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 in you’re interested in volunteering and email to Scott.Mckay@likewisesheffield.org.uk
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