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 CCP offers a world opportunities to people wishing to become volunteers. Whether it's 2 hours per week or as a full time volunteer, there is something for everyone. Our volunteers can attend a series of structured training sessions alongside regular staff and, in time, many progress to full or part time paid positions.
We offer voluntary work which includes:
- Acting as Appropriate Adults to young people and vulnerable adults in police custody
- Supporting families in their own homes, helping them cope with the stresses of family life
- Giving advice and information to people of all ages at Cheltenham 1st Stop
- Helping with leisure, sports and activities for families, children and young people
- Cooking with young people living in CCP Foyer
- Reception and administration duties
- Fundraising activities and research
For more information or to request an information pack, please contact CCP on 01242 228999, call into 15 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham or use the Contact Form.
If you would like to find out more information about CCP before becoming a volunteer, book a place on a Seeing is Believing tour and find out what goes on behind the scenes.
In line with CCP safe recruitment policy, volunteer posts are subject to enhanced CRB checks and satisfactory references.
Volunteers, along with all other CCP staff, complete an induction and a core training programme in Personal skills and strengths, Basic client support principles, Professional and personal boundaries, Risk assessment, Data protection and information sharing, Reporting professional concerns and allegations management, Dealing with conflict and difficult situations, Assessment and action planning, Lone working guidance, Managing incidents, and Profesional concerns processes.
An additional bespoke package of training will be offered as appropriate, covering topics such as Appropriate Adult, Substance Misuse and Mental Health. To provide support and encourage personal development, each volunteer is assigned a personal mentor.
20 Reasons to Volunteer with CCP:
• Meet new people
• Help your local community
• Try something new
• Enhance your CV
• Explore new areas of interest
• Get out of the house
• Use your skills in a productive way
• Learn new skills
• Make a positive difference
• Feel involved
• Increase your confidence
• Challenge yourself
• Keep active
• Inspire others
• Develop new talents
• Have something new to talk about
• Make good use of your spare time
• Discover new potential career paths
• Because you can!
• Volunteering is fun!
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