Jobs and Volunteering
Finding a job or volunteering in Sheffield can help you gain skills, meet people, and earn money or experience.
There are many services to help you search for jobs, write your CV, apply for roles, and get training.
Volunteering is also a good way to try new things, learn new skills, and help your community.
How can I find a job?
You can look for jobs online. There are many websites where jobs are listed. Sheffield charity jobs can be found here: Current vacancies - Voluntary Action Sheffield.
If you get Universal Credit, your Job Centre can give you advice about finding a job. Talk to your adviser at your next appointment.
Pathways to Work helps people find and stay in a job. You get one-to-one support from an adviser.
Who can join:
- Aged 16 or over
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
- Live in Sheffield
How to sign up:
- Fill out the Pathways to Work referral form
- Or contact by email: [email protected]
- Or call: 0114 229 6188
What they do for you:
- Give you a keyworker to support you
- Help with problems like illness or disability
- Help you write your CV
- Help you fill out job applications
- Help you find a job that fits your skills and interests
- Help you find volunteering opportunities
How can I volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet people, and help your community.
Find volunteering opportunities:
- Visit Sheffield Volunteer Centre – this is the main place to find volunteering roles in Sheffield.
Volunteering drop-in:
- Sheffield Volunteer Centre runs a drop-in every Tuesday.
- Time: 10:00 – 16:00
- Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW
- You can go there to get advice and find out about volunteering opportunities
- You can go along to the drop in without booking
Volunteering can help you gain experience for jobs, build confidence, and make new friends.
Can I find a job or volunteer when waiting for a decision from the home office?
If you are a refugee or asylum seeker, you can get support to find jobs or volunteering opportunities.
New Beginnings helps people:
- Search for volunteering opportunities
- Register to volunteer in Sheffield
- Get advice and guidance while waiting for a decision from the Home Office
Volunteering is a good way to learn skills, meet people, and gain experience while you wait.
Location:
- Voluntary Action Sheffield, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW
Contact Details:
- 0114 253 6655 or 0774 392 4615
- Email: [email protected]
Come and meet us at one of the weekly Drop-in sessions
- Jobs Club from 10:30am – 12:30pm (Tuesday at The Circle)
- IT Club from 1:00pm - 2:30pm (Tuesday at The Circle)
- Victoria Hall Multi Agency Drop-in from 1:00-4:00pm (Wednesday at Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JB)
Can I get support becoming or being self employed?
If you want to start your own business or grow an existing one, you can get help in Sheffield.
Business Sheffield can give advice on:
- Starting a new business
- Growing your business
- Finding support and resources
Getting advice can help you plan your business and be more successful.
Contact Details:
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0114 224 5000.
Can I get support with applying to jobs?
If you need help to find a job, write your CV, or apply for roles, there are services in Sheffield that can support you.
- Help people get jobs, find apprenticeships, and access training
- Support with barriers to work and career progression
- Support for refugees and asylum seekers
- Help with volunteering, job searching, CVs, education, and training advice
- Help for young people
- Advice on finding training or education
- Help with CVs, job applications, and preparing for interviews
- Support with finding a job in North Sheffield
Using these services can make it easier to find a job or apprenticeship that fits your skills and goals.