Community Outreach Volunteer

About the Role

Help4Homeless is a youth-led charity in Peterborough delivering £10 wellbeing packs to people sleeping rough in our city. As our Community Outreach Volunteer, you'll be the eyes and ears of Help4Homeless — heading out into Peterborough to locate rough sleepers, build trusted relationships with them, and report back so we can get packs to the right people at the right time. No experience needed, just compassion and a genuine desire to help.

What You'll Do

Patrol areas of Peterborough to locate rough sleepers
Build trusted relationships with people experiencing homelessness
Report locations and needs to coordinate pack deliveries
Provide information about available support services

Requirements

What You Need

Age 16 or older
Must live or work locally in Peterborough
Willing to undergo background checks

What We're Looking For

Compassion and empathy
Good communication skills
Reliable and trustworthy

Time Commitment

Flexible scheduling based on your availability. Most volunteers contribute 2-4 hours per week, but we can work around your schedule. Evening and weekend opportunities are available.