Community and Practical Support
Support appropriate community activities, help organise resources, assist with events and contribute to practical projects.
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Volunteer with Genora
Be Part of Someone's Brighter Future
Every young person deserves safety, support and the opportunity to build an independent future. At Genora Global Foundation, we believe positive change begins when people come together. By volunteering your time, skills or experience, you can help us work towards creating opportunities for young people facing mental health challenges and housing insecurity.
Community
Supportive network
Skills
Share your talents
Hope
Meaningful impact
Volunteer roles
We welcome support from individuals, professionals, students, community groups and businesses who want to contribute in a practical and compassionate way.
Why volunteer with Genora?
Make Your Time Count
Make a Meaningful Contribution
Help support an organisation working towards safer accommodation, recovery support and independent living opportunities for young people.
Share Your Skills
Use your professional knowledge, personal experience or practical abilities to contribute to community projects and organisational activities.
Develop New Experience
Explore opportunities to develop teamwork, communication, organisation and practical skills through appropriate volunteering activities.
Become Part of a Community
Connect with people who share an interest in supporting young people and contributing positively to their community.
Volunteering opportunities
Ways to Get Involved
Fundraising and Events
Help organise fundraising activities, community events, awareness campaigns and initiatives supporting the foundation's charitable objectives.
Register Your InterestSkills-Based Volunteering
Share relevant skills in areas such as IT, administration, finance, marketing, communications, design, research or employability support.
Register Your InterestAdministration and Office Support
Assist with appropriate administrative activities, organising resources, document preparation, research and general organisational tasks.
Register Your InterestDigital and Creative Support
Contribute to website content, digital communications, social media, photography, graphic design and other creative projects, subject to appropriate permissions and privacy requirements.
Register Your InterestCorporate and Group Volunteering
Invite businesses, employee groups, schools and community organisations to enquire about appropriate group volunteering or skills-sharing opportunities.
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Who can volunteer?
People with compassion, time and skills are welcome.
Genora welcomes enquiries from people who are passionate about supporting young people and contributing to their community.
- ✓ Individuals interested in community work.
- ✓ Professionals willing to share relevant skills.
- ✓ Students seeking appropriate volunteering experience.
- ✓ Community members interested in fundraising and events.
- ✓ Businesses and corporate teams exploring volunteering opportunities.
Minimum age requirements, role suitability, availability, references, training and any necessary background checks will depend on the specific role. Volunteering opportunities are subject to assessment, safeguarding requirements and availability.
Volunteer support
What to expect
We review each enquiry carefully to understand your interests, availability and skill set before discussing suitable opportunities.
- Enquiries are considered on a role-by-role basis.
- Suitable checks and training may be required depending on the task.
- We consider safeguarding, accessibility and appropriate supervision in every role.
- Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee a volunteering position.
Keeping Young People Safe Is Everyone's Responsibility
Genora is committed to protecting the safety, dignity, privacy and wellbeing of the young people it supports. All volunteers must respect the foundation's safeguarding requirements, confidentiality arrangements, professional boundaries and relevant policies.
- 1Volunteers must follow applicable safeguarding policies and procedures.
- 2Appropriate checks, references, training and induction may be required depending on the role.
- 3Volunteers must respect young people's privacy, dignity and individual circumstances.
- 4Personal information and confidential information must be handled appropriately.
- 5Volunteers must work within their agreed responsibilities and not undertake activities outside their training or authorisation.
- 6Any safeguarding concerns must be reported through the foundation's designated procedures.
Volunteers are not automatically authorised to provide mental health treatment, counselling, medication support or unsupervised care.
How to become a volunteer
Four Simple Steps
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Express Your Interest
Complete the volunteer enquiry form and tell us about your interests, skills, experience and availability.
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Initial Discussion
Our team can review your enquiry and discuss potential opportunities, role expectations and suitability, subject to current availability.
03
Checks and Preparation
Where appropriate, complete role-specific checks, references, induction, safeguarding training and any required documentation before beginning the role.
04
Get Involved
Once an appropriate opportunity and arrangements have been agreed, begin contributing within the responsibilities and support arrangements established for the role.
Volunteer enquiry form
Tell Us About Your Interest
Get involved
We welcome expressions of interest from people who want to contribute time, skills or community support to Genora's work.
- LocationBarking & Dagenham, Lewisham or flexible
- AreasSkills, events, admin, community support and more
- NoteSubmitting an enquiry does not guarantee a volunteering role.
Frequently asked questions
Volunteer Questions
What volunteering opportunities are available?
Volunteering opportunities may include community support, fundraising and events, administration, digital and creative support, skills-based volunteering, and corporate or group-based activities. The actual roles available depend on Genora's current needs, role requirements, suitability and availability.
Do I need previous experience?
No previous experience is always required. We welcome enquiries from people with a range of backgrounds and skill sets. Relevant experience, confidence and suitability will depend on the specific opportunity.
Can I volunteer if I have limited availability?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from people with different levels of availability. Some roles may involve regular support, while others may be occasional, project-based or ad hoc.
Can businesses or groups volunteer together?
Yes. Genora welcomes enquiries from businesses, schools, community groups and organisations interested in volunteering together or sharing relevant skills and resources.
Will I need a DBS check?
DBS and other checks depend on the role and applicable safeguarding requirements. Not every volunteering role requires the same level of check.
Can volunteers work directly with young people?
Direct work with young people is subject to role approval, appropriate checks, training, safeguarding procedures and supervision arrangements.
How do I apply to become a volunteer?
Complete the volunteer enquiry form on this page and tell us about your interests, availability, skills and experience. Our team will then discuss potential roles and next steps.
Does submitting an application guarantee a position?
No. Submitting an enquiry is the first step in the process and does not guarantee a volunteering position. Opportunities depend on suitability, safeguarding requirements, role availability and current needs.