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Open Hands Compassion Centre
Ongoing
Prepare the evening meal by loading potato and pie ovens. Start the cooking process and ensure everything is ready and in place for the serving team.
This is a great behind-the-scenes role for anyone who enjoys practical tasks and wants to make a meaningful difference. Help us with the preparation to serve a hot meal to those in need by preparing food in advance of our evening teams.
No previous experience required – full training provided. A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is required, but Open Hands will cover the cost if you’re able to commit regularly to the role.
Tuesday 2.30-3.30pm Open Hands Compassion Centre.
Data Entry helps Open Hands to keep track of the help that has been given to our guests (clients). Guest progress is kept up to date by entering their data into our bespoke on-line system using a personalised log-in. This information comes from referrals gathered from recent guest visits to our centre..
No previous experience needed as all training will be given. This role would suit a person who likes to pay attention to detail and someone who prefers a background role. You will be either working alone or alongside other volunteers working on Data Entry within our Compassion Centre. Supervision and support will be given by our Essentials Hub manager.
If you are keen on online clothes selling we have a volunteer opportunity that involves taking images of clothing and items to list on Vinted. There may be some packing up of items for posting and taking to delivery points but only if this coincides with your planned volunteer session time. We provide a phone for use in this role.
2-4 volunteer hours/week at Open Hands Compassion Centre. This includes check in and support with designated team leader. Times by arrangement
As one of our Volunteer in Pairs (VIP) roles, you’ll work side-by-side at reception—welcoming visitors, accepting donations and a bit of donation organising. This might involve light lifting and occasional admin tasks.
We are looking for friendly, confident communicators who can chat warmly with visitors and represent Open Hands positively. Bring a friend (or we can pair you up!) and enjoy volunteering together. You'll get full training on what to do and say and a staff member will be available for ongoing support.
Opal22 Art's and Edutainment CIC
31 Oct 2025 15:00 - 15:00
Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard the Opal22 Murder Mystery Train on the historic Great Central Railway! As a volunteer, you’ll play a key part in bringing this immersive Black History Month event to life. This role offers the chance to develop a wide range of skills, including customer service, teamwork, event coordination, and problem-solving under pressure. You’ll gain experience interacting with diverse audiences, managing logistical tasks, and contributing to a seamless, theatrical experience, all while building confidence, communication skills, and an understanding of event operations in a dynamic, fun environment.
The Opal22 Murder Mystery takes place on 31st October 2025 at the Great Central Railway, aboard a special private charter train. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening immersed in theatre while savoring a three-course meal during their journey along the historic railway.
As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in creating a seamless and memorable experience. Responsibilities include:
Welcoming guests and providing event information
Supporting boarding and seating logistics
Assisting with event setup and teardown
Ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a theatrical, interactive experience celebrating Black history. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in event management, hospitality, and guest engagement, all within a fun and themed environment that combines theatre, history, and immersive storytelling.
Please note: volunteers will need to make their own way to and from the railway station located in Loughborough.
Closing date for applications is 01 Oct.
The Chaplaincy
Be part of the team providing hospitality and welcome for students of all faiths or none. Improve your communication and team work skills.Help to welcome and engage students at Welcome on Wednesdays at the Chaplaincy. This may involve setting up the event, introducing games, facilitating activities, serving refreshments. This opportunity is available on Wednesdays in term time from 12.30-2pm.
Volunteers will receive relevant training.
If you would like to be considered for the role of Chaplaincy Champion at Welcome on Wednesday, please click apply.
Be part of the team providing hospitality and welcome for students of all faiths or none. Improve your communication and team work skills.Throughout the year, the Chaplaincy organises a variety of social events eg. Firepits, seasonal celebrations.Volunteers may help with preparation of food, setting up the event location, organising games and activities, clearing up afterwards.
Volunteers will receive basic training in eg. kitchen procedures where necessary.
The dates and times are to be arranged as required and as availability allows, under the supervision of Chaplains.
If you would like to be considered as an Event Assistant volunteer, please click apply
01 Oct 2025 - 10 Dec 2025
Be part of the team providing hospitality and welcome for students of all faiths or none. Improve your communication and team work skills.Help to prepare and serve food, and clear up, at Welcome on Wednesdays at the Chaplaincy. This opportunity is available on Wednesdays in term time from 12.30-2pm.
Volunteers will receive basic training in kitchen procedures.
