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Community Engagement Volunteer

ICANN (Independent Community Advocacy Network North)

To raise the profile of ICANN by explaining to the community what we do as...

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...

County Ambassador

TWAM ( tools with a mission)

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

Sitting In Service Volunteer

N-Compass (Carer Support)

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

Advocacy Volunteer (women-only)

Sahara in Preston

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

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...

Beaver Team Leader and Beaver Team Member - Adult Volunteer

Central Ribbleton Scout Group

Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community and help...

Home-Based Grant Support Volunteer

Neurodynamix. CIC

Volunteer With Us – Home-Based Grant Support Volunteer Help us make a difference from the...

Drivers

Intact Community Centre

 Liaise with suppliers over surplus food and goods donations to the Pantry.  Collect...

Retirement and planning workshop facilitator

Age UK Lancashire

Planning for your Retirement workshops are delivered virtually or at different locations in corporate meeting...

Job Club Volunteer (Women-only)

Sahara in Preston

Volunteer Role: Job Club Supporter Purpose: To help job seekers build skills, confidence, and connections...

Pen Pal Volunteer

N-Compass (Carer Support)

Exchange hand-written letters with matched Carer on a regular basis without sharing addresses. Provide a...

Maintenance

Emmaus Preston

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

Animal Foster Carer, Blackburn area

Paws for Kids

Animal foster carer volunteer looking after much loved pets for families affected by domestic abuse....

Kitchen Hand Volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

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

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...

Homeless Drop In Centre Volunteer

Metanoia Project

Helping our the homeless and under privileged, sorting donations, providing donated clothes and hot drinks....

Shelter Furniture Shop (Preston)

Shelter

Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight...

Cooking Assistant 26th May 2026

Cracking Good Food

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

Volunteer Caretaker / Building Support Volunteer

Intact Community Centre

We are looking for friendly and reliable volunteers to help keep our community centre clean,...

Home Support Volunteer

Lagan's Foundation

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

Chat Line Volunteer

N-Compass (Carer Support)

CHAT line is our Carers Help and Talk Line, a telephone service that offers support...

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...

Volunteer Gardener Wanted

Intact Community Centre

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

Warehouse Assistant

Recycling Lives, FareShare Lancashire and Cumbria

We are looking for help in our food redistribution warehouse picking orders for our charities...

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