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Welcome to our Volunteer family!

Volunteering with us is very special. It is an enriching experience that not only helps those in need but also promotes a personal sense of belonging and purpose. By dedicating your time, you become an integral part of our mission to support and uplift the community. Everybody has something to give.

Join us in spreading kindness, support and compassion. Together we can create a brighter future for everyone in our community.

To find out more please email: volunteer@ljwb.co.uk

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Make a Difference

Your contribution directly impacts the lives of individuals and families in our community, creating positive change where it's needed most.

02

Build Meaningful Connections

Forge new friendships and strengthen existing ones with like-minded individuals who share your commitment to making a difference.

03

Develop New Skills

Whether it's honing your communication, leadership, or problem-solving skills, you'll find ample chances to learn and develop.

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Fulfilment and Gratitude

Experience the profound satisfaction of knowing you've made a positive impact on someone's life, and receive heartfelt thanks.

Volunteer Roles

At Leeds Jewish Welfare Board, we offer a diverse range of volunteer roles to suit various interests, skills, and schedules. Whether you’re passionate about lending an empathetic ear, organising events, or providing practical assistance, we have a role for you. Some of our volunteer positions include:

  • Administrative Support

Assist with office tasks, such as data entry, answering phones, and helping with mailings, ensuring smooth operations.

  • Befriending and Companionship

Spend quality time offering companionship and a friendly listening ear to individuals in our community who may be isolated. Whether it is a regular visit for a cup of tea, a chat, or a short walk, your presence as a befriender brings warmth, comfort, and vital social connection to someone’s week.

  • Charity Shop Support

Become part of our vibrant retail team by helping out at our LJWB Charity Shop. You will assist with sorting wonderful donations, preparing stock for the shop floor, creating engaging displays, and greeting customers with a smile – all while helping to raise critical funds that keep our community doors open.

  • Drivers

Provide a vital lifeline for our community by offering safe, friendly transport to and from the MAZCC for our social groups and activities. Alternatively, you can use your own vehicle to deliver fresh, nutritious meals from our LKK Leeds Kosher Kitchen directly to the doorsteps of local residents, ensuring they stay well-fed and connected.

  • Events and Activities

If you have specific professional skills, such as counselling, legal advice, or healthcare expertise, consider offering your services to those who could benefit.

  • Specialist Services

Help with the organisation and smooth running of our events and activities throughout the year.

Apply Now
Apply Now

Frequently Asked Questions
on Volunteering

These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.

FAQ's
FAQ's

What our Volunteers say about us

"Volunteering means so much to me as I know that the money raised from the donations go to such a worthy cause."
Charity Shop Volunteer
"If you are able to help someone who needs help, even something as simple as a lift, I feel it is a privilege to be able to do it, and my reward is knowing that you have made that person's life a little easier, a little brighter. Remember, it's nice to be nice! "
Volunteer Driver
"It’s fun and lovely being with our wonderful customers. Long may they enjoy their fish’n’chips !!!!"
Meal Support Volunteer
"The hours that I spend volunteering are the best part of my week. It has been so rewarding to help lift the spirits of everyone we support. Getting to know the delightful staff and huge team of volunteers has been good fun and strongly recommend that if anyone has spare time, they contact the office to swell our numbers."
Meal Support Volunteer
"I spend several hours each week preparing a varied programme for the Music Appreciation class and although it is quite a commitment, I know it is appreciated. This gives me great pleasure contributing to our vibrant community at the MAZCC."
Activity Lead Volunteer
It’s a wonderful delight and blessing for me to be a Befriender. We both enjoy our time together, either visiting at his house, walking with him in his garden, or chatting over a cup of tea. I truly feel, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Befriender
"What I like about being a Befriender, is the pleasure it gives me and the people I have Befriended. We have wonderful conversations. I have Befriended three ladies, each one very different but they each have a very special place in my heart!"
Befriender
"Volunteering for me is my way of giving something back. Many people who come often have limited social contact so it’s great to see them chatting, dancing & generally enjoying themselves."
Activity Support Volunteer