Volunteering

If you would like to volunteer with Turning Point, this section is for you.

Turning Point is a national organisation working in many fields of social care; this is also reflected in the opportunities available to volunteers.

Specifically, you can:

  • Find out more about volunteering at Turning Point.
  • Register your interest in volunteering for Turning Point on our dedicated database. As soon as an appropriate volunteering opportunity becomes available in your area, we’ll get in touch with you.
  • Link through to our main site for more information about particular projects and locations. This will give you a better insight into what to expect as a volunteer with Turning Point.

Who are volunteers?

A volunteer is anyone who, without compensation or expectation of compensation beyond reimbursement of expenses incurred in the course of their duties, performs a task at the direction of, or on behalf of the organisation.

What will a volunteer get in return?

Training and Induction

All volunteers will receive an Induction to the organisation which will include the vision of Turning Point, its values and Code of Conduct as well as orientation on the nature and operation of the service they are joining. Information will also be provided on the purpose and requirements of their role.

Volunteers will receive specific on the job training to provide them with the information and skills necessary to perform their volunteer assignment.

Repayment of expenses

Any expenses incurred while undertaking volunteer work with Turning Point may be claimed back.

Expenses that may be claimed include:

Travel to and from the place of volunteering.

Meals taken whilst volunteering.

Travel in the course of volunteering.

Rights and responsibilities of a volunteer

Volunteers are viewed as a valuable resource to Turning Point staff and clients. Volunteers are extended the right to be given meaningful assignments, treated as equal co-workers, full involvement and recognition for work completed.

In return, volunteers shall agree to actively perform their duties to the best of their abilities and to remain loyal to the values, goals and procedures of Turning Point.

In line with National care standards, appropriate roles will be subject to a Police check, check of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults registers and two personal references.

To view a profile of a current Volunteer programme within Turning Point click on one of the links below.

Birmingham Drugline - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Linden House, London W10 - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Marketing and Communication in London - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service - CLICK HERE TO VIEW

CONTINUE TO VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

Alternatively please search our find a service section of the main website and contact the service direct to enquire about current volunteer opportunities.