Nightstop Volunteer Hosts – Depaul

Context of Role

Nightstop Northeast and Westmorland & Furness provides emergency, overnight accommodation for young people between the ages of 16-25 years old, who are at risk of homelessness and have nowhere else to stay.

Nightstop guests are placed in the homes of trained and vetted volunteer hosts, who provide a safe and secure place for the guest to stay that evening.

Role Description

Depaul is seeking volunteer hosts for Nightstop Northeast and Westmorland & Furness to provide a safe and secure place for a guest to stay.

Hosts will provide a private bedroom, an evening meal, breakfast, and a packed lunch the next day (if required).

They will also provide facilities to bathe and wash clothes if needed and a friendly face and a listening ear.

Referrals are assessed on an individual basis and are considered on current levels of risk.

However, as a rule Nightstop are unable to accommodate people who have ongoing substance misuse issues (drugs/alcohol etc.), violent, aggressive, or anti-social behaviour, severe mental health issues and people who are at risk of offending.

Throughout someone’s time on Nightstop they continue to support them by working with partner organizations to explore longer term accommodation options.

Purpose of the Role

• To provide clean, safe, basic overnight accommodation for the guest in their own room and at short notice.
• To provide an evening meal and breakfast for the guests using the accommodation.
• To liaise with the Nightstop service team regarding availability and to provide regular feedback after every placement.
• To attend initial training programme prior to undertaking role and attend further training as appropriate.
• To adhere to the terms of Depaul Nightstop policies and its Code of Practice.
• To contribute positively to the continuous development of the service/team.
• To observe clear professional boundaries in our relations with the young people we work with.

Benefits

The volunteer host will receive £15 per night when a guest stays with them, and all genuine out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.

There are appreciation events to recognize the important contribution that volunteers make.

Personal & professional development through training, support, and ongoing evaluation.

Contributing to a service that makes a difference to young people’s lives.

How to Apply

Detailed Role Description	Nightstop Volunteer | Homeless Shelter Volunteer Work | Depaul UK
Application Format	Apply via the form at the bottom of the page linked above. All volunteers are fully DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) checked.
Deadline	31/12/2026 12:15