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VOLUNTEER WITH SHOFT

Your time can help shape futures.

Share your time, skills, experience or ideas and become part of the work we're building together. Every contribution can help strengthen communities and expand opportunities.

People connecting and participating in community activities
GET INVOLVED Community • Opportunity • Inclusion
WHY VOLUNTEER?

Bring what you have. Make a difference.

Volunteering is one of the ways people can contribute to creating more inclusive, informed and empowered communities.

You don't have to have a particular background or a perfect set of skills to get involved. Your experience, perspective, ideas, time and willingness to contribute can all have value.

By volunteering with SHOFT, you can become part of a wider community of people working towards inclusion, opportunity, connection and positive change.

Community participation and connection
TOGETHER Your contribution matters
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE

There is more than one way to get involved.

Your contribution can take different forms. Tell us what interests you and where you feel you can add value.

COMMUNITY

Support community engagement.

Help create opportunities for people to connect, participate, share experiences and strengthen their communities.

SKILLS

Share your skills and experience.

Bring professional knowledge, practical skills, lived experience or another area of expertise that could contribute to SHOFT's work.

IDEAS

Bring your ideas.

Have an idea for an activity, community initiative, educational opportunity or collaboration? We'd love to hear it.

CONNECTION

Help build new connections.

Contribute to a culture where people, organisations and communities can connect around shared opportunities and goals.

WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?

Bring your perspective. Bring your passion.

We welcome conversations with people who want to contribute positively to the communities and opportunities SHOFT is working to strengthen.

PEOPLE

Individuals who want to contribute.

If you want to give your time, develop your experience or simply contribute to meaningful community work, get in touch.

PROFESSIONALS

People with skills to share.

Your professional knowledge or specialist experience may provide valuable support to community-focused work.

COMMUNITY

People who care about inclusion.

If creating stronger connections and more equitable opportunities matters to you, there may be a way for you to contribute.

GETTING STARTED

Ready to contribute? Start with a message.

01

Tell us about yourself.

Let us know a little about your interests, experience, skills and what motivates you to volunteer.

02

Tell us how you'd like to help.

You can tell us what areas interest you or simply explain that you're open to exploring opportunities.

03

Start the conversation.

Send us your enquiry and we'll have a conversation about the next steps.

SHAPING OUR FUTURES TOGETHER

Your contribution could help shape a better future.

Whether you have time to give, skills to share, an idea to contribute or simply want to learn more, there is a place for you in the conversation.