Category: In the community

    ACE Women’s Group Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. As a Women’s Group Volunteer you will be working alongside St Mungo’s staff to facilitate group sessions within a creative wellbeing group. This role will be to support with a range of different tasks including: helping to provide a safe space for those who identify as Women, helping set up and clear away table, chairs and creative activities, accessing a kitchen to help with refreshments for clients, occasionally accompanying groups on trips into the community, introducing various activities to participants and signposting attendees to appropriate services for further support.

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

    • Bristol – Friday mornings, 9:30am-12pm

    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

    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’ll be leading sessions for our clients, supporting discussion and reflection on wellbeing.

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

    • Sutton- once a fortnight, for 2 hours between 11am-5pm on a weekday –  ideally this would be on a Wednesday between 2-4pm but we are able to 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.
    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants
    – A DBS check will be carried out for this role.

    Christmas Collection Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Could you spare a couple of hours of your time to make a difference to people sleeping rough this Christmas? This winter we’re hosting bucket collections at Stations and Christmas Markets across Bristol and Bath. We’re asking for volunteers to join us for a two hour slot at a time of your choice throughout the day, to help spread festive cheer whilst engaging with members of the public with our work and collecting vital donations to help get people off the streets this winter.

    Please see all locations and the time commitments we are currently recruiting for in this role, to see the dates and times please change location from London to Bristol/Bath:

    • Sunday 20th November Bath Spa Station BA1 1SU 11am-1.30pm/1.30pm-4pm
    • Thursday 24th November Bath Christmas Market 10am-12pm / 12pm-2pm /
      2pm-4pm / 4pm-6pm / 6pm-8pm
    • Friday 25th November Bath Christmas Market 10am-12pm / 12pm-2pm /
      2pm-4pm / 4pm-6pm / 6pm-8pm
    • Wednesday 30th November Bristol Christmas Market 2pm-4pm / 4pm-6pm / 6pm-8pm
    • Tuesday 6th December Bristol Temple Meads 7.30-9.30am/ 4.30pm-7pm
    • Friday 9th December The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5DG 11am-1pm / 1-3pm/3pm-5pm
    • Saturday 10th December The Mall, Cribbs Causeway BS34 5DG 11am-1pm /1pm-3pm / 3pm-5pm
    • Saturday 17th December Wapping Wharf BS1 4RW 1pm-3pm / 3pm-5pm

    To sign up and book your slot simply follow the below link, and we’ll be in touch soon with everything you’ll need to know for the day. You will be able to choose what shift and what station on sign up.

    Christmas Station Collection Volunteer Form

     

     

    Christmas Collections Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Could you spare a couple of hours of your time to make a difference to people sleeping rough this Christmas? This winter we’re hosting bucket collections at Stations and Christmas Markets across London. We’re asking for volunteers to join us for a two hour slot at a time of your choice throughout the day, to help spread festive cheer whilst engaging with members of the public with our work and collecting vital donations to help get people off the streets this winter.

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

    • Paddington Station –  Monday 5th December , 2 hour shift between 7am – 7pm
    • Tottenham Court Road Station- Tuesday 6th December, 2 hour shift between 7am-2pm
    • Stratford Station- Tuesday 6th December, 2 hour shift between 3pm-7pm
    • Oxford Circus Station- Thursday 8th December, 2 hour shift between 7am-2pm
    • Tower Hill Station- Thursday 8th December, 2 hour shift between 3pm-7pm
    • Hackney Christmas Market, Saturday 10 December, 2 hour shifts between 12pm – 6pm.
    • Christmas by the River, Sunday 11 December, 2 hour shifts between 11am – 9pm
    • Waterloo Station-Monday 12th December, 2 hour shift between 7am-7pm
    • Kings Cross Station- Tuesday 13th December, 2 hour shift, 7 am-7pm
    • Liverpool Street Station- Tuesday 13th December, 2 hour shift between 7 am-7pm
    • Victoria Station- Wednesday 14th December, 2 hour shift between 7:30am-7:30pm
    • Euston Station- Wednesday 14th December, 2 hour shift between 7am-7pm 
    • London Bridge Station- Thursday 15th December, 2 hour shift between 7 am-7pm
    • Holborn Station- Tuesday 20th December, 2 hour shift between 3pm-7pm
    • Charing Cross Station- Tuesday 20th December, 2 hour shift between 7 am-7pm
    • Seven Dials Late Night Shopping Collection, Thursday 22 December, 2 hour shifts between 5pm-9pm

    What you’ll get when you sign up:

    • A St Mungo’s t-shirt and collection bucket, so you look the part on the day
    • A full briefing ahead of the collection, including top tips about how to make as much money as possible!
    • A member of the fundraising team who will be on hand to support you and answer any questions about our work

    If you have any questions before joining the team, please drop our team an email to fundraise@mungos.org  and we’ll be happy to help.

