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Canterbury Oast Trust

Poulton Wood Events Volunteer

Events volunteer at Poulton Wood

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TCT

Teenage Cancer Trust

Cardiff Half Marathon 2019 Volunteer Photographer

We're recruiting a volunteer photographer for this lovely fundraiser. We want to be able to give supporters and parti...

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Canterbury Oast Trust

Rare Breeds Centre Farm - Supported Volunteering

This volunteer opportunity is open to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism at our farm - COT's Rare Breeds...

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434th Manchester Scout Group

Youth Leader - Team Member

The Section Team plans, delivers, and runs quality programmes safely. They make sure all young people can take part i...

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TCT

Teenage Cancer Trust

Zip Wire for Stephen Volunteer Photographer

We’re recruiting a volunteer photographer for this fundraiser, and we want to be able to give supporters and particip...

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Bylines Network

Writer

Researching and writing news articles, features, reviews or interviews. Working with editors to refine them. Engaging...

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Abbey Community Centre

Abbey Community Centre is a multiple award-winning small community charity located in Kilburn, North West London, hel...

11 opportunities

Be Free Young Carers

Be Free Young Carers are looking for positive volunteers who can provide regular support to young carers through our ...

1 opportunity

Canterbury Oast Trust

Supporting me to live my life

COT are a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism through providing accommodation services, t...

2 opportunities

434th Manchester Scout Group

Who we are:Preparing young people with skills for life. We're Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we hel...

1 opportunity

SCHOOL2U VIRTUAL ACADEMY

We bring the school to you

Our mission is to build a more inclusive and equitable education system where every young person can succeed

1 opportunity

Bylines Network

We are a nonprofit publisher using citizen journalism to fill gaps in local news, build community, strengthen democra...

1 opportunity

Deafblind UK

Deafblind UK is the UK’s only charity specialising in supporting people with any level of deafblindness. We support p...

4 opportunities

Vinspired

Unite, Impact, Inspire

Since 2006, Vinspired has been a beacon for young volunteers, igniting the passion for community service among thousa...

99 opportunities

Bridlington Cricket Foundation

At Bridlington Cricket Foundation, we harness the power of cricket and outdoor recreation to create magical experienc...

1 opportunity

St Dunstan's College

St Dunstan's College is an co-educational, independent school located in Catford, south London. St Dunstan's is an am...

2 opportunities

Success4All

Success4All run community Learning Hubs and Clubs in deprived areas of Newcastle marked by low academic achievement.&...

29 opportunities

Unfold

Empowerment through volunteering

Driven by highly trained, volunteer mentors, Unfold offer support that works for lasting change. We provide 1-2-1 men...

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Miracle Theatre

Miracle Theatre is Cornwall’s longest running and most prolific touring company, visiting unique places and spac...

1 opportunity

Southwark Libraries & Heritage Service

The London Borough of Southwark, home to some of London's most iconic landmarks, has a rich historical legacy, includ...

1 opportunity

Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe Volunteer StewardsWhen you visit Shakespeare’s Globe to see an iconic production, we think it’s r...

1 opportunity

11th Lincoln (1st Washingborough) Scout Group

Skills for life

1st Washingborough Scout Group work with young people aged 6-14 providing opportunities for adventure, friendship, le...

0 opportunities

Centrepoint

Centrepoint is a national charity working to improve the lives of socially excluded homeless young people. We pr...

19 opportunities

Powered By CAN

Powered by CAN is a twenty-first century youth organisation without walls. We support people aged under 35 in the Bla...

2 opportunities

TLDM Ltd

Talk Less Do More.

We are a Social Enterprise dedicated to address critical common issues amongst young people ages 11-16 within the UK....

1 opportunity

Doorstep Library

Words Take You Places

Doorstep Library is a community-focused charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading direc...

7 opportunities

World Action Fund

One people

Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have t...

1 opportunity
CACE

Citizens Advice Cheshire East

 Citizens Advice offers free, impartial, independent and confidential advice and we are here for everyoneOur pur...

1 opportunity

Healthy Living Centre Dartford

To reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing in Dartford

Our mission is to reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing in our local community in Dartford.&nbs...

1 opportunity

Team Up

Transform a young person's life - Tutor with Team Up

In the UK today, the best predictor of a child's academic and social success remains the income and postcode of their...

1 opportunity

SeeAbility

SeeAbility is a UK charity supporting people with sight loss and multiple disabilities. We provide specialist support...

