Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
Homelife is a volunteer-led project helping people in Newport feel safe, secure, and settled. We work alongside individuals who may be experiencing or at risk of homelessness, offering practical support, encouragement, and a steady, friendly presence when it matters most.
Homelife is base at the Hive, 10 Stow Hill, Newport NP20 1JB, a community hub with a laundrette, cooking facilities and a very warm welcome, created to feel just like your own living room.
About the Role
As a Homelife Volunteer, you’ll be supporting people to build confidence and stability in their lives. This can involve:
- Offering a listening ear and emotional support
- Helping someone settle into a new home
- Assisting with setting up utilities, bills, furniture, or basic household items
- Encouraging positive routines and budgeting confidence
- Supporting people to connect with local services, activities, and networks
- Providing companionship—sometimes just a coffee and a chat makes all the difference
Every journey is different, and volunteers help individuals find the right support to make their tenancy a success.
Why Volunteer With Us?
- Make a direct, meaningful impact on someone’s life
- Meet new people and become part of a supportive volunteer community
- Flexible opportunities to suit your time and interests
- Full induction, training, and ongoing supervision
- DBS check arranged for you
- Travel and reasonable expenses reimbursed
- Opportunities to get involved beyond 1:1 support—such as fundraising, collecting donations, or helping run activities and events
What We Ask
You don’t need specialist skills—just empathy, reliability, and a desire to help your community.
We ask volunteers to commit around 1–2 hours per week, and to take part in our induction and training.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you.
To find out more or to apply, please contact:
Cath at [email protected]
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Pay: Up to £0.01 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
