Chaplaincy

We have a variety of volunteer roles available across different sites around London.

• Mental health supporters – one to one and/or in small support groups – some experience of working alongside those experiencing mental health issues would be helpful
• Pastoral listening ear – general listening, mentoring and coaching
• Drop-in hosts – chatting, making tea and coffee, being available, creating community
• Group work facilitators – helping our Chaplains lead small groups, leading activities, inspiring discussion
• Gym buddies/ session support – linking our residents into the gym sessions, providing support as they get fitter, healthier and improve their wellbeing.
• Transition support – helping our Chaplains to support residents who are moving on into further accommodation

We value prayer for everything that we do. We have many churches and Christians who regularly pray for the work we do, for our staff team and those we serve.

We are always seeking to build deeper relationships with Churches and organisations across the area, and work with people in new and innovative ways. We welcome opportunities to share with congregations directly about our work.

It costs £357 to take a resident on a 5 day Life retreat, working with a psychologist to look at identity, relationships, forgiveness and faith. We explore comfort zones with cliff walking and falconry and grow as the group opens up and shares. After trust has been built and the work carried out in the preceding months it is this week away that changes lives. Chaplaincy has testimonies of how they have moved on in life because of what they had been through with us.

OR £23 covers the cost of an anxiety support group for 8-10 people

OR £18 allows us to support a resident in one-to-one sessions

Frequently our residents come to our hostels with very little. It’s fantastic to be able to make them feel welcome with some practical basics e.g. pots and pans, bedding, kitchen ware, etc.