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Inspire Nottingham -
Volunteering and Placement Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunities
At Inspire we have volunteers of all shapes and sizes, and we make volunteering a rewarding and positive experience. We offer the following training and support so volunteers develop their potential.
- Induction—ensures volunteers the opportunity to become familiar with our organisation and how it is run.
- Training (accredited if required)—on the job training helps the volunteer to jump right into working with others, and helps to boost confidence. We also offer various 1 day training sessions as applicable.
- Ongoing support –through frequent chats with mentors, debriefing, and team meetings.
- Volunteer social events—special volunteer nights out encourage you to make new friends and get to know those that you might not work with on a regular basis.
- Development of team working skills—we cannot do what we do without team work, or without you! Join our team today.
This year 32 volunteers from different backgrounds, ages (16-77) and cultures have donated over a staggering 6,000 hours of their time.
Thank you all so much!

Eight of our volunteers have moved into training, studying or employment.
- ‘Everyone was very supportive and I have really developed my confidence.’
- ‘Each week I was thanked and knew that I had made a difference.’
- ‘I’ve been given the opportunity to expand my skills and knowledge.’
- ‘I get the chance to try new activities and go to different places.’
- ‘Volunteering at Inspire has opened up a world of opportunity.’
- ‘I have learned so much and will always value my experience.’
- ‘Wow! What an eye-opening experience which will stay with me forever.’
- ‘Volunteering at Inspire has given me the opportunity to access training for employment skills.’
Current Vacancies
- Support Work
- Office Admin
- Charity Shop Assistant
- Kitchen Assistant
- Trustees
Application Form
If you are interested in volunteering you can download an application form by clicking on the link below:
Click here to download application form
Or alternatively please call / e-mail for an application form:
EMAIL: enquiries@inspire-nottingham.org.uk
TEL: 0115 847 5757
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Student Placement Opportunities
Inspire has provided placements for students from NVQ Level 2 through to degree level, in a range of subjects including,
- BTEC Health & Social Care,
- Community & Youth Work,
- Community Regeneration,
- Social work and Drama Therapy.
We get a lot and give a lot with placements. Our members enjoy the new opportunities, experiences, interests and increased diversity they bring, students get an amazing learning opportunity – everyone wins!

Here's just some of the feedback we've had from previous Students:
- ‘Everyone at Inspire helped me to develop my career and the support proved invaluable’
- ‘I learned so much’
- ‘The staff, volunteers and members all encouraged me to succeed’
- ‘I was treated like a professional and part of the team, it forced me to think and act like one too and it has developed my confidence so much – thank you all’
- “thank you for all your help, information and support while I was on placement”
- “a special thanks to all of you for teaching me about the real world”
- “I experienced the real concept of social work”
- “new skills and knowledge gained from Inspire helped me achieve higher grades”
- “after completing my placement I intend to return in the future to volunteer, if you’ll have me!”

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