Volunteering Opportunities
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Summary:
Reading Helpers are adult volunteers living or working within a 5 mile radius of a school that has asked for our help. You need to commit to at least an afternoon a week for a whole year during term-time, and as we invest in your training we'd appreciate it if you could stay longer.
The role isn't about listening to children read, but creating a relaxed session that allows children to work alongside you to discover the joy of books.
The role isn't about listening to children read, but creating a relaxed session that allows children to work alongside you to discover the joy of books.
Area of Interest:
Children Young People & Families, Education & Literacy
Summary:
The Brotherhood of the Cross and the Star are a community garden and food growing project that brings people together through gardening, wellbeing activities, and food support. Alongside our gardening sessions, we also run a food distribution service supporting local community members with access to surplus and donated food.
We are looking for a Social Media Support Volunteer/Freelancer to help manage and grow our online presence. The role involves updating our Facebook and Instagram pages, creating simple and engaging posts, and helping showcase our activities, workshops, and community events.
We are looking for a Social Media Support Volunteer/Freelancer to help manage and grow our online presence. The role involves updating our Facebook and Instagram pages, creating simple and engaging posts, and helping showcase our activities, workshops, and community events.
Area of Interest:
Digital and Tech, Environment & Conservation, Events
Summary:
Coram Beanstalk provide children with 1-1 reading for pleasure support. You must be able to offer a minimum of one consistent afternoon weekly throughout the school year.
Area of Interest:
Children Young People & Families, Education & Literacy
Summary:
Venture Arts are looking for a Studio Assistant Volunteer.
Area of Interest:
Arts Culture & Music, Children Young People & Families, Disability, Older People
Summary:
Join Age UK Manchester as a Charity Shop Volunteer in Northenden or Didsbury. Help serve customers, process donations, and create eye-catching displays while raising vital funds for local services supporting older people. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to help.
Area of Interest:
Finance & Fundraising, Older People, Retail
Summary:
As a Volunteer Befriender with Being There, you will provide companionship and emotional support to people living with life‑limiting illnesses. Many of our clients experience loneliness, anxiety or reduced social contact, and your time can make a real difference to their wellbeing.
Area of Interest:
Befriending, Disability, Health & Social Care, Older People
Summary:
As a Volunteer Driver with Being There, you will support people living with life‑limiting illnesses by providing safe and reliable transport to medical appointments, social groups and other essential activities. Many of our clients face isolation or have limited mobility, so your support will help them stay connected to their community and access vital services.
Area of Interest:
Befriending, Disability, Driving, Health & Social Care
Summary:
Being There is a well-established Greater Manchester charity and company limited by guarantee.
As Chair, you will lead our Board of Trustees, working closely with fellow trustees and our Chief Executive to ensure excellent governance, strategic focus and organisational effectiveness.
As Chair, you will lead our Board of Trustees, working closely with fellow trustees and our Chief Executive to ensure excellent governance, strategic focus and organisational effectiveness.
Area of Interest:
Befriending, Disability, Health & Social Care, Trusteeship & Coordination
Summary:
Nightstop prevents homelessness through community hosting. They're looking for hosts to provide a temporary safe, clean and private room for those who are in immediate housing crisis. While Nightstop find longer term appropriate accommodation.
Nightstop provides training, support and supervision to hosts so they can provide a space that really does make a difference to people's lives.
Nightstop provides training, support and supervision to hosts so they can provide a space that really does make a difference to people's lives.
Area of Interest:
Children Young People & Families, Homelessness & Housing, LGBTQ+, Migrants & Refugees, Race Ethnicity & Religion
Summary:
Nightstop prevents homelessness through community hosting. It helps people who are in immediate housing crisis by providing safe accommodation while Nightstop finds longer term appropriate accommodation.
They're looking for volunteer drivers who will put Nightstop guests at ease and enable guests to find their way to a new hosts-home.
Nightstop provides training, support and supervision to volunteer drivers so they can provide a space that really does make a difference to people's lives.
They're looking for volunteer drivers who will put Nightstop guests at ease and enable guests to find their way to a new hosts-home.
Nightstop provides training, support and supervision to volunteer drivers so they can provide a space that really does make a difference to people's lives.
Area of Interest:
Children Young People & Families, Driving, Homelessness & Housing, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Migrants & Refugees
Summary:
Marie Curie is looking for volunteers to help with their Collection Tins and Daffodil Boxes?
Area of Interest:
Campaigning & Advocacy, Finance & Fundraising, Health & Social Care, Mental Health
Summary:
Be the heart of the action! Marie Curie are looking for a volunteer to be the organiser behind their community collections and become a Collection Host.
