We value the contribution of our volunteers - the contribution of corporate and individual support is vital in supporting and delivering our services.

Volunteering is a two way process and in order to ensure that you have a positive experience, we seek to:

• Offer equal opportunities to get involved

• Match your skills to the right volunteering role

• Provide support, training and supervision

• Build confidence and self esteem

• Improve your CV and help you to gain work experience

• Make new friends

• Make a difference to your community

To find out more about our current volunteering opportunities please email us at:  volunteering@benjaminfoundation.co.uk

  • Flight for Youth Event Volunteer

    Flight for Youth is our 25th anniversary campaign. We're looking for volunteers who can help us at various events from May to September 2019. Can you spare a few hours or do you know people who can, or perhaps your company allows you time off to support the community? Please get in touch.

    • Locations: Across Norfolk.Hours: To be mutually agreed to meet the needs of the campaign.
    • Dates: Various dates available between May and September 2019.
    • Make an enquiry: colin.lang@benjaminfoundation.co.uk

    Application Form

  • Heart and Home Hosts

    • Supported lodgings service: Hosts needed in Suffolk and Norfolk - particularly Norwich, Ipswich and surrounding areas.
    • Provide accommodation: to vulnerable young people aged 16-18 years of age who are in need of stability and security.
    • Offer: a spare room, support, tolerance and understanding.
    • Receive: on-going comprehensive support and training
    • Subject to: Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), assessment and home visits and references check.
    • Support payment: to cover expenses of approximately £125 per week whilst you have a young person staying with you.
    • Hosts are not employed by The Benjamin Foundation.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Application Form

  • Ebay and Social Media Volunteer - Ipswich

    • Role:  To maximise income by selecting and selling suitable items on Ebay and to increase awareness, footfall and sales through social media.  Please see the role description below.
    • Hours:  To be mutually agreed to meet the needs of the service
    • Location:  Ipswich, Re-use shop
    • How to apply: Please complete our Volunteer Application Form

    Role Description

    Application Form

  • General Maintenance and Gardening Volunteer - King's Lynn

    Role: General maintenance, DIY and gardening Hours: To be mutually agreed to meet the needs of the service Location: King's Lynn How to apply: Please complete our volunteer application form

    Role Description

    Application Form
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Why volunteer for us?

Volunteering is a two way process and in order to ensure that you have a positive experience, we seek to:

• Offer equal opportunities to get involved

• Match your skills to the right volunteering role

• Provide support, training and supervision

• Build confidence and self esteem

• Improve your CV and help you to gain work experience

• Make new friends and make a difference to your community

To find out more about our current volunteering opportunities please email us at:  volunteering@benjaminfoundation.co.uk

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