Volunteer For Us
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of Door 84!
Be part of the Door 84 Family
Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, gain hands-on experience, or simply give back to your community, we’ve got a place for you.
No matter your skills or background, there’s something for everyone, from taking part in an event to helping run our activity sessions or supporting our café.
We’ll provide training, a friendly team, and plenty of tea and biscuits along the way.
Application Review Dates
We welcome volunteer applications year-round, however to make sure everyone gets the best induction experience, we only review applications on specific dates throughout the year.
The next date we’ll be considering applications is Thursday, 22nd January 2026.
On that day, we’ll look at all the applications that have been submitted. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator will then be in touch to let you know if you’ve been shortlisted.
Good luck!
We’re so lucky to have amazing volunteers – without them, we couldn’t support our community or keep the charity running at its best!
To show just how big an impact they make, we’ve put it all into hours and pounds – their time and dedication are truly astonishing!
80
Number of committed volunteers
3931
Volunteer hours across the organisation over the last 12 months
£59k
Equivalent cost in saved salaries over the last 12 months
Small Actions - Big Impact
We’d love to have you on the Door 84 team!
Whether it’s a one-off donation, sharing your skills, or lending a hand when you can, there’s always a way to make a difference.
If you can’t commit to regular hours but could bake a cake for an event or collect items for our food bank, we’d still love to hear from you!
Our Volunteer Recruitment Process
The next date for considering applications will be 22nd January 2026. Please complete the form below and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you nearer the time to let you know if your application has been shortlisted.
1
Fill out the Volunteer Application Form
2
Visit us for a chat about your application
3
Attend a taster session – give it a try!
4
Complete final checks (References and DBS)
5
Join the team! A start date will be arranged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about volunteering.
Our Volunteers
Survey results compiled from 20 volunteers / trustees in 2024
100%
Would recommend volunteering at Door 84 to others
100%
Feel appreciated for the help they give
95%
Strongly agree staff are supportive and ecouraging
75%
Strongly agree / agree, their mental wellbeing has improved
75%
strongly agree / agree, their confidence has improved
York Citywide Volunteering Pledge
We’re proud to support volunteering in York by signing the York Citywide Volunteering Pledge, demonstrating our commitment to fostering a strong and vibrant culture of community involvement.