Volunteer

Lifeworks Charity Limited; Dartington; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking volunteers in Dartington to make a positive impact on young people's lives. This role includes engaging in various activities like surfing, cycling, and supporting events. Volunteers will work within a caring team environment, develop skills, and meet like-minded individuals. With a focus on community support, the organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Flexible hours and rewarding experiences await those interested in giving back.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunity to gain new skills

Community engagement

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage young people in activities like surfing and cycling.
• Support logistical operations by driving and assisting at events.
• Participate in fundraising efforts to enhance community impact.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Driving

Gardening

Fundraising

Job description

Location: Dartington/Hybrid
Salary: Non-paid (expenses only)
Working Hours: Voluntary
Closing Date: December 31, 2026 11:59 pm
Start Date: ASAP

More about the Role

Why volunteer at Lifeworks?

Volunteering at Lifeworks isn’t just about giving back; it’s about making a tangible difference in people’s lives while enriching your own. We believe that every minute, hour, or day you share can create a huge impact, and our flexible roles are designed to fit your schedule.

Since 1996, Lifeworks has been empowering people with learning disabilities in Devon to achieve their dreams and build fulfilling lives. Our core values of kindness, respect, and positivity guide everything we do.

How you can get involved

We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities, so there’s truly something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for an active role or something more behind-the-scenes, we’d love to hear from you!

• Join our young people for exciting activities like surfing, cycling at the velodrome, wild swimming on Dartmoor, or participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
• Provide essential support by driving our minibus, helping with gardening, or assisting at events.
• Contribute to our operations by supporting our fundraising.

About you

People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it rewarding.

There are lots of different ways you can get involved, maybe joining our service users on the beach surfing, pedalling around the velodrome, wild swimming on Dartmoor or perhaps getting involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Or if that feels a bit too energetic, perhaps driving our minibus, a spot of gardening, helping out at events or supporting our fundraising. Whatever your interest we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll gain

People volunteer for many reasons, and whatever your motivation, you’ll find the experience both challenging and deeply rewarding. When you volunteer with us, you’ll have the chance to:

• Give back to the community and positively impact the lives of young people.
• Develop new skills or build on your existing experience and knowledge.
• Meet like‑minded individuals who share your passion for supporting others.
• Become an integral part of a team dedicated to helping young people live their best lives.

Who we are

Building a Diverse and Safe Team

At Lifeworks, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the successful candidate will undergo Safer Recruitment checks, which include pre‑employment checks, reference checks, and a DBS check. We may also conduct online searches on the successful applicant. This will be part of a safeguarding check to assess whether the candidate is suitable to work with vulnerable people.

Please contact the HR team if you should require any support (including completing the application process using other formats) or require any further information about the role.