About us
ShelterBox is a global community with a shared purpose – no one without shelter after disaster. When homes are torn apart and lives destroyed, we’ll be there.
Who we are
We provide emergency shelter and aid essentials at times of disaster, conflict and climate crisis. Because shelter is the foundation for life. A foundation for survival, stability and dignity. Enabling people to take steps towards recovery.
How we work
We listen. Hearing what people need, creating tailored support to meet complex situations.
We support. Giving emergency shelter and aid essentials. Shelter repair kits, water filters or solar lights. Helping people build, repair or return home.
And we share. Using our expertise to support those affected and champion local partnerships and environmental sustainability.
Disaster, conflict and climate change are forcing more people to flee their homes than ever before. We must act now to change this.
Our people
ShelterBox is made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right – that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital. No ifs. No buts. We’re working to change this by providing emergency shelter.
We don’t believe that one size fits all. We work hard to understand the impact of each emergency and the need this creates within individual communities.
We deliver aid to the four corners of the earth, reaching people in need by standing on strong shoulders.
We are fortunate to have the help of an amazing network of global affiliates, partners like Rotary International, supporters worldwide, and our dedicated volunteers.
Our highly trained ShelterBox response teams then go the extra mile to find the people left most vulnerable after a disaster – to make sure that no one gets forgotten or left behind. Founded and based in the county of Cornwall, in only twenty years ShelterBox has grown into a major force in international humanitarian aid.
Do you have the skills, personality, and compassion to help us write our next chapter?
This is an exciting time at ShelterBox as we grow our reach and the impact of our work. We are looking for people to help us expand, develop, and excel. People with big hearts and big dreams.
ShelterBox is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values
Our values run through everything we do. They are the principles. that guide how we approach our work with the people we support, our volunteers and our staff.
INTEGRITY
We commit to the highest ethical standards and strive to be honest, straightforward and fair. We hold ourselves accountable for doing the very best we can for those affected by disaster and for each other.
FLEXIBILITY
We adapt and overcome challenges to achieve shared goals. We approach our work with an open mind and the willingness to find the right solution.
PARTICIPATION
We put people and their needs at the heart of what we do. We work together with people affected by disaster, our volunteers, partners and supporters. We support each other. We are inclusive.
LEARNING
We champion continuous growth and development. We are driven to keep improving and exploring what we could do differently. We ask ourselves how we can be better for the people we serve, our volunteers and supporters, and each other.