Volunteer Roles and How to Apply

Roles now available

The volunteer roles below are currently available at Broadway. To apply for these please complete the application form and return it to volunteer@broadwaylondon.org.

Please state clearly on your application from which role you wish to apply for - we may not be able to process applications that do not do this.

We will endeavour to respond to all applications but due to the volume of applications we receive please be patient with us.

All applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for a volunteer interview at the project where the role is based. You will have an opportunity to meet staff and clients, ask questions and discuss the placement fully before accepting.

Please note that volunteer roles at Broadway may be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure/ISA registration.

We encourage volunteer applications from those with experience of homlessness. 

Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer Application Form Guidelines

Central Services

Research and Information Team

Volunteer Typist

15 Half Moon Court, London EC1A 7HF
10-20 hours a week for minimum of four weeks between July and October 2012

The role

To transcribe interviews with homeless people about their experiences of starting work to a high standard and save and organise the files from the interviews. Volunteers will have a named supervisor who will provide one-to-one support.

We are looking for:

• A typing speed of over 40 words per minute
• A good level of English language ability including in areas of spelling and vocabulary
• Experience of undertaking significant volumes of typing
• Experience of using a foot pedal to type (not essential but an advantage)
• Familiarity with using Word including creating and saving documents and using spell check
• Someone who is well organised and reliable with good attention to detail
• An interest in contributing to the work of Broadway helping homeless and vulnerable people

Download Volunteer Typist Role Description

Housing Services

Broadway Sixty Five

Broadway Sixty-Five is a hostel in Ealing supporting clients from 18-60.
The below volunteer role is available. You can volunteer at Sixty-Five weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Download Hostel Volunteer Role Description

Broadway's Employment Academy; Arlington House

Broadway’s Employment Academy provides specialist provision for homeless and multiply disadvantaged people including those recovering from alcohol and drug misuse.

Our programme addresses skills gaps in the following areas: functional skills, personal skills and general employability skills, provides Matrix accredited job coaching, training, work placements, mentoring and jobs brokerage. We run vocational training programmes in partnership with construction and catering/hospitality employers.

The Employment Academy is based at Arlington House in Camden.

Employment Academy Literacy Support Volunteer

ESOL Tutor Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities at Edith Road

The team at Edith Road supports up to 25 single homeless people 24/7 and it is looking for a volunteer to help out on their reception on Wednesday afternoons.

Receptionist Volunteer role description

Volunteer Opportunities at Shepherd’s Bush Road

Shepherd’s Bush Road is a 9 bed mixed project where the team support clients 24/7. The team are looking for a volunteer to run workshops and activities for the clients and would be interested hearing from people interested in sharing particular skills or knowledge with our client. These volunteers roles are available weekdays and weekends.

Client Involvement Facilitator role description