If you would like to be considered as an Kitchen Assistant for Welcome on Wednesday, please apply
23 Oct 2025 09:00 - 09:00
As an Event Volunteer for the Black History Month Children’s Workshop, “Pick Your Nose,” you will play a vital role in creating an engaging, educational, and fun experience for children and families. You will assist with workshop activities, support facilitators, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all participants. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children/families, have strong communication skills, and are enthusiastic about celebrating Black history and culture in a creative, interactive way.
Join Opal22 for an interactive and educational children’s workshop designed to spark curiosity and creativity! In this session, kids will explore the intriguing stories behind African statues that don’t have noses, learning how different facial features can convey culture, identity, and history. During the workshop children will have the opportunity to get hands-on and create their own statues to take home.
This workshop is perfect for young learners who enjoy asking questions, using their imagination, and expressing themselves through art. Volunteers will help facilitate activities, guide children through the creative process, and ensure a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all participants.
This workshop is scheduled for the 23rd October 2025 in the Highcross Shopping Centre, Leicester.
Closing date for applications is 26 Sep.
16 Oct 2025 15:00 - 15:00
We’re looking for volunteers to support our upcoming Black History Month event, Britain Re-written. Whether helping with set-up, welcoming guests, or assisting behind the scenes, your time and energy will play a key role in making this event a success. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, contribute to a meaningful celebration, and develop valuable skills such as teamwork, communication, and event organisation.
Opal22 are proud to be working alongside Leicester’s cultural and heritage institutions to host Britain Rewritten, a thought-provoking Black History Month event featuring acclaimed speakers Emma Dabiri and Robert Beckford. Together, they will lead a powerful exploration of colonial legacies in archives and museums. Through keynote talks and an interactive Q&A, the event will ask urgent questions: Whose stories are preserved, whose are silenced, and how can we build inclusive, community-led histories?
This evening is set to be both inspiring and challenging, and volunteers will play a vital role in bringing it to life. By supporting with tasks such as welcoming guests, guiding participants, assisting with logistics, and helping behind the scenes, volunteers ensure the event runs smoothly and that everyone feels included and valued.
IntoUniversity Leicester
What is University Student Mentoring?- You will be paired with a young person aged between 10-17 years. - You will lead one-to-one sessions, supporting your mentee with academic skills, social and emotional development, and future thinking. - Mentoring pairs will meet twice a month in our centre, working on projects, homework or social activities to develop skills.- Mentoring meetings can take place from Monday-Friday between the times of 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm (depending on which weekday).- Meetings last for 45 minutes - 1 hour. - You will also attend group events with other mentoring pairs and celebrate your achievements at our annual Mentoring Celebration.
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
To engage older people with using Digital Technology IE surfing the net, emails, social media, Skype etc and/or teach basic computer skills in a range of community settings, in a group or on a 1:1 basis.
TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Engagement - To engage older people in Digital Technology by demonstrating things they might enjoy on a tablet
2. Events - To arrange and/or support Digital Inclusion events in the local community
3. Teaching - To teach basic computer skills to older people either in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
4. Training - To participate in Digital Champion On-Line training modules. To undergo appropriate training as required
After18
After18 is starting a new ‘support hub’ for young asylum seekers and refugees in Leicester.This weekly session will help facilitate young people’s access to key services including healthcare, education/training, and community activities.
We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to help us create a welcoming, supportive space. As a volunteer, you may be involved in: *Helping with session set up/closing the session (tables, chairs, and small activities). *Collecting young people from the main entrance and bringing them into the session. *Preparing refreshments, including hot drinks. *Supporting participants with simple form-filling or sharing printed resources. For the role, volunteers must be able to: *Communicate openly and effectively with staff. *Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with young people. *Commit on a regular basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s looking for experience in the charity sector (gaining insight into casework with people seeking asylum). Or, someone looking to offer their experience to a valuable and rewarding project. Volunteers must be available on a Monday morning (11:00-13:00) or afternoon (13:00-15:00) (OR for the full 4-hour session) in Leicester city centre.
Culture Leicestershire
Shared Reading was pioneered by The Reader (www.thereader.org), a Liverpool-based charity and social enterprise, and is described by them as "a unique experience that helps thousands of people to connect, feel good and live well"To quote further from The Reader:"A group of people, one of them a trained Reader Leader, reads a great novel, short story or poem aloud. We stop and talk about what we have read. There is no need for group members to read aloud or speak – it’s fine to just listen. The idea is to create a space where people feel at ease. "Reading the literature aloud in real-time means that everyone is involved in a shared, live experience. Group members are encouraged by the Reader Leader to respond personally, sharing feelings, thoughts and memories provoked by the reading. "Everyone experiences the text in their own way, but the literature provides a shared language that can help us to understand ourselves – and others – better."
