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Volunteer in the West Midlands

Finding Volunteering Opportunities in the West Midlands

Volunteering with organisations that prevent or relieve homelessness is a practical way to support the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Positive Pathway model. The model recognises that lasting change happens when people have not only safe housing, but also connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging. Volunteers help to build these foundations by offering time, skills, and encouragement at every stage of someone’s journey, from crisis support to independent living. Across the region, volunteers play a vital part in creating welcoming spaces, delivering essential services, and strengthening the networks that help people move forward with confidence.

Many of the organisations listed on Street Support West Midlands offer volunteering opportunities throughout the year.
By giving your time, you can help them prevent or relieve homelessness in your local area.

Birmingham based Organisations

The Adavu Project in Birmingham supports survivors of modern slavery as they rebuild their lives. They are looking for volunteers for the following two roles:
1. Marketing and Communications volunteer
2. Volunteer Secretary for their Board of Trustees.

Tabor Living who provide accommodation based help and support to people experiencing homelessness are looking for volunteers to join their network. Roles include preparing and cooking meals for the guests or support them in moving on. To book an evening taster sesson or to find out further information, contact Tabor Living via email taboradmin@fatherhudsons.org.uk

Birmingham Settlement‘s volunteers play a vital role in our communities and they always need more people to help keep their services running! If you have any spare time and want to help your community, there are volunteer opportunities  to suit your interests and skills. Email volunteer@bsettlement.org.uk or Speak to Maria on 0121 250 0770

Crisis Skylight Birmingham are looking for a Home Search Volunteer to help them build links with landlords in the city and find safe and secure homes for their members.
Email volunteering.birmingham@crisis.org.uk for more details or apply online here

Network Four run a project called Birmingham Pastors and are looking for volunteers. Birmingham Pastors provide support to vulnerable people around the city centre. They help prevent and relieve homelessness and rough sleeping, proactively getting them connected to organisations who can help and find accommodation. Birmingham Pastors work in close partnership with the local authority, West Midlands Police among others. To find out more, get in touch via https://networkfour.org.uk/volunteering

FoodCycle runs multiple free community meals across Birmingham, with projects in Kingstanding, Erdington, Falcon Lodge, Quinton, Longbridge, and Balsall Heath. They welcome anyone in need of a hot meal. They are currently looking for volunteers to help with cooking, hosting, and washing up in the coming weeks and months. To join the team, just register on the FoodCycle website and sign up to a session. All volunteers must be over 18 and no specific experience is required.

Coventry based Organisations

Clothing Coventry support people in the city experiencing clothing poverty. You can get involved today by becoming a Volunteer. There are roles ranging from sorting donations, administration, trustees, delivering clothes and many more. Please email Joanne to find out more.

Change Grow Live supports people recovering from addiction and substance misuse, which can both lead to and result from homelessness. They have volunteering opportunities available in Coventry, which you can explore here or email CGL at coventryvolunteering@cgl.org.uk to find out more about how you can get involved and start making a difference today.

Coventry Cyrenians provide supported accommodation and tailored support for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home. They also run a Young Person’s Alcohol Intervention & Mediation Service and a social enterprise café and shop. 

Foodcycle Coventry runs a free community lunch every Wednesday at 1:30pm St Peter’s Hillfields. They welcome anyone in need of a hot meal. They are currently looking for volunteers to help with cooking, hosting, and washing up in the coming weeks and months. To join the team, just register on the FoodCycle website and sign up to a session. All volunteers must be over 18 and no specific experience is required.

Dudley based Organisations

CHADD is a housing association in Dudley supporting individuals who have fled domestic violence, who are living with poor mental health, and young people experiencing homelessness. There are many ways volunteers help CHADD, with languages and translation, supporting individuals, organising events. Some help with their newsletters. What would you like to offer?  Chadd welcomes support across the their range of services for young teenagers, young adults, older people, people with learning disabilities.
Get in touch via email to reception@chadd.org.uk

Foodcycle Dudley runs a free community lunch every Tuesday at 1pm at St Francis’ Church. They welcome anyone in need of a hot meal. They are currently looking for volunteers to help with cooking, hosting, and washing up in the coming weeks and months. To join the team, sign up on the FoodCycle website to access their volunteer portal to apply.  All volunteers must be over 18 and no specific experience is required.

