WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US
You’re LGBT+ and you want to put something back into the LGBT+ community and foster a sense of belonging
You want more friendship, connection, someone to laugh and share your stories with outside of your current circle.
You want to do something for the LGBT+ community that has impact.
What we need from you
A few hours per month
Care and thoughtfulness.
Willingness to learn and to stay within our simple guidelines.
A six-month commitment – no one wants a new friend who disappears after a few weeks!
Time to do the training and follow this up.
A couple of references and a DBS check – we’ll organise these
Access to do the training on Zoom or in person and a phone to keep in contact.
Rainbow Communities is actively recruiting compassionate volunteers to support our growing services, operated in partnership with Sustainable Communities.
We are particularly looking for volunteers interested in:
- One-to-one Befriending (face-to-face, telephone or online)
- Coffee & Chat
- Sunday Lunch
- Carer Support
- Community Activities and Social Groups
- Outreach and Community Engagement
- Administrative and Digital Support
Full induction, training, safeguarding guidance and ongoing support are provided. Volunteering is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of LGBT+ people experiencing isolation or loneliness.