Shared Reading in Leicestershire:
Shared Reading first came to Leicestershire libraries in 2014, as a joint project between Leicestershire Libraries and The Reader. When public funding for the project ended in 2016, we set up Leicestershire Shared Reading (LSR), a voluntary organisation, to ensure that the groups could continue. Currently we have nine groups which meet weekly, either in person at public libraries around the county or online via Zoom, and which collectively attract around 60 attendees every week.
Our vision:
To improve the wellbeing of as many people as possible in our local communities through the pleasure of shared reading together.
Our mission:
The benefits of shared reading: ?
Research carried out by The Reader over twenty years has consistently proven the value of shared reading. In latest evaluation of group members' views, in which we took part, 95% of respondents agreed that shared reading lifted their mood, and 97% said that they looked forward to the group as an important part of their week. Perhaps most strikingly, 93% agreed with the statement 'in shared reading we have conversations that matter', and 90% agreed that shared reading helped them to connect deeply with others. See www.thereader.org for more information.
Our current priorities:
Our team
We have 16 volunteers who are trained Reader Leaders, and one admin volunteer; seven of these people also currently serve as steering group members. The committee has three officer posts (Chair, Secretary and Treasurer) and can have up to six other members. Without exception our volunteers are passionate about the power of reading, and their contribution to the community.
Our funding
We have no payroll, and have adequate funds for our day-to-day operations. There will opportunities to raise money for future developments; as a voluntary organisation we can apply for financial support from bodies such as the National Lottery and local charities. We work in close partnership with Culture Leicestershire who meet some of our running costs.
From 25 Sep 2025 17:00
Volunteering with After18 offers the chance to support young asylum seekers in Leicester as they learn basic English, adjust to classroom life, and prepare for school or college. Volunteers gain experience teaching beginner-level English, working one-to-one and in small groups, and planning engaging sessions. The role also involves developing resources and tracking learners’ progress, providing valuable skills in teaching, mentoring, and intercultural communication. This rewarding opportunity benefits both volunteers and learners, fostering confidence, community, and personal growth. Sessions take place on Mondays in Leicester city centre, either morning or afternoon, making a real difference in young people’s lives.
After18 runs a group for young asylum seekers who have recently arrived in Leicester but haven't yet started school or college. The weekly group provides an opportunity for them to gain some basic English skills, become accustomed to the classroom environment and education system and meet others from a similar background. We are looking for an experienced volunteer teacher or tutor to support this group, providing English tuition at beginner level and helping the Children and Youth prepare to go to school or college. Volunteers must be available on a Monday morning (11-12:30) or afternoon (1:30-3) in Leicester city centre. As a volunteer teacher at After18, you may be involved in: *Working one-to-one or in small groups with Children and Youth *Planning a learning session to introduce new language skills *Developing and maintaining After18’s learning resources *Recording and evaluating progress
Trade Sexual Health
Community Connectors get involved in our campaigns, helprun community groups and help us raising funds at variousevents.
Community Connectors get involved in our campaigns, help run community groups and help us raising funds at various events. Roles include:
Health and outreach volunteers deliver sexual health advice, information, and awareness training as well as STI testing in the community.
Our Health and outreach volunteers deliver sexual health advice, information, and awareness training as well as STI testing in the community. Volunteer roles in that pathway include:
For more information, download our Volunteer information Pack here:
The Bridge- Homelessness to Hope
To make sure our Community Café runs as efficiently as possible, we are looking for several Café Volunteers who have an interest in food, catering or hospitality to support us during our breakfast and lunch time services.Day/s: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Coppice Allotment
Love gardening? Dream of growing your own fresh fruit, vegetables, or flowers? Now’s your chance!We’re inviting applications for allotment plots at the coppice allotment — a perfect space to dig, plant, and harvest your own produce. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to apply.What it entails: - You will manage your own allotment plot (add size dimensions) over the year - Oversee what you grow and your plot’s management - Adhere to the Coppice Allotment’s code of conduct - Semester check ins from the Allotment Team to ensure you are using your plot - Become part of the Coppice Allotment community - Option to take part in monthly volunteer sessions/workshops
Looking for more green space near your halls? Always wanted to learn how to grow food? Or just interested in getting your hands stuck in the dirt? Come be part of our growing community by volunteering at the coppice allotment. Volunteers play a pivotal role in maintaining the allotment and ensuring that it remains a welcoming and productive space for students, staff and the wider public. The role is flexible and can be tailored to your interests, motivations, and availability. All we ask is that you let us know how much time you would like to commit and what kind of volunteering activities you are interest in. You do not need any prior knowledge of gardening! Some of the activities you can be a part of with volunteering: - Maintenance days (i.e. weeding, sowing seeds, watering, pruning, construction) - Supporting workshops (i.e. composting workshops, with local schools)- Managing or supporting social media - Administration (i.e. emailing other volunteers, arranging workshops, etc.) - Or anything you might be interested in leading!
