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Volunteer as a Building Design professional and mentor

Use your skills to support inclusive design and help trainees grow. Collaborate with a team that understands sensory needs and trauma-informed practice.

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Hackit Design is a UK social enterprise. We work with disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill people to create safer, more supportive spaces. Volunteer professionals help us deliver social impact by mentoring trainees and offering pro bono technical guidance in NeuroInclusive Interior Design.

Who this is for

Fabric swatches and a sketched room plan for inclusive interior design.

Interior Designers

Use your design expertise to guide trainees in inclusive and sensory smart design decisions.

Tracing paper and a floor plan used to plan accessible spaces.

Architects

Support trainees with technical drawings, compliance and accessibility guidance.

Hands planning practical home adaptations to support independence.

Occupational Therapists

Mentor trainees in home adaptation assessments and DFG guidance. Volunteer OT support is welcome here. Paid freelance OT roles are available for approved graduates after programme completion.

Measuring tools and notes used for a home survey.

Surveyors

Help trainees understand site surveys, structural considerations and reporting.

Technical drawing and specification notes for design decisions.

Technical Designers

Guide trainees through specifications, technical drawings and design standards.

Hands reviewing accessibility details and materials for a home environment.

Accessibility Specialists

Share your knowledge of inclusive design standards and accessibility compliance.

What you will do

  • Support trainees with feedback and supervision
  • Offer pro bono advice within your competence
  • Help with floor plans, technical drawings and specifications
  • Join a mentoring relationship for 6 to 12 months

What you will not be asked to do

  • You will not be expected to deliver paid contractor work through this route
  • You will not be asked to take on unsafe work outside your competence

Time commitment

You choose how much time you can give. We will work with you to find a mentoring arrangement that fits your schedule.

1 hour

per month

2 hours

per month

4 hours

per month

Flexible

you choose

Safeguarding and boundaries

We work with people who may be vulnerable. We take safeguarding, confidentiality and emotional safety seriously. All volunteer professionals agree to our code of conduct and data protection policy.

Ready to apply

Apply today and help train the next generation of accessible home specialists.

Apply to join as a Volunteer Building Design Professional and Mentor