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Help us, help those who have kept us safe.
Unleash your inner hero and embrace the Building Heroes Volunteer Programme!
Are you ready to support our military community? Would you like to help those who have served transition into civilian life?
Join our Volunteer Programme and explore a range of fulfilling roles tailored to match your unique skills and passions.
We are looking for charity fundraisers to raise money and awareness for Building Heroes. You will be responsible for creating and managing impactful events that attract supporters to the charity. All money raised will go towards resources to support our programmes and services across the military community. Your contribution can be a one-time event or provide long-term fundraising support. We will assist with any promotion or administrative needs however, we are counting on you to raise the funds! Events could include: Marathons, Golf Days, Quizzes, Coffee Mornings, Challenges, Bike Rides, Sky Dives, Adventure Activities, Dinners, Bingo, and many more!
Our charity advocates are responsible for raising awareness of Building Heroes and our initiatives. You will be responsible for promoting the charity within the military community and connecting with key members to spread awareness of our services. This can include conducting talks and presentations in military venues, introducing members of the military community to our charity and training partners, and finding new areas for us to promote our programmes. The role could include: Presenting the charity at military barracks, attending a careers event on behalf of Building Heroes, connecting the charity with your resettlement team, and lots more.
As a mentoring advocate, you will be responsible for supporting veterans and service leavers who are seeking assistance through Building Heroes. You will help guide them through their transition from military to civilian life by sharing your personal experiences and signposting them to the relevant support to help them achieve their goals. This role could include: an informal chat/presentation to a group currently on a Building Heroes programme, assisting the Academy Lead to support learners one-to-one, signposting learners to relevant organisations/support to assist them with any personal or professional issues.
Sign up today by clicking the button below or to find out more, email us by one of the contacts in the enquiries section below.
Sign up todayvolunteers@buildingheroes.org.uk
FAQs:
How often will I be expected to volunteer?
This is up to you. We will ask on sign-up how often you would like to volunteer and will check-in every three months to see if anything has changed. We hope you will volunteer with us regularly, however, if you can only commit to a one-time event, we recommend signing up as a Fundraising Advocate.
How far will I have to travel?
You will be linked with the training academy closest to your home address and many of your events will involve the Academy Lead based there, however, we will ask you how far you are willing to travel and whether you have access to a car or will be using public transport.
Is there any training involved?
You will be expected to attend a volunteer induction when you start, where you will be trained by a member of the Building Heroes team. You will also receive a volunteer handbook with all the information necessary for you to succeed as a volunteer. We do recommend some online training if you are struggling with key skills such as communication or organising an event, however these are optional. If you think we should add something to our training, please feel free to suggest it to our team.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone over 18! You do not need military experience to volunteer with us*. We have lots of ways of volunteering and will surely find something you will enjoy.
*Mentors will need a military background.
Will I need a DBS check?
We currently only ask for a DBS check from our Mentoring Advocates, as they will sometimes be based in a college environment with under 18s present. Our team will be able to assist you if you don’t already have one.
Who can I contact if I need support with my application?
If you have any trouble with your application, please feel free to email our volunteer team on volunteers@buildingheroes.org.uk.
How will I be supported while I volunteer?
Our volunteer team are always on hand if you need support while you volunteer with us. You will be provided with contact details for our Volunteer Lead as well as the Academy Lead for your closest centre. You will be given a volunteer handbook to guide you in your role and our team will contact you before and after an event, as well as during monthly check-ins.
Signposting for Support
We understand that everyone has unique needs. At Building Heroes, we are committed to addressing the re-skilling and redeployment needs of our community. Additionally, we are pleased to collaborate with and connect you to other organisations that can provide further help and support where it’s needed most. Visit our signposting page to connect with these dedicated organisations and charities who, like Building Heroes, are working hard to make things a little easier.
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