woman in the Philippines standing at her door with her baby

Our volunteers

Every ShelterBox volunteer is instrumental in providing shelter to families after disaster, wherever they are in the world.

We are proud and grateful to have such a talented, passionate and committed group of people as our volunteers. They generously give us their skills, knowledge and time and are vital members of the ShelterBox family.

Are you interested in joining our team of ShelterBox volunteers? Take a look at our current opportunities below.

It’s an incredible feeling to be able to reach out and help people on the other side of the world in what is quite possibly the worst moment of their lives. That’s why I support ShelterBox.

— Pam Furnish, ShelterBox Volunteer

Why volunteer with ShelterBox?

Our volunteers support our work towards a future where no one is without shelter after disaster.

Some volunteers help raise awareness of our work through talks and at events. Volunteers can help support fundraising campaigns and support fundraising events. Some of our volunteers also travel to the places where we are working to support our teams and partners on the ground.

We also want our volunteers to feel rewarded for supporting us! Our volunteers will get to meet like-minded people. We also give training and support, and valuable work experience. With volunteering you can have flexible experience, choosing a role to suit you. And we’ll check to make sure you’re satisfied, and see what more we can do to enhance the experience.

How do I become a ShelterBox volunteer and what does it involve? 

Our volunteers are vital members of the ShelterBox family. They generously share their time, skills and knowledge across a wide range of roles and activities.

Most roles focus on telling the story of ShelterBox. This might be by public speaking, using social media, fundraising or attending community events.

We also have a few volunteers that help us behind the scenes in our office. This is mostly for the community fundraising or supporter care teams.  For all these roles there is a role description and an application form.