What you'll be doing:

In this role, you will:

• Provide haircuts, trims, and grooming for people facing tough times
• Use your skills to restore confidence and wellbeing
• Work alongside an experienced volunteer buddy during your first session
• Participate in induction and online training to feel supported from day one
• Bring warmth, care, and professionalism to every interaction
• Your work will create direct, positive impact for individuals while contributing to a welcoming and
  compassionate community.

Why this matters: Impact You’ll Make

Short Back & Sidewalks (SBSW) provides haircuts free of charge and free of judgement, to people experiencing
homelessness, financial hardship, and social isolation. Beyond haircuts, we create moments of dignity, confidence, and meaningful human connection. As a Hairdresser or Barber volunteer, your contribution directly supports people to feel seen, respected, and empowered. A haircut may seem small, but it can have a profound impact on someone’s self-esteem, helping them take steps toward work, housing, or simply feeling valued.

The best bit? Why You’ll Love This Role

See the impact instantly. A haircut, a smile, a boost in confidence right in front of you.

Use the skills you already have to create real, meaningful change. • Commit just a couple of hours a month and make a genuine difference. • Enjoy flexibility that works around your life and salon schedule. • Connect with people, hear their stories, and be part of something bigger than a service. • Feel supported from day one with induction, online training, and a buddy shift. • Join a passionate, purpose-driven community that cares deeply about dignity and inclusion.

About you: What Makes You a Great Fit

• Qualified hairdresser or barber with confidence in scissors and clippers (apprentices with supervision welcome)
• Comfortable trimming beards and moustaches
• Confident with a range of hairstyles (barbering fades and lines are a bonus)
• Compassionate, approachable, and community-minded
• Flexible, reliable, and able to commit around 2 hours per month