Our volunteers help individuals both emotionally and practically in making the move to safe and secure housing. This can include finding and settling into a new home, setting up utilities and bills, sourcing furniture and decorating. Volunteers also help individuals to connect and engage with relevant support providers and networks to help ensure new tenancies are a success.
As a volunteer, you may provide support with some, or all, of the following:
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Emotional support - just being there to listen and share stories and experiences.
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Connecting with the community - this could be through a community group, a club, a sport, a hobby, or just spending time in a local café. We love volunteers to bring their own passions and community connections with them to Citadel and to help the people they support to find or nurture theirs!
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Support in making a house a home - Sourcing household items and furniture, helping with moving or with DIY or maintenance in some cases.
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Support with keeping a home – by helping with budgeting, setting up utility accounts or understanding a tenancy and liaison with landlord for example.
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Support with finding a job and other activities - volunteers may work with people to help them develop their CVs, attend meetings at the job centre, or pick up a new or old hobby.
Volunteers are offered a full induction, training, ongoing supervision, and a chance to make a real difference in the community whilst meeting likeminded, caring people.
All we ask is that you can volunteer for an hour or more a week, for a minimum of 6 months, and that you take part in our induction, training, and supervision.