Volunteering
If you are looking to volunteer and help in your community
Follow these three easy steps to start your volunteering adventure:
- Visit the OurGateshead website (opens new window)
- Search for ways to help (you can do this based on where you live or your interests)
- Enquire or apply to the organisation you are interested in
The organisation will respond to you directly to discuss their volunteering opportunity.
Alternatively, complete our expression of interest in becoming a volunteer form.
If you are a group looking to volunteer, complete our group volunteer expression of interest form.
Before you look for volunteer roles you may wish to consider:
- what you want to achieve from volunteering (for yourself and the community)
- how the role matches your personality, skills and interests
- the type of activities you would (or would not) like to get involved in
- the time you have available
- where you would like to volunteer and whether you can travel
If you're an organisation looking for volunteers to help
Log into your OurGateshead account (opens new window) or register (opens new window), set up an organisation account and start posting.
It's quick, easy, free and will reach a wide audience online. Add as many opportunities as you like and keep them refreshed as potential volunteers will be directed to the website all the time.
Before you post an opportunity please consider:
- how the opportunity fulfils your aims and objectives and makes a real difference
- if there are any particular skills or experience you need
- the time commitment you would like from a volunteer and the flexibility available
- whether you can offer expenses
Further support
If you need support using the OurGateshead website please contact [email protected].
If you are a volunteer or an organisation needing support relating to volunteering please contact [email protected].