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Scouts
11 Feb 2026 19:00 - 20:30
Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, and canoeing. But, we also find new adventures indoors - having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges.(Ages 10.5–14 – Scouts)
10 Feb 2026 20:00 - 21:30
Guide the Next Generation Volunteer with Explorers and help young people find their voice, their confidence and their path. Training and support provided - you bring you!(Ages 14–18)
Coppice Allotment
13 Feb 2026 14:00
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. On February 13th from 2pm, the Gardening Society will introduce you to the Coppice allotment alongside weeding, planting, and preparing the gardening beds. 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. You do not need any prior knowledge of gardening!Address: 1 Manor Road Oadby, LE2 2LJ
Students' Union
09 Feb 2026 12:00 - 12:30
This session will help you to understand the wide ranging benefits of volunteering for your personal and career development.
We will also explore a range of current volunteering opportunities and advise how to find the right volunteering opportunity for you.
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
10 Feb 2026 10:30 - 12:30
Serving customersTidying the shop floorSorting donationsRe-stocking displays
Come and and experience a taster session at the Superstore on Counting House Rd (opposite Morrisons)
The session runs from 10.30am-12.30pm but please arrive at 10.15am and bring along a piece of ID
The manager is called Harley and will be your point of contact for the day.
Closing date for applications is 10 Feb.
12 Feb 2026 12:00 - 14:00
Meet us by the SU Percy Gee to go on a community litter pick in Victoria Park. Come together to help your local community and spot the first signs of spring this year! All equipment provided.
Warning Zone Limited
10 Feb 2026 14:00 - 15:00
Volunteer E-safety GuideWarning Zone is a child safeguarding charity based at Frog Island in Leicester. It is our volunteers that guide a group of up to 8 children around our interactive zones to educate them about the risks and consequences associated with certain types of behaviour, both online and offline.This opportunity is a tour of our facilities so that you can see the zones in action, and hear the important messages that are taught to the children that visit us- with the possibility that you might want to volunteer with us in the future.
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.
A DBS check will be required, at cost to ourselves, but not for this initial visit.
Closing date for applications is 09 Feb.
10 Feb 2026 10:00 - 11:00
Leicester Cathedral
11 Feb 2026 14:00 - 16:00
Priority roles at this time are Events Support, Education visits, visitor Engagement, Tour Guiding and Digital Support.Volunteering in these roles will help develop skills in interacting with others, sharing knowledge, team working and problem solving and will also help build confidence.
Leicester Cathedral enjoys 1,000 years of history and is the resting place of Richard III, the last english king to die in battle. It also delivers an extensive events programme and has broadened its education activities.
This drop-in session provides an opportunity to find out about the volunteer roles on offer at Leicester Cathedral. If you're interested in history, building a career in heritage, education or hospitality, or would simply like to develop or use your digital skills in a Cathedral setting, do drop in at our special event to find out more.
10 Feb 2026 14:00 - 16:00
This drop-in session provides an opportunity to find out about the volunteer roles on offer at Leicester Cathedral.
Leicester Cathedral enjoys a 1,000 years of history and is the resting place of Richard IIII, the last English king to die in battle. It also delivers an extensive events programme and is broadiening its education activities.
If you're interested in history, building a career in heritage, hospitality or education, or would simply like to develop or use your digital skills in a Cathedral setting, do drop in at our special event to find out more.
