Volunteering

Working and volunteering in prisons training

Are you new to working or volunteering in prisons? Do you have volunteers or staff members who want to increase their understanding of the prison system?

Working or volunteering in a prison can be quite daunting due to the many complexities associated with its unique environment and establishing the role of the voluntary sector within that can be challenging.

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The Big Help Out is back

The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out are teaming up on 5th-8th June for a weekend of friendship, food, fun and action – and everyone’s invited. It’s one big do – a chance to meet, eat and lend a hand locally in the UK’s biggest celebration of community. Big or small, what you do is up to you – a BBQ with the neighbours, a local litter pick or helping a good cause for the day – we can all do something. It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s for everyone.

Find out more and get involved here 
 

The A Million Acts of Hope Community Hub is now live

Across the UK, communities are already doing incredible things to support one another every day – from running youth groups and staffing food banks to hosting local events and neighbourhood initiatives.

From 13 – 20 May, A Million Acts of Hope is bringing these everyday acts together – showing that care, connection and community are stronger than the divisions that often dominate the headlines.

The Community Hub is now live, offering ideas, resources and simple ways for community groups to take part.

Groups can:

Action Tutoring Manchester 10k charity spaces

Action Tutoring have charity spaces available to complete the Manchester 10k run or half marathon on 31st May 2026 and you can support young people facing disadvantage.

Entry donation: £20 
Fundraising target: £200

Entry donation: £30
Fundraising target: £300

Secure one the spots by emailing: sarah.chandler@actiontutoring.org.uk 

Media Trust: How to Write Volunteer Opportunities That Inspire Action

Learn how to create standout volunteer roles, attract skilled professionals on our platform and inspire them to support your cause.

Struggling to find the right volunteers? Learn how to create volunteer roles that grab attention, attract skilled professionals on the Volunteer Platform, and inspire them to support your cause.

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Get involved in the State of the VCSE Sector Survey

Why taking part matters
The State of the VCSE Sector research is a major piece of work mapping the size, scope, diversity, and impact of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Greater Manchester.

Your contribution helps ensure the activities, needs, challenges, and strengths of organisations like yours are fully represented. The stronger the evidence, the stronger our shared voice when advocating for funding, resources, and recognition.

We’re recruiting a Temporary Volunteer Development Worker

We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and real team player. This post is a temporary role to provide continuity and cover while a member of staff is on a career break.

Volunteer Centre Manchester is part of Manchester Community Central. We support people across the city to get involved in volunteering and support organisations to involve volunteers well. This includes providing a brokerage service, running drop-ins and advice sessions, supporting good practice, and working with partners across the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.