Volunteer

The Upper Room has an incredible team of committed volunteers. They have a heart and a passion that is unswerving in their support of the organisation. If you would like to join that amazing team, we would be really keen to hear from you. 

We have volunteering roles across the projects and would be delighted to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming more involved with The Upper Room as well as people with specialist skills, eg events management, fundraising, design, marketing or social media.

For safeguarding reasons, we generally only allow volunteers aged 18 and above into our building. Younger people are of course welcome to help by raising funds for us – eg through a bake sale or sponsored run.

UR4Meals volunteers

Our Meals project serves freshly cooked hot meals to up to 100 guests each weekday, and this is only made possible by the generous help of a large team of volunteers. There are three shifts: from noon to 3pm, 3pm to 5pm and 4pm to 6.30pm. Most volunteers come in once or twice a week. 

Volunteering for UR4Meals is an extremely rewarding and sociable activity, and many of our volunteers have been coming for years.

 

Our volunteer roles

Below are the volunteer roles that are currently available. Click on the links to view the job descriptions.

“Through its network of volunteers The Upper Room helps people from wherever they come. It is a very distinctive local charity, relying mainly on the generosity of individuals, but it extend helps to anyone in need wherever they come from, whatever language they speak.”
Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith

Jenny

“I have always felt lucky to be a volunteer at this super charity. There are numerous reasons why. Firstly everyone is treated with the utmost of respect. Secondly the pride everyone takes in making the meals as special as possible.”

Michael

“The Upper Room is a terrific charity and turning up to volunteer is an absolute privilege. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with the fabulous manager Cecilia dishing out the hugs and chef Lavinia dishing up the most delicious food.”

Ania

“When I came across the role of Polish speaking volunteer, to help with UR4jobs project at TUR. I thought it would be a great opportunity to help others while developing my skills and confidence – both in English and working in the office environment.”