Ongoing
To assist customers, principally members of the public, to make purchases of furniture and miscellaneous items donated to the charity in a warehouse setting
TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
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 vigilance as a deterrent to shoplifting
3. Till - To act as shop cashier as required by the Manager
4. Preparation and cleaning - To prepare donated items for sale, which may include sorting and cleaning items of Bric & Brac, polishing furniture, preparing books for sale. Need to able to move furniture items
5. Training - To take departmental training in the safe use of any equipment
To undergo appropriate training as required
6. Working practices To become familiar with all Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland policies and practices as described in the Volunteers Handbook
Buzzing Roots CIC
28 Feb 2026 17:30
Event: Spring Swing – Fundraiser for The Green SpaceLive Music: Tuxedo Jazz BandDate: Saturday 28 FebruaryLocation: Braunstone Civic Centre, 209 Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PPWe are looking for university student volunteers to help support Spring Swing, a lively evening fundraiser for The Green Space, featuring live music from the Tuxedo Jazz Band from Loughborough University.Volunteer role and timings:From 5:30pm: Helping with event set-up and preparing the space7:00pm – 9:00pm: Serving teas and coffees and supporting guests during the event9:00pm – 11:00pm: As a thank you, volunteers are invited to relax and enjoy the party and live jazz performanceThis is a great opportunity to gain experience supporting a community event, work as part of a friendly team, and enjoy a fantastic live music night while giving back.Who is this opportunity for?This role is ideal for students interested in:Community engagement and social impactEvents, hospitality, or arts and cultureVolunteering and teamworkSupporting local wellbeing projectsHaving fun while making a differenceNo previous experience is required — just a positive attitude and willingness to help.About The Green SpaceThe Green Space is a community-led outdoor hub in Braunstone that brings people together, supports wellbeing, and builds stronger local connections. Through gardening, social activities, and the Community Fridge, it supports mental and physical health, sustainability, and community pride.Find out more about the eventMore information about Spring Swing can be found here:https://www.grand.org.uk/spring-swing
This volunteering role involves supporting a live community fundraising event, including event set-up, hospitality and refreshment service, welcoming and assisting guests, and working collaboratively with event organisers and other volunteers. Students will gain hands-on experience in events support, customer service, and community engagement. The role helps develop key employability skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, adaptability, problem-solving, and confidence in a public-facing role. Volunteers will also gain insight into how community events are planned and delivered, making this a valuable opportunity for students interested in events management, hospitality, arts and culture, community work, or the voluntary sector.
Closing date for applications is 25 Feb.
01 Apr 2026 09:00
Location: The Green Space, Braunstone, LE3 2PS (Ravenhurst Road)Date: Wednesday 1 AprilTime commitment: 2–4 hoursWe are looking for university student volunteers to support a community Easter fundraising event at The Green Space, a welcoming outdoor community hub in Braunstone.Volunteer roles include:9:00am – 11:00am: Helping to decorate and prepare the space for the event11:00am – 1:00pm: Serving teas, coffees and cake, and welcoming families into the gardenVolunteers will be supporting a friendly, family-focused event and helping to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere for local residents.Who is this opportunity for?This role is ideal for students interested in:Community engagement and social impactWellbeing and mental healthSustainability and environmental projectsVolunteering, teamwork, and gaining real-world experienceGiving back to the local communityNo previous experience is needed — just a friendly attitude and willingness to help.About The Green SpaceThe Green Space is a developing community hub in Braunstone, created to bring people together and support local wellbeing. It promotes mental and physical health through gardening, provides fresh produce via the Community Fridge, and offers a welcoming social space for people of all ages and backgrounds. The project supports sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community empowerment, helping residents feel connected, included, and proud of their local area.
This volunteering opportunity involves hands-on event support in a community setting, including event set-up and decoration, hospitality tasks such as serving refreshments, welcoming and engaging with families, and working as part of a small volunteer team. Students will develop key employability skills including communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, time management, customer service, adaptability, and confidence working with diverse groups of people. The role also offers experience in community engagement, wellbeing-focused projects, and supporting a local charitable initiative, all of which are valuable for students interested in careers in the community, voluntary, public, health, or sustainability sectors.
Closing date for applications is 26 Mar.
From 11 Feb 2026
The Environmental Champion highlights and promotes volunteering and sustainability within the University of Leicester. We are looking for a creative individual with innovative ideas, a passion for sustainability and lots of enthusiasm. They will be working with teams such as the Sustainability Council, creating volunteering and sustainability content and promote the Volunteering Hub to students.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Skills & Qualities:
Benefits of being an Environmental Champion
Becoming an Environmental Champion gives you the opportunity to meet likeminded individuals and expand your network, whilst making long lasting impact within the university. You will be able to learn and develop key skills that can be implemented in your future endeavours and you will participate in a diverse range of opportunities that can be included in your CV.
