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Area Coordinators lead and support North West First Responder Group volunteers within their local area. They are responsible for volunteer welfare, local operations, community engagement, fundraising activities, and ensuring the area operates in line with the charity's values, policies, and objectives. This rewarding leadership role provides an opportunity to develop a local team, build community partnerships, and help deliver the charity's mission across your area.

Community First Responders (CFRs) are trained volunteers who respond on behalf of the ambulance service to certain 999 emergencies within their local community. By providing early assessment, basic life support, CPR, and defibrillation where required, CFRs help ensure patients receive vital care as quickly as possible while an ambulance is on its way. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference during some of the most critical moments in a person's life.

Help ensure our volunteers are supported, developed, and kept safe. As a Training & Safeguarding Officer, you will assist with the delivery and coordination of volunteer training, support the charity's safeguarding processes, and help maintain a safe and positive environment for volunteers and members of the public. You may help organise training events, maintain training records, promote best practice, and support safeguarding awareness across the charity. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, approachable, and passionate about volunteer development and welfare. Full training and support will be provided where required.

Help us raise the funds needed to save lives in our communities. As a Fundraising Officer, you will support the charity by developing fundraising ideas, assisting with events, engaging with local businesses and community groups, and helping to secure donations and sponsorship. Your efforts will directly support Community First Responders, CPR & AED awareness sessions, and Public Access Defibrillator projects across the North West. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and passionate about making a positive difference in their community. No previous fundraising experience is required, and full support will be provided.

Help us tell our story and engage with our communities. As a Communications Officer, you'll support the charity by creating and sharing content across our social media platforms, website, and other communication channels. You'll help promote our events, celebrate volunteer achievements, raise awareness of CPR and defibrillators, and support fundraising campaigns. This role is ideal for someone with good communication skills, creativity, and a passion for making a positive impact through effective public engagement. No professional experience is required – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Help make a difference in your community by supporting the work of North West First Responder Group. Our Support Volunteers assist with fundraising events, community engagement activities, CPR & AED awareness sessions, administration, and public access defibrillator projects. This flexible role is ideal for anyone who wants to contribute to a life-saving charity without being a Community First Responder. No previous experience is required – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for helping others. Every hour you give helps us support volunteers, educate communities, and improve access to defibrillators across the North West.

We’re looking for a friendly, organised person to become our Walk Leader Coordinator — someone who enjoys supporting others, keeping things running smoothly, and helping volunteers feel valued and confident in their role. You’ll be the go-to person for our walk leaders.

Do you love getting lost in a good book? Are you patient, kind, and passionate about helping others enjoy stories and conversation? Join us as a Reading Volunteer at SeeAbility and help make reading fun, inclusive, and meaningful for people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss.

What You’ll Be Doing Make a real difference by helping people get to appointments, activities, and community events safely and confidently. Many of the people we support use specially adapted vehicles, so you’ll need to feel comfortable driving these. More than just a driver, you’ll be a friendly and reliable face helping people stay connected and independent.

What You’ll Be Doing Make a real difference by helping people get to appointments, activities, and community events safely and confidently. Many of the people we support use specially adapted vehicles, so you’ll need to feel comfortable driving these. More than just a driver, you’ll be a friendly and reliable face helping people stay connected and independent.

Do you love getting lost in a good book? Are you patient, kind, and passionate about helping others enjoy stories and conversation? Join us as a Reading Volunteer at SeeAbility and help make reading fun, inclusive, and meaningful for people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss.

Do you love getting lost in a good book? Are you patient, kind, and passionate about helping others enjoy stories and conversation? Join us as a Reading Volunteer at SeeAbility and help make reading fun, inclusive, and meaningful for people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss.

Do you love getting lost in a good book? Are you patient, kind, and passionate about helping others enjoy stories and conversation? Join us as a Reading Volunteer at SeeAbility and help make reading fun, inclusive, and meaningful for people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss.

Do you love getting lost in a good book? Are you patient, kind, and passionate about helping others enjoy stories and conversation? Join us as a Reading Volunteer at SeeAbility and help make reading fun, inclusive, and meaningful for people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss.

As a charity we can continue to help cats and kittens in need thanks to the donations we receive at fundraising events from generous members of the public. Our fundraising event helpers have the exciting and varied role of helping at local fundraising events - such as cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in between!

As a Lead Retail Volunteer, you will play a key role within the in store team, supporting staff with the day to day running of the shop, helping to attract and recruit new volunteers, and mentoring fellow volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to support the staff team with the development, in-store marketing campaigns and initiatives within the store. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities, and money raised through our retail operations help support children, young people and families across the UK. You will play a key role in this, by supporting the team to maximise the revenue from donated stock, gifts in kind, new goods and Gift Aid. Our Lead Volunteers for retail support the staff team to ensure the smooth running of the store, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to. Please note: This role requires a time commitment of approximately 5–10 hours per week. Due to the vetting requirements, the application process may take longer than usual.

As a Lead Retail Volunteer, you will play a key role within the in store team, supporting staff with the day to day running of the shop, helping to attract and recruit new volunteers, and mentoring fellow volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to support the staff team with the development, in-store marketing campaigns and initiatives within the store. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities, and money raised through our retail operations help support children, young people and families across the UK. You will play a key role in this, by supporting the team to maximise the revenue from donated stock, gifts in kind, new goods and Gift Aid. Our Lead Volunteers for retail support the staff team to ensure the smooth running of the store, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to. Please note: This role requires a time commitment of approximately 5–10 hours per week. Due to the vetting requirements, the application process may take longer than usual.

As a Lead Retail Volunteer, you will play a key role within the in store team, supporting staff with the day to day running of the shop, helping to attract and recruit new volunteers, and mentoring fellow volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to support the staff team with the development, in-store marketing campaigns and initiatives within the store. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities, and money raised through our retail operations help support children, young people and families across the UK. You will play a key role in this, by supporting the team to maximise the revenue from donated stock, gifts in kind, new goods and Gift Aid. Our Lead Volunteers for retail support the staff team to ensure the smooth running of the store, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to. Please note: This role requires a time commitment of approximately 5–10 hours per week. Due to the vetting requirements, the application process may take longer than usual.

As a Lead Retail Volunteer, you will play a key role within the in store team, supporting staff with the day to day running of the shop, helping to attract and recruit new volunteers, and mentoring fellow volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to support the staff team with the development, in-store marketing campaigns and initiatives within the store. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities, and money raised through our retail operations help support children, young people and families across the UK. You will play a key role in this, by supporting the team to maximise the revenue from donated stock, gifts in kind, new goods and Gift Aid. Our Lead Volunteers for retail support the staff team to ensure the smooth running of the store, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to. Please note: This role requires a time commitment of approximately 5–10 hours per week. Due to the vetting requirements, the application process may take longer than usual.

As a Lead Retail Volunteer, you will play a key role within the in store team, supporting staff with the day to day running of the shop, helping to attract and recruit new volunteers, and mentoring fellow volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to support the staff team with the development, in-store marketing campaigns and initiatives within the store. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities, and money raised through our retail operations help support children, young people and families across the UK. You will play a key role in this, by supporting the team to maximise the revenue from donated stock, gifts in kind, new goods and Gift Aid. Our Lead Volunteers for retail support the staff team to ensure the smooth running of the store, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to. Please note: This role requires a time commitment of approximately 5–10 hours per week. Due to the vetting requirements, the application process may take longer than usual.