Volunteer with us
Your time. Your heart. Real impact.
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How you can help
At Hamoaze House, volunteers are essential to everything we do. Whether you’re sorting donations in our charity shop, serving coffee from our horsebox café, or supporting one of our events, your time helps create spaces of safety, connection, and hope for people and families navigating trauma, addiction, and social exclusion.
Volunteering with us is about building community, growing confidence, and being part of something that matters.
Why volunteer?
People choose to volunteer for many reasons:
- To feel connected and purposeful
- To learn new skills and gain experience
- To build confidence in a supportive setting
- To meet others and be part of a community with shared values
- To contribute to something meaningful at the heart of Plymouth
“I started as a shop volunteer. Now I’m working part-time and mentoring others. Hamoaze gave me purpose again.”
— Volunteer, West Hoe Charity Shop
Where you can get involved
Charity Shop – West Hoe
Join our welcoming retail team – helping with sorting, displays, customer service, and keeping the space friendly and inclusive.
To volunteer in the Charity Shop, please email Mia at mkennington@hamoazehouse.org.uk
The Coffee Box – Mount Wise
Serve great coffee and sweet treats, welcome visitors, and help create a calm outdoor space where everyone feels at home.
To volunteer in retail or the Coffee Box, email Mia at mkennington@hamoazehouse.org.uk
Events & Fundraising
Support our big annual events like the Devonport Fun Day, or get involved with raffles, pop-ups, and local fundraising activities throughout the year.
Creative & Group Sessions (limited roles)
Assist with practical or creative sessions in our adult programme (depending on suitability, availability, and relevant checks).
Who can volunteer?
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds—students, jobseekers, professionals, carers, retirees, and anyone with time, skills or kindness to share.
All we ask is that you bring:
- A respectful, open-minded attitude
- A willingness to be part of a supportive team
- Reliability, and a good sense of humour always helps!
We’ll give you training, encouragement, and help you find the right role – based on your interests, confidence, and availability. Some roles may require a DBS check.
How to get started
It’s simple to take the first step:
For charity shop or Coffee Box volunteering contact Mia Kennington
Email: mkennington@hamoazehouse.org.uk
For all other roles (e.g. events, admin, group support)
Email: office@hamoazehouse.org.uk
We’ll arrange a friendly chat, explore the right role for you, and invite you to an informal induction if it feels like the right fit.
Volunteering at Hamoaze is about more than filling a role. It’s about connection, shared purpose, and growing together as a community.
Come as you are. There’s a place for you here.