Dragonfly Cancer Trust
As an Event Assistant, you’ll help secure raffle prizes for our Charity Ball, directly supporting young people facing a life-limiting cancer diagnosis. By contacting businesses and thanking supporters, you’ll help raise vital funds while developing skills in communication, organisation, and fundraising - gaining valuable real-world experience and making a meaningful difference.
We’re looking for enthusiastic university students to support Dragonfly Cancer Trust by helping source raffle prizes for our upcoming Charity Ball this October. This role plays a vital part in maximising fundraising on the night, with every donated prize helping us support young people facing a life-limiting cancer diagnosis.
You’ll be reaching out to local and national businesses to request raffle prize donations and, once prizes are received, helping us thank those companies for their generosity.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in fundraising, communications, and charity work - all while making a meaningful difference.
Research and identify potential businesses to approach for raffle prize donations
Contact companies via email or phone using templates and guidance provided
Track responses and update our team on confirmed donations
Liaise with Dragonfly Cancer Trust to confirm when prizes have been received
Write and send thank-you letters/emails to companies who donate prizes
Maintain a simple record of contacts and donations
No prior experience is required - just enthusiasm and reliability. Ideal volunteers will have:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Confidence reaching out to businesses (with support from our team)
Basic organisational skills
A proactive and positive attitude
An interest in charity, fundraising, or events (great for your CV!)
Real-world experience in fundraising and corporate engagement
A reference on completion of the role (on request)
The chance to directly support children and families during incredibly difficult times
Flexible volunteering that fits around university commitments
Living Without Abuse (LWA)
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Volunteering with LWA can be a very rewarding experience and you will gain many useful personal and professional skills, as well as making a huge and positive difference to victims of domestic and sexual violence.We can provide a range of opportunities depending on the skills you have. Volunteering opportunities may include:- Supporting within our adult domestic abuse and sexual violence services.- Supporting within our children’s services.- Support with delivering our group programmes.- Support with providing our befriending service
What kind of work will volunteers be doing?
All work will be supported, and training will be given to volunteers.
Training will be provided for all roles and you need to be able to commit to attending the training. We provide a core training programme which consists of 8 training sessions. You will have the opportunity to shadow workers as part of your induction and further training opportunities to enhance your learning are provided throughout the year. Our training is blended and takes place via our e-learning platform and in-person. Regular support and supervision is provided.
Ideally you need to be able to give a minimum of 1 day (4 hours) a week on a regular basis for up to a year.
Travel and other out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed to all volunteers.
Closing date for applications is 31 Dec.
01 Mar 2026
We’re looking for up to five enthusiastic students to take part in the Leicester 10K, one of the region’s biggest and best-loved charity road runs, in support of Dragonfly Cancer Trust.
This fantastic event welcomes runners of all abilities and ages and is perfect whether you’re chasing a PB or taking on your first 10K. With a city-centre start and finish, the route begins at Jubilee Square, taking runners through Leicester city centre and into the beautiful greenery of Victoria Park before looping back to the finish line.
A heavily discounted registration fee of just £20
Full support from Dragonfly Cancer Trust with fundraising tips and resources
The chance to be part of an inspiring, feel-good event while supporting young people with cancer
Commit to raising a minimum of £250 in sponsorship
Take part in the Leicester 10K on event day
Represent Dragonfly Cancer Trust with pride and enthusiasm
By taking part, you’ll not only be challenging yourself physically, but also helping Dragonfly Cancer Trust support young cancer patients and their families, funding vital support and memory-making experiences when they’re needed most.
If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge that makes a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity
Support Dragonfly Cancer Trust by researching and identifying organisations, businesses, and institutions that align with our values and mission. This role helps shape future partnerships that generate income, awareness, and long-term support for children, young people, and families affected by cancer.
This is a fully remote, flexible volunteering role that can be completed around your studies. You’ll be given clear guidance on what to research and how to record findings. No previous experience is needed.
