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Reception Volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

Welcome visitors, answering telephone, etc.  

Befriending volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

Under the guidance of the head of service, you will provide a support and befriending...

Cooking Assistant 26th May 2026

Cracking Good Food

Cooking assistant needed 26th of May in Blackburn. One day event only 

Free Park Tennis Activator

We Do Tennis C.I.C

We Do Tennis C.I.C are looking for volunteers to help run 'Free Park Tennis' sessions...

Home Support Volunteer

Lagan's Foundation

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

Aphasia Cafe Volunteer - Blackburn

Aphasia Support

Volunteers are the beating heart of Aphasia Support. Every single day, they make a life-changing...

Driver for animals volunteer

Paws for Kids

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

Volunteering and Skills Programme - Warehousing

Recycling Lives, FareShare Lancashire and Cumbria

We offer flexible and tailored volunteering opportunities in our Food Redistribution Centre. Placements allow participants...

Community Event Assistants

Intact Community Centre

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

Fab Lab Blackburn volunteer

The Making Rooms BwD C.I.C

The Making Rooms is a creative technology space where you can make almost anything. In...

Volunteer Kitchen Assistant

Friends of Billington Lodge and Grange Park

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Kitchen Assistant to join our team. We...

Volunteer Support

Nightsafe, The Boulevard Centre

Housing Project :-  Support / mentoring - accompanying to appointments etc. Handyman.  

Livestock Checking Volunteer (Birch House Farm, Cockerham)

Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Brockholes

We are looking for volunteers to join our team of livestock checkers and help with...

Creative Engagement Project Volunteer

The Garden Maze CIC

Volunteer needed to help facilitate the more artistic and creative aspects of the Seeds of...

Volunteer Gardener

Friends of Billington Lodge and Grange Park

Do you have green fingers and a few hours to spare? We are looking for...

Sitting In Service Volunteer

N-Compass (Carer Support)

Sitting in service volunteers allow carers a much needed break from their caring role so...

Wheels for All Session Volunteer (Preston)

Wheels for All

Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about...

Independent Monitoring Boards

Independent Monitoring Boards

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

Volunteers

Mill Hill Community Football Club

Volunteers for varied roles on match days,from match day organiser, refreshment bar, all training will...

Witness Service Volunteer - Outreach across Preston - Victim Support

Victim Support Witness Service

The Witness Service provides free, independent support to any witness giving evidence in criminal courts...

Patient driver

East Lancashire Hospice

To provide a safe and efficient transport service for patients attending planned sessions and appo­in­tments.

Lived Experience Speaker

RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People

We're keen to hear from you if you'd like to share your experiences as a...

Maintenance Volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

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

Session Support Volunteer

Reconnection to Wellness

To create a calm, organised arrival for session participants and ensure sign in and consent...

Lived Experience Volunteer

Stroke Association

To be a Lived Experience volunteer, you have either had a stroke or care for...

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