Solid Hearts

Volunteers · 18 and over, unless supervised by a parent or guardian

Volunteer Network

Our Volunteer Network is what makes this work possible. Volunteers support awareness campaigns, fundraising, events and community outreach — with real roles, proper training, and no expectation that anyone will do more than they have offered to.

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Who it is for
Volunteers
Ages
18 and over, unless supervised by a parent or guardian
Duration
Flexible — from a few hours at an event to an ongoing role
Cost
N/A — this is a way to give time, not a paid programme

Training and vetting are provided at no cost to volunteers.

What changes

Stated as capabilities people hold afterwards, not as activities we delivered. Activities are easy to count and prove nothing.

  • Volunteers gain genuine skills and experience, not busywork

  • Volunteers are trained and supported for the role they take on

  • Solid Hearts reaches further than paid capacity alone could take it

How it runs

Published in full, so you always know exactly what to expect before you get in touch.

  1. 1 — Find a role

    Roles are matched to the time and skills a volunteer actually has to give.

  2. 2 — Get trained

    Every role includes an induction, and any role working with the community includes further training.

  3. 3 — Stay supported

    Volunteers have a named contact and can step back at any time, with no consequence.

Delivered asEvent and fundraising supportAwareness campaign and outreach rolesAdministration and behind-the-scenes support

How this programme is measured

You receive your own cohort data. We publish the aggregate, including the results that are not flattering.

  • Active volunteers and hours contributed

  • Volunteer satisfaction, checked in on directly

Keeping people safe

Non-negotiable and identical across every programme. Our safeguarding and child protection policies are available on request.

  • Relevant roles include Police vetting at no cost to the volunteer

  • Clear time commitments, stated honestly up front

  • The right to step back from a role at any time, with no consequence

Where this sits in our model

  • Pillar 05 — Community

    Community engagement, volunteering and events, so support outlasts any single workshop or funding round.

  • Pillar 06 — Respect

    Promoting healthy, respectful relationships and empowering positive role models in every community we work with.

Interested in Volunteer Network?

We will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit, and what it would take to get involved.

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