You’ll be supported by the Dragonfly team and shown how partnership research helps charities grow sustainably and responsibly. This role is ideal for students interested in business, charity work, research, sustainability, or strategy.
As a Student Ambassador, you’ll promote Dragonfly on campus, inspire fellow students to volunteer or fundraise, and help build a supportive student community. This role allows you to make a real difference while developing skills in communication, leadership, promotion, and community engagement.
Location: Remote and on campus – most activities can be completed online or around campus.
Time Commitment: Flexible, approximately 1–3 hours per week depending on your activities and events.
Who Can Apply: Open to all students interested in volunteering, raising awareness, and making a difference for children and families affected by life-limiting cancer.
Support Provided: Guidance, resources, and materials from the Dragonfly team, including promotional templates and campaign ideas.
Benefits: Develop leadership, communication, promotion, and community engagement skills; gain practical volunteering experience; build your CV; connect with like-minded students.
As a Student Fundraising Champion, you’ll lead fun and creative fundraising activities on campus to support children and young people with life-limiting cancer and their families. Your efforts help raise vital funds that directly impact the care and emotional support we provide. Volunteers in this role will develop skills in event planning, leadership, communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving, while gaining experience making a real difference in their local community.
Location: Remote and on campus – activities can be done from your own space or around campus.
Time Commitment: Flexible, approximately 1–3 hours per week, depending on your chosen activities and fundraising events.
Who Can Apply: Open to all students interested in fundraising, making a difference, and gaining experience in event planning and community engagement.
Support Provided: Guidance and resources from the Dragonfly team, including ideas for events, promotional materials, and online support.
Benefits: Gain practical skills in leadership, communication, event planning, and teamwork; add valuable volunteering experience to your CV; make a real impact on the lives of children, young people, and families.
Travelteer
Join us on the Atlas Outreach Programme, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a remote community nestled in the Atlas Mountains. Contribute to education, infrastructure, agriculture, and women’s empowerment while experiencing the rich culture of Morocco.
Volunteer roles
Travelteer staff are available 24/7 to support you before and during your placement. Our online dashboard simplifies preparation, and our UK team is always ready to assist with any questions. Once on-site, our experienced local staff ensure top-quality support with their local expertise.
You can join the team from June to August, with placements ranging from 2 weeks to 12 weeks. Volunteers work approximately 6 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with evenings and weekends free for exploring Morocco or relaxing.
Fundraising
The fundraising requirement is £75 per week (up to a maximum of £300). 100% of these funds support Travelteer Impact, our UK registered charity, which contributes to project needs such as equipment and facilities. Any surplus funds can be reimbursed towards your flight costs.
Cost Breakdown
Volunteer in Nepal! Join our Community Development team and make a significant impact in the Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world. Nestled between China to the north and India to the west, east, and south, Nepal is home to nearly 30 million people. Unfortunately, it ranks as the fifth poorest country in Asia, with 20% of its population living in poverty.Our community development program focuses on supporting remote mountain communities. Travelteer works across several villages around Pokhara to enhance agriculture, infrastructure, and education.Given that over 80% of the population resides in rural mountain areas, access to education and learning resources is limited. Consequently, literacy rates are low, with only 60% of men and 49% of women being literate.
Volunteer Roles:
Many teachers in the schools we support have limited English proficiency, and resources are scarce, especially in remote villages. Our English Development project offers a unique opportunity to make a difference by providing students with valuable exposure to native English speakers.
While some schools have IT labs, many teachers lack training in computer use and IT instruction. Join us to help train teachers and students in computer skills—regardless of your tech expertise, your contribution will be valuable!
The Sports Development project introduces new sports to local schools and provides necessary equipment through fundraising. Your involvement helps ensure that students have the resources to engage in sports both during and outside of school hours.
Many schools face significant facility shortages. Collaborate with local technicians to build and enhance school facilities, including classrooms and kitchens, creating a positive learning environment for children.
In partnership with the SAHAS naturalist team, we construct greenhouses for farming and engage in agricultural activities. The produce from these harvests benefits local communities, and the greenhouses support sustainable growth through wet and dry seasons.