    To sign up and book your slot simply follow the below link, and we’ll be in touch soon with everything you’ll need to know for the day. You will be able to choose what shift and what station on sign up.

    Christmas Station Collection Volunteer Form

    How you’ll make a difference

    Last year, our outreach teams worked with 11,453 people who were sleeping on the streets. We also provided specialist healthcare, training and employment teams dedicated to helping people recover from their experiences and really turn their lives around for good. . Our aim is help every person we meet to recover and rebuild their lives.

    The money you raise could help provide counselling to people affected by homelessness, to support their mental health and begin their recovery journey.

     

    Qualified Psychotherapy Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Are you interested in challenging and rewarding voluntary work? Life Works is an innovative therapy service that has an excellent reputation for increasing access to talking therapies for people experiencing homelessness and complex needs, for developing good practice in this specialised work, and for the positive and evaluated outcomes.

    We are currently looking for qualified psychotherapists to support our work at the following locations and times:

    • Oxford City– 4-5 hours per week for client counselling (between Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-5pm) and a further 1.5 hours to attend fortnightly clinical supervision sessions on Wednesdays at 9.30am

    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.

    How do I apply?
    Complete our online application form by clicking ‘Apply Now’
    • In “Availability” please put the region(s) you are applying for, as well as the clinical supervision times to confirm you can make these timings.
    • In the first question box please paste in your CV (you can also email your CV to volunteer@mungos.org)
    • In the second question box please write a narrative [no more than 750 words] detailing the interest you have in this work and what you could helpfully bring to it. You should indicate whether you are interested in a face to face placement or remote working placement.

    If you have any further questions please contact lifeworks@mungos.org

    Putting Down Roots – Gardening Support Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Are you keen on supporting our clients in their recovery through gardening? Putting Down Roots is a horticultural therapy and training project, using gardening as a tool to help people in their recovery. The Putting Down Roots team recently scooped a Silver Medal for its innovative garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In this role, you will be supporting clients to learn how to plant and grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, how to maintain green spaces and to learn other gardening skills. Whilst gardening experience would be an advantage, we are looking for people who can work well with our clients and are keen to get stuck in and learn alongside them in the garden!

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

    • Haringey- Tuesday, 10am-2pm
    • Kensington & Chelsea -Wednesday, 10am-2pm 
    • Lambeth : Monday and Wednesday, 10am – 2pm 

    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.

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

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

    First Response Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Are you looking for your first role in the homelessness sector? As a First Response Volunteer, you will help find those rough sleeping quicker, and enable Outreach workers to spend more time supporting those found to move away from the streets and get connected to other local services. First Responders play a crucial role to ensure people sleeping rough receive vital support. This is not a client-facing role and therefore is well suited to somebody looking for their first role in the homelessness sector. However, we do also offer development opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge about rough sleeping for those interested.

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

    • Bristol- Tuesday or Wednesday, 6.15am – 8.30am or Saturdays, 7am – 9am (1 shift per month)

    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

    Gardening Group Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s.  We are looking for volunteers to facilitate regular gardening sessions for our clients, guided by St Mungo’s values. This will be a great opportunity to share your talent for and interest in gardening with our clients. We’re seeking someone who is open to helping clients learn at their own pace, and take pride in their achievements. Working with our clients, you can plan the gardening sessions to meet the needs of the participants and take a creative approach to how these are facilitated.

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

    • Hammersmith and Fulham-Monday-Friday, between 9am-5pm 2-3 hours per week/bi-weekly,
    • Camden-Monday-Friday, between 9am-5pm, 2 hours once a fortnight
    • North Camden-Monday-Friday, 12pm-6pm, 2-6 hours, minimum once a fortnight, 
    • Haringey- 4 hours per week between 9am-5pm, Tuesday or Thursday PM
    • Islington -Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 1 day per week
    • Hounslow-Monday- Friday between 9am-5pm, 2-3hrs per week/bi-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 as it is a client-facing role.
    – Please make sure you have read our Frequently Asked Questions here for new volunteer applicants

    Art Group Volunteer

    It’s fantastic that you’d like to find out more about volunteering at St Mungo’s. Can you help inspire our clients through art? We are looking for an experienced Art group volunteer who can facilitate sessions with groups of 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 art sessions to meet the needs of the participants and take a creative approach to how these are facilitated.

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

    • Hammersmith and Fulham- Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm, 2 hours 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.

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

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

    Outreach Volunteer

    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.

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

    • Bournemouth and Poole- Monday-Friday, 6am-10am (1-2 shifts per week)
    • Brent- Monday-Friday, 6am-10am (1 shift per week, fortnightly or monthly) * Due to the timings of the shifts and the location of the service, volunteers need to be located in the borough of Brent.
    • Westminster- Saturday, 6am-9am or Sunday 8:30pm-12am (minimum 1 shift per month)

    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