Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community while learning new skills, making new friends and growing in confidence.
There are lots of different ways to volunteer at The Door so take a look at the list below and choose the one that feels right for you.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more simply complete the contact form at the bottom of the page.
The Door is fully committed to the safeguarding of young people and families, which incorporates the use of robust Safer Recruitment practices. Please note that you may need to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of your application to volunteer.
All our volunteers are expected to be good role models. Volunteers look after each other, the places we work and the people we work with. Volunteers are respectful of others and represent The Door in a positive way. Read more in our volunteer charter.
YOUTH MENTOR
Minimum Age: 18
Training: 6 Sessions
DBS Required: Yes
Youth Mentors offer a listening ear to a young person aged 11-25 for around an hour a week.
No Experience is necessary, all we need from you is the willingness to listen and learn.
Volunteering as a mentor offers the opportunity to be a committed source of help and support for a young person.
PARENT MENTOR
Minimum Age: 25
Training: 6 Sessions
DBS Required: Yes
Parent Mentors offer a listening ear to a parent or carer for around an hour a week.
No Experience is necessary, all we need from you is the willingness to listen and learn.
Volunteering as a mentor offers the opportunity to be a committed source of help and support for a parent.
YOUTHWORK
Minimum Age: 18
Training: 2 Days
DBS Required: Yes
Youthwork volunteers support The Door’s Youthwork Staff to deliver high-quality and engaging youth club sessions for young people aged 8-25.
Volunteers should expect to commit to a regular pattern of sessions for around 3 hours a week.
No Experience is necessary, all we need from you is plenty of energy, and a willingness to learn.
RETAIL
Minimum Age: 14
Training: 1 Hour
DBS Required: Yes (Over 16)
Retail volunteers help keep The Door’s Charity shop open and running. Looking after customers, running the till and processing donations.
Volunteers should expect to commit to a regular pattern of shifts from 1 hour a week.
No Experience is necessary, all we need from you is plenty of energy, and a willingness to learn.
TELEPHONE MENTOR
Minimum Age: 18
Training: 6 Sessions
DBS Required: Yes
Telephone Mentors offer a listening ear to young people aged 11-25 for around 2-3 hours a week.
No Experience is necessary, all we need from you is the willingness to listen and learn.
Applicants should be able to volunteer on weekday evenings between 5 and 7pm
GMP MENTOR
Minimum Age: 18
Training: 6 Sessions
DBS Required: Yes
Volunteer for The Door as part of the Gloucestershire Mentoring Programme (GMP)
Volunteer Mentors offer a listening ear to young women and girls aged 11-17 for around an hour a week.
No Experience is necessary, all we need from you is the willingness to listen and learn.
DTTF MENTOR
Minimum Age: 18
Training: 6 Sessions
DBS Required: Yes
Volunteer as part of The Door To The Future – offering mentoring to those with experience of living in Care.
Volunteer Mentors offer a listening ear to a young person aged 11-25 for around 2 hours a week.
No Experience is necessary, all we need from you is the willingness to listen and learn.
FUNDRAISING
Minimum Age: 14
Training: Variable
DBS Required: Depends on Role
Fundraising Volunteers help #KeepTheDoorOpen by supporting fundraising events and activities.
Opportunities include street collecting, stewarding, serving refreshments and more.
Stay up to date with the opportunities available by signing up to be a Friend of The Door today.
WORK EXPERIENCE (14-17)
Age: 14-17
Training: As needed
DBS Required: Varies
Whether as a one off week or ongoing placement, The Door offers a variety of opportunities for work experience for young people aged 14-17.
Applicants should provide at least one month’s notice of a placement and are not guaranteed a place until after an informal interview.
WORK EXPERIENCE (18+)
Minimum Age: 18
Training: As needed
DBS Required: Varies
Whether as a one off week or ongoing placement, The Door offers a variety of opportunities for work experience for all ages.
So if you are looking to build your confidence or expand your experience work experience could be a perfect opportunity.
YOUNG LEADERS
Age: 13-17
Training: 6 Sessions
DBS Required: 16+ Only
Young leaders help out in youth clubs, playing games, serving drinks and making sure new young people feel at home at The Door.
Young Leaders should have experience of attending The Door’s youth clubs and have one of The Door’s Youthworkers as a references
More details soon
TRUSTEE
Age: 18+
Training: Induction Only
DBS Required: Yes
Trustees are volunteers who use their skills, knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions.
This may include scrutinising circulated papers, leading discussions focusing on key issues and providing advice and guidance on issues in which they have special expertise.
Volunteer with The Door…
If you are looking for a way to learn new skills, give back to your community or try something new; why not volunteer as part of our award-winning team. The Door works across the Stroud District and South Cotswolds working with young people and families in every corner and community.
We welcome volunteers from across the District including but not limited to: Stroud, Stonehouse, Cam, Dursley, Wotton, Berkeley, Avening, Tetbury, Cirencester and Fairford. (If you are unsure if we work in your local area just give us a call or use the contact form on this page – we’d love to hear from you)
The Door is fully committed to the safeguarding of young people and families, which incorporates the use of robust Safer Recruitment practices.
Please note that you may need to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of your application to volunteer.
All our volunteers are expected to be good role models: Read more in our Volunteer Charter.
