Become a Volunteer

Emergency Accommodation Host

Emergency accommodation hosts provide young people with a safe place to stay, for one night at a time. Hosts must be willing to have a DBS check, funded by Nightstop and able to provide a private bedroom, meals, washing and laundry facilities. The time commitment is completely flexible; hosts tell us when they are available to accommodate a young person. Hosts are supported via a 24 hour on call service when accommodating a young person. Full training and ongoing support is provided and expenses are paid. To apply for this role or for further information please contact ssadler@redditchnightstop.co.uk

Supported Lodgings Host

Supported Lodgings hosts provide young people with longer term accommodation, usually for around 6 to 12 months. This can be variable depending on the young person’s needs. Hosts must be willing to have a DBS check, funded by Nightstop and able to provide a private bedroom, meals, washing and laundry facilities. Young people are given a licence agreement and a key to the property. Full training and ongoing support is provided and a weekly payment is paid to the host. To apply for this role or for further information please contact ssadler@redditchnightstop.co.uk

Please watch video below to see whats involved in becoming a host:

Volunteer Roles:

Volunteer Driver

Drivers will transport the young person from the Nightstop office to the host home and introduce them to the host. Occasionally drivers might be asked to take or collect young people to other essential appointments, or to assist them to travel to college or work. Drivers must be willing to have a DBS check, funded by Nightstop. Expenses are paid. To apply for this role or for further information please contact ssadler@redditchnightstop.co.uk

Social Media Volunteer

Social media volunteers will promote, develop and maintain our online presence in order to maximize our impact and to promote ourselves as widely as possible to the local community. The ability to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram is essential. Key tasks will include maintaining a regular presence on social media, sharing news, promoting activities, events and achievements to a wide audience. Volunteers must be willing to have a DBS check, funded by Nightstop. Expenses are paid. To apply for this role or for further information please contact ssadler@redditchnightstop.co.uk

Volunteer Fundraiser

Volunteer fundraisers will support our Volunteer Coordinator to raise essential funds for Redditch Nightstop. Under the guidance of the volunteer coordinator tasks may include helping to organise local fundraising events such as bag packs, quiz nights, sleep-outs, music events, collections and school events such as non-uniform days. Volunteers may also support members of the public with their own fundraising events such as cake sales, sponsored events such as runs, bike rides. Volunteers will contribute to newsletters and will seek publicity opportunities within the local media. Volunteers must be willing to have a DBS check, funded by Nightstop. Expenses are paid. To apply for this role or for further information please contact ssadler@redditchnightstop.co.uk

Becoming a Trustee:

Trustees have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, a charity’s management and administration; making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives. Depending on what the charity does, you will be making a difference to your local community or to society as a whole. Trustees use their skills and experience to support their charities, helping them achieve their aims.

If you would like more information on becoming a trustee click the link below or contact ssadler@redditchnightstop.co.uk

Training and support:

Full training is given to ensure volunteers are ready to begin their role. Ongoing support is provided by our volunteer coordinator. We also hold quarterly social and training events with other volunteers and hosts. Expenses are paid whilst in your volunteer role.

“I needed somewhere that I can go back to without worrying about where I’m going to go next…