Training for Night Shelter volunteers

All volunteers (returning or new) MUST attend night shelter training before doing their first 2026 shift. Training sessions are in two parts: the first is for everyone and will last 90 minutes; the second, 45 minutes, is for those who may want to be shift leaders or deputy shift leaders. 

Cooks are required to have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate issued in the last two years.

If you have a current certificate, email it to volunteer.enquires@wyhoc.org.uk

If you do not have a current qualification register for a free course below. 

Cooks and Shift Leaders MUST complete Food Standards Agency Food Allergy and Intolerance Training. 

This is a free online course that takes about an hour. When you have completed it please email the certificate to volunteer.enquires@wyhoc.org.uk

FSA Food Allergen Course

We offer free online first aid training which we particularly encourage shift leaders and hosts to complete. Request access below. 

All drivers MUST complete a free online manual handling course for their own safety and so they can guide other volunteers. Request access below.