We are always looking for people who have the time and enthusiasm to volunteer at Paul’s Place. Volunteering opportunities include:
support setting up and running activities
Support individuals to get involved
befriending individuals, talking and listening to them
Corporate Volunteering opportunities for companies with Giving Back days
The benefits of volunteering for you:
Having a positive impact on someone else’s life
It is amazing the difference that you can make on someone else’s life by just being there. Giving some of your time to support someone else is really powerful. You may never know the difference that simply being there can make in someone’s life.
Feel good factor
Helping others and giving a little of your time does not just make a difference in someone else’s life, it transforms yours, too. Giving back boosts your own health and wellbeing, and there is nothing more rewarding than knowing you have made a positive impact on someone’s day.
Gain new skills
Volunteering can also help you gain new skills. You might be doing something you have never done before. Volunteering looks good on a CV as employers are increasingly looking at volunteering as a way of viewing candidates for jobs.
Make new friends
Paul’s Place is a warm, welcoming community where people instantly feel they belong. It does not take long to realise there is something truly special here. Over the years, lasting friendships have flourished, not just among members, but with our incredible volunteers as well.
Corporate Volunteers
Does your company have Giving Back Days?
Many businesses are helping their employees find the time to volunteer by offering corporate volunteering days. You or your team can enquire about corporate volunteering, and help us for one day or more.
We have had some brilliant support from corporate volunteers over the years. Local company, Mercer, supported our massive relocation to Paul’s Place Hub in Shire Way by sending a team of colleagues to paint our storage containers. It made our outdoor space appear more welcoming.
There are lots of ways you and your company can get involved! Many corporate volunteers have enjoyed a fulfilling experience by socialising with our members and joining their activities. Our members have benefitted from meeting many different types of people from the corporate world.
Gary from, Motability Operations, is a DJ in his spare time. He volunteered as a DJ at our Christmas party, so our members, staff and volunteers can sing and dance to the Christmas classics.
“Volunteering for Paul’s Place is definitely an experience I would recommend to anyone. It is rewarding, and you get to work and socialise with lovely, talented and passionate people. If you get the opportunity to volunteer yourself, I highly recommend it.” Gary from Motability Operations.
Are looking for a place to give back, to enquire for yourself or your team about corporate volunteering.
Please use our volunteer form or email Leanne at volunteering@paulsplace.org.uk
Meet volunteers Sam and Pepper from Pets As Therapy
Sam and Pepper are much-loved regular visitors to our day facility. With her gentle nature and calming presence, Pepper helps create moments of comfort, relaxation and joy for the people we support.
Through Pets As Therapy, more people can experience the simple but powerful companionship of a friendly pet. Their vision is everyone in the UK, no matter their circumstances, can have the comfort and connection that animals bring.
We are grateful for Sam and Pepper’s visit, as well as his ongoing friendship with all the members.
Sam and Pepper are regular visitors in our day facility. Pepper’s calming influence and sweet nature are helping people feel relaxed and happy. Pets as Therapy Dogs are an organisation with a vision to ensure that everyone in the UK, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of a friendly pet.
We are grateful for Sam and Pepper’s visit, as well as his ongoing friendship with all the members.
Meet Susan Weaver, Daycare Volunteer
“They enrich my life. I have given the members a special gift of my time, talents and skills. In return, I have gained friendships and much satisfaction in helping the charity. I have shared their laughter and tears during our incredible journey together. From the weekly onsite small group activities, supporting individuals to achieve their goals, to helping during short breaks and holidays. Every moment spent together is creating special memories for us all.”
Susan has been a volunteer for over fifteen years. Her dedicated volunteering has increased our ability to do more for our members. Susan constantly brings joy, laughter and energy to everything she does for our small charity over the years. Not only has Susan been a constant happy face around our day facility, on day trips and short breaks, she has also become a dear friend to everyone at Paul’s Place.
Thank you Susan, we are so lucky to have people like yourself dedicating themselves to our mission to help disabled adults live life to the full.
Day Activities Volunteer
Do you have patience, commitment, understanding, a fun-loving nature and are happy to have a laugh and a joke? (as requested by the people we support).
Could you be our activities volunteer?
Our day facility would not be the warm, welcoming, and fun place it is without the incredible support of our volunteers.
Get involved with our daily activities, create lasting friendships and help us in our mission to enhance the lives of disabled adults.
For any questions about volunteering at Paul’s Place, please contact our team at info@paulsplace.org.uk or call our office on: 01454 777 236
Please visit our work with us page, which list further volunteering opportunities.