We’re looking for friendly, community minded volunteers to help make sure people across our area can easily find information about Dorothy House. By placing leaflets, posters and resources in the right places, you’ll help more people learn about the care and support we offer. You can also help by attending events such as such as local fairs, markets, small gatherings and networking meetings. You’ll be part of the team that brings our message directly to the public.
This role is incredibly valuable — every leaflet placed in the right spot helps someone feel more informed, supported, or connected.
Your friendly presence helps people learn about our work, ask questions, and feel connected to the care we provide. It’s a simple but powerful way to support fundraising and raise awareness across our community.
What you will be doing
- Distributing Dorothy House leaflets and posters in local shops, cafés, community venues and NHS settings
- Keeping an eye out for new places where information could be displayed and letting us know where Dorothy House is underrepresented so we can improve our reach
- Building light, friendly relationships with staff and community contacts
- Feeding back anything useful you notice while out and about
- Attending community events, fairs, markets, and local gatherings
- Supporting Dorothy House information stalls
- Chatting to members of the public, answering simple questions, sharing how they can support our work and passing on anything requiring further follow up
- Working alongside staff and other volunteers to make events run smoothly
The skills you need
- Is friendly, approachable and enjoys chatting with people
- Reliable and happy to operate independently as well as part of a team
- Likes being out in the community
- Wants to help Dorothy House be visible and accessible to everyone
- Is reliable and comfortable in busy or varied event settings
What's in it for you
- A simple, flexible way to make a real difference locally
- Full guidance and support from the Dorothy House team
- The chance to meet new people and build confidence
This is a community‑based role which can be done at a time to suit you. You can volunteer close to home or explore a wider area.