Shama Women's Centre
12 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2026
To provide administrative support to a specific and / range of projects or services.Tasks could involve supporting Shama staff members with administrative tasks such as taking calls, filling, photocopying and general office tasks.
This role involves assisting Shama staff with a range of routine office tasks to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Tasks may includeanswering phone calls, filing documents, photocopying, data entry, and other general administrative duties. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain or build on office experience while contributing to meaningful community-focused work.
To offer companionship, emotional support to women, support to overcome loneliness and challenges surrounding mental health, as well as give signposting information when required.This is a great role for someone looking to work with vulnerable adults and gain valuable skills in the mental health field.
Befriending is a highly responsible form of volunteering. Part of your role will be to build an ongoing one to one supportive relationship which could be face to face or telephone. As part of Face to face role, this could for instance include meeting up for a chat and going out for a walk. Training and support is offered .
Role includes:
Develop a trusting and friendly relationship with a matched individual.
Provide emotional support, a listening ear, and positive conversation.
Encourage the individual to engage in local activities or services (if appropriate).
Respect personal boundaries and maintain confidentiality.
Communicate regularly with the coordinator and report any concerns.
Attend training and supervision sessions as required.
The Front House Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact for visitors and plays a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. The role also involves supporting day-to-day reception and administrative tasks to help the smooth running of the organisation.
Front House Receptionist to have a flexible approach to the work and provide support for Administrative staff. Administrative tasks to include:
Greet visitors and service users in a friendly and professional manner.
Answer phone calls, take messages, and direct enquiries to the appropriate staff.
Assist with managing reception or front desk duties.
Support basic administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, data entry, and preparing materials.
This is an invaluable role for any one seeking hands-on experience within a class setting. Part of the role includes supporting IT Tutor where required such as general admin tasks.
The IT Class Assistant supports learners and tutors during IT classes by offering one-to-one or small-group assistance. The role is key in helping participants build their confidence and independence when using computers, tablets, or smartphones for everyday tasks.
This is a great opportunity for those looking for a varied experience within a classroom environment. The experience would be valuable to those seeking a teaching role. Tutors would provide ongoing support .
The ESOL Class Assistant provides vital support to ESOL teachers and learners by helping to create a welcoming, inclusive, and effective learning environment. The role focuses on assisting learners in developing their English language skills and gaining confidence through individual or small-group support.
Furthermore, the role involves offering support to the tutor where needed and general admin including maintaining class registers, photocopying resources.
This is a varied role suitable for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in events and project coordination.
The Volunteer Events Assistant supports the planning, organization, and execution of internal and external events. This role is vital in helping ensure events run smoothly and participants have a positive experience. The assistant works closely with staff and other volunteers. As part of this role, there's opportunity to attend community events and raise awareness of Shama Women's Centre services.
Leicester South Food Bank
Packing food parcels and additional items in the warehouse.
Acting as the crucial link between incoming food donations and those in crisis, you will support the smooth operation of your local food bank. As a member of our team, you will be involved in packing food parcels and additional items in the warehouse.
You will need to be organised and have an eye for detail, ensuring tasks such as checking, weighing, and recording stock. This is a physically demanding role, requiring you to be on your feet for extended periods and comfortable with heavy lifting, all while maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environmen
Helping organise food donations
Acting as the link between food donations coming in and reaching those in crisis, you’ll support the smooth running of your local food bank. You’ll be part of a team sorting additional items in the warehouse. You’ll be organised and have an eye for detail; this includes checking and sorting food by date and type. This is a physical role, as you’ll be on your feet a lot, and you must be comfortable with some heavy lifting and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse.
