Whistlewood Common is a 10 acre community owned woodland situated near Melbourne, South Derbyshire. We currently have around 400 members and the site is run entirely by volunteers. This is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in a community benefit organisation that is friendly and supportive. You will be reporting to the Board of Directors, usually on a monthly basis. The opportunity exists to become a member and therefore eligible to become a director.

We are seeking and enthusiastic volunteer to join our team as our Publicity Officer for the Moira Canal Festival.

Escort service users to medical appointments and social activities, ensuring they have a safe and comfortable journey.

Volunteer Digital Champions support and inspire others to enjoy all the benefits that digital skills can bring. Digital Champions engage with others in one to one and/or group workshops in community venues and aim to develop others digital skills and confidence online, in a relaxed, safe and informal environment. One to one session’s may be one-off, or regular and ongoing, depending on the needs of the individual.

Our friendly team of Active Travel drivers help increase mobility and independence especially for vulnerable, elderly and less mobile residents of South Derbyshire. They offer practical support, friendly company and a safe journey to and from their essential and or social appointments.

Could you be one of them? You would be taking clients from their homes to their essential appointments and back, using your own vehicle and accompanying them at the destination if necessary.

To support vulnerable adults in South Derbyshire who are socially isolated or lonely.
Volunteers provide confidential, one to one support via home visiting or telephone; helping to reduce the feeling of loneliness and isolation and improve wellbeing.

Umbrella is a local charity supporting disabled children, young adults and their families in Derby. Our activity support volunteers are essential in working with our dedicated staff team to deliver person-centred support to our service users. As a volunteer you will spend time onsite supporting and assisting our service users to build their independence skills on site and in the community.

The NSPCC is looking for volunteers to help support our Speak Out, Stay Safe Programme in Schools across Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Mind provides a range of volunteering opportunities for people wishing to provide support for people experiencing a range of mental health problems.

We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to deliver Ryhmetimes sessions for children under 5 at Etwall Library.

Do you have a passion for local history and heritage? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Do you want to find out more about the historic buildings right on your doorstep? If so, then you should become a volunteer with Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust’s exciting new Buildings at Risk project!

Hilton Scout & Guide Hut is the base for Scouting and GirlGuiding for the village of Hilton in South Derbyshire. The Hut is also available as a venue for parties, events and classes. The committee is seeking a new voluntary Chair to support the oversight and development of the Hut.