Apply to become a Break Volunteer

“Thank you and the whole team at Go Beyond for the best week of volunteering I could ever ask for! The team were so kind, welcoming and just lovely people. The kids were amazing and all of the activities we did were so much fun. Surfing was definitely a highlight and was not only a new skill for the young people but for me as well!”

Apply today

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life who are aged 18 and over. Applications are also open to those aged 17 but please be aware you will not be able to attend a break until you have turned 18-years-old.

If this is your first time volunteering, click here to set up an account on our volunteer portal and follow the steps to submit your application to become a Go Beyond Break Volunteer. 

If you have already registered as a volunteer for Go Beyond, then click here to submit your application to join us as a Break Volunteer.

Hopefully, the explanations given on the portal site will help to make the process of becoming a Break Volunteer as easy as possible, but if there are any issues, please email us at [email protected].

What to expect

Is this your first time volunteering on a Go Beyond break? If so thanks so much for your interest, we’re looking forward to getting to know you. Once you’ve submitted your initial application form, this is what you can expect to happen. If you have any questions along the way please email us at [email protected].

1. We’ll ask you to supply two references and let us know what dates you’ll be available for both a Go Beyond induction and our break weeks. We’ll apply for a new DBS for you or, if you have subscribed to the DBS Online Update Service, we will need your certificate number and permission to make an online check.
2. You’ll have an online induction session: a 30-minute video Teams session about Go Beyond and the volunteering role, plus a chance to ask us any questions you might have about your week.
3. We’ll discuss and agree your break date (or dates!) and confirm your transport arrangements: you might like to travel by train to the railway stations closest to our Cornwall or Derbyshire Centres, or drive to us where you can park for free. The closest train station to our Coastal Centre is Par and to our Derbyshire Centre is Derby.
4. We’ll welcome you for a week to inspire a group of up to 16 children and young people, and make memories that will last you a lifetime!