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Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Responsible for the running of the trains, ensuring that everything from safety to customer experience...

Connections for life (Telephone Befriending)

The Royal Air Forces Association

Our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support that beneficiaries need. In this role...

Retail Volunteer (Lytham Children's)

Barnardos

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 500 shops. Our...

Activities Volunteer

Deafway

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

Witness Service Volunteer - Victim Support

Victim Support Witness Service

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

Volunteer bicycle repairer

Cycle Roots

Able to repair punctures and repair bicycles.  Help serve in the shop.   

Scout Group Trustee

Ashton Central Scout Group

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

Food Pantry & cafe Volunteer

Hyndburn food pantry

Helping with sorting and stacking shelves in the food pantry, signing customers in and out....

Assistant Cub Scout Leader

Ashton Central Scout Group

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

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...

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...

Gardening and ground maintenance volunteer

The Little Potting Club

The Little Potting Club is looking to appoint a gardening and ground maintenance volunteer.  No...

Gardening Volunteer

Emmaus Preston

Do you have green fingers? Keen to work with plants? Enjoy the freedom or working...

Environmental work

Friends of Haslam Park

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

Sitting In Service Volunteer

N-Compass (Carer Support)

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

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...

Retail Volunteer(Preston Beacon)

Barnardos

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 500 stores.  Our...

Blind Sports Volunteer

Blackburn Blind Sports

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

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...

Home Support Volunteer

Lagan's Foundation

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

Befriending volunteer

East Lancashire Hospice

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

Gardener

East Lancashire Hospice

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

Volunteer Group Space Facilitators

Number 1 Coffee Shop CIC

Number 1 Coffee Shop has two spaces that are used for Community Groups throughout the...

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...

Driver for Cafe Retreat

East Lancashire Hospice

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

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