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We’re looking for volunteers to help us deliver vital services for people experiencing homelessness. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please follow the link below to our list of vacancies.
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We offer volunteering roles right across London. Find out more by viewing our current volunteering vacancies.
Why volunteer with us
Volunteering with us is a great way to meet new, like-minded people, gain useful skills, build confidence, and learn more about how homelessness can be ended in your local community.
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. Whether you are a young professional, a retired worker, a student, or someone with lived experience of homelessness, your contribution is invaluable.
What’s in it for you:
– Helping us with our vision to help end street homelessness.
– Reimbursement of travel expenses and up to £6 per day for lunch.
– Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
– Professional references after three months of volunteering.
– Regular support and supervision from the service team.
– Access to a range of e-learning courses.
– Wellbeing support – our 24/7 online volunteer assistance.
We manage a range of services, including street outreach service, hostels, specialist supported housing and employment schemes. You can find out more about our work by visiting the What We Do section of our website.
Avi's story
Avishai started volunteering with Thames Reach in March 2023 after he learned about the opportunity at a lunch club in a homeless shelter. Since then, he has become an integral part of our Employment & Skills team, using his tech expertise to provide digital assistance to those we support.
Once every week, Avishai arrives at the Employment Academy ready to assist with a range of digital tasks. From setting up accounts to repairing devices, he provides crucial digital assistance to the individuals we support. His role also involves interacting with these individuals, a responsibility that initially made him hesitant, but now has become a rewarding part of his weekly routine.
Avishai shared, “In the last month, people have been asking specifically for me, which I am not used to”. This growing connection with the team and the people we support at Thames Reach highlights the positive impact he has made.
Corporate volunteering
If you’re a corporate looking for a volunteering opportunity, you can find out more about how you can support the work we do. We have plenty of opportunities available.