Area of Interest:
Campaigning & Advocacy, Events, Finance & Fundraising, Health & Social Care, Mental Health
Summary:
As a volunteer, you will be joining a team who give invaluable and often life-changing free advice to autistic people, families and other enquirers helping to ensure that autistic people have a greater opportunity to live a fulfilled life
Area of Interest:
Administration, Advice & Employment, Disability, Mental Health, Virtual Volunteering
Summary:
WE ARE HIDE OUT YOUTH ZONE
HIDE OUT Youth Zone is a charity for Manchester children and young people.
We exist to give them the opportunity to discover their passion, build confidence, and find their purpose.
HIDE OUT Youth Zone is a charity for Manchester children and young people.
We exist to give them the opportunity to discover their passion, build confidence, and find their purpose.
Area of Interest:
Administration, Children Young People & Families, Mental Health, Sports & Movement
Summary:
Join ESCA-UK's 'Youth Active Heritage & Football Project', proudly funded by Sport England and the National Lottery!
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteer coaches to help deliver weekly football sessions for children aged 5–16 from culturally diverse backgrounds in Manchester.
You will assist with warm-ups, skill drills, and mini-matches in a safe, inclusive environment.
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteer coaches to help deliver weekly football sessions for children aged 5–16 from culturally diverse backgrounds in Manchester.
You will assist with warm-ups, skill drills, and mini-matches in a safe, inclusive environment.
Area of Interest:
Children Young People & Families, Migrants & Refugees, Race Ethnicity & Religion, Sports & Movement
Summary:
Volunteer at the Science and Industry Museum!
Help visitors learn through our objects and activities. A super flexible volunteer role where you help our visitors get inspired!
You will be supporting the Public Programme team in the delivery of school holiday programmes and one-off events which will include meeting and greeting visitors, supporting the delivery of hands-on activities and audience participation, as well as offering general support to the team.
The Learning team deliver a year-round programme of inspiring events, shows and activities for schools, families, adults and community groups. This role will involve supporting this varied programme. You could find yourself helping visitors design their own rocket, inspire families to make a robot out of blue blocks, or explore the wonders of colour and light. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in family learning and community engagement, and an insight into the operations of the Learning team at the Science and Industry Museum. We inform, inspire and encourage learning on-site, as well as through outreach and online.
Help visitors learn through our objects and activities. A super flexible volunteer role where you help our visitors get inspired!
You will be supporting the Public Programme team in the delivery of school holiday programmes and one-off events which will include meeting and greeting visitors, supporting the delivery of hands-on activities and audience participation, as well as offering general support to the team.
The Learning team deliver a year-round programme of inspiring events, shows and activities for schools, families, adults and community groups. This role will involve supporting this varied programme. You could find yourself helping visitors design their own rocket, inspire families to make a robot out of blue blocks, or explore the wonders of colour and light. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in family learning and community engagement, and an insight into the operations of the Learning team at the Science and Industry Museum. We inform, inspire and encourage learning on-site, as well as through outreach and online.
Area of Interest:
Arts Culture & Music, Education & Literacy, Student Volunteers (18+)
Summary:
The Medicare Foundation are looking for volunteer tennis coaches.
Run Drills & Games: Assist with age-appropriate exercises that develop coordination, technique, and teamwork.
Support Head Coaches: Help set up equipment and manage group safety to ensure every session runs smoothly.
Promote Fair Play: Model good sportsmanship and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for all skill levels.
Run Drills & Games: Assist with age-appropriate exercises that develop coordination, technique, and teamwork.
Support Head Coaches: Help set up equipment and manage group safety to ensure every session runs smoothly.
Promote Fair Play: Model good sportsmanship and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for all skill levels.
Area of Interest:
Administration, Children Young People & Families, Sports & Movement
Summary:
Volunteer at the Science and Industry Museum!
Power Up is a hands-on, fully interactive gaming exhibition featuring video games and consoles from the past five decades. There is something for everyone, from Pong to Pacman, Sonic to Street Fighter, and Mario to Minecraft, plus a selection of games created in Manchester!
We are looking for a team of enthusiastic volunteers interested in gaming and delivering amazing customer service who can support our Power Up exhibition. Volunteers will help to engage visitor with gaming objects in a dedicated activity, direct visitors to the consoles and games they are most excited to play, as well as highlighting special Manchester related games and designers. Why not challenge visitors to a game? Chat about retro games and share some gaming facts. That’s what Power Up is all about!
Power Up is a hands-on, fully interactive gaming exhibition featuring video games and consoles from the past five decades. There is something for everyone, from Pong to Pacman, Sonic to Street Fighter, and Mario to Minecraft, plus a selection of games created in Manchester!
We are looking for a team of enthusiastic volunteers interested in gaming and delivering amazing customer service who can support our Power Up exhibition. Volunteers will help to engage visitor with gaming objects in a dedicated activity, direct visitors to the consoles and games they are most excited to play, as well as highlighting special Manchester related games and designers. Why not challenge visitors to a game? Chat about retro games and share some gaming facts. That’s what Power Up is all about!
