Volunteering Opportunities
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We’re always on the lookout for new volunteers. If you are interested in joining check out the many opportunities available at WORCESTER COMMUNITY ACTION. If you don’t find anything that stands out to you but still want to help, please contact us we may have other opportunities available.
Worcester Community Action
COVID – 19: Please note that due to the Covid-19 virus, we will be undertaking our work from home. So, if you are interested in volunteering, please email us (address below), as that will be replied to quicker than a telephone message (which will not be picked up for a while!). However, if you’d like […]
PLUS (People like us)
A new service, PLUS (People Like Us), has recently been launched, designed to combat loneliness and create connections between people and their communities. The service is available to all adults who may feel alone or isolated. Trained volunteers will provide support to build confidence, develop social connections and become more active and engaged in their […]
On-line Pet Show
Worcester Animal Rescue Shelter have a date for your diary, as they are planning an on-line Pet Show between 7th – 21st June – go to: https://www.wars.org.uk/events.php for more details and to enter the show. They also need anyone who can help with fund raising!
Bilingual Help your Neighbour
An organisation which supports European migrants in the city, is looking for any volunteers who are bilingual and can get involved in their ‘Help Your Neighbour’ scheme. Volunteers are delivering groceries and medicines to vulnerable people, to help shield them from the pandemic. The group is also running a volunteer kitchen, where volunteers prepare warm […]
Natter and Nature
A service which is responding to our present situation, has been established by a team of volunteers, in order to help people who are self-isolating or living alone. ‘Natter and Nature’ offers individuals the opportunity to receive regular phone calls from DBS checked volunteers, as well as receive simple nature inspired activities through the post. […]
Catering Assistant
A volunteer catering assistant is needed to assist the catering team to provide lunch clubs for older people in local retirement complexes. You need to be reliable and able to work as part of a team and to promote the benefits of healthy living and balanced meals. If you take pride in your work, with […]
Telephone Befriender
Are you someone who likes talking on the telephone? Could you make regular calls to a person(s) living with dementia to chat about their interests? Call times are agreed between the volunteer and the client so there is a level of flexibility but you would need to give a level of commitment to ensure benefits […]
Flexible Fundraising
Would you like to volunteer but cannot commit to regular attendance due to your other commitments? We are looking for fundraising volunteers who can help on an ad hoc basis with a variety of fundraising events. Throughout the year, this organisation will be holding collections and events to raise vital funds to ensure the continuation […]
GARDENER
Hopefully, spring will soon be here! That brings about requests for volunteers to help with gardens and gardening. If you enjoy helping to keep gardens neat and tidy – not just for individuals but also for organisations and retirement complexes, then we need you. Could you help and encourage residents and users to get involved […]
Retail opportunity
A charity shop in St John’s, which raises funds for children’s charities, needs volunteers who are able to offer any time, mornings or afternoons, from Monday to Saturday. If you’ve even worked in retail, or even if you have no previous experience, you’d be most welcome. If you are over 17yrs of age and can […]
Fundraising Team Leader
Our next opportunity will suit someone who is a cat lover and would like to help an organisation which has feline welfare at its heart, and which believes that every cat should be treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. If you agree, could you take on the role of Fundraising Team Leader? […]
Reception Volunteers
Do you have a couple of hours to spare between 7.00pm – 9.00pm on any evening between Monday and Thursday. A city centre organisation is looking for reception volunteers to provide a welcoming, meet and greet, caring atmosphere for their clients. Volunteers are vital for this charity as without them, they are unable to run […]
Knitting group
Are you someone who enjoys knitting? Could you help a group of people who meet each Friday to ‘Knit and Knatter’? The group, which meets in Dines Green, are looking for someone to help lead the group and support their knitting. They have lots of wool, and plenty of enthusiasm, so just need someone to […]