Travelteer staff offer 24/7 support both before and during your placement. Our online membership dashboard simplifies preparation, and our UK team is always available for any inquiries. On the ground, our skilled local staff provide UK standards combined with local expertise to ensure the best experience.
You can join our team from June to August, with placements ranging from 2 weeks to 12 weeks. Volunteers work approximately 6 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with evenings and weekends free for personal exploration or relaxation (safaris are a great option!).
Check out our community development video: Watch Here
Follow our Community Development journey on Instagram: @travelteer_
A minimum of £75 per week is required for fundraising (up to a maximum of £300). 100% of these funds go to Travelteer Impact, our UK registered charity, supporting project needs such as equipment and facilities. Any excess funds can be reimbursed towards your flight costs.
Cost Breakdown:
Covers UK operational costs and in-country support. Once paid, you can begin fundraising and coordinate your placement dates with our team.
Includes accommodation, food, local transport, and 24/7 support
Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire
To improve care we need to understand people's experiences of using services and support. That's where our engagement volunteers come in. From attending community events to supporting our surveys, you will play a crucial role in listening to what people want from health and social care services. Being active in your local area, representing and channelling the views of local people.
Join our Marine & Wildlife Conservation team and make a difference by working with wild animals and protecting their habitats. Experience the adventure of a lifetime alongside university students from around the globe!Our Marine & Wildlife Conservation program collaborates closely with the Sri Lankan Environmental Department and local NGOs to develop sustainable projects. For instance, at our turtle sanctuary, we tackle the illegal trade of turtle eggs and turtles while educating the local community.Through our hands-on projects, you'll be fully immersed in environmental conservation. Activities include helping to rebuild sea turtle populations, replanting native trees, and tackling plastic pollution. We have a long-term strategy to regenerate vital rainforest areas and sustain marine life in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province.
The Marine & Wildlife Conservation Programme encompasses several diverse sub-projects aimed at rehabilitating and preserving Sri Lanka’s wildlife and marine ecosystems. Each week, volunteers participate in the following activities:
Travelteer staff are available 24/7 to support you before and during your placement. Our online membership dashboard makes preparation straightforward, and our UK team is always ready to assist. Once on-site, our skilled local staff combine UK standards with local expertise to ensure the best experience.
You can join us year-round, with placements available from 2 weeks to 6 months. Volunteers work approximately 6 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with evenings and weekends free for relaxation or exploration (safaris are a great option!).
Check out our Marine & Wildlife Conservation video: Watch Here
Follow our Marine & Wildlife Conservation journey on Instagram: @travelteer
The fundraising requirement is £75 per week (up to a maximum of £300). 100% of these funds support Travelteer Impact, our UK registered charity, and contribute to project needs such as equipment and facilities. Any excess funds can be reimbursed towards your flight costs.
We want to hear from children and young people who have something to say about the services that they use. If you are under 25, why not consider becoming a member of Young Healthwatch? You could help raise awareness of who we are, promote our projects and surveys and create content for all our digital channels.
Freeva
01 Mar 2026 - 01 Nov 2026
Support us in our mission to break the cycle of violence by raising awareness of our services at various community events. You’ll help to run a Freeva stall, alongside staff, at small local fetes through to larger festivals such as Leicester Pride.
What service will I be volunteering in?
Communication and Engagement
What might I be doing?
Engaging the public in basic conversation about what services Freeva offer
Giving out leaflets or freebies
Engaging the public in low key fundraising activities such as a tombola, a lucky dip or similar
Setting up or packing down a stall*
Putting up or taking down a small marquee and folding table
Potentially listening to members of the public disclose their experience of domestic abuse and directing them to the Helpline.
*Access to your own car for this would be ideal but not essential to the volunteer role.
If there’s something on the list you do not wish to do, don't worry, the list of tasks is flexible. Speak to the Volunteer Coordinator for more details.
What skills do I need?
