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Sustainability Council are looking for a new Social Media Lead
Do you have experience in content creation and social media?
Are you passionate about engagement and sustainability?
Would you help us deliver our flagship event - Go Green Week 2026?
Then we want to hear from you!
Closing date for applications is 19 Jan.
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.
Help the team to reach even more individuals that wish to change by formatting training packages, promoting our services and adding capacity.
The Jenkins Project - interventions to support individuals that have used abuse in relationships to work towards changing behaviour
Formatting training packages
Formatting leaflets and posters
Promoting our services in the community*
Low risk support calls to partners of clients
General project support and administration
Fundraising support
The criminal justice system in relation to domestic abuse
Trauma and neurodivergence
Building and maintaining healthy relationships
Communicate clearly with a range of people over sensitive and/or complex issues
Confidence with using:
Microsoft 365
Client databases
Canva or equivalent graphic design tools
We are grateful for any amount of time you can spare but we’d love it if you could give between 3 –7 hours a week on average for 6 months to a year.
You'll be given a thorough induction to Freeva and our various services
You’ll complete a suite of foundational e-learning modules
You’ll be given all the role specific training that you’ll need
You’ll be shadowing other staff or volunteers as part of your training
You’ll be given ongoing support via regular check ins
You’ll be based at our central office location, very near to Victoria Park. There’s the potential for some home working depending on tasks.
Freeva will arrange for you to have an Enhanced DBS check before you start
We will ask you for two references
Applications closed on 14 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!
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
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.
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
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
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.
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 2026
Become a Community Champion for Rethink Mental Illness and help make a real difference for people living with mental illness across England. As a Champion, you’ll raise vital funds to support our peer support groups and help create new ones in areas that need them most.You’ll have the freedom to design and deliver your own fundraising ideas — whether that’s hosting a bake sale, organising a quiz night, taking on a walking or running challenge, or creating something totally unique. It’s your chance to be creative, connect with others, and support better mental health in your community.
As a Community Champion, you’ll:
We’ll provide you with:
This is a flexible, self-led volunteer role that fits around your schedule — perfect for students who want to make a positive impact alongside their studies.
Together, we can create communities that truly care about mental health.
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.
Applications closed on 20 Oct.