Join Our Team as a Volunteer!Are you a people person who loves making a difference? We need you! Spend just a few hours a week at our Hub, meeting and greeting visitors, and be the welcoming face of our charity.
What You'll Do:
Offer a friendly and caring welcome to everyone who visits the Hub.
Make refreshments and provide a listening ear to those who need it.
Understand visitors' issues and help connect them to the right resources and agencies using our extensive network.
Why You'll Love It:
Be part of an enthusiastic team of volunteers who share your passion for helping others.
Enjoy the rewarding experience of changing lives, one conversation at a time.
Receive full training and continuous support from our dedicated staff.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive training to ensure you’re fully prepared for your role.
Ongoing support from a staff member who will be there to guide you at all times.
Assisting in the E-Commerce Warehouse which prepares, photographs, lists, sells and dispatches higher value donations through on-line auction platforms
1. Stock sorting - Receiving donations from our retail shops, creating an inventory by shop, inputting data on to sytems detailing items
2. Photographing Stock - Taking attractive photographs of stock to be used in on-line auction platforms
3. Researching - Checking the current saleable prices for the donations to be listed
4. Uploading - Listing and uploading items on to auction sites like Ebay and Vinted
5. Dispatch - Packaging stock ready for dispatch to the buyer
To assist customers, principally members of the public, to make purchases of clothes and miscellaneous items donated to the charity in a ‘High Street’ shop setting
1. Sales - To offer friendly assistance to customers in the purchase of items. To maintain stock at point of sale and assist in stock control
2. Security - To Maintain vigilence as a deterrant to shoplifting
3. Till - To Act as shop cashier as required by the manager
4. Preparation & Cleaning - To prepare donatied items for sale, which may include sorting of clothing, steaming, washing and cleaning items of bric a brac, polishing furniture, preparing books for sale.
5. Training - To take departmental training in the safe use of the steam pressing equipment. To undergo appropriate training as required.
SolidariTee
SolidariTee is an international charity run and led entirely by volunteers who are students and young people. We're working to make lasting change in the way refugees and other people forced to flee persecution and violence are treated, through a combination of awareness-raising, advocacy, and direct funding to grassroots NGOs providing vital refugee legal aid and mental health support.
We are currently looking for volunteers to join our university SolidariTee team as regional fundraising and events officers. No prior knowledge is required, just motivation and dedication to raise awareness for refugees in the UK and beyond and to support legal and psychological aid to refugees in Greece. To find out more, and to register your interest, please apply.
Every 3rd Tuesday evening - 6:30pm - 8:30pmTo be part of a team serving a hot meal to our guests (those in need of access to free hot food provision). To be assigned a role for the evening either in the kitchen or engaging in conversation with guests.To be willing to abide by the charity's food and hygiene practices. Be calm, friendly and approachable. To be a flexible member of the team and willing to do what is needed.We require all of our volunteers to commit to their allocated sessions.
Meningitis Research Foundation
16 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025
We are looking for outstanding students to take on the role of Challenge Leader for the upcoming 2025/2026 year. These students must be based on campus for the academic year. With up to 45% off your fundraising target, you will be invited to a Challenge Leader Training Day with us on Wednesday the 13th August 2025 in London with your travel, accommodation & food subsidised.Leading a volunteering team whilst raising money for a life-saving cause - not too bad for your CV eh?Please apply if you are interested. We are so excited to work with you, Leicester!The student team at Meningitis Research Foundation
Closing date for applications is 30 Oct.
UoL International Student Experience Team
15 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025
As a Global Lounge Community Champion, you'll help create a warm and inclusive environment during our Welcome period by supporting the International Student Experience team’s events, chatting with new students, and sharing your experiences of university life in Leicester.During the Welcome period (15th September - 3rd October), Global Lounge Community Champions will:• Welcome new students and help start conversations at events.• Share tips on settling in, making friends, and enjoying life in Leicester.• Help the International Student Experience to deliver Global Lounge events like craft or board game sessions (setting up, explaining activities, engaging attendees, clearing down after the event).• Support event promotion by assisting with creating Instagram content and helping at info stands.
What We're Looking For:
Qualities:
Skills:
Experience (desirable but not essential):
Who Can Apply?
Any current University of Leicester student (full-time, campus-based).
You don’t need to be an international student, but experience of living or working abroad and/or supporting people from different backgrounds would be an advantage.
Support and Recognition:
Volunteering Details:
Applications closed on 25 Aug.
