Volunteering with us

Volunteer with us

Looking to share your skills and learn new ones? Our volunteers are local folk that are passionate about connecting people.

Community Connections Volunteer, Oldham

Community Hub Volunteer, Warrington

Hub/Community Connections Volunteer, Haringey

Trustee

Community Connections Volunteer, Oldham

KeyRing are looking for Community Connections Volunteers in Oldham. Have a look at the description and if you think the role is for you drop us an email or call with your name, telephone number and a few lines about why you’d like to volunteer.

For more information about the role you can contact Donna Calverley on 07825 426 850.

As a Community Connections Volunteer you could be:

Supporting KeyRing Members in activities in the community or one-to-one to help develop their skills
Helping to facilitate the weekly community hub for Members
Helping out at an arts & craft group, IT skills group, or social group
Offering advice and support to Members to help them maintain their independence and gain life skills
Offering reassurance and emotional support over the phone or in person
Encouraging KeyRing Members to help and support each other in solving problems and sharing their knowledge
Supporting KeyRing Members to make connections in the local community
Helping KeyRing Members to travel and learn how to get around
Supporting people to decorate or furnish their homes

We are looking for volunteers who:

Can volunteer an hour or more per week, ideally during weekdays
Can offer support in a flexible and creative way
Can support Members at a local community hub
Have skills or interest in some of the following; arts & crafts, smartphones/tablets, social/community groups, shopping, decorating

How KeyRing will support you

You will have a Support Manager who will see you regularly to discuss your volunteering role, and who is available by phone during office hours
We encourage volunteers to link up with other volunteers, which is a great way to share experience and gain support from people who are having similar experiences to you
We provide an induction to your role and the activities you will be involved in
Optional training to develop your skills in social care
We reimburse any expenses you incur whilst you are volunteering, including a DBS check
We have a 24 hour helpline available

Please download our Volunteer Application Form.

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KeyRing Hub/Community Connections Volunteer, Haringey

Are you a people person who likes helping people deal with problems and connect with others? KeyRing are looking for a Hub/Community Connections Volunteer in Haringey.

The Hub is a drop-in where people can get some support, socialise and make plans. The Hub runs every Wednesday from 1pm -3pm.

We are looking for volunteers who:

Can volunteer two hours or more per week during weekdays.
Can help to facilitate the weekly community hub for members.
Can offer support in a flexible and creative way
Can support members in activities in the community or one-to-one to help develop their skills
Can support members as a travel buddy to appointments or community engagement.

For more information about the role, you can contact Nurcan Ali on 07967 366 824 or nurcan.ali@keyring.org.

How KeyRing will support you:

You will have a Support Manager who will see you regularly to discuss your volunteering role, and who is available by phone during office hours
We provide an induction to your role and the activities you will be involved in
Optional training to develop your skills in social care
We reimburse expenses you incur whilst you are volunteering, including a DBS check

Please download our Volunteer Application Form.

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Hub Volunteer, Warrington

Are you a people person who likes helping people deal with problems and connect with others? KeyRing are looking for Hub Volunteers in Warrington.

The Hub is a drop-in where people can get some support, socialise and make plans. The Hub runs every Monday from 10am -3pm.

We are looking for volunteers who:

People who can provide support with phone calls, looking at mail and updating
file notes
Can offer support in a flexible and creative way
Can support Members at a local community hub

For more information about the role, you can contact Tracey Lloyd on 07415216628 or tracey.lloyd@keyring.org.

How KeyRing will support you:

You will have a Support Manager who will see you regularly to discuss your volunteering role, and who is available by phone during office hours
We encourage volunteers to link up with other volunteers, which is a great way to share experience and gain support from people who are having similar experiences to you
We provide an induction to your role and the activities you will be involved in
Optional training to develop your skills in social care
We reimburse any expenses you incur whilst you are volunteering, including a DBS check
We have a 24-hour helpline available

Please download our Volunteer Application Form.

Trustee

Location: England and Wales

Time commitment: Four trustee meetings a year, 2 online, and 2 on Saturdays in London plus occasional involvement between meetings.

Term: 3 years (with option to renew)

About KeyRing

We are at an exciting point in our journey and are looking for new trustees to join our board and help shape our future.

Who we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from people who can bring skills, insight or lived experience in one or more of the following areas:

Marketing, communications or brand development
Business development, income generation or strategic growth
Business, digital or organisational strategy
IT, digital transformation, data, cyber security or information governance
Lived experience of using, or supporting someone who uses, support services

You don’t need previous trustee experience — what matters most is your values, perspective and willingness to contribute. You will be someone who

Is passionate and enthusiastic about the KeyRing ethos
Is open minded and understands learning is important
Has a can-do attitude and have ideas to help KeyRing
Can see the big picture and plan, wants to see change happen
Wants to be involved and is committed to KeyRing
Understands that providing cutting edge services involves some risks

Why join us?

As a trustee, you will:

Help guide the strategic direction of a values-led national charity
Use your skills and experience to make a real, positive difference
Work alongside a committed and friendly Board and senior leadership team
Gain valuable trustee and governance experience
Be part of an organisation that believes in connection, courage and ambition

We are keen to hear from people who are currently underrepresented on charity boards, including people with lived experience, people from minoritised communities, and younger professionals.

Support and accessibility

We want trusteeship at KeyRing to be accessible and supportive. We:

Use plain language and supportive meeting styles
Offer reasonable adjustments
Provide induction, mentoring and ongoing support

How to apply

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you. An initial conversation is welcomed and encouraged.

For more information you can contact karyn.kirkpatrick@keyring.org or call 07989 983 829.

Once you're ready to apply you can fill in our application form, send your CV to Karyn, or contact Karyn to tell us you would like to apply a different way. We welcome applications in a range of formats (including video or audio as well as CVs, just let us know when you contact us).

We will ask you about:

What has motivated you to apply
The skills, experience or lived experience you would bring
Any support or adjustments you might need

Closing date: Midnight 12^th May 2026

Online interviews: 18^th or 19^th May 2026.

Steph's Volunteering Journey

"I started my volunteer journey when I started having meetings with Michelle, (my KeyRing supporter) she was the first person to understand me completely, she helped me gain the confidence I needed to go out into my community and meet people, after a while I was able to go to the hub that Michelle was running.

After a few more sessions, I was able to let go of the dark emotions that had been holding me back, and my confidence grew... Michelle asked if I would help with running the hub meetings along with another person. I have now been helping for a while now... lockdown has been difficult for us all, we kept up with the meetings by video call... When the first lockdown ended we started meeting in a park, socially distanced, it was nice to be able to see each other in person, and then to go back to the church.

I am now an official volunteer with KeyRing, and sometimes can't believe how much my life has changed in just 2 years."

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