{"id":13,"date":"2019-11-25T11:58:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T11:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-11-05T09:24:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:24:27","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/get-involved\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tt-hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hero-images-33.png&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Volunteer<\/h1>\n<p>Share your time and skills to make <br \/>a real impact<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Grey Text &#8211; Introduction Only&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tt-grey-text grey-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"408\">Volunteers are the backbone of Turning Tides. By contributing your time and expertise, you help people affected by homelessness to rebuild their lives and look to the future with optimism. Whether it\u2019s cooking meals, driving vans, supporting events or sharing professional skills, every role matters. And volunteering isn\u2019t one-way; many find it brings new confidence, connections and a sense of purpose. With flexible opportunities and support from our Volunteer Team, you can find a role that fits your life and interests.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"408\"><a href=\"#corporate-volunteering\">Are you an organisation looking to volunteer? Click here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Text Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tt-text-section tt-two-col&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_class=&#8221;middle-aligned&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"806\">Why Volunteer with Turning Tides?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"970\">Your skills can create tangible change. Every hour given by our volunteers strengthens our services, supports people in need and builds a more connected community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1016\">Volunteering also offers personal enrichment:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1217\">\n<li data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<p data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1056\">A sense of purpose and contribution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1107\">\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1107\">Positive impact on wellbeing and mental health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1173\">\n<p data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1173\">Opportunities to develop new skills or build on existing ones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1217\">\n<p data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1217\">Connections with a supportive community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1412\">From lending a hand at events to providing direct support, your time helps to change a life.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail_BreathHR-2-1-e1759612879731.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;volunteer-image1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Grey Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tt-grey-text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Our volunteering roles<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"323\">We have a range of volunteering roles across our services. If you don\u2019t see a role that fits your skills or availability, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">get in touch<\/span> \u2013 we often create opportunities based on what volunteers can offer.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Our volunteering roles&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tt-volunteer-roles&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; 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for=\"taxonomy-select-1\">Town\/Area<\/label><select id=\"taxonomy-select-1\" class=\"alm-filter--item\"><option value=\"#\">-- Choose Town\/Area --<\/option><option id=\"select-burgess-hill\" value=\"burgess-hill\" data-name=\"Burgess Hill\">Burgess Hill<\/option><option id=\"select-crawley\" value=\"crawley\" data-name=\"Crawley\">Crawley<\/option><option id=\"select-east-grinstead\" value=\"east-grinstead\" data-name=\"East Grinstead\">East Grinstead<\/option><option id=\"select-home-based\" value=\"home-based\" data-name=\"Home based\">Home based<\/option><option id=\"select-horsham\" value=\"horsham\" data-name=\"Horsham\">Horsham<\/option><option id=\"select-hybrid-working\" value=\"hybrid-working\" data-name=\"Hybrid Working\">Hybrid Working<\/option><option id=\"select-hybrid-worthing\" value=\"hybrid-worthing\" data-name=\"Hybrid\/Worthing\">Hybrid\/Worthing<\/option><option id=\"select-littlehampton\" value=\"littlehampton\" data-name=\"Littlehampton\">Littlehampton<\/option><option id=\"select-mid-sussex\" value=\"mid-sussex\" data-name=\"Mid Sussex\">Mid Sussex<\/option><option id=\"select-storrington\" value=\"storrington\" data-name=\"Storrington\">Storrington<\/option><option id=\"select-west-sussex\" value=\"west-sussex\" data-name=\"West Sussex\" selected=\"selected\">West Sussex<\/option><option id=\"select-worthing\" value=\"worthing\" data-name=\"Worthing\">Worthing<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"alm-filter alm-filter--group alm-filter--taxonomy\" id=\"alm-filter-2\" data-key=\"taxonomy\" data-fieldtype=\"select\" data-taxonomy=\"volunteer_categories\" data-taxonomy-operator=\"IN\" data-taxonomy-include-children=\"true\" data-selected-value=\"\" data-default-value=\"\"><div class=\"alm-filter--title\"><h3 id=\"alm-filter-volunteer_categories-title\" >Location<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"alm-filter--inner\"><div class=\"alm-filter--select \"><label for=\"taxonomy-select-2\">Location<\/label><select