Homeless Project Scotland

As a Homeless Project Volunteer, you will receive all of the training required to complete your role confidently and safely and a Mentor from within the Project.

Absolutely! Volunteering is recognised by the DWP as beneficial experience for those either seeking work or suffering with ill health. Please contact the DWP to inform them of your Volunteer Work and for more guidance.

Yes! Asylum seekers and refugees are permitted to volunteer as long as it fulfils Home Office requirements, which all of our roles do. Certain requirements such as references or Disclosure checks, may be required.  

No! Although we do have personalised uniforms available to buy if you are planning on staying with us for a long period. The uniform prices can be accessed by asking one of the Managers onsite.

We will ask you to complete a Basic Disclosure if you will be interacting with our clients, and you will need to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme if you are working directly with children or vulnerable adults. We also have an inclusive approach to volunteering, and will still consider your application if you have convictions.

No! Although we do have personalised uniforms available to buy if you are planning on staying with us for a long period. The uniform prices can be accessed by asking one of the Managers onsite.