We provide all training for our volunteers once they have been with us for a while. The courses consist of Naloxone Training, Drug Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Addiction Awareness and First Aid, We are also looking into further training courses to link in with the criteria of our work.
FAQ
Below you will find the answers to some common questions about volunteering, including who can volunteer, why you might consider volunteering and what we can do to support you.
Volunteers are so important to The Halliday Foundation and help us to support far more people experiencing homelessness or bad housing, from providing direct support to our clients to raising vital funds on our fundraising challenges. We really value the contribution of volunteers, and want to ensure that volunteering is a positive experience for you as well! It can help you to meet new people and develop new skills, as well as being enjoyable. It can also improve your health – research has shown that volunteering can reduce your likelihood of getting a number of major health conditions. Finally, it can help you to get a new job – 80% of employers said they are more likely to hire someone who has volunteering experience on their CV.
If you’re volunteering with us, you will receive all of the training required to complete your role confidently and safely. You’ll also have regular contact with a member of staff who will help you identify goals you’d like to reach in your position.
Absolutely! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recognise that volunteering is a worthwhile experience for people either seeking work or experiencing ill health. You just need to make sure that your contact person at the DWP is aware of your volunteering activity.
Yes! Asylum seekers and refugees are permitted to volunteer as long as it fulfils Home Office requirements, which all of our roles do. We may need you to complete certain vetting requirements such as references or Disclosure checks, but we will support you to try and overcome any issues that you might have with this.
We do ask for references for some of our roles, but don’t worry if you are struggling to think of somebody. We have a flexible approach to references and would be happy to help you identify people that are suitable. This could be a family friend or a support worker for example.
We might ask you to complete a Basic Disclosure if you will be interacting with our clients or accessing our IT systems as part of your role, and you will need to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme if you are working directly with children or vulnerable adults. Don’t worry though! We will support you through the whole process and you will not be expected to pay for this yourself. We also have an inclusive approach to volunteering, and will still consider your application if you have convictions.
No absolutely not, Although we do have personalised uniforms available to buy if your planning on staying with us for a long period. The uniform prices can be accessed by asking one of the Managers onsite.