Quetzal
Quetzal works to provide free, and inclusive, counselling, support services and outreach to empower women and girls who have experienced childhood sexual abuse to begin recovery from trauma. We are available to all women over the age of 16 in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and provide the longer-term support necessary to work with the multiple and complex trauma caused by childhood sexual abuse. The purpose of this voluntary role is to organise resources available for its clients at the Leicester City Head Office.
As a Vinted Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in helping us raise funds. You will be responsible for organising items at the city centre location, listing items on Vinted, ensuring their accurate description, appealing presentation, and management. You will also have the chance to hold off site pop up stalls to sell items. Your efforts will directly contribute to supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
A Community Champion Volunteer for Quetzal is a passionate and committed individual who helps raise awareness and funds for the organisation, which supports women recovering from childhood sexual abuse in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Volunteers represent Quetzal locally by promoting its work, building community relationships, supporting events, and spreading the message about the value of counselling. This flexible role is tailored to each volunteer’s strengths and availability, offering opportunities to develop skills in public speaking, event management, fundraising, and outreach while making a meaningful impact in their community. Volunteers receive full training, resources, and ongoing support from the Quetzal team.
Warning Zone Limited
01 Jul 2025 - 01 Jul 2026
Warning Zone is a child safeguarding charity based at Frog Island in Leicester. We use interactive, life-like scenarios to educate children about the risks and consequences associated with certain types of behaviour, both online and offline.
Warning Zone offers a volunteering opportunity like no other. We are always on the lookout for new and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team and our vacancy for Volunteer Guide is open year round. Our volunteers help children to lead safer lives, reduce risk and realise the consequences of their actions by delivering crucial safety messages to children who are at a particularly influential age.
Closing date for applications is 01 Jul.
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Without retail store volunteers we could not have our shops!Volunteers are hugely important to our work on the high street where we raise the profile of Rainbows, sell products and generate essential money to support the work of the hospice. As a shop volunteer you are part of a team who are the friendly voice and the welcoming face of Rainbows for shoppers and visitors to our shops.Our retail shops are open 7 days a week (timings vary per shop) and we offer flexible volunteer shifts to all with options including: 1-hour shift, half a day and more.Typical tasks the work could involve:• Provide a warm and welcoming environment and the very best in customer service• Serving customers at the till, wrapping goods, handling cash and credit card payments• Ensure shelves, rails and the shop window are well displayed with stock and refreshed on a regular basis• Assist with displays in all areas of the shop including the shop window• Sort and arrange any donated items ready for sale (steaming, hanging, deciding on a price in accordance with the pricing guidelines, ticketing and displaying)
If you love speaking to a wide variety of people and would enjoy the variety of working in a shop, displaying and selling Rainbows own products and donated items, this volunteer role is perfect. You do not need previous retail experience but do need to be a good communicator, like to ‘get stuck in’ and thrive in working as part of a fun-loving team.
Rethink Mental Illness & Mental Health UK
23 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
The Regional Community Champion role exists to extend Rethink’s reach by creating meaningful connections at the grassroots level. Through local outreach and relationship-building, Champions will raise awareness of the support and services Rethink offers, inspire community conversations about mental health, and generate vital resources—both time and funds—to help sustain and expand our mental health services in your region.
As a Regional Community Champion you will:
Promote our mission by representing Rethink at schools, community groups, workplaces and events
Organise local outreach activities—workshops, info-stands, social media campaigns—to spark conversations about mental health
Drive fundraising through DIY challenges, student-led events
Share feedback from your community to help us tailor services and campaigns for maximum impact
Action Tutoring
Every child deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of their background. Action Tutoring is a charity dedicated to closing the attainment gap and creating a more equitable future for young people.
We're building a diverse community of tutors passionate about educational equity. We are seeking dedicated volunteers from all walks of life to tutor and support pupils facing socio-economic disadvantage in maths and English.
As a volunteer tutor, you’ll:
Tutor a group of 1-3 pupils (primary or secondary), with options to support online or in-person.
Dedicate just one hour a week for a 10-20 week programme.
We provide the resources – you bring your enthusiasm! You’ll use our workbooks to deliver your sessions.
