Volunteer

Our volunteers give their time, skills, energy and experience to make a real difference to the lives of people in prison.

We have around 120 volunteers across the UK in a variety of roles:

What’s involved?

Prison support volunteers help people on long sentences prepare for life after prison. They offer support in planning and preparing pre-release, offer the help to access financial and practical support as a person nears their release date, and provide ongoing support after prison over the phone.
Penfriend volunteers commit to regular letter writing with individuals in prison.
Communication volunteers support our team in raising the voice of people on long sentences through our communications and fundraising efforts.
Research volunteers conducts a range of research, including funder, analysing programme data and existing literature on the needs of people on long sentences.

“It has been good to make a human connection with someone in such a difficult place, and to feel I might be able to keep his outlook at least a little bit positive. I hope someone would do the same for me if I found myself in a similar position. M has been able to write with pride about his children, which has been very touching. I certainly feel the experience has been very worthwhile for both of us.”

Interested?

We are always open to other volunteer roles and would like to hear from individuals or companies that have specific skill sets they would like to offer. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about volunteering at The Hardman Trust: info@hardmantrust.org.uk.