Volunteering Opportunities
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Summary:
By organising and delivering awareness talks, hosting information stands, and engaging with groups, you will help educate others and inspire action. You'll use and grow your local knowledge, connections and networks to arrange and deliver awareness raising activities in your local community.. You will identify opportunities, audiences and spaces to connect with community members and share key prostate cancer risk awareness messages. Role is with Prostate Cancer UK.
Area of Interest:
Health & Social Care
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
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:
Join ESCA-UK as a Volunteer Youth Football Coach in Manchester! Backed by Sport England, our project provides weekly 2-hour Sunday sessions for children aged 5–16 from diverse communities.
You will assist in delivering fun, high-quality football drills and mini-matches, setting up equipment, and acting as a positive role model in a safe, inclusive environment. The project runs until April 2027. We reimburse travel expenses and fully fund your Enhanced DBS check.
If you hold a valid coaching certificate and want to make a real community impact while building your CV, apply today!
You will assist in delivering fun, high-quality football drills and mini-matches, setting up equipment, and acting as a positive role model in a safe, inclusive environment. The project runs until April 2027. We reimburse travel expenses and fully fund your Enhanced DBS check.
If you hold a valid coaching certificate and want to make a real community impact while building your CV, apply today!
Area of Interest:
Children Young People & Families, Migrants & Refugees, Sports & Movement
Summary:
We're looking for a keen and able volunteer to research and write funding bids to meet challenges of newly arrived BME communities and updating on any local funding bids or opportunities. Searching and preparing for bids by collating and gathering information.
Area of Interest:
Administration, Campaigning & Advocacy, Education & Literacy
Summary:
We urgently need volunteers for our weekly foodbank sessions at the Neighbourhood Project, Conran Street, Harpurhey (Thursday mornings), St Clement's Church, Openshaw (Tuesday afternoons) and Brunswick Church, Ardwick (Friday mornings). As a foodbank volunteer you'll be helping desperate families who can't make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis. You will be packing emergency three-day food parcels, meeting clients and talking through the packing list with them.
Our foodbank sessions are busy so you will be making a huge difference to struggling families. There's nothing more rewarding than giving practical help to people in need and offering them some kindness.
Our foodbank sessions are busy so you will be making a huge difference to struggling families. There's nothing more rewarding than giving practical help to people in need and offering them some kindness.
Area of Interest:
Food Cooking & Foodbanks
Summary:
Have a car and want to help locally? Volunteer with Levenshulme Inspire to deliver meals, shopping bags, or transport elderly residents. Flexible options available throughout the week. Make a real difference in your community.
Area of Interest:
Driving, Food Cooking & Foodbanks, Sports & Movement
Summary:
Growing Together Levenshulme are looking for people to volunteer alongside other members of the People Support team to provide informal support and signposting where needed to participants at the Garden, and to facilitate the smooth running of the non-gardening aspects of the project.
Area of Interest:
Mental Health, Sports & Movement
Summary:
As a Volunteer Activities Leader, you will help create a friendly, welcoming and enjoyable environment by supporting and leading a range of fun, social and creative activities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, getting involved in activities and helping others feel included and connected.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, getting involved in activities and helping others feel included and connected.
Area of Interest:
Arts Culture & Music, Befriending, Events, Mentoring, Older People
Summary:
Messy Church Volunteers Wanted! Do you enjoy welcoming families, getting creative, and sharing God’s love in simple ways?
Messy Church is fun, friendly, lively—and a bit messy!
Messy Church is fun, friendly, lively—and a bit messy!
Area of Interest:
Arts Culture & Music, Children Young People & Families, Race Ethnicity & Religion
Summary:
Every time we launch a campaign, you will be sent a collection of tasks to choose from. These could include holding a stall, writing to an MP, or finding locations for our leaflets. You'll be able to choose what you'd like to take action on from the task list.
You would also be the main contact for volunteer Advocates in your area, encouraging them to do the tasks, get involved and report back. You'll be in charge of coordinating activities, such as looking for stalls at events and then encouraging other local volunteers to come and help out.
You would also be the main contact for volunteer Advocates in your area, encouraging them to do the tasks, get involved and report back. You'll be in charge of coordinating activities, such as looking for stalls at events and then encouraging other local volunteers to come and help out.
Area of Interest:
Animals, Campaigning & Advocacy, Environment & Conservation, Events, Mentoring
Summary:
Want to make a real difference? Family SEN Group is seeking an enthusiastic facilitator with lived experience with SEND/neurodivergent to lead monthly weekend walks in Manchester City.
