“My presence makes a huge difference."
Jamie's volunteering story 💬
One of our Honeycomb volunteers is Jamie, who supports customers through Concrete’s peer mentoring programme after rebuilding his life following homelessness and addiction.
Jamie initially came to us for support as a customer, but as his situation stabilised, he was introduced to Concrete’s peer mentor programme - something he says became a turning point. He said: “It was amazing. It filled my time, kept me busy and gave me a real sense of purpose. This was crucial because in order to help others, you’ve got to feel good about yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup - if you don’t feel good in yourself, how are you supposed to make others feel better?”
Jamie now volunteers at Concrete’s 24/7 male scheme, supporting men experiencing homelessness, addiction, and complex needs. “If the men need support, or just fancy a chat, I’m there. I also talk to them about mentoring and talk about my journey to show them what is possible. I feel like my presence makes a huge difference."
Volunteering opportunities across Honeycomb Group
From mentoring to admin, fundraising to befriending, there's lots to get involved in.
Become a homelessness Peer Mentor
Have you been homeless or experienced our services, or another local service, and are looking to help others build a concrete future? By becoming a peer mentor, you can use your unique lived experience to support customers who are currently being supported through one of our services.
Become a domestic abuse service volunteer
Whether you’re inspired by our mission to end abuse and want to help, or you’re a former Glow customer that wants to give back, we’d love to have you on the team. At the Recovery Hub, we have a range of roles and opportunities where you can fit in and join us as a volunteer.
Become a Befriender
Our Befriending Team is made up of compassionate volunteers who meet individuals face-to-face, offering a friendly ear and a caring presence. Sometimes, a simple conversation is all it takes to help someone feel less isolated and more connected.
Become an Involved Customer
Our Customer Assurance Group (CAG) plays a vital role in shaping how Honeycomb Group works. It’s a space where your voice, experiences and feedback help guide our services, policies and decisions, making sure they truly reflect what matters to you as a customer. We're looking for Honeycomb customers to join the group, to use their lived experience to highlight what's working well and help us understand where things could improve.
Become a volunteer Fundraiser
As a Fundraising Volunteer, you'll help the Fundraising team deliver effective campaigns and fundraiser events by attending stalls, selling tickets, handing out flyers, and communicating with the public. Your support will help us raise vital funds and build a strong fundraising community for the charity.
Volunteer Admin Support - Expressions of Interest
Our Volunteer Admin Support role offers the chance to provide friendly and reliable administrative support across our volunteer teams. This is an ideal opportunity to gain hands-on office experience, build confidence, and contribute to meaningful work that supports people in our communities. Typical tasks may include data entry, filing, and general administrative duties, with full training and ongoing support provided.
We're not currently recruiting for this role, but welcome expressions of interest.
