CCP is proud to hold the Investing in Volunteers accreditation.

 

We would welcome you to join our Volunteer Information and Interview Day where you can find out more from our services about what volunteer roles are available. Whether you have 4 hours per week to volunteer or you want to join us as a student placement, there is something for everyone.

 

We also provide a 3 day structured training programme alongside paid staff. This covers Principles of Effective Client Support and Safeguarding training.


We offer a variety of volunteer roles including:

  • Appropriate Adult – supporting young people and vulnerable adults in custody in both Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
  • Community Wellbeing – mentoring and befriending vulnerable adults
  • Cheltenham First Stop – helpdesk support, referring and signposting vulnerable people
  • Advice and Inclusion – providing information and guidance around housing, debt and benefits
  • Administration – reception cover, data input on Advice Pro and support with recruitment, training and volunteering
  • Family Services – work within family home and community setting to alleviate family crisis. Parent support, mentoring, mediation and family advocacy
  • Care & Support – support, mentoring and befriending for young people transitioning from care to independent living
  • Worcester Homeless Prevention – prevention and Crisis Intervention for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
  • Foodshare/Food Pantry – create and distribute food parcels, stock management and engage with the local community
  • Maintenance – supporting the upkeep of all buildings across the charity
  • Events – fundraising, social media and assisting with Cheltenham Challenge and Hamper Scamper

 

We have a flexible approach to designing volunteering roles for individuals based on their own expertise. Are you an expert is social media? Photography? Training? Health & Wellbeing?

Application forms are available to download from the links below. Forms can be returned by post to CCP Support Services, 340 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JF, or by email to [email protected]

Download Volunteer Application Form

In line with CCP’s safe recruitment policy, volunteer posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

 

NOTE: This form is for volunteer applications ONLY. Please do not use it to submit job applications.