How to apply

Applying to become an ELHAP volunteer is easy. You just need to complete an online form to start the whole process.

When we receive your completed application, we will then send details of how to complete the vetting process (this includes completing an enhanced DBS check etc). Please note that the DBS checks can take weeks or even months so please be patient with this part of the process.

ELHAP uses Better Impact to process all volunteer applications and to help schedule volunteer bookings.

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Further Information

Why volunteer

Volunteer roles and opportunities

Latest

Stay and Play

Children and young people with disabilities can attend ELHAP through our 'Stay and Play' scheme.
Virtual TCS London Marathon 2022

Mirroring the iconic London event, you can run your very own virtual version of the TCS London Marathon 2022 - whether you run it in your hometown or choose a 26-mile route that you’ve always dreamed of running!
Swim Serpentine 2022

Take the plunge and make every stroke matter for ELHAP, in the ultimate open water swimming challenge! Swim Serpentine is a one-day open water swimming festival at the beautiful Serpentine in Hyde Park, the venue for the open water swimming competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Family Festival of Fun 2022

Come to our Family Festival of Fun on Friday 26th August 2022

Casual Playworkers Vacancies

We are on the search for passionate and enthusiastic playworkers to join the wonderful staff team at ELHAP! As a playworker, you can expect to play all day and ensure that our children and young with very diverse care and support needs have the best possible day!
Vacancies and roles

We have a fantastic and dedicated team of over 100 people employed in different jobs. ELHAP is a professional organisation that attracts people from different backgrounds but with a common passion and determination to help improve the quality of life for each and every person using ELHAP services.
Roles and opportunities

We have lots of volunteer opportunities at ELHAP...There is a role for everyone so please apply to volunteer at ELHAP!
Services overview

We don't believe that "one size fits all" - people and families have diverse and changing needs. This is why we offer a wide array of unique projects. We believe that it is every person’s birthright to live and play adventurously and each our projects are based on this founding principle. We offer a range for project for different ages groups and needs
How to apply

How to apply to become a volunteer at ELHAP
Why work for us

We have a fantastic and dedicated team of over 90 people employed in different jobs. ELHAP is a professional organisation that attracts people from different backgrounds but with a common passion and determination to help improve the quality of life for each and every person using ELHAP services.
Our families need us now more than ever

No family should be left behind. Read how ELHAP has supported families in these difficult times.
Support ELHAP

We need your support now! It is only with the generosity of people like you that we are able to support over 800 children, young people and adults with disabilities and additional needs from across East London and Essex. Even before COVID19, ELHAP was facing an unprecedented challenge due to the closure of other local services. We now have more families than ever before in need of our support.
Why volunteer

Volunteer at ELHAP and make a real difference. There are so many reasons to volunteer at ELHAP, including to gain valuable work experience, develop your confidence and self-esteem, improve your CV and your employability as well as to enhance your UCAS application.
Application forms

Apply for all ELHAP jobs here!