Hope Against Cancer
Become a Student Ambassador for Hope Against Cancer at the University of Leicester! Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to be part of something that changes lives?Hope Against Cancer is a Leicestershire and Rutland-based charity funding world-class cancer research through the Hope Cancer Trials Centre right here in our region. We work alongside scientists at the University of Leicester and are proud to be at the forefront of ground-breaking treatments. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Student Ambassadors to help spread the word on campus!What You’ll Do:• Promote the incredible work Hope Against Cancer does to fellow students and staff• Inspire others to get involved through events, talks, and campaigns• Represent HOPE at university and community activities• Help raise vital awareness and funds for life-saving researchWhy Join?- Flexible role – volunteer as much time as you can- Boost your CV with valuable experience- Be part of a passionate, supportive community- Ongoing support from the HOPE teamWhether you're studying medicine, marketing, or anything in between, this is a chance to grow your skills, meet amazing people, and support a cause that truly matters.Together, we can give hope to those affected by cancer.
CPRE The Countryside Charity
This flexible, micro-volunteering role is a great way to stand up for the countryside if you don’t have much time to spare! You’ll take quick and easy online actions to support our campaigns from home (or wherever you have internet access!) at a time that suits you.
At CPRE, we’re passionate about making the countryside a better place for everyone to enjoy. This flexible, micro-volunteering role is a great way to stand up for the countryside if you don’t have much time to spare! You’ll take quick and easy online actions to support our campaigns from home (or wherever you have internet access!) at a time that suits you.
We're particularly keen to recruit people aged 18 - 30 (although this role is open to everyone!) as we want to being younger voices into our campaigning work.
This is an excellent opportunity for those looking explore a career in environmental campaigning and advocacy. By taking easy online actions, you’ll help us to champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity and sustainable transport.
We’ll ask you to take and feedback on England based campaigning actions, to inform what we do in the future. Your ideas will shape the way we do our campaigns in the future.
We’re looking to build our team of activists for a series of actions over the next few months. You’ll actively shape the future of this work, and you’ll be testing an exciting new way to volunteer with CPRE! Interested in taking part? Find out more below.
Why we want you
We want to gain the support of people with many different experiences of the countryside to inform what we do so we can work towards a thriving countryside for everyone.
You'll join a group of enthusiastic volunteers taking actions and giving feedback that directly supports our campaigning work. Some actions will take as little as 5 minutes!
Sign up is easy - we just need a few details and then you'll join our activist pool. Please note you must be 18 or over to sign up for this role.
What you will be doing
The types of actions we’ll ask you to take part may include:
The skills you need
What's in it for you
Amnesty International UK
01 Jul 2025 - 18 Oct 2026
We are looking for a Challenge Leader to recruit and lead a team running the Budapest Marathon for Amnesty International UK. Successful applicants will get all the training and support they need to build a team of people on campus who will raise money for Amnesty International UK and take part in one of Europe's most iconic marathons in 2026.
Are you passionate about human rights and ready for an unforgettable experience? We are looking for a Challenge Leader to recruit participants to run the Budapest Marathon with while raising vital funds for Amnesty International UK.
As a Challenge Leader, you'll play a key role in recruiting and motivating a small team of fellow students to sign up for the Budapest Marathon in support of Amnesty International UK’s global mission.
What You’ll Do: • Act as the face of Amnesty International UK’s Budapest Marathon team on campus • Inspire and recruit others to join you on the adventure • Receive full training and support from Choose a Challenge to grow your confidence and leadership skills • Help your team with fundraising, training, and preparation for the trip
Why Volunteer? • Make a real impact by supporting Amnesty International UK’s fight for justice, freedom, and equality • Gain leadership experience, boost your CV, and develop event, marketing, and team management skills • Access exclusive perks including discounted or free travel • Join a community of like-minded student leaders across the UK This is more than just a volunteering role — it's a chance to create lifelong memories and champion a cause you care about.
No experience necessary – just energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of adventure! Ready to make a difference and take on the world?
Hft
Want discounted travel, leadership experience, new friends and to help raise a huge amount of money for learning disabled adults while studying?We are looking for a Challenge Leader to help lead a fundraising trip to Machu Picchu. Challenge Leaders are influential students who decide to take on a Choose a Challenge adventure trek with the purpose of raising money and awareness for a charity cause. In this case, you would be leading a trip to the incredible Machu Picchu in Peru to raise money for learning disabled adults on behalf of the charity Hft. But it doesn’t stop there. Challenge Leaders recruit other students to join the challenge, creating dedicated teams on their university campus who together have the potential to raise tens of thousands of pounds for their chosen charity. They embody all six of our Choose a Challenge's company values: To live life outside your comfort zone; to create communities; to be authentic; to create moments; to value the journey and to respect others.Throughout the year you will receive hands-on support from both Choose a Challenge and Hft, to help train you, guide you, offer advice and suggestions and most importantly to make sure you are confident and comfortable in your role.
