Volunteering

At GIPSIL, we believe in the power of community, and volunteers play a key role in supporting our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. By volunteering with us, you’ll gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make a lasting impact.

Why us?

Volunteering at GIPSIL offers more than just helping others; it’s a chance to be part of a community making a real difference. As a volunteer, you’ll:

Support young people and families in need

Gain skills and experience in various sectors

Enjoy flexible volunteering opportunities to suit your schedule

How you can make a difference

Volunteering is a powerful way to make a positive impact on your community while gaining personal and professional growth. By volunteering, you not only help others but also have the opportunity to develop new skills, enhance your resume, and broaden your network. It’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who need support, all while gaining a sense of fulfilment and purpose. Whether you’re looking to give back, explore a new career path, or simply contribute to a cause you care about, volunteering offers invaluable experiences that can shape your future and create lasting change.

In addition to our advertised roles, we can create a role that suits your skills and interests. Whether you want to help with event planning, administration, or a specific area you’re passionate about, we’re happy to discuss how you can contribute.

Current Opportunities

At GIPSIL, we offer a range of opportunities to get involved and make a positive impact in our community. Here are some of the current roles available:

Volunteer Group Worker – Community, Health & Prevention/Our Way Leeds

Help facilitate group activities and support the wellbeing of individuals within our Community, Health & Prevention and Our Way Leeds services.

Volunteer Peer Advisor – Community, Health & Prevention

Offer guidance and support to others by sharing your experiences and providing advice in a peer-to-peer setting within our Community, Health & Prevention services.

Marketing Assistant

Support our communications team by assisting with promotional materials, social media content, and marketing strategies to help raise awareness of GIPSIL’s work.

In addition to these roles, we can create a role that suits your skills and interests. Whether you want to help with event planning, administration, or a specific area you’re passionate about, we’re happy to discuss how you can contribute.

“Volunteering at GIPSIL has been a rewarding experience. It’s inspiring to see the impact we’re making, and I’ve learned so much about supporting young people in challenging situations.”

ELLIE BRIDGES, 2024

Ready to get involved

Ready to volunteer with GIPSIL? Here’s how you can get started:

Fill Out the Volunteer Application Form

Complete our online application form to tell us about your experience, interests, and availability.

Attend an Interview

We’ll arrange an informal interview to understand your motivations and how you can best contribute to our work.

Complete Your Training

Once accepted, we’ll provide you with any necessary training to ensure you feel equipped and confident in your role.

Start Volunteering

Join us in supporting the community and making a difference!

Get in Touch

Have questions or want to know more about volunteering? We’d love to hear from you!

0113 248 1301

Parent Mediation

Parent Mediation helps separating or divorcing couples resolve disputes about children without costly legal battles. Mediators support constructive discussions to reach agreements in the children’s best interests.


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Criteria: 

Open to all parents and carers.
Priority for specific postcodes in deprived wards.
Access: Self-referral.
Email: Nicola.French@GIPSIL.org.uk

Family Mediation

Our Family Mediation service provides a safe space for young people and their and their Parent/carer to reduce conflict and improve communication. Sessions focus on preventing family breakdown and creating positive changes through a solution-focused approach.

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Criteria:
Young people aged 11 to 18 years.
Living in Leeds or attending an educational provision in Leeds.
Access: Self-referral.
Email: CHP@gipsil.org.uk or Nicola.French@GIPSIL.org.uk