Why volunteer

Volunteer at ELHAP and make a real difference

COVID19 Update

Due to COVID19, we have had to suspend the ELHAP Volunteering Project until Spring 2021. You can still apply now though - we hope to start processing applications from February 2021. We are very sorry for the inconvenience but hope that you will understand that keeping everyone safe is of paramount importance.

There are so many reasons to volunteer at ELHAP, including:

Gain valuable work experience
Develop your confidence and self esteem
Improve your CV and your employability
Enhance your UCAS application
Great foundation experience for studying teaching, medicine, nursing and social work
Develop your skills
Meet new people and network
Find purpose and fulfilment
Give something back to your community
Help people less fortunate than you

Anybody can apply to volunteer at ELHAP, no special skills or experience is required

In order to volunteer you will need:

To be 16 years or over
A satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure
Two good references (these can be from your school, college, employer etc)
Enthusiasm and commitment
A willingness to get involved in all aspects of ELHAP
An ability to fulfil the duties of a volunteer

ELHAP follows the NSPCC Safer Recruitment guidance for all its recruitment (please remember that this means it takes extra time to get through the application process).

Further Information

Volunteer roles and opportunities

How to apply

Latest

ELHAP-Connects Workshops Schedule (2nd and 3rd Lockdowns)

Check out ELHAP-Connects online workshops in the 2nd and 3rd Lockdowns (November 2020 onwards)
ELHAP-Connects Workshops Schedule (1st Lockdown)

Check out ELHAP-Connects online workshops in the 1st lockdown (April – July 2020)
In memory of Roy Mears

Roy attended ELHAP as a child and then later as an adult. He was always very happy there and it was a vital part of our family support system and his enjoyment.
ELHAP Bridge

ELHAP Bridge can offer short term placements to “bridge the gap” for some of the children and young people left without school, college or day service provision due to Coronavirus. It may be particularly suitable for children & young people who are not in education or training, whose school place may be at risk.

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
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.
The difference we make

ELHAP's services enable children and young people to experience the magic, freedom, creativity, fun and challenges of inclusive adventure play. These experiences impact on our service users in so many positive ways.
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.
How to apply

How to apply to become a volunteer at ELHAP
Roles and opportunities

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

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.
Help us support our families in these difficult times

Donate now and support all our vulnerable families. Every penny will go directly to supporting our families of disabled children through this incredibly difficult time and keep ELHAP running now and in the future.
Reports

ELHAP reports
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.