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.
We recruit volunteers on behalf of other organisations so if the opportunities below don’t appeal to you, please contact us as we can often find other volunteer roles to suit you.

Feast Theatre Festival volunteers
Volunteer at the 2023 Feast Theatre Festival, which takes place between November 6th – 12th and allow this annual festival to nourish you and encourage you to revel in the […]

Armed Forces veterans
If you or anyone you know, have Armed forces experience, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for Veteran’s wellbeing service volunteers, who could provide a regular […]

Hospital volunteer
If you have a friendly personality and enjoy working in retail, become a Retail Volunteer in one of the hospital shops and help make the experience a little brighter for […]

Conservation, heritage and/or cultural events volunteer
If you have an enthusiastic and friendly manner and enjoy working with people, this new opportunity might just be what you’re looking for. The main purpose of this role is […]

Social Media volunteer
We all know how much social media impacts on all our lives – for both good and bad!! Looking for a positive use of social media, we are seeking a […]

Restorative Justice volunteer
Restorative Justice aims to enable victims and perpetrators of crime to come together to collectively repair and find a positive way forward. We are looking for volunteers to support this […]

Mental Health group volunteers
A mental health and disability peer support group run by empathic people with lived experience of mental ill health, is looking for some volunteers to support the group as it […]

Recycling volunteer
An organisation looking to reuse and recycle materials such as fabrics etc, has a range of roles available, as they have recently taken on a shop and are, as well […]

Severe Weather support
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol Team (SWEP) aims to support single adults or childless couples from a variety of backgrounds, and to provide an offer of emergency accommodation when there […]

Board Members
A local Biological Records Centre wishes to recruit new members to the non-executive Board. If you have a general interest in the field of wildlife and ideally some specific skills […]

Planning support volunteer
Do you have an interest in the planning system and environmental and countryside issues? A local organisation which campaigns to protect the county from inappropriate development is looking for a […]

Photographer
We’re looking for a volunteer photographer who could help a charity which supports people with a genetic blood disorder. They have organised a free Family Retreat from 11th – 13th […]

‘Life lessons’ school volunteer
Can you spare one afternoon per week (or more if you’d like!) to offer ‘life’ lessons to targeted children at a city primary school. The times are 1.15pm – 3.00pm […]

Creative Art group volunteer
Do you enjoy the company of older people? Do you have a creative side that you wish to express, share in an engaging way and socialise with a group of […]

Complementary therapies
Our local children’s hospice is well known for the excellent services it provides for children with life limiting or life-threatening conditions. This is a ‘special’ opportunity for anyone who is […]

Help people who face homelessness
There are a number of different roles available including: Housing Support Work Assistant, SWEP Night Shelter Assistant and being a telefriender (which involves remote working). If you can spare 3 […]

Befrienders needed
A county wide organisation, which works with individuals with a visual impairment, is looking for face-to-face befrienders across the county. This is particularly true in Kidderminster, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. […]

Food collection
Do you have an estate car or small van which could be used to visit supermarkets to collect food donations for a local charity, which helps individuals who are lonely […]

Community Volunteer
Local NCT groups and activities are an essential part of what is achieved. They provide warm, friendly, non-judgemental support to all parents, improving wellbeing and reducing isolation. As a Community […]

Family Activity volunteer
Are you available during the summer holidays? A city centre based National Trust House and Garden is looking for a Family Activity volunteer. The role would involve helping with family/children’s […]

Mobility Scooter loan scheme volunteer
A city centre-based organisation which loans mobility scooters to individuals with limited mobility needs more volunteers to assist clients, deal with payments, record bookings, admin and generally help clients when […]

Volunteer to support drop in sessions
A small, city centre-based organisation which offers a regular drop-in session for individuals who are lonely, socially isolated and who may have low level mental health problems, is looking for […]

Clothing Project
A city-based charity which helps people who are lonely, isolated, have mental health problems or are homeless, urgently need more volunteers for their clothing project. This is a really valuable […]

Administration Volunteer
An opportunity for someone who would enjoy an administration role, has arisen in a city centre-based organisation, which provides support to people at difficult times of their life. You would […]

Unlocking the Severn
Would you like to help out at our drop-in sessions? We are looking for somenew volunteers to join our wonderful team of Diglis Island Guides, to help out on our […]

Mentors
Are you someone who likes a challenge and would like to give something back to help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people? If you’re a good […]

One-off volunteering opportunities
There are some exciting events which will be taking place in Worcester over the summer months and for which volunteers are needed. All the events offer a valuable opportunity to […]

Volunteer Tutor
Could you change a young person’s life? A project which supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to beat the odds and gain access to top universities. Volunteers would tutor a […]

Helpline Support
A support telephone line which offers 24 hour support to survivors of sexual abuse aged 16+ needs female volunteers (this is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 […]

Day Centre Volunteer
A day centre which helps individuals who are homeless or socially excluded, is looking for a volunteer to assist in preparing breakfasts for their service users. They also need someone […]

Volunteer Fundraiser
Could you help raise funds for an Armed Forces charity? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people, some basic IT […]

Starting Well Partnership Opportunities
A number of volunteer opportunities based in Malvern, Worcester and Droitwich ranging from admin, school health opportunities, community group volunteers and Start for Life Peer Supporters. The latter volunteers offer […]

Gardeners
Do you enjoy gardening? A city care home is looking for green-fingered volunteers to help them build a sustainable vegetable garden on their premises. The project’s aim is to become […]

Volunteer Hosts
Could you provide a safe space for a young person at risk of homelessness? With a bedroom of their own, an evening meal, access to a shower or bath, a […]

Independent Prison Monitors
Would you like to help undertake monitoring whether prisoners are being treated fairly and humanely and whether they are being given the support they need to turn their lives around? […]

Community Play Group volunteer
The Starting Well Partnership delivers public health services to children, young people and families. They are looking for Community Group volunteers to establish and run weekly stay and play groups […]

Dog Walking Group volunteer
Do you have a dog, live in Worcester and enjoy using social media? If so this could be a great opportunity for you to meet other dog walkers and help […]

Trustees
Being a Trustee of a local charity is a vital role to the success of the organisation. A local, grant making charity is currently working on a strategic plan for […]

Group Support
Are you someone who enjoys any of the following hobbies: IT, Arts and Crafts, Befriending? If so, could you help to support adults who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation and […]

Reading Mentors
If you have a love of reading and would like to share this with a young person in school, then you may be interested in this volunteering opportunity. Some of […]

Parenting Peer Supporters
The Starting Well Partnership provides a range of courses and opportunities to help support parents with a range of parenting issues. So, if you have parenting experience, and would like […]

Digital Champions
Whilst many older people have embraced digital technology, there are many others who are less confident and are at risk of missing out. If you are confident with basic technology […]
Benefits of volunteering
20 Great Reasons to Volunteer
- Uniting the community
- Improve your social skills
- Improve your own mental health
- Improve self confidence
- Improve your physical health
- Help others
- Make a difference
- Find purpose
- Connect with your community
- Feel involved
- Contribute to a cause that you care about
- Use your skills in a productive way
- Develop new skills
- Meet new people
- Explore new areas of interest
- Expand your horizons
- Get out of the house
- Make new friends
- Strengthen your CV
- Feel better about yourself
Volunteer Your Time
If you would like to apply for one of the volunteer opportunities please complete the volunteer registration form and return to us by email or by post if more convenient in which case you can download and print the pdf version. Please use the general enquiry box for any other information..