that everyone has strengths, and you need to be able to facilitate sessions in a way that are inclusive and empowering. The ability to encourage and support homeless clients with no previous photography or film-making experience is more important than advanced technical skills.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Southwark – Mondays, 1pm-4pm, once a fortnight

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. All of our roles require a 6 month commitment.
    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role.
    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Oxford Project Support Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Join our team in the building based role at Oxford Outreach. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain experience in the sector or someone with great interpersonal and administration skills. You will support with the day to day running of the outreach service from their hub building on reception, interacting with our clients and providing admin and practical support to our staff.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Oxford- Thursdays, 10am-4pm, (Ideally weekly)

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. All of our roles require a 6 month commitment.
    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role.
    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Walking Group Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Do you enjoy getting out in the great outdoors? Are you energetic and motivated? If so, this role may be a good fit for you! As a Walking Group volunteer, you will facilitate regular walking group sessions for our residents, guided by St Mungo’s values. This will involve engaging with our clients, discovering what places they would like to visit, leading the walk alongside staff, planning the itinerary (map reading skills are a bonus!), making posters, and using your natural enthusiasm to encourage clients to join you.
    We are looking for someone who can help our residents open up at their own pace, focusing on their strengths and using a creative approach to meet our client’s needs. Apply now to support our client’s in their recovery journey!

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Lewisham- Mondays, 1.5-2 hours, 1 shift per fortnight (Ideally Monday afternoon, but can be flexible)

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. All of our roles require a 6 month commitment.
    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role.
    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Creative Activities Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Can you help inspire our clients to get creative? We are looking for a crafty person who can facilitate creative sessions with our clients. We’re seeking someone who can support and empower clients through providing them with a regular creative outlet, and enable them to pick up some skills and tips on the way!

    We believe that everyone has strengths, and you will need to be able to facilitate sessions in a way that is inclusive of all abilities. Working with the clients, you can design the creative sessions to meet the needs of the participants and take an innovative approach to how these are facilitated.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Lewisham, 1-2 hours per week (Mon-Sun)

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. All of our roles require a 6 month commitment.
    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role.
    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Fusion Project Support Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Project Support Volunteer you will make a difference by supporting clients to engage with us in various ways. In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks: Supporting on reception by meeting and greeting clients and visitors, handling client and visitor queries, recording information as well as taking and redirecting calls and relaying messages. You will also help in our cafe where you will be serving free drinks and snacks to our clients while creating a friendly and safe environment for them to get engaged with the organisation and even make friends and develop life skills. This role will also involve providing additional support by guiding clients through the building when necessary, signposting them to the relevant team and participating in activities such as playing pool and arts and crafts.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    •  Bournemouth – Mondays-Fridays, 10am-1pm (minimum 1 shift per week)

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. This role requires a 6 month commitment.

    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role.

    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Accommodation Peer Support Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As an Accommodation Peer Support volunteer you’ll be providing 1-2-1 support for client’s at varying stages in their recovery. This will involve developing a rapport and building trust, supporting and guiding through their recovery journey and helping to achieve short term and long term goals. You will also be supporting clients practically, including: supporting with inducting new clients, registering with a GP; liaising with benefit agencies; attending appointments and preparing individuals for move-on.

    This role would also involve you to supporting staff in the project. This can be carrying out health and safety checks; help with packing client belongings as they move out and any other general support.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Reading– Monday-Sunday, 4 hours, 1 day a week. * The services run 24/7 so there is flexibility within the services for when this is. To be discussed with services and volunteer.

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. This role requires a 6 month commitment.

    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role as it is a client-facing role.

    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Wellbeing Group Facilitator Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Wellbeing Group Facilitator, you will be leading sessions for our clients supporting discussion and reflection on well-being. We lead these groups in line with St Mungo’s values as we believe that each of our clients comes to us with a unique set of skills and strengths and we use these as the starting point for moving towards a healthier, happier and more stable life. 

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Sutton- Wednesday between 2-4pm

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. This role requires a 6 month commitment.

    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role as it is a client-facing role.

    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Our Wellbeing Group Volunteer- ACE Services

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Group Volunteer you will be working alongside St Mungo’s staff to facilitate group sessions with clients experiencing Mental Health issues and Substance Use (dual diagnosis) within the Compass Centre. We are looking for someone with good communication skills. Tasks will include: Helping staff to provide a safe and calm space for the members, set up / preparation of kitchen, promoting community ties and friendly relationships for attendees, helping staff to clear away after the group, participating in weekly pre-brief and de-brief check ins with staff before and after group time. A level 2 food hygiene certificate will be required for this role which St Mungo’s will organise and fund.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Bristol- Every Thursday, 1pm-3pm 

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. This role requires a 6 month commitment.

    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role as it is a client-facing role.

    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Cooking Group Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Are you keen on cooking? If so then we may have the role for you! As a Cooking Group Volunteer you will be encouraging clients to socialise as they cook, as well as collaborating with staff and clients to decide on recipes, and buy ingredients. Working in a kitchen, you will give nutritional and healthy eating information whilst running the cooking classes. Volunteers may also do meal planning with clients and budgeting for cooking. Please note that a food hygiene certificate is required for this role.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role:

    • Hackney- Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 4 hours per week * This service is women only, and therefore we are only accepting volunteer applications from women or those who are female identifying.

    The attached role description will give you more information on the type of tasks you’ll be undertaking in this role as well as the support you’ll get from us in return.

    Recruitment for this role may be closed earlier depending on the volume of applications we receive.

    Things to remember:

    – Please look at the time commitments and locations required for this role and be sure you are able to commit. This role requires a 6 month commitment.

    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role as it is a client-facing role.

    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants