Volunteering
We understand that people choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. No matter what your motivation is, we aim to help you explore suitable roles you will find challenging and rewarding.
Here are a few things that volunteering with GL11 Community Hub can help you achieve:
Give something back. Feel valued and part of a team. Gain confidence and self-esteem. Gain new skills, knowledge and experience. Enhance a CV. Meet new people and make new friends. Share a hobby with others. Get to know the local community.
Volunteering Opportunities
Early Years Volunteer
Bring joy to little ones! Help us create magical, fun-filled activities for under-5s at GL11 Community Hub. Work alongside our team to make sure every child and their family feels safe, welcome, and ready to explore, play, and learn!
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Community Buddies (once a week)
Be the highlight of someone’s week! A simple chat over a cuppa can mean the world to someone feeling isolated. Spend an hour a week sharing stories, laughter, and good company—whether at their home or a cozy café (we’ll pay for the drinks).
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Community Pantry Volunteer (alternate Wednesdays, 10am-12:30pm)
Stock shelves, share smiles! Join our community pantry team and help make grocery shopping a friendly, welcoming experience. A warm hello and a helping hand can make all the difference!
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Kitchen assistance (Thursdays, 11am-1:30pm)
Our Thursday Community Lunch for over-55s is a highlight of the week, and we need extra hands for food prep, plating up, and keeping things tidy. Come for the cooking, stay for the conversations!
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SMILE (Significant Mental Illness Lived Experience) Peer Volunteer
SMI Peer Volunteers are unique individuals who, by sharing their personal experiences, offer invaluable insights, guidance, and support to their community. You’ll work in partnership with public, voluntary, and private organisations, expanding the scope and effectiveness of services.
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Trainee Counsellor Placements
We are seeking trainee counsellors to join our team to carry out short-term counselling on behalf of GL11 Counselling Service.
Individuals will need to be registered with a professional counselling membership body (e.g. BACP) and completing relevant Level 4 or above counselling training.
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Get in touch if you think you can help: adam@gl11.org.uk / 01453 548530