Volunteering opportunities

Groundswell believes that experience of homelessness is an asset

Through volunteering, that asset can be used to support others who are experiencing homelessness, and change policy and services to make them more effective.

Trustees

We are looking for at least two new trustees, including one person who may become Treasurer and chair of our Finance Committee).

Commitment:

  • Four (three hour) Board meetings and an away day a year.
  • Four committee meetings a year (if a member of People or Finance committee).
  • Attendance at events and other meetings (typically about four times a year).
  • Capacity to respond to emails promptly.

Salary: Voluntary

Deadline: Applications will be on a rolling basis for trustee roles.

Find out more and apply

Homeless Health Peer Advocates (London)

Homeless Health Peer Advocates (HHPA) support people experiencing homelessness to access health services, increase their confidence and look after their health independently.

If you are based in London, have experience of homelessness and want to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Training information

First of all, we’ll have a conversation with you to discuss whether the training is right for you.

If you join the training, Groundswell will:

  • train you fully to take on the HHPA role
  • cover your expenses
  • support you to access further training
  • help you develop your skills and build a CV.

Find out more