Volunteering Opportunities

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Cancer Research UK Shine Night Walk Manchester 10k 2025 Events - Local, Events - Sports and community, Fundraising, Sports and Outdoor Activities, Events Be a beacon in the dark for our participants and help them take on this challenge. From guiding our supporters around the city to helping set up the course, there are many opportunities for you to get involved.

On Friday 10th October 2025, Shine Night Walk 10k takes place around Manchester City Centre, starting and finishing at Castlefield Bowl, and we are looking for a number of volunteers to help make the event run safely and smoothly.
One-Off Fundraising Bucket Collection Volunteers Events - Local, Events - National and International, Fundraising, Health, Hospitals and Hospices 1 off volunteering opportunity. Help Make a Difference – Gold Days for Charity. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with a bucket collection in Manchester City Centre for When You Wish Upon A Star Charity.
Ronald McDonald House Manchester Volunteer Administration, Caring, Children and Young People, Events - Local, Families Ronald McDonald House Manchester opened in 2012. We have 65 en-suite bedrooms providing accommodation to families who have children receiving treatment in the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital or St Mary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Do you have a special skill or hobby you’d like to share? Previous volunteers have helped with admin tasks, assisted our Housekeeping team, hosted arts and crafts sessions and even provided health and beauty treatments for parents and carers. A current volunteer simply offers a listening ear over a cup of tea with parents in our Day Room one evening a week. The possibilities are endless!
Carers Manchester Helpline Volunteer Administration Carers Manchester is looking for someone who can take calls on our Contact Point helpline and register carers on our database to support the important work we do to assist unpaid carers in Manchester
Northenden or Didsbury Shop Assistant Employment, Fundraising, Older people, Retail Age UK Manchester are looking for volunteer shop assistants in their shops in Northenden and Didsbury. Help generate income for this independent Manchester charity working with and for older people.
Action for Happiness Volunteer Community Work, Education and Literacy, Health, Hospitals and Hospices, Mental Health, Virtual Volunteering Our volunteers bring people together for shared learning experiences, based on positive psychology, that boost the wellbeing of everyone involved. Our groups and courses can be run online or in-person in your local area. Volunteering with Action for Happiness is a path of action that consistently feels like you are making a difference in the world. You don’t have to be an expert - or be happy all the time. If you are a warm and enthusiastic person that is more than enough to get started.
ESOL Support Volunteer Education and Literacy, Languages, Race Ethnicity and Refugees, Teaching Training and Coaching Thank you for considering volunteering with Caritas Shrewsbury. We are looking for compassionate, committed individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of people seeking asylum.
As an ESOL Volunteer, you’ll support individuals in developing the English language skills they need to navigate daily life, gain confidence, and build community connections. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
You’ll work alongside a qualified ESOL teacher to support the delivery of an 8-week rolling English programme for male adult learners living in asylum accommodation. Sessions take place in communal areas onsite or at nearby locations when onsite space is unavailable.
Evening Steward Choral evensong at Manchester Cathedral has been described as one of the best free concerts in town! We are renowned for our warm welcome and would like to extend that welcome to our early evening visitors. We are now looking for volunteer stewards to support our daily, evening service. You will not need to be religious but should be confident with people and respectful of the space during service time. You should be available one day a week or fortnight.
People Support Volunteer Mental Health, Sports and Outdoor Activities Growing Together Levenshulme are looking for people to volunteer alongside other members of the People Support team to provide informal support and signposting where needed to participants at the Garden, and to facilitate the smooth running of the non-gardening aspects of the project.
People Support Environment & Conservation, Health, Hospitals and Hospices, Mental Health Growing Together Levenshulme is a volunteer-led gardening project aimed at providing a therapeutic environment for asylum seekers, refugees and others in a similar situation. It provides a place to learn about growing food, engage with nature, socialise, and
both give and receive support. The project attracts many regular participants. The garden operates on vegan-organic principles, promoting permaculture and wildlife conservation.
Trustee with Finance Experience Race Ethnicity and Refugees, Trusteeship, Virtual Volunteering Rainbow Haven (TEMCA) is seeking a Trustee with finance experience to support its mission helping refugees and vulnerable migrants. Based in Gorton, you'll assist the Treasurer with financial oversight and join a passionate board driving forward strategic priorities. Meetings are held 8 times a year, with additional involvement expected. A rewarding role for someone committed to inclusive, values-led governance.
