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Reception Volunteer

Galloways

Role and Responsibilities • Providing reception and administrative duties to support the delivery of a...

Cat / Dog Fosterer

RSPCA (Royal Society for the Protection of Animals)

Short term fostering a cat (urgently required) or a dog in your own home.  All...

Landscaper / Gardener for Greensleeves Community Allotment

Shadsworth Hub, Newground Together

We’re looking for a landscaper or gardener to volunteer their time and help us project...

Community Event Assistants

Intact Community Centre

 Help plan and organize community events, ensuring all details are covered.  Set up...

Website Builder

Neurodynamix. CIC

We are looking for someone to build us a Website. We are a small CIC,...

Maintenance Volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

Under supervision and direction of Maintenance staff, to participate in the annual programme and ad...

Maintenance

Emmaus Preston

Handy with your hands? Good at repairs? Confident at keeping buildings and vehicles in tip...

Food Pantry & cafe Volunteer

Hyndburn food pantry

Helping with sorting and stacking shelves in the food pantry, signing customers in and out....

Grounds and Garden Volunteer

Samlesbury Hall

To assist in helping maintain the gardens with a range of duties, helping grow local...

Independent Monitoring Boards

Independent Monitoring Boards

Looking for a New Challenge in 2026? Become an Independent MonitorDo you care about what...

Gardening and ground maintenance volunteer

The Little Potting Club

The Little Potting Club is looking to appoint a gardening and ground maintenance volunteer.  No...

Asylum Seeker Drop-in Caseworker

RAIS (Refugee Advocacy, Information, and Support) Lancaster

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your community? This...

Home Support Volunteer

Lagan's Foundation

Do you have a passion for supporting children and families? We’re on the lookout for...

Local group volunteer

TWAM ( tools with a mission)

A Local Group is a team of people who share our passion for livelihood, creating...

Picker

Recycling lives

We have a food distribution bank where we provide other food banks with stock and...

Café Assistants (Front of House)

Intact Community Centre

 Greet and serve customers with a friendly and welcoming attitude.  Take orders, prepare...

Advocacy Volunteer (women-only)

Sahara in Preston

Help and support to create CV and to apply different jobs, outreach for the event

Driver for animals volunteer

Paws for Kids

The driver role will collect and drop off animals to foster cares and owners. Will...

Reception Volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

Welcome visitors, answering telephone, etc.  

Volunteer Shop Assistant

Regenerage

Regenerage has a vibrant and passionate volunteer community. Make a real difference in your community...

RNIB Community Change Champion

RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People

You'll be raising awareness, & improving understanding of sight loss through delivering RNIB’s Awareness to...

Volunteer Competition Judge

The English-Speaking Union

Volunteer as a Competition Judge with the English-Speaking Union and help young people develop the...

Volunteer Gardener Wanted

Intact Community Centre

We're looking for a Volunteer Gardener to help keep our beautiful sensory garden and outdoor...

Admin Volunteer (women-only)

Sahara in Preston

Help and support with admin

Volunteer Football Coach/Assistant for Junior Football session

Fishwick Rangers Youth & Community Development Scheme

An opportunity for anybody aged 14 or over who has a passion for football/physical activity...

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