Ways to Volunteer
Volunteering opportunities to suit everyone
There are so many ways that you can get involved as a CHAS volunteer, whether you have a lot of time to give, or a few hours here and there.
The support provided by volunteers is crucial so that we can be there for families when they need us.
There are so many ways you can get involved
We regularly update our range of volunteering opportunities. Click the button below to take a look at our current opportunities.
- Give us a hand in one of our hospices – in the kitchen, in the garden, with nursing support or children’s activities, as a driver.
- Help us raise money – support our Fundraising Team looking after our collecting cans, hosting cheque presentations, delivering talks about CHAS; join or start your own fundraising group or help us out at our events.
- Volunteer from your own home – write letters to children or help our Fundraising Team with research projects.
- Join the team in one of our busy charity shops in Kinross and Fife – on the shop floor, in the stock room or as a driver.
- Use your admin or professional skills – help our office and Fundraising Teams with regular admin support or with special project work.
If you don’t spot a specific role but are still interested in volunteering or have any questions about volunteering for CHAS, get in touch on volunteering@chas.org.uk.
If you’re already a CHAS volunteer or you have applied to be a volunteer, you can log onto the CHAS volunteer portal.
CHASfest
Our CHAS Fundraising Events Support Team has lots of different opportunities to lend a hand, now and again, at a time that suits you and your diary.
The link below lists our current opportunities.
Got questions? Here's some answers...
What happens next?
Once you have applied for a role, we'll be in touch right away to tell you about the next steps. Depending on the role, additional checks may be required. We’ll discuss these with you and answer any questions you might have. Full training will be provided before you start your role.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
The vast majority of CHAS volunteers tell us that they are proud to volunteer for CHAS. Volunteering not only benefits the children and families who use CHAS services but also you as a volunteer. There are various benefits of volunteering with CHAS, including:
- Making a difference for children and families
- Learning new skills
- Using your existing skills for a good cause
- Meeting new people
Getting involved in your local community
Who can apply?
CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers, free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improves the quality of care we provide, helps us reach more families and children, and maximises a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise.
We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information about your eligibility to volunteer and any reasonable adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one. You can contact us on 01577 866065 or email volunteering@chas.org.uk.
Do I need to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme?
Volunteer roles that involve direct contact with children and families (such as roles within CHAS at Home and our hospices) require membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme, which involves a full background check. Some of our other volunteering roles may require a Basic Disclosure check. We can give further advice about this during your application process.
What if I have unspent convictions?
As part of our volunteer recruitment and selection process, we ask all volunteers to disclose any unspent convictions.
What if I have a criminal conviction?
Even if you have a criminal record you might still be able to volunteer. Each application will be looked at individually and in relation to the particular volunteer role. For any offence, the circumstances will always be considered so please give as much information as you can.
Can I claim expenses?
CHAS strongly encourages all registered volunteers to claim reasonable out of pocket expenses. These can include travel costs to and from a CHAS site, travel while volunteering and other costs by arrangement with your volunteer manager.
We’ll explain how to claim when you join CHAS.
My company encourages me to volunteer. Can you help?
We welcome volunteers from companies and will try our best to involve individuals and groups of volunteers. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in our volunteering opportunities page, you can contact us at volunteering@chas.org.uk