Shelter Trust
Volunteer with the Shelter Trust by helping us support our Island’s homeless community.
At Shelter, we are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of meaningful and important tasks across our sites and in the community. If you are able to spare a few hours a week or a month, your contribution will make a real impact.
We are seeking volunteers for the following:
- Collecting and Delivering Donations: Help gather, sort and distribute much-needed donations of clothes, food, and essentials to those in need, within Shelter sites and in the community.
- Gardening: Assist in creating and maintaining welcoming outdoor spaces at our sites, providing a peaceful and positive environment for service users to enjoy.
- Arts & Craft Activities: Lead creative workshops for residents.
- Sharing a Skill: Whether this is playing an instrument, tech support, or any other skill you can share.
- Transport Assistance: Helping to transport service users to appointments.
- Fundraising Support: Helping to organise campaigns or events and coordinate donation drives.
- Job Preparation Training: Supporting service users prepare CVs, practical interview skills and job search assistance.
- Minor Repairs and Maintenance: Helping with basic maintenance tasks across our sites.
- Social Activities: For example, organising a quiz and/or card games night.
- Wellbeing Activities: Yoga classes or other fitness session catering for all ages and fitness abilities.
By offering a variety of tasks, Shelter’s volunteers can contribute to the well-being of those experiencing homelessness in a meaningful way.
What We Offer:
- A chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of our service users.
- Flexible volunteering hours to suit your schedule.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience.
- A friendly and supportive team environment.
Who We're Looking For:
- Volunteers that are non-judgemental, empathetic and good listeners.
- No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and make a positive impact.
- Availability to share skills and time.
To find out more information, please contact Rozanne Thomas, Volunteer Coordinator: admin@shelter.org.je or call 608 948.
In addition to references, volunteers are required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/police check). Please note that Shelter will cover the costs of the DBS check.