Community Volunteer - Northeast (UK) Community Pathways Trust

Organisation: Northeast (UK) Community Pathways Trust
Location: West Gateshead (various venues)
Type: Community Volunteer Role
Hours: Flexible, usually a few hours per week — main base open Wednesdays in Teams

About the Role

Community Volunteers are the heart of our charity. These roles are perfect for people who want to help others in practical, meaningful ways — whether that’s handing out essential‑item bags, supporting children with school supplies, welcoming people at a coffee afternoon, or simply helping someone fill out a form.

As we begin our work in the west of Gateshead, your role will vary from week to week depending on community needs, events, partnerships, and outreach programmes. Every task, big or small, contributes to building a kinder, more connected community.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping at community events and sessions
• Supporting essential‑item distribution to families and individuals
• Assisting with fundraising activities and charity collections
• Meeting and greeting community members at drop‑ins
• Helping people with simple tasks, such as filling in forms
• Working alongside partner organisations and local initiatives
• Offering kindness, support, and a friendly presence

About You

• Kind‑hearted and motivated by helping others
• Friendly, reliable, and willing to try different tasks
• Comfortable engaging with people from all backgrounds
• No experience required — just compassion and enthusiasm

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of building something new and meaningful. Your kindness will directly support people from all walks of life, helping meet real needs across the community while strengthening partnerships and outreach efforts.

Our mission

Northeast Community Pathways Trust aims to connect people from every walk of life with the help they need. We support and collaborate with local organisations and community hubs, raising funds and working together to build stronger, more inclusive communities.