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Client Support Volunteer

Shelter Lancashire

Information about the role You’ll support people coming to Shelter for housing, benefit or debt...

Wheels for All Session Volunteer (Preston)

Wheels for All

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

Darwen - Volunteers needed to support reading in primary schools

Schoolreaders

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

Pantry Assistants

Intact Community Centre

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

Activities Volunteer

Deafway

We are looking for a volunteer to assist with activities within our residential home. Our...

Volunteer Befriending Role

We Are Listening

Volunteer Befriending Role Are you looking for a meaningful placement where you can gain valuable...

Fundraising Admin Volunteer

Galloways

Role Requirements: We are looking for a volunteer to support the fundraising team throughout the...

Running activity co ordinator

Runner's City

Running Volunteer CoordinatorRole Overview:The Running Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for organizing and coordinating local...

Dismantler

Recycling lives

Dismantling small parts from gas meters and scanning Plumbing  parts, you will be offered training...

Charity Donation Tin Collector - South Ribble

Northwest Air Ambulance Charity

We are looking for Charity Tin Collectors to work as part of our Action Team...

Driver for Cafe Retreat

East Lancashire Hospice

To provide a safe transport and collect surplus foods from various local supermarkets who support...

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...

Unit Youth Lead

St John Ambulance Youth

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John...

Governance opportunity at Blackburn Central High School

Oak Learning Partnership

Are you able to give up some of your time to help enrich and shape...

General Volunteer

Sahara in Preston

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as volunteers. Volunteers...

Social media volunteer

ICANN (Independent Community Advocacy Network North)

To support the social media administrator with the planning, design and delivery of ICANN content...

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...

Older person tea party organiser

REENGAGE

Welcoming and supporting new volunteers into the tea party group so they can start volunteering...

Patient and Public Panel Member

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

We are looking for patients and members of the public over the age of 16...

Cooking Assistant 26th May 2026

Cracking Good Food

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

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...

Volunteer with us at PEP Enterprise's Launch Event!

PEP Enterprise

Volunteer Role: Launch Event Support (PEP)Date: Monday 16 February, BB1 6NZ Time: 12:00–2:00pm (2 hours)...

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...

Van Crew Volunteer

Emmaus Preston

Do you love being active and like getting out and about? Are you physically fit...

Youth Leader

St John Ambulance Youth

Youth Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet...

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