Do you have green fingers? Keen to work with plants? Enjoy the freedom or working outdoors? Then come and help us keep our community garden in check by becoming a Gardening Volunteer with homelessness charity Emmaus Preston.
Main duties:
- Mowing the grass
- Weeding
- Planting
- General tidying of our garden areas
Skills required:
We’re looking for a dedicated individual with some knowledge of gardening and/or food growing. Whether you’ve got skills and experience gained on an allotment or through growing at home, we would love for you to help us develop our community garden. We are looking for someone who is willing to work alongside Emmaus companions and other volunteers, to pass on their skills and knowledge to others.
Time commitment:
We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 1 day per week (9:30am-4pm). The days will need to fall between Monday and Friday but we can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
Training, support and benefits:
- As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start.
- A staff member will support you throughout your time as a volunteer.
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause.
- We will look to provide further training where possible.
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer.
Interested in being a Gardening Volunteer at Emmaus Preston? Then fill out our Volunteer Form here.
Do you love being active and like getting out and about? Are you physically fit and have knowledge of manual handling techniques? We’re looking for a Van Crew Volunteer to help collect and deliver items for the Emmaus Preston. If you have time to spare and want to help grow a new homelessness charity, then we want to hear from you.
- Manual handling
- Customer service
- Safely loading and unloading the van
- Completing paperwork for collections and deliveries
- Processing and warehousing the collected items.
- Experience of manual handling
- Van crew experience desirable
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures
- Team work, customer service and problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive, can do attitude.
We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 1 day per week. We can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
- A full induction when you start
- A staff member will support you throughout your time as a volunteer
- An opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause
- Further training where possible
- Travel expenses within the local area.
To register your interest and apply for this role, please complete our Volunteer Form here.
Handy with your hands? Good at repairs? Confident at keeping buildings and vehicles in tip top condition? Then get involved as a Maintenance Volunteer to put your skills to good use and help Emmaus Preston, a charity supporting formerly homeless people.
Main duties:
- Painting and decorating
- Basic joinery
- Basic electrical work
- Plumbing
- Ground works
- Oil and filter changes
- Cleaning the vehicles
- Basic bodywork repairs
Skills required:
- We’re looking for a dedicated individual with good DIY skills
- Ability to carry out basic building maintenance duties
- Knowledge of vehicle safety checks
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive, can do attitude.
Time commitment:
We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 1 day per week (9:30am-4pm). The days will need to fall between Monday and Friday but we can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
Training, support and benefits:
- As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start.
- A staff member and companion will support you throughout your time as a volunteer.
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause.
- We will look to provide further training where possible.
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer.
So if you’re interested in giving your time and gaining experience in as a Maintenance Volunteer, fill out our Volunteer Form here.
Are you a warehouse superhero? Could you help get our sold items ready for delivery and support with the collection of donations? Give your skills a boost, work with others and gain experience while supporting a fantastic cause within our Emmaus Preston charity shops.
Main duties:
- Loading and offloading items with our friendly van crew.
- Wrapping goods ready for delivery
- Measuring up furniture, and
- Arranging stock
Skills required:
- We’re looking for an organised and tidy individual
- Willing to move and rearrange furniture
- Team work and good people skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive attitude.
Time commitment:
We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 1 day per week (9:30am-4pm) or 2 half-days. You can volunteer any day between Monday and Sunday and we can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
Training, support and benefits:
- As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start.
- A staff member and companion will support you throughout your time as a volunteer.
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause.
- We will look to provide further training where possible.
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer.
Whether you’re experienced at working in a warehouse or looking for training, apply for our Warehouse Support role by filling out our Volunteer Form here.
Do you love raising money for good causes? Are you experienced at bringing people together and organising? Join us as a Fundraiser Volunteer and help to create fundraising events for Emmaus Preston, so we can all move together to help people out of homelessness.
Main duties:
- Organise your own fundraisers or help others to do so
- Empower people with tools and tips to support their fundraiser
- Support fundraising events with photography and social media
- Support the Regional Communications Officer on local and national campaigns
Skills required:
- We’re looking for a dedicated individual with experience of fundraising.
