Volunteer
Everyone is welcome to apply for our volunteer roles.
Find out more about the different roles and how to apply.
Shelter Scotland volunteer roles
Volunteer in our shops
Time commitment: flexible
Have fun in the heart of your community! There are over 30 Shelter Scotland shops with different roles available – from sorting stock and serving customers to posting on the shop's social media. Our shops are open six or seven days a week.
Online advice roles
Time commitment: from three hours per week
You can help people across Scotland by becoming an online chat volunteer. You're given the training and support you need. The hours vary but take place on weekdays between 9am to 4pm.
Helping in your community
Time commitment: from three hours per week
You can help our local housing specialists in a range of ways. Ensuring people in your local community have the information they need. Volunteer when suits you, weekdays between 9am to 5pm.
Apply for a volunteer role
Browse and apply for current vacanciesContact us if:
the role you are interested in isn't being advertised
you want to know more about any of these roles
you can’t see a role that interests you
Email VolunteerScotland@shelter.org.uk
Call 0344 515 2444
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Anyone can apply
Volunteering during coronavirus (COVID-19)
You can still volunteer with us!
We follow all the latest Government guidance to keep volunteers safe.