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Volunteer with Beat

More people than ever before have accessed support through Beat’s Services. We have seen a 95%* increase in people accessing support and the team have been able to meet the demand with thanks to our volunteer team. Help us to support even more of those that need help through this difficult time.

There are lots of exciting opportunities to volunteer at Beat, from digital volunteers on the frontline all the way through to office volunteers supporting our team behind the scenes. By sharing your valuable time, skills and experiences with us, you can become part of a committed team, working together to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

*95% increase in people accessing support during December 2020 compared with February 2020.

We know that your time is valuable, so as a Beat volunteer you will get:

  • Opportunities to learn new skills and gain valuable experience.
  • A chance to be part of a community of nationwide volunteers helping Beat to reach their goal of ending the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
  • Appropriate supervision and support from a designated Beat staff member

There are many ways in which you can support the vital work of Beat. Some roles require people with lived experience of an eating disorder (whether having been ill themselves or having cared for a loved one) but this is not necessary for all roles. The majority of our volunteer roles can currently be completely remotely.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

SharED Online Peer Support for Young People

Offering peer support via regular emails.

Digital Helpline Volunteers

Home-based Helpline support and advice to those who need it the most through our one-to-one webchat, telephone and email services.

Digital Helpline Volunteers

Home-based Helpline support and advice to those who need it the most through our one-to-one webchat, telephone and email services.

Volunteer Information Evenings

Next event: 18th November 2023, 6:30-7:30pm

Several times a year we run an online information session where you can meet our volunteer coordinators and find out more about our volunteering opportunities.

The dates for our upcoming Volunteer Information Evenings are:

16th February 2024, 6:30-7:30pm

Use the link below to sign up for one of these events.

Volunteer Information Evening FAQ

What platform will the information evening take place on?

This will take place online, via the Teams platform and a link will be sent out a week before the event to those who have signed up.

What will be covered at the information evening?

The information evening will be a chance for the volunteer team to talk to you about our volunteering opportunities.

We'll share information on each type of role, what it involves, the requirements and the recruitment process. We'll also share some information on the impact our volunteers have to those we support and there will be the opportunity to ask questions.

What will the next steps be following the information evening?

We'll discuss next steps during the information evening for if you'd like to apply for a role. But you can also apply for available volunteer roles any time via our website.

How long will the Volunteer Recruitment Process typically take?

The time it takes to go through the recruitment process will differ dependent on the role you’re applying for and more information will be shared on this in the information evening.

Can I find out more information in the meantime?

Absolutely you can - and you're in the right place! Have a read through the other information in this section of our website.

Will there be an opportunity for questions?

Yes! There will be the opportunity to ask questions at the Information Evening.

You can also email our team any time with questions at volunteer@beateatingdisorders.org.uk. You should find lots of helpful information on these volunteer pages on our website too.