Volunteer with us

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do. In this page we will tell you about some of the benefits that been a volunteer can be and we will answer some of the most common questions you might have.

Benefits of volunteering

Friendship

Meet new and interesting people that are likely to become lifelong friends.

Skills

Gain new skills and explore talents that you may
otherwise not be able to do.

Confidence

Gain confidence by trying something new.

 
When embarking on a new and exciting journey as a volunteer, it’s natural to have questions. Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions. If you 
have any other questions, please get in touch.  

Volunteer FAQs 

Volunteering is your opportunity to give a little and gain a lot back! Volunteering is an all round enriching life experience. Being a volunteer at HUP is a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Join a community who is dedicated to having a real and valuable effect on people, communities and society in general. 
  • Meet new people who’ll become lifelong friends. 
  • Take on a challenge by opening yourself up to new experiences where you’ll have the opportunity to use your talents, achieve personal goals and learn new skills. 
  • Have fun while doing social good!

At HUP, all volunteers are part of the HUP family which means you have a support network to help and guide you so that you feel confident in your role. 

A member of the HUP family will also be in regular contact to help you identify and achieve your goals. HUP volunteers will receive all of the training where required to complete your role confidently and safely. 

This depends on the type of volunteering you undertake. One of the HUP volunteer specialists will be in touch and advise which documents are required where necessary.

Your application or query is passed on to the most suitable HUP team member for the type of volunteering that you would like to do. The HUP team will get in touch via email to arrange the next steps within 3 working days.

Your first day as a volunteer will depend on the type of volunteering you are doing. There will be common features across all the roles. 

  • Meet your team.
  • Provide you with further information about your role within your volunteer team.
  • An induction session where you will meet the HUP family and gain an understanding of how the different teams work together. During your induction, the HUP team will also take you through procedures to ensure that you are safe during your volunteering with us and familiar with any required procedures.

If you are visiting Scotland and would like to volunteer at HUP, you can volunteer with us for a maximum of 30 days. In your application, please provide the Scottish address you’ll be staying at in your online application. Before applying to be a HUP volunteer, please check that you don’t have restrictions on your visa precluding you from volunteering whilst in Scotland. If for some reason, you aren’t able to volunteer while in Scotland, please know that we are grateful for your interest in helping HUP and encourage you to go to our “Get involved” page to see other ways to be involved in HUP’s initiatives.

Yes, you can apply for multiple volunteer roles at HUP. If you’ve applied for more than one role, you may be contacted by different HUP members after making your initial enquiry.

We respond to all applications and enquiries within 3 work days. However, if you haven’t heard back from us, please get in touch via email as we value all our volunteers and want to chat to you about your application or enquiry.

It’s natural to be nervous when starting something new, we all get butterflies when starting a new job or volunteering. The HUP family are here to help and support you. We have different roles so there’s something for everyone. You won’t be expected to do any task without the support of the HUP team. Please let us know if there’s anything you’d like to chat about and a member of the team can email or call you to give you the reassurance you are looking for. 

Everyone has different commitments which influence how much time they can volunteer. At HUP, we understand this and respect your various commitments. That’s why we are flexible with timetables and are more than happy to discuss suitable roles and volunteer hours that work for both both of us.