Volunteering


Our volunteers help us to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are. As a member of our diverse and growing team, you will be appreciated, not just by the Trust, but by the very individuals your invaluable work helps to support. Whatever your interests, availability and skill-set, we have a role waiting for you. Join us and make a difference.

What volunteer opportunities are available? 

There are a wide range of volunteering activities that we update on a rolling basis. Whether your interest is in directly helping our clients, working in our offices, practical activities like gardening or driving, fundraising and events or volunteering as a group, there are opportunities to suit you. Papworth Trust Volunteering FAQs
 

Current Volunteering roles:


Become a Papworth Trust Trustee

 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a new trustee with a finance background and accountancy qualification to our Board. Use your professional skills and experience to make a meaningful impact and support our work in improving the lives of disabled people. As a member of the Board of Trustees you will help oversee the governance, strategy and direction of the Trust and monitor performance and risk. You may have been a trustee before, or this may be your first trustee role, regardless you will receive a comprehensive induction and support in this voluntary role.
 

You can find out more about Papworth Trust here: https://lnkd.in/e4cDG5af
 

Please contact me sarah.harvey@papworthtrust.org.uk or our CEO Sarah Miller - sarah.miller@papworthtrust.org.uk to arrange an informal chat, we'd love to hear from you.
 

Click here to view the LinkedIn post about this role

 

Music and Drama

Receptionist

Gardening Volunteer

Volunteer Woodworking Lead

Volunteer Activities Assistant 

Volunteer Activities Assistant 

Volunteer Activities Assistant

Volunteer Activities Assistant

Disability Confident Volunteer

Health Walk Volunteer



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How much time do I need?

For just a small amount of time, you can be making a big difference to the care and support we offer to disabled people, their families and carers. There is no long-term commitment - you are just a few clicks away from doing some good.

Where are your opportunities? 

We have opportunities arising in Cambridgeshire, Essex and Suffolk. We also have flexible, ‘remote’ volunteering roles and recruit nationally for one off events and fundraisers. If you do not see a suitable role but wish to apply speculatively, please email your CV to volunteering@papworthtrust.org.uk letting us know what you are interested in or contact our People Services team on 01480 357321 if you have any other questions or would like more information about volunteering for Papworth Trust.
 

Find out more about some of our current volunteers

Adrian - a volunteer at our Day Opportunities centre in Basildon

James - a volunteer at our Day Opportunities centre in Basildon

Anthony -  a volunteer on our Building Better Opportunities programme in Ely and Cambridge

Linda - Chair of our Scrutiny Panel