We are always thrilled to welcome new volunteers to join our friendly and committed team.
You could make a real difference to our work by encouraging and supporting people with learning disabilities to develop new skills and live more independently.
View our available roles here – we have something to suit your interests and availability so join the team, join the fun and help change lives!
Please note that the impact of Covid has meant a change to the nature of some of our existing volunteering roles at Minstead Trust. We very much continue to welcome volunteer support and have been busy identifying new and exciting ways in which volunteers can get involved so please do not hesitate to get in touch to find out more.
Get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator.
Fundraising volunteer
We are always looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help support our fundraising efforts and there are a number of ways for you to offer your support and get involved!
- Help at one of our fundraising events
- Supermarket collections and information stands
- Pop-up craft or plant stalls at local fairs and markets
- Placement of collection tins in local businesses
- Distribution of leaflets and posters in your community
Whether you have just a couple of hours to help at an event or you’re looking for a more regular commitment, we’d love to hear from you!
New Forest day opportunities
We have a wide variety of volunteering opportunities at our New Forest location, Minstead Lodge.
Assisting one of our skilled instructors, you could be helping the people we support to develop their skills in areas such as horticulture, animal care, woodwork and arts and crafts. In our supported living service, (as a Volunteer Buddy), you could be helping one of our service users to access their local community.
We are looking for people with good communication skills who are reliable, patient and kind.
Join us for a morning, afternoon or a whole day – or just whenever you can! We have opportunities to suit you and your availability.
Portsmouth day opportunities
Our centre in Southsea provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to experience activities that help improve their health and well-being whilst promoting greater independence.
By volunteering for us you could be helping the people we support to gain and develop valuable life skills whilst also having fun. We always welcome an extra pair of hands to help support our busy timetable of activity sessions including healthy eating and cookery, Bike-a-bility and fitness, music and dance, gardening and woodwork, painting and craft, communication and well-being.
We are looking for people with good communication skills who are reliable, patient and kind.
Join us for a morning, afternoon or a whole day – or just whenever you can! We have opportunities to suit you and your availability.
Furzey Gardens
We have lots of different volunteering opportunities at Furzey Gardens:
- Gardeners: keen gardeners are always welcome at Furzey Gardens to support the Head Gardener in the ongoing upkeep of the Gardens.
- Meet and Greeters: if you are a people person, come and join our welcome team, greeting visitors and providing information about the gardens.
- Café Assistant at Furzey Tea Rooms: if you enjoy the buzz of a busy, friendly café then come and volunteer in our Tea Rooms, helping to serve food and drinks to our customers.
- Children’s Activity Volunteers: help support our craft activities and nature trails during school holidays.
Furzey Gardens supports the work of Minstead Trust through the income from visitors to the Gardens, as well as providing invaluable opportunities for people with learning disabilities to train and work in the gardens and to develop news skills.