Event Support Volunteer Manchester Pride Community Work, Events - Local, Fundraising We are looking for people to join Macmillan at the Manchester Pride Parade on the 23rd August 2025. The Manchester Pride Parade is the city's biggest parade, with tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people and allies gathering to march through the city for equality, grinding the city to a halt with thousands of people lining the streets to take in the spectacular sea of colours.
Volunteer Youth Worker Children and Young People, General and Helping, Befriending As a Volunteer Youth Worker, you will be engaging with our members as soon as they walk through the door, whether that be through leading topic tables or creating activities to encourage team building, confidence and conversations. Flexibility and imagination are key to this role!
Volunteer at Manchester Half Marathon - Sunday 12th October 2025 Events - Local, Events - National and International, Events - Sports and community, Sports and Outdoor Activities, Events Volunteer as an individual or part of a group at Manchester Half on Sunday 12th October, supporting 28,000 participants achieve their goal of running a Half Marathon while raising vital money for charity.
Refugee Befriender Community Work, Human and Civil Rights, Race Ethnicity and Refugees, Befriending HostNation is seeking volunteer befrienders across Greater Manchester to offer social support to refugees and asylum seekers. You’ll meet regularly for walks, chats or simple outings to help them feel welcome and connected. Volunteers are fully supported and reimbursed for expenses. A few hours weekly can make a life-changing difference.
Admin Support Volunteer Administration, Caring, Community Work, General and Helping Support unpaid carers by volunteering as an Admin Support Volunteer with Carers Manchester. Help complete key documents and create useful resources. Ideal for organised and IT-confident individuals. Flexible monthly shifts at our central office. Gain admin experience and make a real impact in a supportive, friendly team.
Carer’s Identification Card Volunteer Administration, Advice Work, Caring Help unpaid carers across Manchester by volunteering with our Carer’s Card scheme. Join our friendly city-centre team to print, pack and post cards and information. Perfect for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and wants to make a difference. Flexible monthly commitment, with travel expenses covered and full training provided.
Event Management Volunteer Events - Local, Events - Sports and community, Fundraising, Remote working, Events Do you have a passion for organising large events? Would you like to use your skills to help vulnerable young people? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) are looking for Event Management Volunteers.
Food Scheme Volunteers (Newton Heath Library) Retail, Food banks Volunteers are needed to help unload the van and pack food into bags and distribute onsite to customers. You will need to be able to lift and move carrier bags full of food as well as follow directions.
Mentor at Trafford College! Employment, Employee and Group Volunteering, Mentoring, Teaching Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People One Million Mentors are looking for volunteers to mentor students at Burnage Academy for Boys. Help level the playing field for young people with high potential but low social capital.
Mentor at Burnage Academy for Boys! Education and Literacy, Employment, Employee and Group Volunteering, Mentoring, Youth Work and Young People One Million Mentors are looking for volunteers to mentor students at Burnage Academy for Boys. Help level the playing field for young people with high potential but low social capital.
Mentor at Loreto High School, South Manchester Education and Literacy, Employee and Group Volunteering, Mentoring, Teaching Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People One Million Mentors are looking for volunteers to mentor students at Loreto High School in South Manchester. Help level the playing field for young people with high potential but low social capital.
Mentor a student - 1 hour per month Children and Young People, Employee and Group Volunteering, Mentoring, Teaching Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People One Million Mentors is seeking volunteers to help mentor young people with high potential but limited social capital. They can match you to a student and college near you; the time commitment is only an hour a month.
Photographer Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events - Sports and community, Sports and Outdoor Activities Not Quite Carling FC are looking for volunteer photographers to casually take a few photos or video clips of their matches. They play every Sunday evening in Stockport/Reddish and would love to have you hang out.
Volunteer Mentor Children and Young People, Community Work, Education and Literacy, Mentoring, Youth Work and Young People Volunteer as a Mentor for ReachOut. ReachOut is a national mentoring and youth development charity. We build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for 9-14 year olds. We define these skills as empathy, responsibility, problem solving, initiative, teamwork and emotion management.