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Students' Union
29 Oct 2025
Student volunteers will participate in a cooking event designed to teach culinary skills and promote communityengagement. Volunteers will work in teams under the supervision of professional chefs to prepare and servemeals.
Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with team members to prepare vegetarian dishes, including curry and rice. • Follow instructions and guidance from supervising chefs to ensure food quality and safety. • Assist in chopping vegetables and basic food preparation tasks. • Participate actively in the cooking process, learning new skills and techniques. • Contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment.
Skills and Qualifications • No prior cooking experience required; willingness to learn is essential. • Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team setting. • Attention to detail and commitment to food safety standards. • Enthusiasm for community engagement and sustainability initiatives.
Leicester City of Sanctuary
Ongoing
Our mission is to welcome asylum seekers and refugees in and around Leicester, and support them to rebuild their lives, develop their skills and feel part of the community.We're always looking for volunteers for the hub to help us at our drop in session. We currently have space for a few more volunteers and we're looking for people in particular who can run creative activities, support with learning and practicing English and/or can help translate.
We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with registering and supporting Asylum Seekers and Refugees down at our weekly hub, but we're especially interested in those who have ideas for projects and ideas they'd like to run with our service users - with our support, naturally.
The desirable skills and abilities aren't a huge list:
University of Leicester Library
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated students to help improve the student experience at the University of Leicester Library as Library Champions.Library Champions actively participate in various library projects, providing feedback and promoting library services and campaigns. Your role as a Library Champion will offer valuable experience to enhance your CV and help you develop transferable skills such as communication, time management, and teamwork. Join us for a rewarding journey of learning and making a difference!The Library Champions role spans from October to May, involving a commitment of 1 to 10 hours per academic year. You have the flexibility to extend your involvement as much as you'd like. Completing just one project qualifies you for a Certificate of Participation, making it a rewarding opportunity to get involved.Library Champions will be given full training for the role and will be supported throughout the scheme by Library staff.
Closing date for applications is 04 Mar.
Join us in helping the student community with the cost of living and our sustainability objectives! Become a friendly face, facilitating the operation of the store on campus.
The Community Pop-Up Store is a brand new community space on campus, allowing students to exchange preloved items or buy things for £1, £3 and £5 maximum.
This is a fundraising campaign, so all of the money collected is going back to the student community with the creation of the Access Fund that will be used to help students join societies or any other SU-related activities.
We are looking for:
You will be given a prior induction to understand all of the functionalities of the initiative before you start.
This role may require manual handling, hence is not suitable for everyone.
The shifts take place between 11am and 4pm. There are options to do half or full shift.
Girlguiding Leicestershire
To help run weekly meetings with different sections eg Rainbow, Brownie and Guide. Help the leadership team manage the girls and help the girls complete various skills and have fun.
We have units all over the city and the wider area, looking for additional help in their units.
No previous experience required but will need to complete a DBS, two referees and a safer guiding e-learning.
Rainbows - 5-7 year olds
Brownies - 7-10 year olds
Guides - 10-14 year olds
The Bridge- Homelessness to Hope
Every other Tuesday we run a Family Drop-in for families currently in temporary accommodation.
The Chaplaincy
Help to promote the Chaplaincy by being present at events to photograph and record content for sensitive social media. Potential to work with our administrator to develop and expand the Chaplaincy’s online presence. This opportunity would suit a self-starter with some social media experience.
Be part of the team providing hospitality and welcome for students of all faiths or none.
Improve your social media, communication and team work skills.
Open Hands Compassion Centre
You'll help us sort through incoming donations and pick out the items that will be most useful for our guests. Good quality clothing gets packaged or hung up in size order, and you’ll also help us keep an eye on stock levels—letting us know when supplies are running low.
This role is perfect for someone who likes keeping things neat and organised, and who takes pride in creating a tidy, welcoming space. A basic knowledge of UK clothing sizes is helpful. You will need to be able to follow instructions given in English but we welcome people who are still gaining confidence in speaking English language.
This role is suitable for those who can be active on their feet and also for those who may need frequent sitting down jobs.
As a Food Sorting Volunteer, you’ll play a key part in making sure donations are ready to reach the people who need them. You'll work as part of small team of 2-3 people during times we are closed to our guests (clients). You’ll help by checking expiry dates, sorting food into categories, and stocking up storage areas. We’ll show you how to follow simple food hygiene and safety steps, keep the workspace tidy, and use the “first in, first out” system so nothing goes to waste.
No previous experience is needed—we’ll give you all the training you need. What’s important is that you’re comfortable moving and handling food items, including the occasional larger box or crate. You’ll also need to be able to read expiry dates and labels clearly, and bring a bit of care and attention to detail when sorting different types of food.
