Volunteers

Have a bit of spare time on your hands and looking to help the local community and yourself at the same time.  Then how about volunteering at HRCAP, we offer opportunities ranging from Admin work to gardening, the list is endless, so please ask, don't be shy.

If you're running an event but could do with a few extra hands to help out, give us a shout, we have a list of volunteers who have been police checked and who may be willing to help.

Transport

The HRCAP has access to two mini buses, one has a lift.  All drivers are MIDAS trained, police checked and work across a wide area, stretching from Shiney Row to Murton.

Crèche

The Octopus Garden Crèche is a registered crèche day care facility open between the hours of 9am and 8pm.  Children aged between 0-14 years can use this facility whilst their parent/s, guardian/s or carer/s are on training courses or volunteering.  All childcare staff hold relevant qualifications.

ICT facilities with Broadband Internet services

We have 12 PC's all attached to the internet, which are free to use to members of the public, as long as you abide by our Internet Usage Policy.

Accessible building

Our building has ramps and a lift making it accessible for people with buggies or in a wheelchair.

Help with basic English and Maths

If you wished that you had stuck in more at school in English or Maths, then maybe we can help you get the qualifications you need.  To find out how we can work together to reach your full potential pop in for a chat, who knows you might even get a cuppa?

Play Club

Monday and Friday between 4.00pm-6.00pm for ages 8-12 years old.

Places are limited.

Come along and join in with qualified workers in a fun, friendly, safe environment.  Click here to view our Youth page.

Employment Support

Do you need access to the Internet or just use a computer to update your CV, write speculative letters, send and receive emails or polish up your ICT skills. Click here to view our Employment page.

Training Courses

HRCAP pride themselves in delivering a mixture of both accredited and non-accredited courses, for example, gaining a qualification in Maths to Salsa dancing for your Spanish holidays.  We work with three main organisations who are Famiy Adult and Community Learning and Workers Education Association.  Click here to view our training page.

HRCAP, 46-48 Queensway, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8EN, Tel: 0191 5534020