An understanding or willingness to learn about:
The nature of domestic abuse and its effects on adults and children
The ability and willingness to:
Communicate clearly with a range of people about Freeva’s services
Operate with a high degree of confidentiality
Operate within an organisation that supports both those affected by domestic abuse and those who have used abusive behaviours.
Engage with young people in an effective and safe manner
Perform physical tasks such as moving tables and putting up gazebos (with others)
An understanding of and alignment with Freeva’s values.
What will I get out of it?
Be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of people affected by domestic and/or sexual abuse
Skills in active listening
The chance to contribute to meaningful change
The chance to socialise and get to know other volunteers
Fun days out at various community events
What’s the commitment?
We are grateful for any amount of time you can spare but we’d love it if you could give between 1 – 8 days between March – November 2026. Most of our events take place on Saturdays in the spring / summer months but there may be others throughout the year on different days.
What support and training will I get?
You'll be given a full introduction to Freeva and our various services
You’ll be given a full briefing of the event/s you sign up to with the chance to ask questions
You’ll be helping alongside Freeva staff members who will always be on hand to help
Where will I be volunteering?
Various venues in the Leicestershire area. Venues in previous years have included: Victoria Park, Abbey Park, Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray.
Will I get expenses paid?
Absolutely, travel and other out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed.
Are there any other requirements?
You’ll need to be 18 or over
If you have used a Freeva service or have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence, we ask that you wait a minimum of 2 years before volunteering with us
Our volunteer application process is robust due to the sensitive nature of the roles we offer
Closing date for applications is 30 Apr.
Jane Tomlinson's Run For All
01 Mar 2026 07:00
We are looking for enthusiastic students to help us at the Leicester 10K on Sunday 1st March 2026!Our events simply could not happen without our Eventeers so, whether you are encouraging participants out on course as route marshal, manning a drink station whilst helping to refuel runners or offering support in the event village, you can be certain you’ll make a difference!
Come and be part of our fun and friendly team; help our runners have a fantastic experience and support countless good causes!
The impact of what you do is felt far beyond the start line on race day and we know so many will be grateful of your support and words of encouragement along the way.
Our roles include:
Closing date for applications is 27 Feb.
After18
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Wellbeing Support Volunteer to join our Thursday evening sessions. You will help create a calm, supportive environment and offer friendly, non-judgmental support to service users.
Key responsibilities include:
Offering a listening ear and emotional support
Welcoming and engaging participants
Supporting wellbeing activities and group sessions
Signposting to appropriate support where needed
Working alongside staff and other volunteers to maintain a safe space
Aged 23 or over
Good listening and communication skills
Empathy, patience, and a non-judgemental attitude
Reliability and commitment to the weekly session
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
An interest in wellbeing, mental health, or community support
Previous experience is helpful but not essential – training and support will be provided
After18 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults. All volunteers are expected to:
Adhere to our safeguarding and confidentiality policies
Complete safeguarding training provided by After18
Undergo an Enhanced DBS check (or equivalent), supported by the organisation
Any offer of a volunteering role will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.
Sexpression:UK
Sexpression:UK is a near-peer independent UK charity with the goal of empowering young people to make decisions about relationships and sex by running informal and comprehensive RSHE in the community.We currently need a Branch Co-ordinator (President), Vice President, and Treasurer!Feel free to get in touch with me, Sarah (Branches Director), to discuss forming a branch! branches@sexpression.org.uk
As a Sexpression volunteer, you’ll gain:
Confidence in public speaking and leading interactive workshops
Strong communication skills, including talking about sensitive topics clearly and non-judgementally
A deeper understanding of sexual and reproductive health, consent, relationships, and LGBTQ+ equality
Experience creating safe, inclusive spaces for young people
Knowledge of RSHE guidance, safeguarding, and consent laws
Teamwork and leadership skills through working with other student volunteers
Transferable skills useful for careers in healthcare, education, psychology, social work, and advocacy
Our youth charity needs Trustees. Could you be the person we’re looking for?Perhaps you have been looking to make an impact with your skills and experience. Maybe you want to make a difference in the lives of young people, and help them towards abrighter future.After18 is a small charity making a big difference. Each year, we support over 200unaccompanied children and young refugees, with needs-led education and wellbeingactivities. We need your support!As a Trustee, you'll play an essential role in governance - shaping our vision, supportingour mission, and ensuring we continue to create safe, supportive, and inspiring spaceswhere young people can thrive.We are particularly in need of those with expertise in any of the following areas:IT, HR, safeguarding.We welcome diverse perspectives and those with lived experience!Commitment: 4-6 meetings per year.Multiple vacancies!
