Work for us

Local homelessness charity looking for a trustee with a background in commissioning support services. No previous experience of governance is required.

About 999 Club
999 Club is a community charity that makes a big difference. We have been working to end homelessness in southeast London for over 30 years. We do this by providing a friendly open door to anyone who is experiencing homelessness and offering a warm welcome and supporting people to find accommodation as well as employment and accessing specialist services.

Our most recent set of annual accounts can be found here

Our trustees
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that 999 Club 999 Club achieves its core purpose, ending homelessness in southeast London. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that 999 Club has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.

Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable 999 Club to grow and thrive, and through this, make sure that no one sleeps rough in South East London.

This role
Our success relies on working closely with a range of partners including Local Authorities, Mental Health trusts and Integrated Care Partnerships.

We are looking for a trustee with experience of working in a statutory organisation and commissioning support services to join our board so that we are able to continue to build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with statutory partners.

Time commitment

Attending four Board meetings annually. Currently 2 meetings are held remotely and 2 are held in person at 999 Club in Deptford.
Attending one in person away day per year

Application process
Please email your CV and a short covering letter (no more than 1 page) explaining why you would like to become a trustee of 999 Club to office@999club.org no later than midday on 5^th April 2024.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a tour of the building and an interview on 12^th April.

Click here to download a PDF with more information about becoming a Trustee for The 999 Club.

Volunteer positions

Become a Gateway volunteer
As a Gateway Centre volunteer, you will help us to provide services for homeless clients in our busy Day Centre. You will work as part of a friendly team of volunteers and staff to deliver the essential services we offer. Learn more and apply >>

Become a Housing, Employment and Advice Team volunteer
Our Housing, Employment and Advice Team (HEAT) works with people experiencing homelessness to find sustainable solutions. Learn more and apply >>

Become a Project volunteer
As a Project Volunteer you will be assisting our Project Worker to support clients who use our Day Centre. The main duty of the role will involve completing initial assessments for first time attendees but will also revolve around supporting clients with basic issues they might be facing, such as issues with their benefits or supporting them through language, literacy and other communicative barriers. Learn more and apply >>

Co-production volunteer
As a Co-production volunteer, you will be part of a team ensuring our clients are a part of, and have a say at, every level of the organisation. You will be working with clients, who have experienced homelessness and may be facing complex and multiple issues. Learn more and apply >>

Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
The 999 Club helps people who are homeless with the much-needed help of volunteers. As an assistant to the Volunteer Coordinator, you will be helping with various projects concerning volunteers. Learn more and apply >>