Find an Event
Find a challenge event…
Finding a challenge is easy, just visit www.do-it.org.uk
enter your postcode and a list of challenges in your area will be displayed.
Don’t forget that often your colleagues may already be involved in their community
or may know where help is needed so please do ask around at your location.
Specific Opportunities
Here is just a selection of the volunteering opportunities available:
You’re History
History buffs and outdoors types take note: the National Trust welcomes volunteers
of all levels of ability into its varied sectors, be it surveying treasured old
buildings or caring for unspoilt coastlines, stewarding at country houses or telling
historical tales to visiting children.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteering
Tel. 0870 609 5383
Mad for music?
Indulge your passion whilst helping to combat poverty across the globe. Oxfam GB
are currently looking for volunteer event organisers and promoters to join one of
the UK’s largest live music networks.
www.oxfam.org.uk. Tel: 01865 472369
A Load of Rubbish
Tired of litter-strewn streets? Put your money where your mouth is and volunteer
for Encams (formerly The Tidy Britain Group) who run a number of campaigns including
‘Just Bin It’ and ‘Countryside Offensive’.
www.tidybritain.org.uk Tel. 01942 612639
Running Wild
If the wind in your hair and woodland creatures appeals, offer the Wildlife Trust
your support. Whilst element facing activities such as community gardening and nature
reserve supervision are on offer, those who prefer to keep cosy indoors can stretch
their IT, admin and finance skills without investing in an anorak.
www.wildlifetrusts.org Tel. 0870 036
7711
Changing Places
For rewarding, manual activity at a local level, Groundwork may well be the volunteering
route for you. This environmental action group works within communities to salvage
derelict land and waste ground, transforming them into gardens, allotments and even
sports facilities. Parks, canals and pathways are revamped and locals encouraged
to connect with nature.
www.groundwork.org.uk Tel. 0121 236
8565 or to get your hands dirty helping out at a city farm or community garden,
visit www.farmgarden.org.uk Tel. 0117
923 1800
Water Babies Wanted
Determined to make a splash? Volunteer to teach life-saving skills today!
www.lifesavers.org.uk
Game On
Whether you’re fanatical about football or an athletics aficionado, you can
support local sport through coaching, refereeing, driving or management. Quick click
www.sportengland.org to access the Sports
Gateways online database that lists opportunities in your immediate area or call
08458 508508. Alternatively, if you’d like to become a local sports leader,
visit www.sportsleaders.org for information
on the award schemes available.
Pets in Need of Vets
Heart melt at the mere mention of kittens or pups? Want to help pets whose owners
cannot afford private vets fees? PDSA is the country’s leading veterinary
charity and engages volunteers in activities spanning retail, research, fundraising
and grounds keeping.
www.pdsa.org.uk Tel. 0800 854 194
Home Alone?
Foster an abandoned cat or dog whilst the RSPCA or Cats Protection searches for
a suitable home or make a friend for life as a dog walker for Dogs Trust.
www.rspca.org.uk,
www.cats.org.uk and www.dogstrust.org.uk
Good Samaritan
Are you a good listener? The Samaritans’ need volunteers like you to help
maintain its 24/7 emotional support service.
www.samaritans.org Tel. 08705 627 282
Rock DJ
Fancy yourself as the next Chris Moyles or Sara Cox? Fast-forward your ambitions
with a stint on hospital radio.
www.hbauk.com
Summer holiday
Need a holiday? Help disabled people have fun away from home with the Winged Fellowship
Trust
www.wft.org.uk
Hospice Help
Just an hour or two of your time could make a monumental difference if it’s
spent helping out at a local hospice or palliative care centre.
www.hospiceinformation.info Tel.
0870 903 3903
Remember, if you have any queries at all please contact the Community Team on
0151 794 1052 or e-mail community@bibbyline.co.uk