With Insight Education
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Are you ready to make a real difference in a first year’s life? The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation mentoring programme is seeking passionate Black-heritage university students to inspire and guide a first year Cowrie Scholar. As a positive Black-heritage role model, you’ll:- Guide and support your Cowrie Scholar as they navigate their first year- Help them to feel settled at university- Empower them to excel in their studies
Join the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation Mentoring Programme as a Student Mentor and support a first-year Black-heritage student as they navigate university life.
You don’t need to have all the answers. What’s important is a willingness to share your experience, be a listening ear, and help someone else feel that they belong.
Meet your mentee a minimum of four times across the academic year..
Help them adjust to university life and build confidence in their first year.
Share your insights on studying, wellbeing and social opportunities.
Encourage them to make the most of support networks and opportunities.
Keep in touch between meetings if needed (a quick message can make a big difference!)
Applications closed on 04 Jan.
Leicester Environmental Volunteers
Join Leicester Environmental Volunteers and help keep our city’s parks, waterways, and open spaces clean, green, and thriving!
Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference - and boost your skills - while studying in Leicester? Join our friendly team of Leicester Environmental Volunteers!
Our fully trained Environmental Rangers lead regular outdoor volunteering sessions across the city. You’ll get hands-on experience in conservation, habitat management, gardening, and environmental improvement projects, all while meeting new people and spending time outdoors.
Heartwize
Provide training in local schools and communities in how to recognize and react to a cardiac arrest. This includes leading practical CPR training in small groups.
Volunteer Trainer Role description
The role of volunteer trainer within the charity involves teaching others the practical skills of CPR, the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and demonstration of how to put someone into the recovery position. You would need to travel to training locations which would usually be schools, community groups or businesses around the city or county.
Skills and Attributes Required:
If you don’t have the above skills our lead trainers can teach you. You would be partnered with a lead trainer until you felt confident and capable of delivering training to a small group of 5-6 learners.
Benefits of volunteering with Heartwize:
As part of the Heartwize team, you would be expected to attend a minimum of 3 training sessions a year. We would require you to complete a sign-up form to ensure that we have your details on record for insurance purposes. You would also be expected to keep within the heartwize volunteer guidelines and uphold our policies and procedures which, will be provided to you when you join us.
Leicestershire Police
Leicestershire Police are looking for volunteers to assist in their Communications and Public Engagement Directorate.The main purpose is to support the team by creating video and photography content for digital channels, including YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to help prevent/detect crime and improve engagement with residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.Some of the tasks we would like your help with:Video production from concept through to delivery including shooting and editingPhotography including events, portraits and police activityCreating content for the Force’s social media and digital platformsSocial media monitoring support and scheduling of content.
Leicestershire Police are looking for volunteers to assist in their Communications and Public Engagement Directorate.The main purpose of this role is to support the Online and Print Graphic Designer by designing content for print and digital channels, including posters, flyers, banners and social media graphics, to help prevent/detect crime and enhance engagement with the residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.Some of the tasks we would like your help with:- Designing for a range of mediums including posters, flyers, banners and social media assets- Contributing design ideas to our force-wide campaigns- Assisting the force with art working for training manuals, guides, policies
Leicestershire Police is looking for a MOSOVO Volunteer to join the MOSOVO Team (Management of Sexual Offenders and Violent Offenders) at Mansfield House.The main purpose of this role is to provide support to some offenders managed by the MOSOVO team. A full risk assessment will be carried out before any interaction between the offender and the volunteer takes place.
