Put simply, volunteering is helping out, lending a hand or giving time to help others. It is an amazing opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and get involved in your community or city life. Anyone can volunteer and here at Volunteer Centre Manchester, we do our very best to mirror the vibrant range of voluntary, community and charitable organisations in Manchester - and beyond.
Whether you're looking for something specific, want to support a cause you really care about or are making your first steps into the world of volunteering, you can start here.
From an organisation and are referring a service user? Click here.
How to get involved:
Click here to view current volunteer opportunities and apply for them. You can tailor the search to your tastes to find the perfect role for you. Filter by your areas of interest, location, and times available. There is no way you won't find something you love!
We have a new drop-in set up, free for anyone looking to volunteer. Come by to have tea, biscuits and a chat with members of the volunteer centre team and learn about volunteering. We want to learn about you to find out what kind of volunteering would be best. The team will then sign you up on the spot to volunteering we think will suit you.
If you need extra support into volunteering, we are more than happy to help. You are also welcome to return over multiple weeks so we can continually support you with your applications until you have settled into your perfect volunteer role!
The drop-ins take place:
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
10am - 3pm
Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
NOTE: It is not necessary to book a slot, but if you would like to let us know you are coming, or to have a reminder in your calendar so you don't forget to come, you can book by
clicking here.
Join the Manchester Volunteering mailing list by filling out the form below. This is a great resource to learn about organisations that need extra volunteer help this month, as well as new volunteer roles, training opportunities, community events, job vacancies, helplines and other good ways to get involved.
Have a question, require some support or want to book a 1-1 appointment with one of our Volunteering Development Workers? Please use our contact us form, and one of the team will be in touch.