MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Volunteer With UTurn
Volunteers are an important part of UTurn and help us create safe, welcoming and supportive spaces for young people and families.
Whether you can volunteer regularly, help with activities and events, support fundraising or bring a particular skill, there are different ways to get involved.
Apply to VolunteerBE PART OF SOMETHING POSITIVE
Why Volunteer With UTurn?
Make a Difference
Help create positive spaces and opportunities for young people.
Build Experience
Develop confidence, skills and experience in youth and community work.
Join the Team
Become part of a welcoming team that values kindness, reliability and learning.
FIND SOMETHING THAT SUITS YOU
Ways You Can Volunteer
Help with activities, welcoming people and creating a positive atmosphere at the Hub.
Support Holiday Clubs, trips, fundraising events and community activities.
Support mentoring-style activities with appropriate training, guidance and supervision.
Bring skills in admin, fundraising, communications, creativity, practical work or another useful area.
YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW EVERYTHING
What Matters Most
You do not need specific qualifications for most UTurn volunteer roles. What matters most is your attitude and commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment.
✓ Reliable and able to communicate well
✓ Patient, kind and non-judgemental
✓ Willing to listen to young people
✓ Positive and open to learning
✓ Respectful of professional boundaries
✓ Willing to follow UTurn safeguarding policies and procedures
BUILDING EXPERIENCE
Young Volunteers & Work Experience
UTurn can also offer volunteering and work experience opportunities for young people aged 14–17 where the placement is appropriate and can be safely supported.
✓ Build skills and experience
✓ Grow in confidence and independence
✓ Learn about youth and community work
✓ Support positive activities and projects
✓ Gain experience for college, apprenticeships or future employment
SAFE PEOPLE • SAFE SPACES
Before You Start
Because UTurn works with children, young people and vulnerable people, our volunteer recruitment includes appropriate safeguarding and safer-recruitment procedures.
✓ Induction and role guidance
✓ Training and support where needed
✓ References where required
✓ Enhanced DBS checks where required for the role
✓ Clear safeguarding expectations and boundaries
YOUR VOLUNTEERING JOURNEY
What Happens Next?
STEP 1
ApplyTell us about yourself, your interests and availability.
STEP 2
Talk to UsWe discuss suitable volunteering opportunities with you.
STEP 3
Checks & InductionWe complete the checks and induction needed for your role.
STEP 4
Get StartedJoin the team with ongoing guidance and support.
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
Volunteer Application
Complete the form below and tell us a little about yourself, what you would like to get involved in and when you are available.
There is no need to know exactly which volunteer role you want — we can discuss suitable options with you.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Speak to the UTurn Team
If you would like to ask about volunteering, work experience, the application form or what kind of role might suit you, get in touch.