Volunteer with Scope

Every day, many of the 16 million disabled people in the UK face barriers non-disabled people don’t. Barriers like negative attitudes, trouble getting into and staying in work and extra costs.

That’s why we’re here.

We tackle injustice, transform attitudes and create opportunities with disabled people. But we can’t do it alone. We need you. Your volunteer journey starts here.

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Why volunteer with us?

Scope’s volunteers raise vital funds so we can support disabled people and families when it’s needed most. We do this through our helpline, our employment services, and through our tireless campaigning for an Equal Future.

Join a community which cares and meet like-minded people brought together by a shared belief that together we can make a difference. Scope’s shops are at the heart of their local communities, the perfect place to build confidence and make new friends.

Learn and grow

Learn new skills, gain work experience and give your CV a boost. Get a reference for your time with us up to 3 years after you leave.

Find your community

Meet new people and make new friends, brought together by a shared belief that together we can make a difference.

Make a difference

Make a difference in your spare time, with volunteering that’s flexible around you.

Support for you

We’ll be here to support you from day one with:

An induction to Scope
Training in how to do your role
Access to Scope’s e-learning platform
Agreed expenses
Reasonable adjustments to make the role accessible for you

Ways to get involved

Work experience through your school or college

We welcome students to do their work experience in one of our Scope charity shops. You get hands-on retail and customer service experience whilst learning more about Scope as a charity.

Select Charity Shop on our volunteering opportunities page and then Work Experience. Tell us you’re on a placement scheme on your application and we will put things in place for you to get started.

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Volunteering in one of our shops can count towards your Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s (D of E) Award. You can fit volunteering in our shops around school or college.

We are an Approved Activity Provider for Volunteering in our retail shops, meeting the D of E’s activity standards.

Select Charity Shop on our volunteering opportunities page and then Duke of Edinburgh. Tell us you’re on a placement scheme on your application and we will put things in place for you to get started.Explore D of E volunteering

Corporate team volunteering

Corporate team volunteering days are a great way for colleagues to spend time together while supporting Scope’s work for disability equality.

Your team can get involved in a practical, hands-on day in one of our charity shops or at our ecommerce hub, helping with things like sorting donations, preparing stock, creating displays and supporting the local team.

Select Events and Fundraising on our volunteering opportunities page and choose your team experience.Explore team volunteering