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Foodbank Support Volunteer

Alice Hawkins Community Projects

Alice Hawkins Community Projects is a volunteer-led organisation in the heart of Leicester. We need volunteers to help run our foodbank operation. Willing to learn how to greet our members, register new and existing members, distribute food, receive deliveries and donations and manage stock.

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  • Children and Youth
  • Community
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Older People

Leicester

1st Loughborough Scout Group are looking for new leaders

Loughborough District Scouts

This is an opportunity to work with young people in Loughborough.

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  • Children and Youth
  • Community
  • Practical and Outdoors

Charnwood

Gardening Assistant

St Joseph's Rural Centre

Assist in maintaining our beautiful green spaces and keeping the grounds inviting for all.

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  • Environment
  • Practical and Outdoors

North West Leicestershire

Community Fundraiser – Bucket Superhero at the Stockyard

Rainbows Hospice for Babies, Children and Young People

Are you friendly, outgoing, and enjoy connecting with new people? Volunteering within our Community Team could be your perfect match! Whether you thrive on conversation and enjoy engaging with others or prefer being hands-on and getting things done; this is your chance to shine. Any time you can give helps fund our vital work.

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  • Children and Youth
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  • Fundraising

Melton

Cafe Support

St Joseph's Rural Centre

Covering a number of front of house and kitchen based tasks.

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  • Hospitality

North West Leicestershire

ESOL/ English Class Assistant

Shama Women's Centre

To support the tutors with class and learners, offering 1:1 support where needed and general admin including maintaining class registers, photocopying resources.

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  • Admin
  • Education

Leicester

Events Assistant

Shama Women's Centre

Assisting Shama team with organising and supporting various internal events as well as attending various external events to promote Shama’s services.

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  • Admin
  • Campaigning and Lobbying
  • Community

Leicester

General Administrative Assistant

Shama Women's Centre

To provide administrative support to a specific and / range of projects. Tasks involve supporting Shama staff members with administrative tasks including taking calls, filling, photocopying, as well as organising meetings, activities, events and much more.

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  • Admin
  • Advice and Information
  • Campaigning and Lobbying
  • Community
  • Education
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Health and Wellbeing

Leicester

Front House Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Shama Women's Centre

To provide administrative support to the reception and general office. Tasks include assisting members of the public, taking calls, filling, and photocopying.

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  • Admin

Leicester

IT Class Assistant

Shama Women's Centre

To provide IT support to women from ethnic diverse communities, no lesson planning is required however one to one support is essential. All resources will be provided and training will be given.

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  • Admin
  • Education

Leicester

Volunteer Leaders – Tigers Explorer Unit (New Thursday Evening Opening, Leicester South East)

Scouts

Help shape the future of young people aged 14–18! Tigers Explorer Scout Unit is launching a new Thursday evening section and needs friendly, proactive volunteers to help lead the way. No experience needed – full training provided.

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  • Befriending
  • Children and Youth
  • Community
  • Mentoring
  • Practical and Outdoors

Leicester

Volunteer Leaders – 9th Leicester Scout Group (Cubs, Scouts & Help Us Reopen Beavers!)

Scouts

Support Cubs and Scouts or help us relaunch our Beaver section at 9th Leicester Scout Group! No experience needed – just enthusiasm, 1–2 hours a week, and we’ll provide full training.

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  • Children and Youth
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Leicester

Volunteer Leaders – 15th Leicester (Kirby Muxloe) Beavers, Cubs & Scouts (Mon–Wed)

Scouts

Join 15th Leicester (Kirby Muxloe) Scout Group and support children aged 6–14 through weekly adventures, games, and skill-building! Volunteer for Beavers, Cubs, or Scouts – full training, flexible commitment, and no experience needed.

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  • Children and Youth
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Blaby

Volunteer Leaders Needed – 2nd Hinckley (St Peter’s) Beavers, Cubs & Scouts (Tuesdays)

Scouts

Join the fun at 2nd Hinckley Scout Group and support children aged 6–14 through games, challenges, and adventure! Weekly sessions on Tuesdays – full training provided, no experience needed.

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Hinckley and Bosworth

Volunteer Leaders – 40th Leicester (Anstey) Beavers, Cubs & Scouts (Various Weeknights)

Scouts

Support children aged 6–14 to learn, grow, and have adventures! Join 40th Leicester (Anstey) Scout Group as a volunteer leader for Beavers, Cubs, or Scouts. No experience needed – full training provided.

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  • Befriending
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  • Community
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Mentoring
  • Practical and Outdoors

Charnwood

Volunteer Beaver Leader – 33rd/65th Leicester (Mondays, 6:15–7:45 PM)

Scouts

Support young children aged 6–8 in a fun, active Beaver Scouts group every Monday evening. No experience needed – full training provided. Help make a difference, one adventure at a time!

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  • Befriending
  • Children and Youth
  • Community
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Mentoring
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Leicester

Be the Leader They’ll Always Remember – Join 12th/74th Scouts

Scouts

Want to make a real difference in your community – and have fun doing it? We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring, and community-minded adults to join our team as volunteer leaders for Beavers (6–8), Cubs (8–10½), and Scouts (10½–14) at 12th/74th Leicester Scout Group. Love working with young people? Want to give back to your community […]

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  • Befriending
  • Children and Youth
  • Community
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Mentoring
  • Practical and Outdoors

Leicester

Befriender Role (Face to Face, Telephone)

Shama Women's Centre

To offer companionship, emotional support to women, support to overcome loneliness and challenges surrounding mental health, as well as give signposting information when required.

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  • Befriending
  • Health and Wellbeing

Leicester

Treasurer

St Mary's church Hinckley

The treasurer must act as the first and primary tier of financial checks and balances; and is responsible for the proper disbursement of church funds – both restricted and unrestricted within policies established by the Charities Commission, the Church of England and the PCC. The treasurer does not need to be an accountant – it’s […]

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Inspire Young People and Families Association

Inspire Young People & Families Association

As a Volunteer Youth Support Worker with the Inspire Young People and Families Association, you will play a crucial role in helping to inspire, support, and guide vulnerable young people and families in our community. You will work alongside a team to create a safe, supportive, and positive environment where young people can thrive and […]

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