We are looking to recruit a limited number of Volunteer Counsellors (either trainees on placement or those already qualified). We are interested in applicants who can work in either one or in all our age-related volunteer delivered counselling services; Adult service (21+), Young People's Service (11-21yrs), Children's Service (5-11yrs).
Volunteer counsellors providing counselling to children and young people require the following as a minimum;
Noah's Ark Centre does run a CPD course on counselling children and young people.
We require applicants to provide counselling for 3 clients each week in a row. We currently have availability for new volunteer counsellors to provide counselling to clients during the following days/times only:
If you are interested in applying to be a Volunteer Counsellor for Noah's Ark Centre, you will need to email the following to recruitment@noahsarkcentre.org.uk
The deadline for applications is 12.00 noon Friday 20th February 2026.
Interviews for those short listed will be held on Tuesday 17th March, Wednesday 18th March and Tuesday 24th March 2026.
For those successful at interview, we anticipate placements with us to start from April 2026 following receipt of references, completed DBS certificates, professional membership and induction training.
Alongside our counselling service for children and young people, we also offer a Parent Consultancy service for parents and carers who may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply in need of someone to talk things through with.
The Parent Consultancy service is not counselling or therapy. Instead, it offers supportive, empathic conversations that are shaped around the individual needs of each parent. This might look like a short telephone call (for example, around 20 minutes) every couple of weeks, or more flexible contact depending on what feels most helpful at the time.
We are looking for volunteers who are good listeners, emotionally attuned, and able to offer calm, non-judgemental support while holding clear and appropriate boundaries. You do not need to be a qualified counsellor. We particularly welcome volunteers with experience in education, youth work, health, social care, pastoral or community roles, as well as those who bring strong interpersonal skills and a genuine care for supporting families.
Training, safeguarding guidance, and ongoing support are provided. By offering parents a safe and supportive space to be heard and reflected with, volunteers play an important role in strengthening families and supporting the emotional wellbeing of children and young people.
Please email recruitment@noahsarkcentre.org.uk if you are interested in applying to be a Volunteer Parent Consultant with details of your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role and one of the co-ordinators will be in touch.
