Welcome to the volunteer website

We want to keep you up-to-date with important information about your role as a volunteer with The Trust.

Latest news

  • Nov 2011
    Uniting for young people - update for volunteers
    The Fairbridge programme is now an integral part of Prince’s Trust programmes - strengthening support for disadvantaged young people. The Trust wants to ensure that all volunteers, across Trust programmes, are regularly updated on the integration.
  • Nov 2011
    Best of Both - good news from across the organisation
    Best of Both is a monthly newsletter for all staff - keeping you up to date with news from the integration team and celebrating our successes along the way.
  • Nov 2011
    Young people's achievements - Kieran Maxwell
    Kieran Maxwell is the first young person from the Fairbridge programme to become a Prince’s Trust Young Ambassador. Not only did the programme change his life, it unlocked a real passion in Kieran and he is keen to share his experience with others.
  • Nov 2011
    Young people's achievements - Gina Moffatt
    Pride of Britain has become the biggest event of its kind in the UK. The Prince’s Trust Young Achiever Award shines the spotlight on one exceptional young person who has turned their life around with help and support from The Trust.
  • Nov 2011
    Celebrating 35 years of volunteer support
    The Prince’s Trust has helped more than 650,000 young people since 1976, and we could not achieve these results without the work and support of volunteers. To celebrate this contribution, we profile four volunteers that have supported us along the way.

What you need to know

  • 'Broke, not Broken' report
    Thousands of young people from the UK’s poorest families believe they will achieve 'few' or 'none' of their goals in life, warns 'Broke, not broken', a new report by The Prince’s Trust and RBS.
  • Job squad
    Our top team of employment experts could give you the guidance you need to land your next job. Every month we’ll be live on-line to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
  • The Cheryl Cole Foundation
    The Cheryl Cole Foundation will provide vital funds for The Prince’s Trust in the North East, helping disadvantaged young people from Cheryl’s own hometown and the surrounding region.
  • Today's Young People; Tomorrow's Economy
    A new report from The Prince's Trust and Citi Foundation highlights the potential financial benefits of helping young people into self-employment or other work through The Trust's Enterprise Programme.
  • Youth charities join forces
    Youth charities The Prince’s Trust and Fairbridge are uniting to offer more support to disadvantaged young people across the UK.
  • Using the website
    The website is our primary channel for external communication, with over 100,000 visitors each month. Find out how to submit a news story or event to the website team.
  • Policies and guidance for volunteers
    As a Trust volunteer it is vital that you adhere to the policies of The Prince's Trust. This links to the current versions.
  • Q & A
    We aim to answer your frequently asked questions as a volunteer with The Prince's Trust.
  • Key national organisations and other useful documents
    Links to agencies and organisations who have previously advertised employment, training, volunteering or funding opportunities which may be of interest to our young people.
  • Programme support
    Please click here for support documents for our programmes and awards.

 

Volunteering in your region

 

The Prince's Trust Promise

We want you to have a good experience when you join us, and we promise:

  • you will be treated equally and with respect
  • we will endeavour to help young people get into work, education, training or self employment
  • to be approachable, inspiring, enabling, passionate and committed

Let us have your feedback Please email to feedback@princes-trust.org.uk, or call 0800 842 842 and tell the operator you want to leave some feedback.

You can also write to:
Feedback
The Prince’s Trust
18 Park Square East
London
NW1 4LH