Volunteering Opportunities

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Opportunity Title Area of interest Summary
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.
Bag Packing 24th of May 2025 Community Work, Events - Local, Fundraising Who we are:

Losing a life partner at any age has a severe impact on well-being. At the Widows Empowerment Trust, we strive to counteract loneliness, social isolation, and loss of confidence in widows and widowers through our work. We promote social inclusion in the lives of anyone that has experienced bereavement.



What are we looking for?

We need volunteers to join us with our bag packing to support women who have experienced bereavement. This enables us to pay our regular creative workshop facilitator who supports widows with therapeutic sessions in the community, volunteers expenses for our home visit program, take widows out for a meal/day out, pampering sessions (spa), etc.

The session will be flexible. We are looking for 18 volunteers to cover this event. It will be great to have help from students studying at university so you can help us raise much-needed funds to support the widows in our communities.



What would you be doing as a volunteer?

This is a chance for you to chat with customers while gaining skills in customer service and valuable volunteering experience, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting vulnerable people in our community is gratifying and also an excellent experience to put on your CV.
Boccia Leader Volunteer Events - Local, Events - Sports and community, Officials, Sports and Outdoor Activities Train as a Boccia Leader and support one of the most inclusive sports in the world. Attend a free half-day training in Greater Manchester and gain the skills to lead sessions in your community. No experience needed—just enthusiasm! Register interest and join the movement to #enjoythegame.
Chair of Board of Trustees Administration, Trusteeship Lead the board of Vegetarian for Life, a unique UK charity supporting older vegetarians and vegans. We're seeking a confident Chair with experience in charity governance or strategy to guide our board into its next chapter. Quarterly meetings, mostly virtual. Expenses reimbursed. Apply by 3 June 2025 by emailing your CV and cover letter to Amanda Woodvine.
Trustee (Commercial Strategy) Business Management and Research, Trusteeship Vegetarian for Life seeks a trustee with commercial insight to help drive sustainable income and enterprise. Join our values-led board supporting older vegetarians and vegans. Ideal for someone with a background in ethical business or social enterprise. Meetings are quarterly, hybrid, with expenses covered. Apply via CharityJob or email Amanda Woodvine with a CV and cover letter.
Renting Champion Volunteer Advice Work, Community Work, Homeless and Housing, Remote working, Virtual Volunteering Join Shelter’s national campaign as a Renting Champion and help make renting fairer. Use your voice to influence MPs, join online strategy sessions, and shape campaign actions. No experience needed—just passion and lived experience as a private renter in England. Training, support, and expenses provided. Apply now to help change the law and protect renters’ rights.
Telephone Befriender Disability - Physical, Befriending Do you enjoy chatting and getting to know people? Why not become one of our Telephone Befrienders and put your skills to good use supporting a great cause and making a massive difference to a Deafblind UK member's life.... one call at a time.
Food Bank Centre Volunteer Food banks This role involves providing direct support to people who use our food banks. Giving them their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and providing signposting to further support where appropriate. You will be working directly with clients and help to create a non judgemental and welcoming atmosphere at our food bank. Alongside distributing parcels you will also give out fresh food, essentials such as toiletries and also help making people a brew.

Please note this volunteering opportunity is on a Friday afternoon from 12:30-15:30. If you are worried about the commitment level please feel free to drop me an email or give me a ring to talk this through.
Education Governor (Appointed) Children and Young People, Education and Literacy, Disability Bridge College, part of the Together Trust, is a specialist college in Manchester for students aged 16 to 25 with learning difficulties, disabilities, complex health needs, and autism. We offer a highly personalised approach to education, helping our learners thrive and reach their full potential.

We are currently seeking a dedicated volunteer to join our Governing Body and play a vital role in shaping the future of our college and the lives of our students.
Planting Stories Gardening Volunteer Arts and Culture, Environment & Conservation, Mental Health, Museums The Science and Industry Museum is currently going through a transformative period of building conservation and gallery refresh project work that includes: The Power Hall (upper yard), The 1830’s Warehouse and the 1830’s Station Building. As part of these projects we have installed garden planters around the museum to help us tell the story of this unique museum site. Please note you will need to be able to commit to volunteering once a week and be flexible to support morning shifts which start at 9.15am to help us to water the planters- These are individual clusters of planters not a planted field space
Community Development Volunteer Administration, Human and Civil Rights, Marketing & Social Media, Mental Health, Remote working Our Community Development Volunteers undertake an administrative role that provides support to our Community Development Co-ordinator in a variety of ways.

