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:
Oversees food donations, organises stock, prepares emergency parcels for women and families, coordinates drop‑offs, and monitors urgent needs.
Commitment: Minimum 3 hours per week, 12‑month involvement.

Website Editor:
Updates website content, ensures accuracy of service information, uploads news and events, maintains Opoka’s tone and branding, and supports accessibility for Polish‑speaking users.
Commitment: Minimum 3 hours per week, 12‑month involvement.

Social Media Specialist:
Creates posts, designs visuals, schedules content, supports campaigns, engages with the community, and amplifies Opoka’s mission online.
Commitment: Minimum 3 hours per week, 12‑month involvement.

Helpline Worker:
Provides empathetic listening support, offers emotional support, information and signposting, follows safeguarding procedures, and records calls accurately.
Commitment: Minimum 3 hours per week, 12‑month involvement.

Fundraiser:
Engages with communities on behalf of Opoka, strengthens donor relationships, amplifies Opoka’s campaigns, and contributes to researching vital resources that support our service users.
Commitment: Minimum 3 hours per week, 12‑month involvement.

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.