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Blackburn - Volunteers needed to support reading in primary schools

Schoolreaders

Do you have an hour or two to spare each week? Could you support local...

Explorers - Team Members - Mungo Park ESU

Preston & District Scouts

Outline: Support the operation of the Section. In particular, assisting to provide and develop quality Explorer...

Volunteer Telephone Befriender

Sightline vision Northwest LTD

We are looking for a telephone befriender volunteer who can spare 1 hour per week working from...

Catering Volunteers

Number 1 Coffee Shop CIC

We are wanting to recruit volunteers to help us out in our café. We would...

Assistant Secretary volunteer

Mill Hill Community Football Club

To assist the club secretary with club admin including registration of teams and player registration...

Bowel Cancer Screening Program (BCSP) Volunteer Champion

Community CVS

Be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team helping promote, raise awareness and champion the...

Patient driver

East Lancashire Hospice

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

Community support befriending volunteer

Lancashire Volunteer Partnership

One visit per week, meaningful conversation, having a cup of tea, and a walk when...

Reception

Intact Community Centre

Meet and greet everyone who comes into the centre and answer the phones. Lots of...

Pantry Assistants

Intact Community Centre

 Meet and greet customers visiting the Pantry.  Assist customers with their shopping, providing...

Kitchen Hand Volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

With supervision and direction of the catering department to undertake duties including washing pots and...

Puppy Socialiser

Dogs for Good

Every day we rely on our extended family of volunteers to look after our puppies...

Volunteer Support

Nightsafe, The Boulevard Centre

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

Bereavement Volunteer

Cruse Bereavement Support

Bereavement Volunteer Opportunities We help people through one of the most painful times in their...

Environmental work

Friends of Haslam Park

Balsam bashing, tree planting, tree removal, coppicing, pond work, orchard work, grass cutting and raking,...

Community Workshop Volunteer

Dance Syndrome

We are looking for 2 - 4 volunteers to work on a rotation basis at...

Community Fundraiser

TWAM ( tools with a mission)

Are you a community-minded person looking to use your skills to make a real difference?...

Prison Standards Monitor.

Independent Monitoring Boards

Looking for a New Challenge in 2026? Become an Independent Monitor Do you care about...

Volunteer – Preston Race for Life and Pretty Muddy – 6 June 2026

Cancer Research UK

About the role In every corner of the UK, 400,000 participants are limbering up to...

Grounds and Garden Volunteer

Samlesbury Hall

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

Blind Sports Volunteer

Blackburn Blind Sports

Currently as a club, we offer four activities a week. These include strength and conditioning,...

Home Support Volunteer

Lagan's Foundation

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

Business Volunteer - Cardinal Newman College

Young Enterprise

Our amazing Business Volunteers inspire and support young people to set up and run a...

County Ambassador

TWAM ( tools with a mission)

As a County Ambassador, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission by...

Meet and Greet Volunteer for Arts Group

Mandala Yoga & Well-Being

Our weekly arts and crafts group needs a volunteer to help meet and greet attendees...

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