Volunteering

– Learning, sharing and helping others

Volunteering at DIAL

Becoming a volunteer at DIAL will offer you the chance to be involved in every aspect of the work we do. You’ll be able to learn new skills as well as use your existing skills and experience to help people in Barnsley.
We promise you that DIAL will:
  • Value the work that you do
  • Create a safe and inclusive environment
  • Celebrate your diversity
  • Help you achieve your personal goals
There are many different volunteering roles available to you and whichever one you choose, you’ll be offered the training and support you need to make a real difference to the people you’ll be working with. 
At DIAL, we understand that our volunteers have many demands on their lives, so we ask for only a half-day a week commitment to your volunteering role. However, you can do more if you choose to.

Warm Connections Volunteer
- Small Measures

Being a Warm Connections volunteer, you’ll be supporting people who would benefit from energy-saving measures to reduce their energy bills and keep their homes warm. Your role will be to offer support to the Handyperson, providing practical assistance to install the energy-saving items.

You’ll work closely with the Warm Connections Handyperson who will deliver and install the Small Measures – such as draught excluders, energy efficient light bulbs, thermal curtains etc – to all eligible participants’ homes.

This role requires a two hours a week minimum commitment. 

Sound like this could be for you?

If you’re interested in the role, please call 01226 240273 and ask for Sue or Dave, or email susan.reynolds@dialbarnsley.org.uk or david.taylor@dialbarnsley.org.uk

Advice Engagement Volunteers

In particular, we’re currently looking to recruit new Advice Engagement Volunteers to support our teams at local foodbanks. Volunteers should have the ability to be empathetic, be comfortable talking with others, and have a passion for fighting poverty. For more information on the role, download the role specification below. 

Sounds like this could be for you?
If you’re interested in volunteering with DIAL, please email: first.contact@dialbarnsley.org.uk or ring 01226 240273 or send us a message on our contact page for more information.

“Volunteering at DIAL has given me back my confidence in a working and social environment without the pressure. Due to my ill health volunteering has enabled me to give back to this valuable service. I have met some great people and I love the feeling that I can help to make a difference in someone’s life.”

Photo taken with Focos
Photo taken with Focos