Volunteering
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| The renovation of a Giroscope house on Cholmley Street in West Hull |
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| A Giroscope house on Perry Street in West Hull being renovated |
Giroscope has always tried to provide opportunities for volunteers in all aspects of our work. Recently we have been working with young people who are unemployed having left school with few or no qualifications. Practical work placements for these youngsters are rare, so the opportunities we are able to offer, working on old houses, are greatly appreciated. We have also been able to offer limited volunteering opportunities in administration including people who have helped with our fundraising efforts. We get volunteers from a range of sources in the city, including Hull CVS, the Job Centre, 'back to work' placement schemes like Action4Employment and sometimes simply through word of mouth.
We welcome enquiries from anyone interested in working with us whether you have a skill to offer or not. We are, however, a small organisation and can not accommodate everyone who applies to volunteer with us. We regularly receive enquiries from a diverse range of people including students who are studying subjects like housing, sociology, social policy and geography. On many occasions we have invited these people to visit our organization and answer their questions if we can!
Why become a Giroscope Volunteer?
Being a volunteer at Giroscope is a great opportunity for you to learn new skills, receive valuable work experience & on the job training while using your spare time for the benefit of the Hessle Road Community of West Hull.
Giroscope believes that being a volunteer should be a rewarding experience. Volunteer with Giroscope & you will be made to feel part of the organisation & given the training & support to help you feel proud of the work you do. We offer a flexible work environment; you can commit to a fixed time each week or just a few hours when you can spare them.
Giroscope has been training & supporting volunteers for almost twenty-five years. Some of them have gone onto become full-time Giroscope employees, whilst others have used their time as a stepping stone to other jobs & activities.
If you want to meet new people, increase your future opportunities then volunteering at Giroscope could be just what you are looking for.
Case Studies
- Jerry was made redundant from his job as a Local Authority Planning Officer when he was 50 years old. After 1 year volunteering with Giroscope he now works as a self-employed joiner.
- Ann had just left Uni & was unsure what to do with her life. After 3 years with Giroscope, she is now a Senior Housing Officer in the Midlands.
- Colin had been unemployed for 5 years when he came to Giroscope. He now has a steady job with a recycling firm that has helped him settle down with his family.
If you would like to apply for a place on our volunteer programme please download our volunteer application, or email us your contact details.
Download Volunteer Application form, fill it in and post to: Giroscope Ltd, Unit 3, 23 Arthur Street, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 6BH.
Volunteering Links
Hull College - www.hull-college.ac.uk
Hull CVS - www.hullcvs.org.uk
Volunteering England - www.volunteering.org.uk