For more information, you can read all about the role of Challenge Leader here - https://www.chooseachallenge.com/lead-my-challenge
And here - CHALLENGE LEADER PROMOTIONAL PACK.pdf - Google Drive
You can read more about Hft and the work we do to support learning disabled adults on our website - Hft supports learning disabled adults to live their best lives possible
You can read more about the Machu Picchu adventure here - Machu Picchu University: Train for the Ultimate Trek | Choose a Challenge
If you would like to apply to be a Challenge Leader at Leicester Uni, please apply here - https://www.chooseachallenge.com/lead-a-challenge
Make a Difference Days
Help local children to flourish through this fortnightly school-based volunteering role. As a School Reading Buddy you will aim to inspire and encourage children to thrive by helping to ignite a love for reading.
This fun, impactful and rewarding opportunity will involve listening to and reading to children in small groups, whilst offering support and a confidence boost, which they may not always get at home. Please note, all volunteers will need to have a DBS check done, which has kindly been offered by Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy, where the volunteering will take place.
This popular role will require a minimum of a fortnightly commitment for at least 6 months, on dates and times that suit you and the school. The school have requested that volunteers only sign up if they can commit to the role as this will enable the children to benefit from the support that a consistent and reliable volunteer can provide.
To express your interest to volunteer in the new academic year 2025-26, please email volunteer@le.ac.uk to be added to the waiting list. You will then be contacted early in the new academic year with information on how to get started.
Closing date for applications is 20 Oct.
LOROS Hospice
14 Jul 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
Throughout Stomp Round Leicester, there will be several different events to accompany our herd of magnificent Elephant sculptures that will be stampeding into the city this summer as part of a spectacular public art trail raising vital funds for LOROS Hospice.As a volunteer, you become an essential part of the event. Not only does your contribution help the event run smoothly, by giving us your time, we can concentrate on raising money to ensure the best possible care for our patients.
The Tusk Force will be an integral part of the art trail and the public face of LOROS throughout Stomp Round Leicester. You will be vital in helping the public understand what the art project is and LOROS’ role in running it. Volunteers will walk a section of the trail, checking in on the condition of the Elephant sculptures, engaging with the public about the trail and LOROS, and directing trail goers to the hub shop and online ways to support.
The Tusk Force will be out and about throughout the ten weeks of the trail, from July to September, Thursday to Sunday every week. Volunteer roles will be available for an occasional or irregular time slot, or you can commit to a regular weekly time slot for the duration of the trail.
· Checking in on the sculptures in your allocated section of the trail and reporting any damage or vandalism to the Logistics team
· Chatting to the public and raising awareness of LOROS and its involvement with the trail
· Directing trail goers to the ‘hub’ souvenir shop at This + That on High Street, and other local venues who will be selling maps
· Encouraging the public to take photos of the Elephants and share them on social media
· Talking about other LOROS events and how people can get involved
· Encouraging trail goers to download and access the app
A Community event like this is an opportunity to create new friendships. Gain new experiences and share experiences with people from different backgrounds. It will help with your confidence and create lasting memories as you give back to the cause.
07 Jun 2025 - 22 Sep 2025
The Tusk Force will be an integral part of the art trail and the public face of LOROS throughout Stomp Round Leicester. You will be vital in helping the public understand what the art project is and LOROS’ role in running it. Shop volunteers will be based at the main trail hub shop ‘This + That’ on High Street in Leicester, and will be responsible for keeping Stomp Round Leicester merchandise stocked up and encouraging sales, along with engaging with the public about the trail and LOROS. The Tusk Force will be needed throughout the ten weeks of the trail, from July to September, so you can volunteer for an occasional or irregular time slot, or commit to a regular weekly time slot. What you will be doing · Helping to keep the area dedicated to Stomp merchandise well stocked, reporting low stock to the merchandise team · Encouraging the public to purchase maps and other trail related items · Encouraging the public to take photos of the Mini Stompers that will be situated in the shop and share them on social media · Talking to the public and raising awareness about LOROS, as well as our other events and how people can get involved · Have an awareness of the ‘In Memory’ large Elephant sculpture that will be situated in the shop and direct people where to sign up to having a loved one’s name painted on it · Work alongside existing shop volunteers to support day to day stock up keep if needed