You choose the route, and we handle the rest, providing an accessible map and full advertising. We support families of all shapes and sizes—defined entirely by them, including single owners with dogs.
You will join our Greater Manchester walking committee with three-month team's link check-ins, creating a safe, judgment-free space. We offer full support, a free basic DBS, free training, and a custom logo T-shirt. Join a great community changing lives!
You choose the route, and we handle the rest, providing an accessible map and full advertising. We support families of all shapes and sizes—defined entirely by them, including single owners with dogs.
You will join our Greater Manchester walking committee with three-month team's link check-ins, creating a safe, judgment-free space. We offer full support, a free basic DBS, free training, and a custom logo T-shirt. Join a great community changing lives!
Area of Interest:
Children Young People & Families, Disability, Events, Mental Health
Summary:
Become a Park Pals volunteer and help bring Heaton Park to life. With over 600 acres of green space, historic landmarks and major events enjoyed by millions each year, there’s always something exciting happening. As a volunteer, you’ll support activities across the park, from festivals and community events to environmental projects, all on a flexible schedule that fits around you. After a quick induction, you’ll receive regular updates so you can choose the opportunities that inspire you most!
Area of Interest:
Arts Culture & Music, Environment & Conservation, Events, Sports & Movement
Summary:
Volunteer as a Minibus Companion with Together Dementia Support and help members get safely to and from their weekly groups. You’ll accompany our drivers, chat with members, and ensure each journey is safe and friendly. A rewarding role for caring, sociable people who enjoy making a difference to the lives of those living with dementia.
Area of Interest:
Befriending, Health & Social Care, Older People, Sports & Movement
Summary:
Touch Wood have ongoing opportunities for volunteers in our wood recycling workshop, in which we rescue waste wood, collected by EMERGE Recycling, and repurpose it for re-sale and re-use, or turn it into a wide range of upcycled timber products.
Area of Interest:
Construction & Practical work, Environment & Conservation, Retail
Summary:
As a Retail Volunteer you can focus on a department or acitvity that is of most interest to you or you can do a bit of everything!
Departments include: fashion (womens, mens, kids) books, music (vinyl and CDs), homeware, and bric-a-brac.
Departments include: fashion (womens, mens, kids) books, music (vinyl and CDs), homeware, and bric-a-brac.
Area of Interest:
Retail
Summary:
Debdale Park is offering the opportunity to join an already bustling community volunteer group and help maintain/develop the rose beds, general park areas and/or the heritage garden.
Area of Interest:
Environment & Conservation, Events, Sports & Movement
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:
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.
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:
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
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:
Do you care about those living in poverty around the world? Do you want to use your voice to make a real difference? Do you want to be a political campaigner who delivers results?
Join our network of volunteer campaigners to use your voices and influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty!
Join our network of volunteer campaigners to use your voices and influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty!
Area of Interest:
Campaigning & Advocacy
Summary:
HostNation is seeking volunteer befrienders across Greater Manchester to offer social support to refugees and asylum seekers. You’ll meet regularly for walks, chats or simple outings to help them feel welcome and connected. Volunteers are fully supported and reimbursed for expenses. A few hours weekly can make a life-changing difference.
Area of Interest:
Befriending, Campaigning & Advocacy, Migrants & Refugees, Sports & Movement
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
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:
Looking for a fun and rewarding volunteering opportunity that fits around your other commitments? Want to help some of our most vulnerable children and inspire them towards better, brighter things? For some children in care, most adults in their lives are social workers or other paid professionals. An Independent Visitor is a volunteer who visits a child for a few hours each month to build a valuable and consistent relationship by spending time together doing fun activities.
Area of Interest:
Befriending, Children Young People & Families, Mentoring, Sports & Movement
Summary:
Support the smooth running and growth of ATML Choir by providing effective administrative and organisational support. The Volunteer Administrative Officer will help coordinate members, volunteers, rehearsals, events, records, communications and organisational activities. Working closely with the leadership team, you will help keep information organised, maintain accurate records and ensure that administrative processes run efficiently. This is an opportunity to use your organisational and communication skills to support a growing community initiative using music to tackle loneliness and build meaningful connections across Manchester.
Area of Interest:
Administration, Arts Culture & Music, Marketing & Social Media, Mental Health, Student Volunteers (18+)