Volunteering
Outward has a proud history of involving volunteers and we are always looking for committed and friendly volunteers. Volunteers make a valued contribution to people’s lives by reducing isolation, sharing skills and working alongside staff to create meaningful independence for vulnerable adults.
“It is a great experience to see that my encouragement can change aspects of people’s lives and helps them to gain more self-confidence” Outward Volunteer
Roles
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We look for people who have a genuine desire to support vulnerable people and are able to understand their view of the world. The roles are varied but you are likely to be supporting people in their homes, supporting people in the community, enabling people to improve their social lives or even supporting people to attend appointments or use public transport to get from A to B Part-time volunteers Our part-time volunteers commit at least four hours of their time per week. Duties vary and can range from befriending elderly residents, going to a disco with a person with learning disabilities or organising meetings in our young people’s services. Full-time (live-in) volunteers We have a dedicated team of full-time volunteers that volunteer their time for up to 35 hours per week. Not only do we provide excellent accommodation but we also pay their expenses and offer ongoing support and training. |
Supporting Volunteers
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We are proud to be accredited by Investors in Volunteers for truly recognising the value of what our volunteers do. We support them to volunteer by providing:
Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Should you wish to apply to volunteer at Outward then please download the Application Form and return it to us. |
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 Volunteer Application Form | 183 Kb |
 Volunteering with Outward | 653 Kb |