Volunteering at Fundraising Events

Once you've applied to volunteer at an event, we'll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your the next steps.

Yes, we reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel expenses, incurred while volunteering.

Yes, we welcome volunteers with mental health conditions. We'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need to volunteer safely and comfortably.

We generally do not allow current clients to volunteer, as we want to ensure that there is no conflict of interest or breach of confidentiality. However, there may be some exceptions, so please contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes, our fundraising team will give volunteers relevant training and information needed to help at events on or before the day.

Yes, the majority of our fundraising events will happen at the weekend.

The minimum time commitment varies depending on the role. Some roles may require a regular commitment, while others may be more flexible. We'll discuss the time commitment with you during the application process.

Volunteering can be a great way to gain new skills and experiences, meet new people, and give back to your community. It can also be a great way to boost your confidence and self-esteem.

We provide support and supervision to all our volunteers.

Being punctual – if you say you can be there, we’ll be counting on you to arrive on time as agreed. We won’t be able to do this without you and your commitment. We need volunteers we can rely on!

Being non-judgemental – This is a cornerstone of our ability to support people. We expect you to be open minded enough to be challenged and respond in a manner that is caring and supportive no matter what

Be active – If you can stay in contact with us and let us know if your circumstances change or there is something you need from us to continue in your volunteering role, please stay in touch and keep communicating your ideas with us.

Yes, as a volunteer with Response, you will be covered by our insurance policy, which provides protection for our volunteers in case of any accidents or incidents that may occur while volunteering with us.

Yes, we are happy to provide references for our volunteers upon request. Simply let us know what you need and we will do our best to assist you.

We value feedback from our volunteers and welcome any comments or suggestions on how we can improve our volunteering programme. You can share your feedback with us by going to the contact us page, or in person at one of our volunteering events.

We understand that circumstances can change, and you may no longer be able to volunteer with us. If this is the case, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make alternative arrangements. We appreciate any time you can give, and thank you for your interest in supporting our work.