Community Support Volunteer - Rising Ohana's CIC

Get involved as a community support volunteer at our exciting programme of community events for families and young people including creative art and photography, and community fitness. Be a welcoming face, gain valuable experience, build confidence and skills, and make a meaningful difference in a supportive, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment.

About the Organisation

Rising Ohana’s CIC supports families and young parents through trauma-informed community work, parental assessments, and practical wellbeing support, helping families build stability, confidence, and positive outcomes.

What you will be doing

  • Welcome and support attendees at community events.
  • Offer general guidance, information, and signposting to services.
  • Assist with setting up, stewarding, and clearing event spaces.
  • Help ensure a friendly, inclusive, and safe environment for all.
  • Work alongside staff and other volunteers to support community engagement.

What's in it for you?

You’ll gain hands-on experience, receive safeguarding and essential training, build confidence and skills, and be part of a supportive team making a real difference in the community.

What skills will you need?

You don’t need formal qualifications — just good communication, a friendly and patient approach, teamwork skills, and a willingness to learn, complete training (including safeguarding), and support attendees confidently.

Minimum age 18+

This organisation will need to carry out a DBS check for this role. Find out more about DBS checks for volunteers.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment:

Flexible — volunteers are asked to support community events on an ad-hoc basis, typically a few hours per event. You can choose which events you attend based on your availability.

Upcoming events include a 6 week course on Saturdays (a free 6 week creative art and photography workshop) and a large fundraising event in January 2027 with the English Chess Foundation

Role Address: 

Support takes place at community venues, event spaces, and public locations across the local area. Specific locations and times will be shared in advance.

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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