Volunteering

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Volunteering at Foxton

At the Foxton Centre, volunteers are the backbone of our organisation. Their dedication and diverse skill sets are vital to our daily operations and the impactful services we provide to the community. Volunteers bring invaluable experience and knowledge, enriching our programs and positively affecting the lives of those we serve.

We are fortunate to have many long-term volunteers who have been with us for years, as well as those who join us for shorter periods to gain experience and advance their careers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, recognising that every person brings unique strengths to our team.

Joining us as a volunteer

To start volunteering with us, we ask that you complete an application form and undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check to ensure safeguarding. We understand that many people have relevant lived experiences, and we offer an informal chat before completing any checks to discuss your interests and how you can contribute.

Youth and Community Services
  • Mentorship: Support and mentor young people through our youth programs and one-on-one sessions.
  • Community outreach: Assist with our detached work in the community and support homework provision.
  • Reception and café support: Be a welcoming presence at our reception or in our café kitchen facilities.
  • Event assistance: Help with catering, planning, and promotions for community events.
  • Community engagement: Participate in community sessions, providing a warm welcome and support.
  • Gardening: Assist with gardening in community spaces to enhance local environments.
Women’s Services
  • Outreach support: Help with our outreach sessions for women in the evenings.
  • Kitchen assistance: Prepare meals and snacks as part of our kitchen team.
  • Friendly interaction: Provide companionship and a friendly chat over a brew.
  • Donation management: Sort, organise and move donations of clothes and food.
  • Reception duties: Welcome individuals into our building with a smile and supportive attitude.
Homeless Services
  • Kitchen support: Assist in preparing meals and snacks for our clients.
  • Friendly interaction: Offer a warm welcome and engage in friendly conversation over a brew.
  • Donation management: Sort and organise donations of clothes and food, and help with collecting and moving donations to the appropriate locations across Preston.
  • Reception duties: Greet people entering our building with a smile and a friendly demeanor.
Organisational Roles
  • Administrative support: Assist with reception duties and office administration tasks.
  • Social media: Contribute to managing our social media presence and creating engaging content.

  • Specialised training: Offer your expertise in areas such as IT, finance, or legal advice to build our organizational capacity.
  • Trades support: If you have skills as a plumber, joiner, decorator, or in other trades, your assistance would be greatly valued.
  • Trustees: We periodically recruit new trustees to help guide our organization and oversee our activities.
  • Fundraising: Engage in local fundraising efforts, organise events, or support our fundraising campaigns to help us raise essential funds.

Volunteering with Foxton provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills and connecting with a dedicated team.

If you’re interested in joining us, please get in touch to learn more about how you can contribute to our mission.

For more information or to speak with a team member, please call us at 01772 555925 or email info@thefoxton.org.

Please download our volunteering application form.

Youth and Community Services
Women’s Services
Homelessness

How we’ve helped.

The Foxton is what I know, it’s tradition. I like coming to the centre to see and talk to people, it’s my community.

Ziggy

They help me out, give me food when I’m hungry. They’re always there when you need them.

Andy

We are really proud to work closely with the Foxton Centre. Without them, many young people would go without vital support needed to ensure they are able to thrive.

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