Some of the tasks you will be involved with include:
Leicestershire Police is looking for a MOSOVO Volunteer to join the MOSOVO Team (Management of Sexual Offenders and Violent Offenders) at Mansfield House.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a MOSOVO volunteer you’ll assist in the management of registered sex offenders.
Your tasks may include:
Assisting in reviewing crime reports Viewing CCTV footage. Assisting with the cleansing of data. Updating databases including NICHE Supporting officer visits to registered Sex offenders What You’ll Need:
Be aged 18 or over. The ability to work on your own and as part of a team and use your own initiative. Good oral and written communication skills. Good computer skills e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook. Good organisational skills.
What training and support you will receive:
You will be joining an established team of experienced and supportive volunteers. We have a Lead Volunteer for the team and part of their role is to support other volunteers, they will be able to assist you with any problems or questions you may have throughout your time as a Police Support Volunteer with Leicestershire Police.
How much time?
This is a flexible role and the hours are subject to local agreement.
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented volunteer to provide essential support to our Operations Manager with finance administration, bookkeeping, and IT/website maintenance. This role is perfect for someone with administrative or finance experience who wants to contribute their skills to supporting young refugees. This is a key role that will help ensure the smooth running of After18's operations by maintaining accurate financial records and keeping our digital presence up to date.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Administration (Primary Focus):
Website & IT Systems:
General Office Support:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
Desirable:
COMMITMENT
We ask for a minimum commitment of 3-6 months to ensure continuity, though many of our volunteers stay with us much longer!
Applications closed on 15 Jan.
Challenges Abroad
18 Jul 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
Our Nepal Sustainability and Conservation programme is the perfect opportunity to explore a part of the world off the beaten track, experience Nepal’s diverse and unique culture, while using your skills to make an impact on the lives of the local community... Nepal is a region that suffers from severe water and air pollution. Air quality is especially bad in Kathmandu Valley, where life expectancy is 4 years less than in other regions. As a participant on this programme, you will be taking your first step as a Global Changemaker! Supported by our team on the ground, you will be working towards tackling local environmental issues. You will be designing and delivering important workshops within the community, focusing on topics such as the long-term impacts of single use plastics, benefits of recycling, and ways to reduce carbon emissions.
Dates -
18th July 2026 (2 weeks)
1st August 2026 (2 + 4 week options)
Costs -
£195 deposit required to secure your place.
2 weeks = £1395
4 weeks = £1795
Please note, there is funding available from UoL, appy here through the Universities Application Form.
Our Peru Social Impact in the Community programme is the perfect opportunity to tick off a bucket list destination, explore the land of the Incas, and use your skills to make an impact on the lives of the local community...44% of the rural population in Peru are living in poverty, with little access to quality education and 12% lacking literacy skills.By participating in this programme, you’ll be addressing these issues as you spend 2 or 4 weeks working at a rural school, delivering a range of educational workshops. Supported by our team on the ground, you have the chance to take ownership of this programme by using your skills to design hands-on and engaging activities. Your goal is to inspire young learners in their education!
Our Thailand Social Impact in the Community is the perfect opportunity to explore an area of the world off the beaten track, see a different side to Thailand and its vibrant culture, while making an impact on the lives of the local community...In Thailand, rural communities are significantly disadvantaged when it comes to education. Schools are underfunded, overcrowded and children are disengaged, leading to high drop-out rates. By participating in this programme, you’ll be addressing these issues as you spend 2 or 4 weeks working at rural schools in Mae Sariang, delivering a range of educational workshops. Supported by our team on the ground, you have the chance to take ownership of this programme by using your skills to design hands-on and engaging activities. Your goal is to inspire young learners in their education!
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 vigilance as a deterrent to shoplifting
3. Till
To act as shop cashier as required by the Manager
4. Preparation and cleaning
To prepare donated items for sale, which may include sorting of clothing, steaming, washing and cleaning items of Bric & 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
6. Working practices
To become familiar with all Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland policies and practices as described in the Volunteers Handbook
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.
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.
Open Hands Compassion Centre
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
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.
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.