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Witness Service Volunteer - Victim Support

Victim Support Witness Service

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

Picker

Recycling lives

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

Patient driver

East Lancashire Hospice

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

Youth Work Volunteer

Vault Youth Zone

Be part of something exciting as Vault opens its doors to young people in Preston....

Sooty Box Collections Volunteer

RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People

Sooty, the famous loveable bear and national treasure, has featured on RNIB’s collection boxes for...

Pat Tester

British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop, Blackburn

Testing donated electrical equipment for safety. 

Office Administrator

British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop, Blackburn

Answering telephone dealing with general enquiries.

Sitting In Service Volunteer

N-Compass (Carer Support)

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

Darwen Charity Shop Volunteer

Age UK Blackburn with Darwen

Volunteers are needed to operate the till, help keep the shop floor tidy and serve...

Warehouse Volunteer

British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop, Blackburn

Moving, building & sorting donated furniture.

Cafe Retreat Volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

With supervision and direction of the catering department to undertake duties including taking payment for...

Older Person tea party driver once a month

REENGAGE

As a tea party driver, you’ll collect older guests from their homes, accompany them to...

Children's Volunteer Carer

Lagan's Foundation

Make a Real Difference — Volunteer with Lagan’s Foundation!Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer...

Scout Group Trustee

Ashton Central Scout Group

Ashton Central Scout Group is looking for enthusiastic and community-minded volunteers to join our Trustee...

Youth Leader

St John Ambulance Youth

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

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...

Community Engagement Volunteer

ICANN (Independent Community Advocacy Network North)

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

Family support service - volunteer counsellor

East Lancashire Hospice

To be a volunteer member of the hospice Family Support Services Team which provides Counselling...

Community Shop Volunteer

Darwen Community Helpers

Darwen Community Helpers run a charity shop on Bridge Street in Darwen that further supports...

Volunteer Complementary Therapist

East Lancashire Hospice

Delivery of agreed complementary therapies to an identified client group following assessment and consideration of...

1-1 Support, Advocate Face to Face or from Telephone

ICANN (Independent Community Advocacy Network North)

Support - Benefits, Health Assessment, Disabled Parents and Child Protection process, Young people challenge Education...

Volunteer with Galloways Gladiators and Support Blind Baseball in Preston!

Galloways

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic sighted volunteers to support our growing Blind Baseball team,...

IT Assistant

British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop, Blackburn

Booking furniture collections onto a system. Listing and updating items for sale on eBay.  

Reception

Intact Community Centre

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

Tea Room

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Working in the Tea Room at Ribble Steam Railway is a warm, friendly, and vital...

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