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Volunteer (18yrs plus) for Move against Cancer 5k Your Way program

Move Against Cancer

Move is a Charity set up in 2016 by Gemma Hillier Moses to support youngsters and anyone impacted by Cancer to get more physically active. We currently have three main branches to the Charity’s work: An 8 week online exercise program with Cancer Rehabilitation exercise specialists for youngsters aged 13-30 years who are living with […]

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  • Community
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Practical and Outdoors

Leicester

wishesjust4you – Volunteer – Wish Fulfilment / Donations Manager

wishesjust4you CIC

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and create real, lasting impact? Join wishesjust4you as a Wish Fulfilment / Donations Manager and help bring joy, comfort, and unforgettable experiences to children and young people living with life-limiting illnesses and lifelong disabilities

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  • Admin
  • Advice and Information
  • Disabilities

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Hospital Library Volunteers

University Hospitals of Leicester

Would you like to make a difference to hospital patients? We are looking for volunteers to support our mobile patient library service, delivering books and magazines to ward patients at Leicester General Hospital.

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Onsite

  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Older People

East Midlands Planned Care Centre – Leicester General Hospital – Meet & Greet Volunteers

University Hospitals of Leicester

• To welcome patients arriving in the hospital • To direct patients to their destinations within the hospital accompanying them if necessary. • To give general information to patients/relatives /visitors to the hospital. • To feedback any issues/concerns/suggestions to staff • To promote the use of the Patient Buggy Service • To deliver E-Greetings towards/patients […]

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  • Advice and Information
  • Community
  • Health and Wellbeing

Leicester

Volunteer your time to transform the lives of hungry children around the world.

Mary's Meals

Mary’s Meals is a registered charity serving a nutritious daily meal to some of the world’s poorest children to attract them into the classroom where they can gain an education and a brighter future. There are 71 million primary school-age children out of school around the world; they have to work or beg to survive. […]

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  • Children and Youth
  • Education
  • Faith
  • Fundraising

Other

Volunteer with Us – Help Make Wishes Come True wishesjust4you – Charity Management & Administration Support

wishesjust4you CIC

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people facing some of life’s toughest challenges? Volunteer full or part time, flexible hours, home working, no experience necessary

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  • Advice and Information
  • Children and Youth
  • Disabilities
  • Fundraising

Governors for Schools in Leicestershire County

Leicestershire County Council

Various governors roles in various schools in Leicestershire County

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Onsite

  • Children and Youth
  • Education

Volunteer Car Driver

EMED Group

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us as a Patient Transport Volunteer Driver and become a vital part of our Patient Transport Service in your local area. Your commitment will ensure that vulnerable patients can access essential medical appointments on time with ease and comfort.

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Remote

  • Community
  • Driving and Transport
  • Health and Wellbeing

Saturday Club Volunteer – Leicester

Sense

Get Out There groups are a growing division of Sense that cater for children between 6 and 16 with complex needs. We provide a 4 hour social setting which caters for children and families who need respite. We offer activities such as games, puzzles, arts and crafts, experiments, cookery and sensory play.

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  • Befriending
  • Disabilities

Leicester

Saturday Club Volunteer – Loughborough

Sense

Get Out There groups are a growing division of Sense that cater for children between 6 and 16 with complex needs. We provide a 4 hour social setting which caters for children and families who need respite. We offer activities such as games, puzzles, arts and crafts, experiments, cookery and sensory play.

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  • Disabilities

Charnwood

Trustee

Equality Action Ltd

Join our Board of Trustees at Equality Action and help shape the future of a grassroots charity working to tackle inequality and empower underrepresented communities in Charnwood.

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  • Community
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Trusteeship

Charnwood

Move against Cancer 5K Your Way Ambassador/ Volunteer

Move Against Cancer

Move is a Charity set up in 2016 by Gemma Hillier Moses to support youngsters and anyone impacted by Cancer to get more physically active. We currently have three main branches to the Charity’s work: An 8 week online exercise program with Cancer Rehabilitation exercise specialists for youngsters aged 13-30 years who are living with […]

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Remote

  • Community
  • Disabilities
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Health and Wellbeing

Leicester

RNID Community Volunteer

RNID

Community volunteers help us share information on deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus.

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  • Advice and Information
  • Community
  • Disabilities
  • Health and Wellbeing

Leicester

Join our Team as Event Manager

Leicestershire & Rutland Amateur Swimming Association

Are you an organised, creative and detail-orientated individual with a passion for planning and executing successful events? Are you committed to making a positive difference and have free time? We are looking for a dynamic Event Manager to join our team, on a volunteer basis, to lead the delivery of exceptional swimming events.

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Hybrid

  • Sport

North West Leicestershire

Alex’s Wish Supercars

Alex's Wish

Volunteer at our Supercars day, and when you are done you can enjoy the event.

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Remote

Charnwood

Retail Assistant – Earl Shilton

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland

To assist customers, principally members of the public, to make purchases of clothes and miscellaneous items donated to the charity in a ‘High Street’ shop setting

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  • Older People

Hinckley and Bosworth

Day Care Club Assistant – Braunstone

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland

To assist the Day Care Group organiser in providing a welcoming, interactive, engaging and fun day out in one of our community Day Club venues and assisting passengers on the Age UK transport.

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Onsite

  • Older People

Blaby

Clearing vegetation and debris – Barkby Brook, Syston

Syston Community Flood Group

Clearing vegetation and debris from the brook in Syston to ensure the water can flow freely.

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  • Environment
  • Practical and Outdoors

Charnwood

Driver Leicester South Foodbank

Leicester South Foodbank

As a confident and safe driver, you’ll enjoy being part of a team and have the physical strength to lift and load crates of food.

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  • Community

Oadby and Wigston

Sorting Food by Date at Leicester South Foodbank

Leicester South Foodbank

You’ll be part of a team sorting and handling additional items in the warehouse.

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  • Community

Oadby and Wigston
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