VOLUNTEER
​WITH US

We have lots of volunteering opportunities at Re:store Northampton, which include stacking shelves at the Food Bank, digging plots at our Grow project and befriending service users at our drop-in’s including Hub & Nest. 

We have a training evening for new volunteers every 6 months, and a process to follow. We are working towards a volunteer programme that will support people from all walks of life and range of abilities.

VOLUNTEER
ROLES

NEST PROJECT VOLUNTEER

Nest is our family drop in play session for children aged 0-5. It is a free play session running every Wednesday, including through school holidays that aims to support families from all walks of life. As a volunteer of the Nest you will be able to help set up our vibrant play room, welcome families into the play session, prepare snacks and serve drinks, as well as engaging with the families in the session.

There are also opportunities to get involved with our children's craft and music times. This fantastic volunteer opportunity will enable you to work alongside families in need, as well as those who may just want to have a chat over cup of tea. Due to the variety of the roles in offer at the Nest which require varying levels of physical exertion, we can help to tailor the role to your needs should you require this. You must be 18 years or older to apply for this voluntary role. 

HUB AND DISTRIBUTION POINT VOLUNTEER

This important and rewarding voluntary role will offer you the chance to befriend and offer a listening ear to our clients who attend our drop in service.

You will also have the chance to help those in need by giving out emergency for parcels to people who fit within the Food Bank guidelines.  Your tasks will include welcoming clients to the drop in, offering teas and coffees to clients, collect Food Bank referrals and give out food parcels in exchange, to chat with and offer emotional support to those who need it and to serve a hot meal to clients.

You must be physically able to stand for reasonable amounts of time while distributing food parcels and have the ability to relate to other people and to listen and communicate effectively. You must be aged 18 or over to apply for this role.   

GROW PROJECT VOLUNTEER

​​This exciting and unique volunteering opportunity will offer you the chance to support our clients in learning and carrying out basic gardening tasks with the goal of helping them manage a small allotment plot to produce fresh food for their own and other’s use.

This is in line with our “hand up rather than hand out” policy as it will enable our clients to become self sufficient in being able to grow their own vegetables whilst saving money as well as developing their confidence and self-esteem. Your tasks will include carrying out general gardening tasks such as digging, weeding, sowing, planting and harvesting, to assist in keeping all project plots and equipment clean and tidy, support clients in the position of mentor and befriender by advising and encouraging the clients to carry out tasks, and best of all, to participate in sociable coffee breaks half way through each session!

This role is very physical so you will need to be able to carry out basic gardening tasks.  You will also be able to demonstrate good communication skills, be able to actively listen to our clients and give and receive clear instructions.  You must be 18 years or over and have a passion for helping others fulfil their potential. 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH US, PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Alternatively, please download an application form and email it to admin@restorenorthampton.org.uk

CORPORATE WORK PARTIES

Are you a business looking to do some volunteering?  
Contact Us with your availability and the number of volunteers you expect to bring along.