Volunteer with Us

Join Bestway Community Development and make a real difference in your community. Your time and skills can help families, refugees, and vulnerable people across North Lanarkshire. Volunteering with us is flexible, friendly, and rewarding.

Why Volunteer

• Support your local community and make a positive impact.
• Gain valuable experience and learn new skills.
• Build confidence for work, study, or personal growth.
• Meet new people and be part of a welcoming, diverse team.

Volunteer Roles

We offer a variety of roles to suit your skills and interests:

• Community Kitchen: help with meal preparation, serving, and food parcels.
• Digital Inclusion: assist with basic tech skills, online forms, and digital safety.
• Financial Inclusion: provide budgeting support and signposting.
• Parents Talk: support group sessions and assist with activities.
• Household Items & Donations: sort, store, and organise donated goods.
• Events & Outreach: help with promotion, registration, and event set-up.
• Interpreters: support communication in different languages.
• Drivers: assist with collections and deliveries.

Training and Safeguarding

• All volunteers receive an induction and full training for their role.
• We ensure that every volunteer understands our safeguarding policies and procedures.
• PVG checks are required for anyone working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Regular supervision and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers.

Time Commitment

• Volunteering is flexible to suit your schedule.
• Opportunities are available on weekdays and some weekends.
• You can volunteer regularly or take part in short-term projects.

Who Can Volunteer

• Everyone is welcome to apply — no experience is needed for most roles.
• We encourage participation from all backgrounds, including new Scots, students, and retired individuals.
• Training and ongoing support are provided for every volunteer.

Accessibility and Inclusion

• Bestway Community Development is an equal opportunities organisation.
• Please let us know if you require any adjustments, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.