id=\"taxonomy-select-2\" class=\"alm-filter--item\"><option value=\"#\">-- Choose Location --<\/option><option id=\"select-donations-hub\" value=\"donations-hub\" data-name=\"Donations Hub\">Donations Hub<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"alm-filters--loading\"><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ajax-load-more\" class=\"ajax-load-more-wrap infinite fading-circles\" data-id=\"tt_volunteering_list_new\" data-alm-id=\"\" data-canonical-url=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/get-involved\/volunteer\/\" data-slug=\"volunteer\" data-post-id=\"13\"  data-localized=\"ajax_load_more_tt_volunteering_list_new_vars\" data-alm-object=\"ajax_load_more_tt_volunteering_list_new\"><table aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\" class=\"alm-listing alm-ajax\" data-filters=\"true\" data-filters-target=\"volunteer_filter\" data-filters-url=\"true\" data-filters-paging=\"true\" data-filters-scroll=\"false\" data-filters-scrolltop=\"30\" data-container-type=\"table\" data-loading-style=\"infinite fading-circles\" data-repeater=\"template_1\" data-post-type=\"volunteer\" data-order=\"ASC\" data-orderby=\"title\" data-offset=\"0\" data-posts-per-page=\"100\" data-pause-override=\"true\" data-button-label=\"More volunteering roles\" data-prev-button-label=\"Load Previous\" data-transition=\"none\"><\/table><noscript><table class=\"alm-listing alm-noscript\">\n    \t\t<thead>\n\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t<th>Role<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Location(s)<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>Closing Date<\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/breakfast-cooks-and-helpers\/\">Breakfast cooks and helpers<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/breakfast-cooks-and-helpers\/\">\n\t\tHorsham\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/breakfast-cooks-and-helpers\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/community-client-support\/\">Client Support Volunteer<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/community-client-support\/\">\n\t\tBurgess Hill, East Grinstead, Horsham, Storrington\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/community-client-support\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/community-hub-assistant\/\">Community Hub Assistant<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/community-hub-assistant\/\">\n\t\tLittlehampton\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/community-hub-assistant\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/donations-hub-volunteer\/\">Donations Hub Volunteer<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/donations-hub-volunteer\/\">\n\t\tWorthing\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/donations-hub-volunteer\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/evening-meal-cook\/\">Evening Cook Horsham<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/evening-meal-cook\/\">\n\t\tHorsham\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/evening-meal-cook\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/evening-cook-worthing\/\">Evening Cook Worthing<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/evening-cook-worthing\/\">\n\t\tWorthing\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/evening-cook-worthing\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/fundraising-volunteer\/\">Fundraising Volunteer<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/fundraising-volunteer\/\">\n\t\tBurgess Hill, East Grinstead, Horsham, Littlehampton, Mid Sussex, Storrington, Worthing\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/fundraising-volunteer\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/health-engagement-volunteer\/\">Health Engagement Volunteer<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/health-engagement-volunteer\/\">\n\t\tLittlehampton\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/health-engagement-volunteer\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/littlehampton-community-hub-breakfast-club-cooks-and-helpers\/\">Littlehampton Community Hub Breakfast Cooks and Helpers<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/littlehampton-community-hub-breakfast-club-cooks-and-helpers\/\">\n\t\tLittlehampton\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/littlehampton-community-hub-breakfast-club-cooks-and-helpers\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/meet-eat-group-facilitator\/\">Meet &#038; Eat Group Volunteer Co-Facilitator<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/meet-eat-group-facilitator\/\">\n\t\tBurgess Hill, East Grinstead, Horsham, Storrington, West Sussex\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n\t\t<td>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/volunteer\/meet-eat-group-facilitator\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n    \t\n    \t<tr>\n\t<td>\n\t\t<a class=\"job-title\" 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Every volunteer begins with an induction to understand their role, meet the team and cover essential guidance. From there, you can shadow experienced volunteers, access role-specific training and receive ongoing support.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2332\">Flexible schedules allow you to contribute in ways that fit your life. Along the way you\u2019ll gain skills, experiences and friendships, while knowing your time is making a real difference.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2360\">Getting Started<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2432\"><strong data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2381\">1. Apply Online:<\/strong> Fill out our short volunteer information form<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2551\"><strong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2468\">2. 