- Good communication skills
- Interest in charity, marking, events and project planning
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive, can-do attitude
- Knowledge of fundraising and promotion.
Time commitment:
We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 4 hours per week. We can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
Training, support and benefits:
- As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start.
- A staff member will support you throughout your time as a volunteer.
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause.
- We will look to provide further training where possible.
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer.
Interested in this rewarding Fundraiser Volunteer role at Emmaus Preston? Get involved by completing our online volunteer form.
Love charity shops and retail? Have you got an eye for detail, good people skills and willingness to help out in lots of different areas? Then find out about our Charity Shop Volunteer roles within our Emmaus Preston charity shops.
Main duties:
- Helping customers select items
- Taking payments by cash or card
- Maximizing use of shop floor, and
- Arranging stock displays.
Skills required:
- We’re looking for a dedicated individual with experience of charity shops or retail…
- Good knowledge of designer labels and clothing brands
- Ability to work fast and accurately
- Team work and good people skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive attitude.
Time commitment:
We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 1 day per week (9:30am-4pm) or 2 half-days. You can volunteer any day between Monday and Sunday and we can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
Training, support and benefits:
- As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start.
- A staff member and companion will support you throughout your time as a volunteer.
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause.
- We will look to provide further training where possible.
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer.
So if you’re a sales driven person and have a free day or weekend off, then apply for our Charity Shop Volunteer role by completing our volunteer form.
Are you active on Facebook, TikTok and other social media platforms? Do you know your Twitter from your Instagram? We are looking for social media volunteers to help champion our charity shops in Preston.
Help us shout about the benefits of choosing preloved furniture, vintage fashion and our new beds and white goods – on offer to raise the vital funds needed by our charity to maintain our community home from homelessness. Charity shopping at Emmaus Preston is good for people and for the planet.
We’re looking for people to help engage and grow our community of supporters. We want someone to capture images and video content that will inform our supporters and encourage them to donate or visit one of our stores.
Main duties:
- Research and create content for different social media channels
- Take good quality images and/or video within Emmaus Preston shops
- Write warm-hearted messages to engage supporters
- Support the Regional Communications Officer on local and national campaigns
Skills required:
- We’re looking for a dedicated individual with experience of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X – or all four
- Good written ability and communication skills
- Interest in photography, videography and a keen eye for detail
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive, can-do attitude
- Knowledge of marketing and public relations is also desirable.
Time commitment:
We are looking for a volunteer that will commit to at least 4 hours per week. We can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
Training, support and benefits:
- As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start
- A staff member will support you throughout your time as a volunteer
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause
- We will look to provide further training where possible
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer
Interested in this rewarding Social Media Volunteer role at Emmaus Preston? Find out more and apply today by filling in our online Volunteer Form here.
Do you have van driving experience and knowledge of the Preston area? By volunteering your van driving skills, you’ll be helping provide high quality new and preloved furniture and homeware for the local community.
You’ll be volunteering alongside people who are supported by Emmaus Preston, whom the charity refers to as companions. Everything you collect will help generate the vital funding needed by Emmaus Preston to provide a home, support and work opportunities for people with experience of homelessness. Register your interest today, discover more and make a difference.
Main duties:
- Driving to help with collections and deliveries
- Vehicle checks
- Unloading and loading the vans, with support
- Processing and warehousing the collected items
Skills required:
- We’re looking for a dedicated individual with good people skills
- Full, clean driving licence and knowledge of the Lancashire area
- Experience of driving a large van
- Team work and customer focused
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive attitude
Time commitment:
We are looking for a volunteer that can commit to at least 1 day per week (9:30am-4pm). The days will need to fall between Monday and Saturday but we can be flexible in terms of what day(s) these will be.
Training, support and benefits:
- As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start
- A staff member and companion will support you throughout your time as a volunteer
- We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause
- We will look to provide further training where possible
- We will provide you with dinner and travel expenses on the days that you volunteer
To get involved as a van driver volunteer with Emmaus Preston, please fill in our Volunteer Form and we’ll be in touch.