Volunteers
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who support Hackney Winter Night Shelter and its work, without you we simply wouldn’t exist.
Not yet a volunteer?
Take your volunteering further
We welcome interest from those of you who would like to get more involved in the work of the Shelter.
Shelter coordinators
Have you got what it takes to host one of our shelters and lead a team of volunteers?
Email us: [email protected]
Become a trustee
To join the board and help shape the future of the organisation contact the chair of trustees.
Email Andrea Daniels: [email protected]
Provide a service
Volunteer your professional services to guests such as chiropody or hairdressing.
Email us: [email protected]
Volunteer at events
We always need volunteers to help with the logistics of fundraising events.
Email the events team:
[email protected]
Training
As we work with vulnerable adults at the shelter we recognise the importance dedicated training provides to give you the confidence and skills to be your best as a volunteer. Please contact [email protected] to sign up for a training session.
Volunteer handbook
All those who attend volunteer training are provided a copy of our volunteer handbook, outlining best practice and guidelines for volunteering at a shelter.
DBS Checks
The shelter works with vulnerable adults and a DBS check demonstrates that you are a suitable person to work with vulnerable adults.
We currently only request that all our co-ordinators, staff and trustees are DBS checked. However, we would also encourage shelter volunteers to secure their DBS if possible.
The process is simple and straightforward. Simply click on the link below and follow the instructions. https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record.
The current cost is £23 and we fully reimburse this for all co-ordinators and staff as this is critical to the work they undertake. Unfortunately, for budgetary reasons we aren't currently able to extend this to all volunteers.
Expenses
For those claiming agreed expenses from Hackney Winter Night Shelter, please contact [email protected] for a copy of the relevant forms to complete.
Questions
Got a question or a query - Get in Touch
Shelter Co-ordinators
Please direct any issues, challenges or queries to the shelter manager: [email protected].
Shelter Volunteers
Please contact your co-ordinator with regard to any issues you have relating to shifts, availability, venues or guests.
If you would like to speak to someone else in confidence, please contact the office directly on 0208 533 8308 or by email to [email protected]