Volunteering
We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our work. While we have offices in Belfast, Derry-Londonderry, Lurgan and Ballymena, we have volunteering opportunities right across Northern Ireland. Volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing different skills and experiences.
What do VOYPIC volunteers do?
At the moment, we are recruiting Volunteer Mentors. Mentors provide individual support to a young people leaving care, helping them connect with their local community and prepare for independent living. Check out our Volunteer Mentor Information Pack.
What support and training do volunteers get?
As well as a full induction to the organisation, including safeguarding training, all volunteers receive:
- Role-specific training, as appropriate
- Support from a named member of the VOYPIC team, including regular support and supervision sessions
- Access to VOYPIC in-house training opportunities
- Membership of MyVOYPIC, with regular updates about VOYPIC’s work, activities and opportunities
How do I become a VOYPIC volunteer?
We’re delighted you want to volunteer at VOYPIC! The first step is to fill in a short Interest Form. Once we receive your form, we’ll contact you to arrange an informal interview. This is a chance to have a chat about VOYPIC and what you want to get out of volunteering with us. This is not a selection process or a test; it’s simply to help us work out how to make the most of your time volunteering with us. For information on our next induction training for new volunteers, contact Geraldine on geraldine.mcguigan@voypic.org.