Volunteering
Your support can change lives
As a small local charity we rely on our dedicated volunteers to continue providing a service for vulnerable young people in need.
Volunteering for Streetlife is a highly rewarding experience and there is something for everyone – whether that be in our shelter, day centre, behind the scenes or providing a home cooked meal as part of our Food 4 Thought initiative.
Every single volunteer is highly valued and appreciated for everything they do. In return for your kindness you can expect an overwhelming sense of purpose, a community, training & development and being part of a supportive team. We could not do any of this without you!
The Base
Our day centre, The Base is open weekdays for drop in from 12.30-15.30, where young people can access a hot meal along with an array of practical and emotional support.
It is a lively and uplifting environment with lots going on and we always need volunteers to help with practicalities such as serving lunch, maintaining the kitchen whilst being a friendly face and listening ear for our young people.
Please complete the volunteer application below and if you have any questions contact [email protected]
Night Shelter
The night shelter is open 24/7, 365 days a year and is the heart and of the service, we provide at Streetlife.
The shelter provides a safe space for young people 16-25 to stay each night so they can avoid sleeping rough or sleeping in unsafe environments. This truly gives an opportunity to make a difference in a young persons life.
Please complete the volunteer application below and if you have any questions contact [email protected]
Food for Thought
It isn’t just front-line workers who contribute to the Shelter. Our Food for Food4Thought campaign gives people an opportunity to cook a meal for young people and staff.
All you need to do to get involved is cook a hot meal for 8 young people and 2 workers, and deliver to the Shelter between 7 to 7.30pm, ready to be served.
More details in our Food4Thought Guide
If you wish to provide food for the Shelter, please email debbie.creegan@
Work Placements
As well as volunteers, we also welcome workers on placement at the Day Centre and/or Night Shelter (including students at college/university who are required to complete a placement as part of their studies).
For more information on work placements, email us at [email protected]
Full Time Voluntary Youth Workers
As part of our safer recruitment process all volunteers will need to provide photo ID and two references. We will also require an enhanced DBS of less than two years. We will apply for this if you don’t have one.
We do welcome lived experience volunteers and if you would like to find out more before applying please drop our volunteer coordinator Debbie an email or call her on 01253 294477 and she will be happy to have a chat.