Volunteering Opportunities

Displaying 1 - 24 of 32
Summary: Do you think you can give something back to the community and give a local child a hand with their homework? Experience is helpful but not required.
Area of Interest: Education & Literacy, Libraries
Summary: Looking for a rewarding opportunity to support young people in your community whilst developing your own skills and experience?

Volunteering as a ReachOut mentor in a local school provides the rewarding experience to help build your mentees' skills and confidence, whilst working with a team of like-minded people and developing your own skills and experience in youth development! Choose a project in a local school that fits your schedule and give just 2 hours a week of your time over our 12-week projects to make a real difference to a young person's life.
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Education & Literacy, Health & Social Care, Mental Health, Mentoring
Summary: Role with Barnardos. Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Barnardos are looking for volunteers to help in their charity shop. You would:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Barnardos are looking for volunteers to help in their charity shop. You would:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 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.
Area of Interest: Administration, Children Young People & Families, Sports & Movement
Summary: Barnardos are looking for volunteers to help in their charity shop. You would:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Together Media is Learn Together CIC’s community media project, covering current affairs, social issues and stories that matter to local communities.

Volunteers can get involved in:

Researching topics and developing content ideas

Presenting short videos and explainers

Preparing and taking part in interviews and podcasts

Filming, editing and producing social media content

No previous experience is required, as training and ongoing support will be provided. This is also a great opportunity for media and film students to gain practical experience and build their professional portfolios.

The role is flexible, with both remote and in-person opportunities available in Manchester.
Area of Interest: Arts Culture & Music, Campaigning & Advocacy, Children Young People & Families, Digital and Tech, Education & Literacy, Health & Social Care, LGBTQ+, Marketing & Social Media, Mental Health, Mentoring, Migrants & Refugees, Race Ethnicity & Religion, Student Volunteers (18+), Virtual Volunteering, Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Role with Barnardos.. Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: This opportunity with Oxfam involves supporting the shop in a number of activities - this might involve customer service or visual merchandising on the shop floor - or sorting, researching, and pricing stock donations, adding gift aid to donations, helping out with new content on our online shop, picking/packing/shipping online sales, financial admin/banking, social media, and even helping with volunteer recruitment - there's something for everyone!
Area of Interest: Administration, Retail
Summary: Barnardos are looking for volunteers to help in their charity shop. You would:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and organised volunteer with a passion for sustainable fashion, community development, and ethical supply chain research. This role will focus specifically on bridging the gap between our local efforts (repair, upcycling) and the complex, often non-transparent global system of used clothing disposal. A core goal is to research and expose the ethical concerns surrounding the second-hand clothing export industry.
Area of Interest: Administration, Education & Literacy, Environment & Conservation, Sports & Movement
Summary: Barnardos are looking for volunteers to help in their charity shop. You would:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Barnardos are looking for volunteers to help in their charity shop. You would:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Role with Barnardos. work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Role with Barnardos. Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Can you support our North Manchester Friendship & Activity Group for local people living with dementia - 10:30am until 2pm each Friday? You'll be chatting with members, helping out with activities such as arts & crafts, music and social exercises. There is a different theme every week - and even a few trips out! If you thrive in a group setting, then this could be for you. Together Dementia.
Area of Interest: Befriending, Health & Social Care, Older People
Summary: Barnardos are looking for volunteers to help in their charity shop. You would:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Role with Barnardos.. Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Brightside Connect is our online mentoring programme for 16–18-year-olds who are currently in sixth form or college across the country. Running during the autumn term, your support as a mentor will be invaluable, using your experience to help your mentee(s) to understand their next steps after school. Over a 10-week period, you might help them to explore university courses, write a CV, practice interview technique, revise for exams, and much more. All mentoring is our platform, you just need access to a mobile/tablet and no need to travel anywhere.
Area of Interest: Advice & Employment, Education & Literacy, Mentoring, Student Volunteers (18+), Virtual Volunteering
Summary: Role with Barnardos. Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
Area of Interest: Children Young People & Families, Finance & Fundraising, Retail, Student Volunteers (18+), Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: Northmoor Community Centre is based in Longsight and part of Northmoor Community Association. We need help with spreading information on advice, activities and services to the local community as well as improving communication and engagement.

Skills needed: Creative, good communication skills,
Skills desired: Previous experience in local outreach and publicity, can speak Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or Bangla.

We will provide:
Induction to the role
Flexible hours
Paid out-of-pocket expenses such as bus fares

We require a commitment to Equal Opportunities, (treating all individuals equally and with respect) and our Confidentiality, Safeguarding and GDPR standards.
Area of Interest: Digital and Tech, Marketing & Social Media
Summary: Heaton litter pickers...
Our friendly litter picking group meets each Wednesday at 10am for a group litter pick. Join us to enjoy some fresh air, explore the park and help keep Heaton Park beautiful.
Area of Interest: Environment & Conservation, Sports & Movement, Young Volunteers (under 18)
Summary: White Rose charity shop is looking for volunteers to help in retail and social media. We provide the opportunity for you to learn different skills regularly and gain a variety of experience, so no two shifts are the same. You don’t need any experience to volunteer, all we ask is that you are enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking.
Area of Interest: Retail, Student Volunteers (18+)