Volunteer for us

"My name is Linda and I have been volunteering with the 700 Club for over 2 years. I am retired and found that I still needed to feel useful in the community so I decided volunteering for a charitable organisation would benefit both me and the charity. When I started, I worked with Bridge2Home, which works with individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless and enables them to secure private rental accommodation. I accompanied project workers to visit properties to ensure that living standards were being maintained for both the tenant and landlord. I found this to be both very interesting and rewarding work. I now work with the Floating Support Team, helping to support individuals in their own homes suffering with substance misuse issues.

I would recommend volunteering for the 700 Club to anyone who wants to feel they are making a difference. It has given me a huge insight into the lives of many people who are not as fortunate as others. It has made me realize how essential it is that there are services available to offer the help and guidance needed by so many."

We have opportunities for volunteering across all our projects, whether your skills are with people, with administration, or whether you have some other skill you would like to share ... music, drama, art, etc. It is the policy of the organisation to ask everyone who wishes to volunteer to fill in an application form. If, however, you initially just want to talk through options, just give us ring on the number at the bottom of the page.

You can download an Application Form here: Volunteer_Application_Form_May_15.doc

Bridge2Home

Bridge to Home, our deposit guarantee scheme, offers the opportunity to work with staff in completing 'condition' inventories of properties that have been accessed through the scheme, as well as undertaking quarterly monitoring of established tenancies. Read more

Join the Board

Do you believe that you have the skills to become a member of the 700 Club Board? If so, we would be delighted to meet you to talk through what being a Board Member means, and whether we can use the skills you bring. Read more

Fundraising

Whether you want to organize an event to raise funds, or have skills in writing bids or in raising money through appeals and social media, we need your help. Read more

Administration

Behind the frontline of face to face work with clients there are numerous administrative tasks from simple filing to organising, recording, and archiving data. If you have skills in these areas, we want to hear from you. Read more

Hand holding

The journey to independence from alcohol or drug dependence, or from a serious mental health problem, demands commitment and courage. To have someone to support when attending appointments for the first time can make all the difference. With some training and support, could that 'someone' be you? Read more

Reception

There are opportunities to be the face of the 700 Club by volunteering to welcome those who come to the door, to receive and give out client's keys, and to answer the telephone. Read more

DIY

There are always jobs to do across our projects. Could you paint a room? Could you repair a piece of furniture, replace a lock or help with the garden? We need your help! Read more

Latest

COVID-19 Facing the Challenge

The 700 Club is doing everything possible to support its staff and service users, many of whom have compromised immune systems. This virus adds another layer of vulnerability to those who are already vulnerable.

Coronavirus: Keeping People SAFE

Everyone is frightened, Help us to help the most vulnerable to protect themselves.

Building Independent Living

In July 2020, 32 supported, self-contained, one bedroom flats will become available in which tenants will develop the skills and build the confidence to live independently. By your donation you are helping to turn lives around.

Church View Apartments

In late 2018 the need for supported move-on accommodation for individuals who have the potential to live independently, but who do not require the intense support provided by hostels, was identified. In June 2020, Church View Apartments comprising 32 flats will be opened.

Who are we?

Bridge2Home

Bridge2Home opens the door to the privately rented sector for those who are financially excluded from this sector because they cannot afford the bond.

The Lodge

The Lodge offers a temporary 'home' for people who are in housing crisis. If you are already rough sleeping, or in danger of doing so, call us for advice or call in at the Council's Housing Department for a Key Point of Access assessment. You can also self-refer to the Lodge.

Supported Accommodation

The 700 Club provides 29 units of supported accommodation across its two hostels in Darlington. Individuals stay for up to a year as the progress towards independence.

Work for us

Roles become vacant from time to time. Why not apply to become part of our team? The 700 Club actively promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We select all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Emergency Food

Out of hours food is held by the 700 Club at its hostel St. George's Hall in Elmfield Street. The store is available for access on all evenings and during the weekend. Agencies may refer people with whom they may have some involvement, but clients can call at St. George's Hall without referral.