Area of Interest:
Arts Culture & Music, Digital and Tech, Student Volunteers (18+)
Summary:
Who we are:
Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury supports people seeking asylum and refugees across Manchester. We run projects that provide safety, welcome, and opportunities for people to connect and rebuild their lives. The Women’s Group meets weekly in Wythenshawe, offering a safe space for women to relax, take part in creative activities, and build friendships.
Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury supports people seeking asylum and refugees across Manchester. We run projects that provide safety, welcome, and opportunities for people to connect and rebuild their lives. The Women’s Group meets weekly in Wythenshawe, offering a safe space for women to relax, take part in creative activities, and build friendships.
Area of Interest:
Befriending, Gender-based, Migrants & Refugees, Race Ethnicity & Religion
Summary:
The Widows Empowerment Trust are looking for volunteer befrienders provide emotional, social, and practical companionship to bereaved spouses and widows who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation, or a lack of community support. This role involves regular home visits and telephone befriending, offering a compassionate presence, active listening, and encouragement.
Role and Responsibility
Provide friendly, regular companionship through scheduled home visits or telephone calls
Offer a supportive, non-judgmental, and empathetic listening ear to bereaved individuals
Help reduce loneliness, build confidence, and encourage engagement in community activities where appropriate
Maintain healthy and professional boundaries at all times
Record interactions appropriately while maintaining confidentiality
Follow the charity’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Communicate any safeguarding concerns immediately to the appropriate staff members
Attend volunteer induction, training sessions, and occasional reflective practice meetings
Represent The Widows Empowerment Trust with professionalism and cultural sensitivity
Role and Responsibility
Provide friendly, regular companionship through scheduled home visits or telephone calls
Offer a supportive, non-judgmental, and empathetic listening ear to bereaved individuals
Help reduce loneliness, build confidence, and encourage engagement in community activities where appropriate
Maintain healthy and professional boundaries at all times
Record interactions appropriately while maintaining confidentiality
Follow the charity’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Communicate any safeguarding concerns immediately to the appropriate staff members
Attend volunteer induction, training sessions, and occasional reflective practice meetings
Represent The Widows Empowerment Trust with professionalism and cultural sensitivity
Area of Interest:
Befriending, Mentoring, Older People, Student Volunteers (18+)
Summary:
Purpose of Volunteering Role:
To support the day-to-day operation of the Ardwick furniture shop by assisting with the handling, preparation, testing and movement of donated furniture and electrical items. The role helps ensure items are safe, clean and ready for sale, raising vital funds to support the work of Moya Cole Hospice.
The volunteering role will model our core values by caring for others, working together as a team and helping to make a difference in our community.
To support the day-to-day operation of the Ardwick furniture shop by assisting with the handling, preparation, testing and movement of donated furniture and electrical items. The role helps ensure items are safe, clean and ready for sale, raising vital funds to support the work of Moya Cole Hospice.
The volunteering role will model our core values by caring for others, working together as a team and helping to make a difference in our community.
Area of Interest:
Construction & Practical work, Driving, Retail
Summary:
Garden volunteer to maintain and enhance our new The Grange Community Garden and Peace Garden, based in Beswick M11 3TQ by performing tasks such as weeding, planting, pruning, watering, and clearing debris.
With a passion for gardening, a reasonable level of physical fitness, and a willingness to work outdoors.
An opportunity to join Sow The City sessions and learn new skills
The opportunity location is at the Grange Community Resource Centre Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester M11 3TQ.
With a passion for gardening, a reasonable level of physical fitness, and a willingness to work outdoors.
An opportunity to join Sow The City sessions and learn new skills
The opportunity location is at the Grange Community Resource Centre Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester M11 3TQ.
Area of Interest:
Construction & Practical work, Environment & Conservation
Summary:
At V for Life (VfL), we envision a UK where older vegans and vegetarians (veg*ns) can thrive – living in dignity, with their beliefs fully respected and their needs confidently met. Friends of V for Life are vegan or vegetarian people who work voluntarily to help raise awareness of the charity and its work. You can really help us to make a difference to someone’s life! Tasks vary from helping at events, sharing our literature in community spaces, speaking to local care homes about the help V for Life could offer them to give their vegan and vegetarian residents a good quality of life. It could be anything that helps our charity to protect the vegan and vegetarian way of life for older people both now and for generations to come.
Area of Interest:
Administration, Events, Libraries, Marketing & Social Media, Older People
Summary:
Would you like to make a real difference to children’s education in your local community?
Lily Lane Primary School is seeking committed, community minded volunteers to join its Local Governing Committee. No previous governance or education experience is required. Volunteers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, particularly those with transferable skills such as data analysis, project management or community engagement.
Lily Lane Primary School is seeking committed, community minded volunteers to join its Local Governing Committee. No previous governance or education experience is required. Volunteers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, particularly those with transferable skills such as data analysis, project management or community engagement.
Area of Interest:
Children Young People & Families, Education & Literacy, Finance & Fundraising