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Riverside runs a number of supported housing centres in Cambridge helping people to transform their lives and break out of the cycle of homelessness. We support vulnerable people with complex needs, alongside providing education, training and employment opportunities for homeless people at our adult training foyer. We work with young people aged 16-to-25-years-old as well as offering mental health support within the community.
This month, we are looking for volunteers to come and work with us across our services. Why should you apply?
Learn or develop a new skill
Michael Philips, Riverside Volunteering Manager said: “If you’re the kind of person who likes to meet new people and make new friends, who knows that experience of supporting others will look great on a CV, who understands that developing skills in communication makes you more employable and wants to go home knowing you have made have helped make a difference in someone else’s life, then volunteering is for you.”
Motivation to transform your life
Paul, who was homeless for a time himself and had gambling addiction, decided to turn his life around when he began volunteering with us. He had previously faced barriers in securing a job because of his offending background but, for us, Paul had the lived experience required to become a peer mentor to support others who had experienced homelessness and prison to get their lives back on track just like he did.
Paul showed passion and commitment and has now been volunteering with volunteering with us for six months and applying for a full-time support role with Riverside.
Gain valuable skills and experience to boost your career prospects
Cathy, now a Housing Officer at Riverside, started volunteering at a supported housing scheme for young people in the south east before becoming a locum support worker. Cathy said: “It was a great to get a taster of the role as a support worker with Riverside without leaving my previous full-time job. It helped me find out if working with young homeless people would be a good fit for me.”
Be part of your community
Our supported housing projects in Cambridge are at the heart of the community. Volunteering with us is a chance for you to meet new people from all walks of life with different backgrounds.
Apply for one of our volunteering positions:
For more information about available volunteering opportunities with Riverside in Cambridge contact Riverside Team Leader Laurel Struthers on 01223 519400.