Volunteering with Umbrella
Volunteering with Umbrella is one of the most rewarding ways to make a real difference in someone’s life.
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us deliver essential services and fun opportunities for disabled children, young adults, and their families.
Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a regular commitment, there’s a place for you at Umbrella.
Why Volunteer with Umbrella?
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of disabled children and their families.
- Gain valuable experience and develop new skills.
- Meet new people and become part of a friendly, supportive team.
- Enhance your CV and confidence for future opportunities.
- Try something new while having fun and giving back to the community.
What You’ll Get from Volunteering
At Umbrella, we make sure volunteering is a rewarding and supported experience:
- Full training and guidance for your role
- Supervision and ongoing support from our friendly team
- Opportunities for personal growth and learning
- A chance to develop transferable skills and gain confidence
- The satisfaction of seeing the difference you make every day
Volunteering Opportunities
We offer volunteering roles to suit a variety of interests, skills and availability – whether you prefer being hands-on in the community or behind the scenes supporting our operations.
Volunteering with Children and Young People
- Support children and young people during evening, weekend, and holiday sessions.
- Help with youth clubs, day trips, and play activities.
- Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to help young people have fun and build confidence.
Volunteering with Parents and Carers
- Assist at parent support groups by welcoming attendees and helping with refreshments.
- Be a peer supporter — if you’re a parent or carer of a disabled child, you can help others by sharing your experience and offering one-to-one support.
Office Support & Fundraising Volunteers
- Help keep Umbrella running smoothly by assisting with administration, data entry, or Gift Aid claims.
- Join our fundraising team - from bucket collections to organising events, there are lots of fun ways to raise money for our work.
Why volunteer?
Volunteer Requirements
For roles that involve regular contact with children, young people, or vulnerable adults:
We will request references and carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Umbrella covers the cost of necessary checks and ensures every volunteer feels confident and supported in their role.
Contact us to find out about our volunteering roles
It’s fun, you can make new friends, develop new skills, make a difference, gain valuable experience, enhance your CV and you get to try something new and rewarding.