Volunteer Work, Jobs in Leicester, Eng (with Salaries)

6 week volunteer programme in administration
Shelter Housing Advice and Research Project —Leicester
- From £3 a day
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Travel
Quick apply
Volunteer Mentor for Young People
Aspire Project - Triple Skillz Charity —Leicester
- £250,000 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Warehouse Volunteer (Homestore)
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Electrical Items Tester Volunteer (Homestore) - Retail
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Retail Online Research Volunteer- Store Based (Sileby)
Barnardo's —Sileby
- Call to connect
- IT
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Cash Desk Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Stockroom Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Sales Floor Volunteer (Homestore)
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Online Sales Champion Volunteer (Homestore)
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Furniture Assembly Volunteer (Homestore)
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Volunteer Befriender For Child In Care
Change Grow Live —Leicestershire
- Weekend availability
- Restaurant
- School
Health Care Assisstant
Nextgen healthcare services —Leicester
- £24,420 a year
- Temporary
- English
- Driving
- IT
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Posting and Packing Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Event Volunteer – Pride in Coalville 2026
Pride in Coalville CIC —Coalville
- From £0.01 a year
- Day shift
- No experience needed
- Free parking
Quick apply
Shop volunteer – Leicester
Cancer Research UK (Volunteer) —Leicester
Online Lister Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Football Welcomes Volunteer
Leicester City Football Club Ltd. —Leicester
- Weekend availability
- Travel
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Volunteer Coordinator
Forestry England —Sherwood
- £30,105 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Sales Floor Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Leicester
- Employee discount
Volunteer Befriender For Child In Care Of Roma/Slovak Ethnicity
Change Grow Live —Leicestershire
- Weekend availability
- Restaurant
- School

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6 week volunteer programme in administration

Shelter Housing Advice and Research Project
Leicester

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Job details

Part-time | Volunteer
From £3 a day

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Typing
Phone etiquette
Communication skills

Full job description

Volunteer Work Placement Trainee

Location: Leicester City Centre
Organisation: Shelter Housing Advice and Research Project (SHARP)
Placement Length: 6 weeks (Monday to Thursday)
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Expenses: Bus travel reimbursed (up to £6 per day)

About Us

Shelter Housing Advice and Research Project (SHARP) is a Leicester-based charity established in 1974 by the Leicester Shelter Group. We provide vital advice, support, and advocacy to individuals and families who are homeless or facing serious housing difficulties in Leicester and Leicestershire. We are currently funded by the National Lottery and are offering structured volunteer work placements designed to help individuals gain skills, confidence, and a pathway into employment or further education.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join us for a 6-week work placement. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable work experience in the housing, advice, or charity sectors.

As a Volunteer Work Placement Trainee, you will support our team with administrative and casework-related tasks, gaining real-world experience in a professional advice setting. You'll work alongside experienced caseworkers and receive full training and ongoing support.

What You’ll Do

Assist with admin tasks including photocopying, scanning, and file handling
Use Microsoft Office and client management software (AdvicePro)
Set up appointments and communicate with clients
Draft and send letters and emails to clients
Make follow-up phone calls to collect feedback
Research and update information databases
Support delivery of client cases alongside our caseworkers
Work as part of a friendly, supportive team

What You’ll Gain

Experience working in a busy advice and support environment
Increased confidence and improved communication skills
Familiarity with professional software and administrative systems
An understanding of housing and homelessness-related issues
A potential pathway into further education or employment

Who Can Apply

To be eligible for this placement, you must:

Be aged 18 or over
Not currently be in employment
Be available to attend Monday–Thursday each week for 6 weeks

Priority will be given to individuals who have been unemployed for 3 years or more.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SHARP is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect, and where differences are valued and celebrated. Selection for this placement will be based solely on eligibility, suitability and commitment to the role.

Support & Training Provided

Full induction and training
Ongoing guidance from our Volunteer Coordinator
Friendly and supportive team environment
Travel expenses covered (up to £6 per day for bus fares)

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!
To find out more or apply, please contact:

Kulsum Bachani
Volunteer Coordinator
0116 254 6064
[email protected]

Help us make a difference — and gain the experience you need to take your next step.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Pay: From £3.00 per day

Work Location: In person

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Shop volunteer – Leicester

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