Emmaus Gloucestershire support people who have experienced, or have been at risk of, homelessness. We do this by providing a stable home alongside care, support and supervision that is individually ...
Charity Retail - Nailsworth
Contact person
Joanna Hyndman
#88977
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Summary
Volunteers are a crucial part of our community. We have a range of roles for volunteers and can accommodate as many hours, or days, as you can spare.
Detailed description
Are you looking for a new volunteer role? Emmaus Gloucestershire needs you!
We're looking for multiple volunteers to join our Nailsworth Team during our opening hours - Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. We can accommodate as many hours or days within these times as you can spare. We have the the following roles available for:
Front of house customer service
Till support
If you can spare any hours on these days between 9am to 5pm, please get in touch!
To apply, you can either:
Complete an application form instore
OR
Contact us here
OR
Complete a volunteer enquiry form via our website
Please note that applicants must be 18 yrs+ to volunteer within our retail premises.
Please note that all DBS applications, safety footwear and PPE will be paid for by Emmaus Gloucestershire.
We know that lots of our supporters may not have the time to volunteer on a weekly basis for us but could offer a specific skill or expertise on a one-off or ad hoc basis. If there is something you feel you could offer to the charity or to our companions, please get in touch.
What volunteers need - Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (Paid for by Emmaus Gloucestershire)
What we will provide to volunteers - Reimbursement of costs, extra support and training and 25% discount on purchases.
What volunteers need
😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
About Emmaus Gloucestershire
Emmaus Gloucestershire support people who have experienced, or have been at risk of, homelessness. We do this by providing a stable home alongside care, support and supervision that is individually tailored to enable them to recover and to achieve their goals and aspirations.
For many people who experience homelessness, one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides an opportunity to regain this, with a chance to use their existing skills and to develop new skills and qualifications in order to help to rebuild their self esteem and confidence whilst making a real contribution to their community.
Emmaus communities are not hostels for the homeless; they provide a home for as long as someone needs it. For many, this support and stability is like the family they don’t have, providing a safe environment in which to settle and re-build their lives. Often this is an opportunity to overcome issues such as addiction, get support with mental health issues or rebuild relationships with estranged family.
Social enterprise is central to the Emmaus model as it provides meaningful work experience for companions but also generates part of the funding required to maintain communities.
Emmaus communities deliver a significant return on investment. Research shows that for every £1 invested in a community, there is an £11 social, environmental and economic return, with savings to the benefit bill, health services and a reduction in crime.