As a member of the Framework volunteering family you will be helping to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most excluded people in our society.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Be part of a team that is changing lives
There are so many benefits of volunteering; from gaining new skills and experiences to making new friends and knowing you are doing something to help people in need. It’s really up to you to decide what you want to get out of the experience. We’ll support you to find a volunteering role that is right for you.
Each role is clearly defined with a set of responsibilities and the level of commitment needed and we guarantee you will find it a positive and rewarding experience.
You don’t need loads of experience either. We will provide a full induction and ongoing support to make sure you thrive in your role. If you’re enthusiastic and committed, then you’re just right for us!
Volunteer roles can involve working directly with our Service Users or behind the scenes in essential office-based and administrative roles to help keep us running our services smoothly.
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We support our volunteers
We empower people from all walks of life to volunteer at Framework by providing a range of universal benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
See below for answers to some of the questions we are frequently asked about volunteering with us.
That’s entirely up to you, but we aim to build lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with our volunteers. To ensure consistency for our Service Users we normally ask for a minimum six month commitment of four hours or more a week
Yes. We treat our volunteers in exactly the same way we treat our salaried staff. As a Framework volunteer you will have access to a two-day tailored induction training programme and then, following completion of your probationary period and depending on your role, access to the wide range of training available to our paid staff.
It could do, if that’s what you want. Volunteering will certainly help you to gain a wide range of knowledge, skills and experiences that may be beneficial if you are looking for work. A large number of our volunteers are successful each year in gaining employment with Framework or other organisations.
Yes you can. We advise that you discuss volunteering with an Employment Advisor to understand any impact on your benefits.
Yes. We want to support you with the cost of volunteering and we will help with most out-of-pocket expenses including lunch, travel and childcare costs.
If you’re interested in volunteering then we’d love to hear from you regardless of your previous experience. We’re always open to establishing new positions for people with particular skills. If you want to learn more about volunteering then please contact us today.