Volunteering at Spurgeons

We want to make sure our volunteers reap the benefits of offering their time, knowledge and skills to us. We believe our volunteers should personally gain from their experience with us and we are committed to making sure this happens.

As a volunteer with Spurgeons, you will receive thorough and appropriate training, support and guidance from a named member of staff. You will also receive regular feedback from the team, as well as the opportunity to let us know how you're feeling and where you might want further support or development.

Our volunteers are an incredibly important part of our work with children and young people. You can get involved at our Children’s Centres in a number of ways, including:

• Supporting activity sessions
• Running or helping at fundraising events
• Mentoring a young carer
• Mentoring a young offender
• Speaking about our work in schools

Spurgeons' works with hundreds of volunteers every year and we provide a full support service for everybody who volunteers with us.

Got some free time and want to help us change lives in your community? Here's how:

1) Complete a volunteer application form (including two references) and our equal opportunities form.

2) Once we have matched your application to a suitable role, we will let you know which documents we require for the DBS process. You will need to bring these with you to an interview.

3) You will be invited for an interview.

4) After your interview, if you are suitable for the role, we will contact your two references.

5) After we receive both references and your DBS has been returned, we will then begin your induction.

6) We will support you as you settle you into the role, so that you have the time to learn about what we do and why, and the chance to ask lots of questions.

• A full induction and all training necessary for your volunteering role
• A named supervisor for you, with regular supervision meetings
• We treat you, and all volunteers, in-line with our equal opportunities policy
• Reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses
• Provide insurance cover for volunteers
• Ensure the place you work in is safe

• To follow all policies and procedures
• Meet mutually agreed time commitments, or give notice if this is not possible
• Work to the best of your ability
• Attend any training courses as required, in preparation for or during your placement
• Enjoy yourself!​​​​​​