Volunteer Opportunities

Help Make a Difference

Both Opoka and Compass Project welcome those willing to share their skills and time. We have the following opportunities:

Opoka:

Foodbank Co-ordinator
Website Editor
Social Media Specialist
Helpline Worker
Fundraiser

Compass Project:

Delivery Driver
Social Media Manager
Shop Worker
Furniture Builder

Gaining experience across multiple disciplines

Volunteering provides valuable hands-on experience that helps individuals develop confidence, practical workplace skills, and professional relationships. It offers opportunities to gain real-world experience, improve communication and teamwork, and build a stronger foundation for future employment and career progression.

Giving a Sense of Purpose & Fullfilment

Volunteering offers more than just experience, it provides a sense of purpose, connection, and personal reward. By contributing to charities such as The Compass Project and Opoka, individuals are able to positively impact the lives of vulnerable people while building confidence and experiencing the fulfilment that comes from supporting their community.

Developing Transferrable Skills

Volunteering helps individuals develop valuable transferable skills that can be applied across both personal and professional environments. Through working with charities and supporting local communities, volunteers can strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, organisation, and leadership skills while building confidence and gaining meaningful real-world experience.

Volunteer with Opoka

Help Polish women across the UK find a safer home for themselves and their children with Opoka.

Volunteer with Compass

You can help others who need it the most by volunteering with The Compass Project.