Who is a Nightstop Volunteer?

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Our volunteer hosts are ordinary people with a spare room. They are sympathetic to the needs of young homeless people and are willing to do their bit by helping one of them stay off the street at night. They offer an evening meal and a breakfast, bath/shower and possibly the use of a washing machine.

The volunteers specify how often and when they host.
"SOUNDS RISKY FOR A VOLUNTEER ?"
Obviously such a scheme requires that a host consider carefully the difficulties involved. For its part, Nightstop:
- Arranges basic training at the start.
- Supplies comprehensive reference material.
- Offers advice and support from project staff and committee members.
- Arranges social and formal meetings so that experienced hosts can share experiences with new hosts.
- Does NOT accept as guests those who require specialist help (in the are of drink, drugs, mental illness, violence).

AND REMEMBER - the young person needs protection also, which is why we run a police check on volunteers and insist on complete confidentiality from both staff and volunteers.

"She left here broken, and came back with her dignity" - a social worker about a first-time nightstopper.

So, if you would like to discuss volunteer opportunities with us, please complete our enquiry form.
 
Hucknall Nightstop Ltd 3a Vine Terrace Hucknall, Nottingham Notts NG15 7HN
Tel: (0115) 840 8236  Email:mail@hucknallnightstop.org.uk
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