Taking a break? Retired? Got some free time?
Looking for something worthwhile to do?
We should work together... 
Although financial giving is obviously essential to our operation, giving your time can be just as beneficial to Step by Step.
As part of a major expansion of our support services we are looking for a number of willing and committed volunteers. Many of these roles don't require highly-skilled people: some experience of life and a real desire to make a difference are the main requirements.
For example, if you like meeting people and organising events, we have plenty of opportunities in our community relationship and fund-raising tasks. On the other hand, we can also use people with experience and skills from business. Whatever you can offer, we'd be delighted to hear from you, and can promise you a fascinating and fulfilling time.
You only need commit to what you can do - it is voluntary, after all! One day a week, a few days a month, we'll work with you to fit in with your other interests and responsibilities.
Some of our opportunities would be ideal for a recently-retired person, but most are suitable for any age. In some cases job-sharing would be appropriate.
Why bother to volunteer?
Those who do commit to volunteering get a great sense of reward and personal satisfaction from knowing that their efforts on our behalf, whether it be fundraising, administrative work, maintenance, or anything else, are making a valuable contribution to the lives of our young people. Not only that, you will meet some really interesting people, make new friends, and have a lot of fun into the bargain!
Step by Step is based in Aldershot and runs a range of accommodation and support services for homeless young people.
Read more in our 'How YOU can help local homeless young people' leaflet...
Specific current vacancies: Youth AIMS Volunteer Workers.
Have a look below and see if there's anything you could do to help homeless people and others facing difficulties...
And when you've found something that interests you, give us a call on 01252 346100, email info@stepbystep.org.uk, or download our Volunteer Application Form and send it back to us. Please note that everyone working and volunteering with Step by Step will be checked with the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau).
Call us soon - and thanks for your support!
Working with clients
Mentoring
Getting alongside young people to help them identify and set challenging goals for themselves, and motivating them to work towards fulfilling them. Time required: variable. Job specification
Sharing hobbies or skills
Engaging with young people and sharing with them in your hobby or interest, for example arts or crafts, DJing, music, health, fitness, etc. Time required: variable. Job specification
Daylight Designs
This role would suit someone who is good with their hands, as you will be sssisting our clients with craft work, making jewellery, greetings cards, personalised T-Shirts and shopping bags, etc. Time required: 2 hours (or more) per week. Job specification
Education and training
Engaging with young people, understanding their learning and support needs and helping to deliver appropriate training. Time required: 2 hours (or more) per week. Job specification
Healthy eating & cooking skills
Teaching young people healthy eating and cooking skills. Time required: 2 hours (or more) per week, preferably on Tuesday or Thursdays. Job specification
Job Shop
In this role you will be helping to run group sessions based around self-esteem, interview techniques, motivation skills etc. Time required: 2 hours (or more) per week, ideally on Friday mornings. Job specification
Relationships and fundraising
As a local charity we are committed to continuing to develop our relationships with other organisations in the area - for example churches, schools and colleges, local businesses, and service clubs. We believe that if groups and individuals are more informed about our mission and needs, they will find it easier to support us in a wide variety of ways: volunteering, giving, fundraising, providing work experience, praying, and so on.
We are particularly keen to fill a vacancy for a Bid Writer/Fundraiser (Job Description).
Relationship volunteers work to establish good relationships with local organisations, keep them informed of developments at Step by Step and encourage them to support us in a variety of ways.
Speakers deliver lively and informative presentations to organisations to help support the work of the Relationship volunteers.
Fundraisers organise events to raise money for Step by Step's work. The events may be small, home-based events with a group of friends, or large public ones, such as our Burns Night Supper or Big Summer Sleepout.
To discover what's involved, click on the links below:
Relationship volunteers
Speakers
Fundraising
Administration and Support
Administrator
You will be involved in general administration, including filing and archiving. Time required: 4 hours per week. Job specification
Supported Lodgings Marketing and Recruitment
Supported Lodgings hosts provide a home and support for young people. In this role you will be helping to publicise the service and the constant need for hosts; you will also be involved in liaising with potential and current hosts, guiding them them through the interview and assessment process, etc. Job specification
Training Administrator
This role will require you to help in scheduling our training activities throughout the year.
Job specification
Interview Assistant
You will be helping staff during and after client interviews, and some interaction with clients is required.
Job specification
Other opportunities
Facebook Administrator
This job would suit someone with office and computer skills and a working knowledge of Facebook. You will be helping set up, monitor and update the Step by Step presence on the social network. Job specification
Maintenance person
If you're a competent DIYer, this could be the opening for you, as it involves general decorating and maintenance. Job specification
Driver
You'll be responsible for driving clients in minibuses, so you must be suitably qualified (e.g., MIDAS certified) Job specification
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