We offer weekly, fortnightly, and flexible roles across a range of areas. We’re a welcoming and inclusive organisation, with many volunteers bringing their own lived experience to support others.
Whatever you enjoy, there’s a place for you at HARP.
Volunteer
Join our community of amazing volunteers who support HARP to deliver our services
Give the gift of time by volunteering for HARP
Volunteers are a vital part of HARP.
Nearly 200 people regularly give their time to support our work, with many others helping when they can. Their time and commitment help us run our services and be there for people across our community.
People get involved in all sorts of ways. Some enjoy cooking and preparing food. Others like organising, driving, or supporting activities. Every role helps keep things running and makes a difference day to day.
The benefits of volunteering with HARP
- Training and development
Whether you’re volunteering for the first time or have experience in this area, we’ll give you the training and support you need to get started.
- Regular social events
We also run regular opportunities for volunteers to come together – including events during Volunteers’ Week, informal coffee mornings, and a Christmas get-together.
- Meet likeminded people
Volunteering is a chance to meet people who care about the same things you do and want to support their local community.
- Make a difference in your community
It’s also a practical way to make a difference – supporting people day to day, at a local level.
“I get so much out of my regular volunteering with HARP. I genuinely feel like one of the team and even though people sometimes think that homeless people can be scary, they are kind, respectful and polite to me all of the time. I love it here”.
Maggie, 10+ year volunteering at HARP
Ways you can get involved
All the ways you can volunteer
There is a role for you
Jan–Dec
Catering
Like cooking? Help prepare and serve meals for residents and people using our services. Full training is provided.
Get involved
Nov–Dec
Christmas
Help us by decorating services, cooking meals over Christmas or helping in our day centre.
Get involved
Jan–Dec
Recovery Programme
We run over 25 activities each week, including gardening, art, music, and sport. You might bring a skill to share or simply spend time with people.
Get involved
Jan–Dec
Drivers
Help collect donations using HARP vehicles. You’ll need to be 18+ with a full UK licence (held for at least two years).
Get involved
Jan–Dec
Charity Shops
Support our local charity shops with sorting donations, helping customers, or working on the till. No experience needed.
Get involved
Jan–Dec
Corporate volunteering
Get involved as a team or individually. You might share your skills or support a specific project.
Jan–Dec
Day Centre & service volunteers
Want to work directly with the people we support? Get involved in one of our services as a service buddy
Ready to volunteer with us?
If you are interested in volunteering for HARP, complete the form and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to chat about opportunities.