Volunteer
People who spend time volunteering with Likewise Sheffield are considered very much part of our team. We couldn’t do our work with our volunteers.
Volunteers are an important part of the community here at Likewise Sheffield. We have a wide range of volunteer roles on offer for people with a variety of skills and experience from different backgrounds.
We can offer great volunteering opportunities which are fulfilling and rewarding and which can lead to paid employment with us or elsewhere.
If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer application form and email to Scott.Mckay@likewisesheffield.org.uk
Current Volunteering Opportunity:
HALT Team Volunteer
The Home at Last Team is one of the teams within Likewise. We work with adults the are experiencing substance misuse issues and homelessness.
We work closely with Shelter and Sheffield City Council Homelessness Teams and other health careproviders
We are part of the wider outreach network in the city and work closely with the Archer Project and Bens Centre and other homelessness charities
This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an outgoing, empathetic, and non-judgmental attttude who can build strong working relationships with others. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands on experience in a drug and alcohol service and put your passion for supporting and advocating for vulnerable people to great use.
Take a look at our HALT Team volunteer specification
To apply, please fill in the volunteer application form and email to Scott.Mckay@likewisesheffield.org.uk
Closing date 11th June
Why should you become a volunteer?
There are many benefits from volunteering with Likewise Sheffield
- Learning new skills
- Gaining work experience
- Building your confidence and self esteem
- Meeting new people
- Trying something new
- Developing a skill, hobby or interest
- Making a difference to your own life and the lives of others
- Being part of a community
As a volunteer you can expect to
- be given a clear role description
- undertake an induction and appropriate training
- have safe working conditions
- receive the same training opportunities as other members of staff
- of be reimbursed for agreed out of pocket expenses associated with your volunteering
- have opportunities to develop new skills and develop knowledge
- use your skills, knowledge and talents to help others
- have regular supervision and dedicated support