Are you concerned about people experiencing homelessness? Do you want help make a positive difference to the lives of people sleeping rough in South West London?
Volunteer with SPEAR and you’ll be joining a dedicated community of people who make a real difference.
Opportunities to get involved
See our current volunteering opportunities below:
Volunteer Befriender
- Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth or Sutton Boroughs
Volunteer Outreach Worker
- Commitment will be agreed with individuals depending on their availability
- Richmond, Kingston or Wandsworth
Heath Link Event Volunteer
- Approximately 10 hours per month on an ad-hoc, weekday basis
- Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton boroughs
Volunteer Barber
- Approximately 6 hours per month on an ad-hoc, weekday basis
- Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton boroughs
If you’re interested in one of these volunteer roles, please complete the application form and we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those who have first-hand experience of homelessness.
We advertise new roles frequently so remember to keep checking this page.
What's in it for you?
There is so much to gain from volunteering with SPEAR. As well as making a positive difference to the live of people experiencing homelessness, you will:
- develop new skills or enhance existing ones
- have the chance to try something new
- gain a sense of achievement
- give something back to the local community
- build your confidence
To help you get the most our of your experience, we will:
- Always treat you with respect, consideration and appreciation.
- Give you a thorough induction and ongoing training, and support. Update you on how your support has made a difference.
- Ensure you have a clear idea of your volunteer role, responsibilities and commitment.
- Welcome your feedback, positive or negative, to improve our work.
- Aim to deal with any questions, queries or difficulties promptly.
- Support you if and when sensitive issues arise and recognise the important contribution that you make.
If you have any questions, please email: volunteering@spearlondon.org