As a Community Development Volunteer in England, you might:
• conduct online research
• attend events to raise awareness or present
• engage with project participants on social media
• deliver promotional material in a variety of locations

All volunteering will take place Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00. You will need to be over 18 years old and be living in the UK. Please note that there is no opportunity to volunteer at weekends or in the evening.
Vegan Outreach Advocate Advice Work, Animals, Environment & Conservation, Events - Local, Politics Campaigning and Lobbying Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around Manchester?
Our Advocates help out at events, write to their local MP, ask businesses to provide more vegan options, and find places to display our leaflets.
Upcycling Volunteer (textiles). Arts and Culture, Environment & Conservation, Older people We run an upcycling project called Re.Mark, which takes donations of furniture and clothes that we can't sell and upcycles them into new and unique pieces. The pieces are then sold through our shops, all the profits support older people in need around Manchester.

The project operates from our studio in Didsbury Village.

We are looking for keen and creative volunteers who want to help out with upcycling textiles in beautiful clothes, bags etc. Please note that prior experience is prioritised, even if it is just on an amateur/hobby level. You will work with our experience upcyclers to make beautiful things, to cut waste, and to support an independent Manchester charity.

We can pay expenses for up to £5 travel and up to £3.50 lunch allowance (for individual volunteer shifts more than 4 hours).
Black Creative Trailblazers Event Volunteer Arts and Culture, Events - Local, Race Ethnicity and Refugees Do you want to help support black creatives in Manchester? Black Creative Trailblazers is a social enterprise dedicated to showcasing and supporting Black creatives. They are looking for volunteers to help in a variety of roles.
Volunteer with Young People - Scouts Children and Young People, Youth Work and Young People The Scouts are looking for more volunteers to help in their work with young people. We have three Sections - Beavers (6-8 years, Friday) ; Cubs (8-10.5 years, Friday) and Scouts (10.5 to 14 years, Wednesday)
Oxfam Vintage Shop Volunteer International Aid, Retail Do you want to make a real difference? At Oxfam, we're not just selling pre-loved items and unique finds – we're working together to build a radically better world. With your help, we will turn pre-loved treasures into resources that empower communities worldwide.
Drivers for older people (monthly) Driving, General and Helping, Older people, Befriending, Events Are you a safe, reliable driver?

We have opportunities for drivers in Bolton, Bury, and Stockport.

In this rewarding role, volunteer drivers collect 1-2 people from the local area and drive them to a social group. The Drivers stay at the group to chat over a brew and biscuits before returning guests back home.

We're looking for friendly, chatty people who will enjoy spending time with older people, sharing stories, and joining in with games including cards or indoor bowls.
Volunteer Co-ordinator Community Work, Environment & Conservation, Gardening, Race Ethnicity and Refugees We are looking for someone happy to manage and support volunteers, ensuring a rewarding experience for them while contributing to our group's goals. Tasks will include recruiting, onboarding, training, and managing volunteers, as well as ensuring their safety and well-being. The successful candidate will work with existing volunteers, nature experts and sister organisations.
Organisation Chair Community Work, Environment & Conservation, Gardening, General and Helping We are looking for someone with the right mix of managerial/leadership skills and a willingness to lead us forward to achieve our objectives and activities. We care passionately about protecting and enhancing nature in Highfield and about addressing the barriers to access, so that everyone in our community feels safe & welcomed into the park, with opportunities to learn more about nature and enjoy it.
The successful candidate will work with our volunteers, nature experts, sister organisations and Manchester City Council (who own and manage the park), ensuring our strategy is achieved and modified as necessary to embrace new ideas or changes in circumstances.
Mencap Shop Volunteer (Openshaw) Disability - Learning, Retail Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours on Saturday afternoon to spare and share your time with us?
Volunteer tutor - English or maths Children and Young People, Education and Literacy, Remote working, Virtual Volunteering Every child deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of their background. Action Tutoring is a charity dedicated to closing the attainment gap and creating a more equitable future for young people.
Telephone Group Facilitator Advice Work, Community Work, Mental Health, Remote working, Befriending, Disability, Virtual Volunteering Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? The RNIB need you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others.
Charity Management & Administration Support Administration, Children and Young People, Fundraising, Marketing & Social Media, Remote working, Virtual Volunteering Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people facing some of life’s toughest challenges? Volunteer with Wishes Just 4 You with full or part time, flexible hours, home working, no experience necessary.
Volunteer Driver Community Work, Driving, Food banks Have a car and want to help locally? Volunteer with Levenshulme Inspire to deliver meals, shopping bags, or transport elderly residents. Flexible options available throughout the week. Make a real difference in your community.
Green Island Festival Volunteer Community Work, Events - Local, Heritage, Practical work and DIY Are you musically minded? Are you a fan of globally sourced and organic food? Do you just fancy a dance? Hosted in the famous Hulme Garden Centre, Green Island Festival is calling for a team of volunteers to help with the running of its first festival of the summer on the June 6th.