5 opportunities

ReachOut

We build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance

At ReachOut, we believe that socio-emotional skills are overlooked foundational skills which improve success at schoo...

1 opportunity

EK360

4 opportunities

Breadwinners

Fresh bread, fresh start

We are a registered charity and social enterprise that empowers young refugees to achieve their extraordinary potenti...

1 opportunity

Culture Leicestershire

Creating space to spark imagination, celebrate communities and enhance wellbeing.

Culture Leicestershire Leicestershire County Council’s Library, Collections and Learning, Heritage and Cultural Parti...

1 opportunity

African Community School

The African Community School’s vision is for a city in which everyone is fulfilling their potential, free from povert...

1 opportunity

Trailblazers Mentoring

Inspire New Futures

Trailblazers is a UK charity which provides 1:1 mentorship and practical support to people in prison and post release...

3 opportunities

Deafblind UK

1 opportunity

Hire Purpose

Recruitment for a brighter future

1 opportunity

Sense

Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with complex communication needs to be understood, connec...

1 opportunity

Lewes District Citizens advice

Here for everyone, whoever you are, whatever the problem.

1 opportunity

Compaid

Connect Learn Thrive

Compaid helps disabled, older and other vulnerable people to overcome the barriers of social, digital and economic ex...

1 opportunity

Neurohive CIC

Providing safe and inclusive places for neurodivergent young people

Neurohive CIC is a community-focused organisation that supports neurodivergent children and young people through crea...

4 opportunities

Asist

Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services

Asist provides:* specialist independent advocacy support focused on one-to-one, issue-based advocacy for people with ...

5 opportunities

SeeAbility

Respect is our starting point, We spark imagination, We learn together to be our best, We believe in each other

About SeeabilityAt SeeAbility, we specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who ...

14 opportunities
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Why Volunteer?

Discover the Motivation and Top Reasons to Get Involved Are you considering volunteering but unsure where to start or what’s in it for you? Whethe...

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The A to Z of politics - a handy guide

The A to Z of politics - a handy guide Don’t know the different between a ballot and a bill? Wondering why everyone at the party is trying to get a...

Arts & Culture Creativity & Innovation Employment & Skills Listening & Communication
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5 easy steps for meeting new people

5 easy steps for meeting new people Our Team v leaders know what to do at scary networking events. Facing a room full of people you don’t know can ...

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Why Do You Volunteer?

Volunteering during the festive season is a rewarding experience. Like thousands of others, I dedicated my time over Christmas and found it incredi...

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The Big Society and Community Volunteering

The concept of the Big Society has faded from political discourse, yet in Kensal Rise, we see citizen power in action amid significant public servi...

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Share Your Tips About Evaluation

Evaluating volunteer projects is a crucial aspect of ensuring effective impact and continuous improvement. At Vinspired, we believe in sharing know...

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Pet Foster Carer Volunteer

You can make a difference to pets Opening your heart and home to Blue Cross pets is more than just providing shelter – it's about offering love, co...

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Volunteer Pet Foster Carer (Sheffield)

Opportunity to help Pets in Need Blue Cross for Pets in Sheffield are looking for animal lovers who would be happy to open up their hearts and home...

Animal Welfare Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Employment & Skills Leadership & Management

Driver Volunteer - Cardiff and the Vale Hospice

We are looking for volunteer drivers to join our hospice team at our Cardiff and the Vale Hospice, assisting patients with getting to and from appo...

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Employment & Skills Health & Well-being Teamwork & Collaboration

Compassionate Neighbours Volunteer

Compassionate Neighbours is a free community-led support for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term, or terminal illne...

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4Music and Vinspired Take Care of Summer

We’ve taken care of Christmas, now let’s Take Care of Summer! Working with our partner, 4Music, the UK’s number one music TV channel, and organi...

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Introducing the New Youth Advisory Board

Welcome to the first blog post from the new Youth Advisory Board for 2011, known as v12. As young volunteers, we are passionate about making a diff...

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Youth Advisory Board: Working on Teamv

Youth Advisory Board: Working on Teamv “Great customer experiences start with listening to the customer to learn, instead of talking to the cus...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Reasons Why You Should Join Team v Team v Needs You! Vinspired is actively seeking talented individuals aged 18-25 to become a part ...

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8 Reasons to Apply for Team v

Join the Next Generation of Social Leaders Calling all 18-25-year-olds! Vinspired is searching for enthusiastic and motivated young individuals to...

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