Volunteering
Volunteering is vital for us as an organisation so that we can keep providing the best support and opportunities for our members. Our amazing volunteers support us in different ways, from volunteering in groups to helping at events. We particularly need volunteers to do fundraising activities for us. For more information on fundraising please go to our Support Us page for ideas.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering is a very rewarding experience.
Here are just some of the reasons to volunteer with People Matters:
- We support some great people who are fun and friendly to be around
- It feels good to help others and give back to the community
- All volunteer expenses are paid – so you are never out of pocket
- Full training and induction are provided
- You will receive ongoing support to help you develop in your role
- We have a volunteer’s handbook to give you guidance
- It’s a great way to gain work experience in a safe, inclusive environment while having fun!
Volunteering roles
Our available volunteering opportunities vary from time to time.
Here are some examples:
- Supporting members in group activities (including social groups, job clubs, wellbeing groups and social enterprise Nourishing People)
- Fundraising
- Events
- Social media
- Marketing
- Videography
- Volunteering in the members’ council
- Being a trustee
Work experience and placements
We are committed to providing work experience and placement opportunities for students (year 12 through to postgraduate) – please bear in mind that these opportunities are limited. Contact us on 0113 2346896 or info@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk for more information.
Corporate volunteering
We are currently looking for corporate partners to support us. This can be done in a number of ways, such as by working with us for a day with your team, individuals sharing their skills with our team and members, raising much needed funds for us or becoming our corporate partner of the year. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact us at fundraising@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk and look at our Companies page
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the application form or contact us on 0113 2346896 or info@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk for more details.
Successful volunteers will be asked to provide two references and to complete a DBS-check, paid by People Matters. Please note, we cannot always guarantee a suitable role.
“I love volunteering at People Matters, we have so much fun. I have developed my confidence, social skills and creativity through volunteering.”
“I enjoyed the diversity of tasks while volunteering, no one day was the same, and there was always something different going on within the groups.”
“Volunteering is engaging, rewarding and educational.”
“There is a strong sense of community and it is a very friendly environment. It is lovely being part of such a welcoming group of people.”
People Matters has been awarded Volunteering Quality Mark. The certification shows that the volunteering programme meets a high standard, for example in training, supporting and valuing volunteers.
People Matters Leeds
41 Barkston House, Croydon Street, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 9RT
E-mail: info@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk
Phone: 0113 2346896
Charitable incorporated organisation reg no: 1170724
CQC Registered No 1- 3997439113
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