Volunteering at Purple House
Welcome to the Volunteer project and what it can offer. Enquire About VolunteeringVolunteering at Purple House
Welcome to the Volunteer project and what it can offer. Enquire About VolunteeringWelcome to the Volunteer Project
The Winning Women volunteer project is a vital part of Preston Road Women’s Centre. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life who generously give their time, skills, and compassion to support our
services.
Whether you’re new to volunteering or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here.
Welcome to the Volunteer Project
The Winning Women volunteer project is a vital part of Preston Road Women’s Centre. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life who generously give their time, skills, and compassion to support our
services.
Whether you’re new to volunteering or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here.
Give Your Time. Gain New Skills.
Volunteering means offering your time freely to help others. At Purple House, women of all ages and backgrounds contribute thousands of hours each year—supporting others, building confidence, and strengthening the community.
How to Become a Volunteer
Drop In
Visit us Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm to learn more.
Join Our Volunteer Training Course
A 5-week, in-house course delivered one day per week. Includes a CERTA-recognised qualification.
Get Inducted
On course completion, our Volunteer Co-ordinators will induct and support you into your new role.
Stay Supported
Ongoing one-to-one support from the team throughout your volunteering journey.
Drop In
Visit us Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm to learn more.
Join Our Volunteer Training Course
A 5-week, in-house course delivered one day per week. Includes a CERTA-recognised qualification.
Get Inducted
On course completion, our Volunteer Co-ordinators will induct and support you into your new role.
Stay Supported
Ongoing one-to-one support from the team throughout your volunteering journey.
Volunteer Opportunities
Roles
Reception Work
Greet visitors, develop admin skills, and become the first friendly face women see.
Social Activities
Help lead events such as health drop-ins, fundraisers, and art therapy
sessions.
Charity Shop
Gain retail experience, learn leadership skills, and support our social enterprise.
Umbrella Project
Support the housing project with admin tasks or accompany staff during appointments.
Domestic Abuse Support
Shadow trained staff in supporting women with housing, benefits, appointments, and safety planning.
Note: New volunteer roles are often shaped by the ideas and passions of women themselves.
Free On-Site Childcare for Volunteers
We understand childcare can be a barrier to participation. That’s why, subject to funding, we offer free creche places to women attending courses and volunteering with us.
Hear from Our Volunteers
Volunteering gave me purpose and opened doors to training I never imagined.”
I met amazing women and felt truly part of something meaningful.
The skills I’ve gained helped me into paid employment—and I still come back!
Ready to Volunteer?
If you’d like to become a volunteer at Purple House, we’d love to hear from you. Pop in, fill out the enquiry form below, or book onto the next volunteer training course.
Phone:
01482 790310
Email:
info@purplehouse.co.uk
Address:
185 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 5UY