Skip to content
Thornage Hall
Online shop Contact us Donate

Volunteering

Volunteering

Volunteering at Thornage Hall

Volunteers provide support to service users in our workshops, alongside our Workshop Leaders

What we ask of you

As a volunteer we ask that you:

  • Have a flexible approach and a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Are reliable and trustworthy
  • Have good communication skills and an ability to communicate with adults with learning disabilities
  • Are able to work as part of a team
  • Are able to attend on a regular basis (once a week is ideal, but fortnightly is okay too)
  • Have an ability to learn and problem solve

What we offer in return

We will:

  • Offer you the opportunity to participate in a trial workshop with a small group of service users and a workshop leader
  • Allocate you to a workshop where you can work alongside a workshop leader who will train and support you
  • Provide opportunities for you to develop skills in traditional arts and crafts and/or land based activities
  • Undertake a DBS check before you start your volunteer role with us
  • We can provide references if you wish to use your experience to apply for jobs

How to apply

Online

Please download, fill in and return the following:

Application Form

Once we have read your application, we will be in contact to arrange for you to visit our Day Services and arrange for you to have a trial session in one of the workshops. If, after this trial session, you would like to take up a volunteer position with Thornage Hall, we will draft a volunteer agreement for you to sign, follow up any references given, and undertake a DBS check. 


By post

Contact us for an application form to be sent to you. 

Live-in volunteering opportunities

Are you searching for a live-in opportunity that not only provides accommodation but also opens doors to new experiences and adventures? Look no further!

As a volunteer at Thornage Hall, you'll discover a unique chance to become part of our vibrant community whether you're seeking personal growth, cultural exchange or simply a change of scenery, our volunteer program offers a life-changing experience unlike any other.

To start your journey, please send in your volunteer application form to office@thornagehall.co.uk or for German residents visit https://eos-erlebnispaedagogik.de/ (must be 18+ and available for 6 - 12 months). 

If you are primarily interested in working on the land you can join us as a WWOOFer, for more information please visit: https://wwoof.org.uk/en/host/35570