Volunteer

Volunteering at If U Care Share not only allows you to make a difference, but also to join a community of like-minded people who have the passion and dedication to prevent suicide. There are a range of different opportunities for volunteering, meaning there is a way for everyone to get involved.

Anyone over the age of 18 can volunteer for If U Care Share

We do offer a limited number of work experience placements for individuals aged 15-18, for more information please contact us on 0191 387 5661.

Our volunteering is split into 4 different categories to help maximise your potential while volunteering your time. Our volunteering opportunities vary with all descriptions above with more information. 

Please note, at this moment we do not offer volunteering within our direct support teams.

Dependent on the volunteering role applied for time commitment varies. Times available will vary depend on position and this will be explained following an application. 

For Event Volunteering we do not ask for a minimum or maximum time commitment; any time you can provide we would be incredibly grateful for.

Whilst we do not have a set skill requirement for volunteering, we advise that individuals should be confident in a public setting, have good communication and inter personal skills. As volunteering can be very varied within the charity, it is beneficial to be able to work as part of a team.

Not only will you gain sense of pride, achievement and community, you will be a part of a close-knit team who work tirelessly to support individuals. You will gain experience and build upon skills which can be used in a CV and help to make a difference.

We do not host interviews for our volunteers, but we do invite new applicants to the office for an informal chat to discuss how best we can maximise their skills, allow meeting of the team and discuss any questions in person.

Yes, all of our volunteers will be provided with a level of training relevant to their volunteering position as well as taking part in an induction prior to beginning. In addition to these, we do also host training sessions for our volunteers to allow them to receive the same level of training as our staff.

You will be in regular communication with our fundraising and events team, with both email and WhatsApp communication available. 

In Office volunteers will take part in bimonthly 1-1s. 

Our staff are on hand to debrief and answer any questions during your volunteering time as well as access to further support, may this be required.

Yes. Whilst volunteers follow a similar onboarding process to staff, there is no contract involved or minimum time required for volunteering. If volunteering for If U Care Share is not for you, we ask that you make the Fundraising and Events Manager aware of these changes. 

We also do a yearly refresh of our volunteer database, which allows anyone who no longer wishes to volunteer to opt out.

Yes. These are discussed on a case-by-case basis. To discuss your requirements and see how the charity can best assist please contact our fundraising and events manager on 0191 387 5661.

Yes. These are discussed on a case-by-case basis. To discuss your requirements and see how we can best work together on these please contact our fundraising and events manager on 0191 387 5661.

Yes, upon onboarding all volunteers must undergo a fully enhance DBS check. The cost of which is covered by the charity.

If you have any convictions to declare, please send details with your completed application form in a sealed envelope marked 

'For the attention of the Chair of the Board, in strict confidence - only to be opened by the addressee’ to 

If U Care Share Foundation, 27 The Close East, South Pelaw DH2 2EY. 

Mark the envelope Personal and Strictly Confidential.

Whilst we do accept volunteers who are currently or have been previously engaged with our support, this is to be discussed on a case-to-case basis with you, our F&E Manager, and your Support worker to ensure the volunteer role is best suited to yourself.