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We have a range of opportunities for volunteers, supporting a variety of teams and services within Turning Tides. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As well as supporting those who have experienced homelessness, our volunteers play a vital role is supporting our teams with administration, fundraising, helping at events, housekeeping and raising awareness in our local communities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you offer placements or work experience?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;Caveat Brush|||on|||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yes! We offer a variety of student placements, if you would like to find out more contact our <a href=\"mailto:volunteering@turning-tides.org.uk\">volunteering team<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are pleased to be able to offer counselling placements. Spaces are limited, so if you would like to find out if we have an opportunity available contact our <a href=\"mailto:volunteering@turning-tides.org.uk\">volunteering team<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We also partner with local schools and colleges to provide work experience for students. 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We will endeavour to make this mandatory training as convenient as possible for the volunteer.<\/p>\n<p>For classroom training a range of times and dates will be offered and for online training we will offer the option of the course being completed during volunteering.<\/p>\n<p>Non-compulsory training will be offered on an ad-hoc basis. This will be either in house or from an external provider. Priority will be given to volunteers where the training course is most relevant to their roles. 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Corporate volunteering days are an excellent way for a team of individuals to spend the day supporting Turning Tides and hopefully having an enjoyable day too. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information please visit our Corporate Support Page (Link)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;I would like to volunteer \u2013 what now? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;Caveat Brush|||on|||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>That\u2019s great news, we will look forward to welcoming you to our volunteering team!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The first step is to read through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Turning-Tides-Letter-For-Prospective-Volunteers.pdf\">letter for prospective volunteers<\/a> this sets out the steps for becoming a volunteer.<\/p>\n<p>Once you are happy with this, you will need to complete a Volunteer Information Form:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/volunteering\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Volunteer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Turning-Tides-Volunteer-Information-Form-Web.pdf\">Download PDF Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turning-tides.org.uk\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Turning-Tides-Volunteer-Information-Form-Web.docx\">Download Word Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What happens once I have submitted an application? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;Caveat Brush|||on|||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once we have received your volunteering application, a member of our Volunteering Team will look over your details. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If we need any further information or need to clarify anything, we will give you a call and arrange time to talk. Otherwise, we will send off for your references. Upon receipt of your references we will invite you along to one of our Volunteering Induction Sessions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is a Volunteering Induction Session?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;Caveat Brush|||on|||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Induction Sessions are a chance for us to welcome you to the volunteering team. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During your induction you will get an overview of Turning Tides, what you can expect as a volunteer with us and we will also go through some key policies and procedures. The sessions are interactive with a chance to ask questions. We will also cover some basic training to get you started in your role.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I always be placed in the role I have expressed an interest in? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;Caveat Brush|||on|||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wherever possible we will place you in the role\/ opportunity that you expressed an interest in. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, occasionally due to the time of processing your enquiry, it may be that your preferred role is no longer available.<\/p>\n<p>We will communicate with you throughout your volunteer journey and do our best to ensure you are placed in your preferred role, or a similar opportunity. <strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I have to have a DBS check? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;Caveat Brush|||on|||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of our roles may require a DBS check. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your role requires a DBS, we will ask you to disclose any spent and unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or final warnings when we receive your application, except those which are \u201cprotected\u201d as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).<\/p>\n<p>This is due to the vulnerability of our clients, and therefore certain roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 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