Quetzal
As an Emotional Support Volunteer, you will support women who experienced childhood sexual abuse while they are waiting to start counselling through our Check and Chat services. The role would suit those who are interested in psychology, counselling, social worker, criminology etc.
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.
Demand for our services is ever increasing. The increasing demand outstrips our current capacity and we, therefore, operate a waiting list.
The purpose of this voluntary role is to support women who are on our waiting list by providing emotional and practical support in the form of ‘check and chat’ calls, pre-therapy calls and occasionally assisting with peer groups.
Volunteers are asked to complete at least one shift a week within the core opening hours and make pre-arranged calls to women who are on our waiting list and have been identified as needing additional support or advice. This role will be based in our office on Talbot Lane in Leicester City Centre.
Each scheduled ‘check and chat’ call takes around 15 minutes and will involve offering emotional support over the phone, guiding clients through our self-help guide, answering any questions and performing risk assessments as required.
Check and Chat is a powerful service for clients needing someone to talk to, it is not therapy, and you will not be expected to explore the abuse with the service users. The ability to put boundaries in place and respond sensitively to distress is absolutely essential to this role. It requires the use of focused listening skills to build rapport with clients and to promote their wellbeing.
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.
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
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:
Teenage Cancer Trust
Sign up to become a Teenage Cancer Trust Fundraising events volunteer to help us to spread awareness and raise funds for young people with cancer in more parts of the UK.
We are looking for volunteers who would like to sign up to be contacted about fundraising events which are happening in your local area. When a fundraising opportunity arises in your area we will contact you to see if you would like to volunteer.
A few examples of fundraising events you may wish to get, bucket collections, selling raffle tickets, stewarding at a gala dinner and take entry fees at community events.
Signing up for this role does not mean you have to be available to volunteer at every fundraising event. It just means that we will contact you when an opportunity comes up in your area to see if you would like to get involved. A recent example of such an event is the Romesh Ranganathan tour.
When: Several times a year depending on the amount of opportunities in your region.
Where: Various locations in your local area.
Supported by: Teenage Cancer Trust Volunteering Team
Could you support us to make Teenage Cancer Trust by becoming a Supporter Champion volunteer. We are looking for volunteers who can help us to share volunteering opportunities news and updates from the charity via social media. All you need is a device with an internet connection to be a Supporter Champion.
Are you looking for a more flexible way to volunteer for Teenage Cancer Trust that fits around your busy schedule.
The role involves us sending you something for you to share on your social media accounts on Teenage Cancer Trusts behalf. Such as a volunteering opportunity, a new campaign or a news article. If you are a keen to support Teenage Cancer Trust to grow its supporters and reach then this is the role for you.
When: Regular intervals with at least one post a month sometimes more.
Where: Anywhere where you have a device with an internet connection.
Supported by: Volunteering Team
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
The Baldwin Trust
To support the Baldwin Trust in researching funding opportunities, to allow the charity to continue to operate its wheelchair adapted narrowboats, providing people with trips to improve wellbeing. Research skills, communication skills, attention to detail and creative thinking skills will be developed.
This role is to support the Baldwin Trust in identifying and researching potential funding opportunities, and assessing relevance against a given set of criteria. Funding for charities is very competitive, and additional volunteers looking at what grant, business or other funds are available would provide valuable support to the Baldwin Trust. The Baldwin Trust was established in 1983, and was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2010, so you will be working with a charity with a significant history in the Leicester and Leicestershire area.
Do you have Education experience and a few hours to spare each week to enrich the life of a young person? Then we’d be very happy to hear from you! We are currently searching for volunteer science teachers to join our education drop-in on Thursday evenings in the city Centre.
We are currently recruiting experienced volunteer teachers or tutors to support Children and Youth with their learning. We specifically need science teachers at GCSE level. Volunteers must be available on a Thursday evening (5-7pm) in central Leicester. 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 reinforce skills taught at college *Developing and maintaining After18’s learning resources *Recording and evaluating progress
27 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
As a Fundraising Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in raising awareness and funds to support people severely affected by mental illness. Working alongside Rethink Mental Illness and Leicester University Students’ Union, you’ll help create and deliver engaging fundraising activities on campus.
From charity collections and bake sales to challenge events and awareness campaigns.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, meet like-minded people, and make a real difference in your university community. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to take on a leadership role in student fundraising, we’d love to have you on board!
Applications closed on 31 May.
Attenborough Arts Centre
• Welcome customers and give directions and an overall knowledge of what we have on offer.• Provide a positive, accessible and high quality service to all of our visitors.• When appropriate, assist customers around the venue during their visit, taking into consideration access requirements where necessary. • Advise visitors with information about our exhibitions and be a presence within our gallery spaces.
This role is to volunteer within our gallery space, which is currently open Monday – Friday 12pm – 5pm. The timings we offer will be 1-2hour time slots throughout the day.