How can I Be There? Taking your first steps is easy; simply share a few details with us on this form and our designated Volunteering Coordinator, Michelle, will be in touch within 2 working days to develop the conversation with you. Michelle- Volunteering Coordinator Be There - Get Started We take an individual approach to volunteering as all of our volunteers are different. Our first step is to learn more about you, your circumstances, what you enjoy and what impact you’d like to make. Our volunteers transform lives through the following roles: Appropriate Adult (Gloucestershire Only) – supporting children and vulnerable adults whilst they are in police custody Family/parenting support – practical support or advice and guidance to parents and care givers Supporting younger children (aged 5-15) with their emotional/social development, confidence/self-esteem etc Supporting older children and young people (16-24) with their emotional/social development, confidence/self-esteem, aspirations, finding work or training or supporting them to engage. Supporting adults to maintain their tenancy, by providing information, advice and guidance as well as practical and emotional support. Night Shelter Support - in Worcester, Redditch, Evesham, Malvern and Cheltenham. Helping to welcome rough sleepers into our night shelters and signpost to key partners for ongoing support. Rough Sleeper Support - Providing practical support in Redditch & Bromsgrove to people facing homelessness on the streets. Befriending – being available to maintain regular in-person or telephone contact with someone who is isolated, lonely or excluded. Pantry Project (Cheltenham Only) – create and distribute food parcels, stock management and engage with the local community. Maintenance – supporting the upkeep of all buildings across the charity or supporting someone in their own home with basic DIY if they are unable. Events – fundraising, social media and assisting with Hamper Scamper, Big Sleep Out, and other high profile events across the year. If you have a specific skill or interest you would like to share, we’d love to hear from you! Sound like you? Please get in touch: Be There - Get Started You can find out more about what matters to us most when placing volunteers, and what makes us different, through our Volunteer Principles Manage Cookie Preferences