Provision House is a hub of community support for residents experiencing poverty in the Black Country. They have a number of volunteering opportunities available including admin roles, retail roles and warehouse support. Applications via their website job portal

Sandwell based Organisations

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group is a mental‑health and wellbeing charity that offers a wide range of support services. They have some fun looking volunteer roles available including being a mascot! Check out the opportunities on their website

Sandwell Clothing Bank provides dignity and relief by making sure they have what they need. For many families in Sandwell, essentials like winter coats, or everyday clothing can feel out of reach. As a volunteer, you could: Help sort and organise clothing, Assist in finding clothing for orders, Be part of a team that restores dignity and hope. Find out more here and email organisers Sandwell Churches Link via email communications@sandwellchurcheslink.org.uk

New Beginnings Community is looking for volunteers to support their Baby Bundles project, which provides Moses Basket starter packs for vulnerable mothers and their babies. Volunteers help with washing baby clothes, collecting and sorting donations, and making up the packs. Sessions run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm.
Register your interest via the form on their website.

Solihull based Organisations

Around Again social supermarket is a pantry and food bank supporting the local community of Chelmsley Wood. They always welcome volunteers to join the team. To find out more, please email aroundagain@colebridge.org or call 0121 448 0720

Entraide supports people who are seeking Asylum or who are refugees. They are looking for volunteer ESOL teaching assistants. Help learners improve their English, confidence, and integration into the community. No teaching experience needed – training provided!  Travel expenses reimbursed | Make a real difference!
📩 For further information, contact Alia: 07508 801 401 | aliahussain@entraideuk.org

Walsall based Organisations

The Glebe is a multi-functional hub supporting vulnerable adults in Walsall and is part of the YMCA Black Country group.
You can support them by volunteering your time. Apply via the YMCA Black Country Website

Walsall North Foodbank is part of the Trussell Network. There are a few volunteering opportunities being advertised on their website.
Warehouse Volunteer, Voucher Coordinator, Web Editor, and Foodbank Volunteers. Find out more and apply here

Foodcycle Walsall runs a free community dinner every Wednesday at 7pm at Green Lane Baptist Church. They welcome anyone in need of a hot meal. They are currently looking for volunteers to help with cooking, hosting, and washing up in the coming weeks and months, and are in particular need of volunteer leaders. To join the team, just register on the FoodCycle website and sign up to a session. All volunteers must be over 18 and no specific experience is required

Wolverhampton based Organisations

P3 charity is the commissioned homelessness navigator service in Wolverhampton. They are looking for someone special to be a Street Outreach Volunteer. Minimum committment is one hour per week. This is a real and direct way to support people who are experiencing street homelessness on their journey into safe and stable accommodation. Find out more on their website

SUIT offer volunteering opportunities for people with lived experience of problematic drug & alcohol use. Find out more and how to apply on their website

Wolverhampton City Of Sanctuary seeks to help and support asylum seekers and refugees. Their Drop-In Centre need volunteer helpers!   Could you help with simple but essential jobs like assisting at the Welcome Desk or in the Coffee Bar kitchen? (as and when you’re available?).  For further information, please contact enquiries@wolvescofs.com

Foodcycle Wolverhampton runs a free community meal every Wednesday at 5pm at Wesleyan Holiness Church. They welcome anyone in need of a hot meal. They are currently looking for volunteers to help with cooking, hosting, and washing up in the coming weeks and months. To join the team, just register on the FoodCycle website and sign up to a session. All volunteers must be over 18 and no specific experience is required.

Other volunteering opportunites

The best place to find out about local volunteering opportunities is through the Voluntary Sector Councils in each local authority area. These organisations work closely with charities, community groups, and public services to connect people who want to help with projects that make a real difference.

Alongside these local networks, there are two larger platforms helping people find opportunities that match their skills and interests.

Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) launched a new national volunteering platform in autumn 2025, bringing together a wide range of opportunities—from supporting older people to helping in hospitals and community hubs. It’s designed to make volunteering simple, accessible, and flexible for everyone. You can explore current roles at royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

Do IT is another helpful online platform where charities and community groups advertise thousands of volunteering roles across the country, including many in the West Midlands. It’s a great place to search by location, interest, or time commitment.
Visit doit.life to find something that suits you.

Together, these networks and platforms make it easier than ever to get involved, give your time, and strengthen the communities that make the West Midlands such a generous and connected place to live.

Every hour given by a volunteer helps to strengthen the community response to homelessness across the West Midlands. Whether someone is offering practical support, sharing skills, or simply giving time to listen, these small acts build trust and connection that make recovery possible. Together, volunteers and local organisations bring the Positive Pathway model to life, creating the stable foundations that allow people to move from crisis towards independence.

If you are from an organisation in the West Midlands whose services are preventing or relieving homelessness and are in need of volunteers, we would love to hear from you and include them in our Give Help posts. Get in touch at westmidlands@streetsupport.net

Posted in Give Help Posted on by Eliz Hopkins