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We currently have 50+ amazing volunteering opportunities available

Volunteering Opportunities

Welcome to our Volunteering Opportunities! Here, you will find a variety of ways to get involved and make a positive impact in community. Whether you're looking to share your skills, meet new people, or simply give back, we have something for everyone. Explore the options available and join us in making a difference!

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Home from Hospital Volunteer

To support vulnerable individuals leaving hospital, or those living at home with limited support, by providing short term practical assistance, typically for up to six weeks. This helps them to regain independence, maintain their wellbeing, and it reduces the risk of readmission.

No

Suitable for u18?

South Derbyshire CVS

Derbyshire - all areas (with the exception of Derby City area)

VFO-26-0243

Museum and Events Volunteer

Whether you enjoy getting creative, meeting new people, or discovering local history, there's a volunteer role for you at Sharpe's Museum.

Join our friendly team and help welcome visitors on our front desk, support our popular arts and crafts activities, assist with the care and presentation of our fascinating collections, and help keep the museum, shop and exhibition spaces looking their best.

No

Suitable for u18?

Sharpe's Pottery Museum

Swadlincote (DE11 9DG)

VFO-26-0246

Community Speed Watch Volunteer

Community Speed Watch Volunteers play a vital part in improving road safety by helping to reduce speeding in local neighbourhoods. Working as part of a trained team, volunteers use approved equipment to monitor vehicle speeds, raise driver awareness, and support long‑term safety initiatives alongside the police and local authorities.

No

Suitable for u18?

Derbyshire Constabulary Community Speed Watch

Derbyshire - various locations

VF-26-0243

Historic Building Survey Volunteer

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!

Yes

Suitable for u18?

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust

Various locations throughout South Derbyshire

VFO-25-0230

Active Travel Volunteer Drivers

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.

No

Suitable for u18?

South Derbyshire CVS

South Derbyshire

CVS-23-0100

Community Fundraising Volunteer

As a volunteer with our Community Fundraising Team, you’ll help raise awareness of Rainbows across the East Midlands, while meeting supporters, fellow volunteers, and Rainbows staff who will make you feel part of the Rainbows community and support you every step of the way.

From bucket collecting at local events, to helping run a stall at a community fête you’ll be inspiring others and raising money to support our amazing work.

No

Suitable for u18?

Rainbows Hospice for Babies, Children and Young People

Various locations within South Derbyshire

VFO-26-0245

Squirrels Team Member (Saturday Mornings)

The Squirrels Team Member supports the delivery of a safe, fun and engaging programme for young people aged 4–6 years within the Squirrel Scout Drey.

No

Suitable for u18?

1st Gresley Scout Group

Church Gresley, Derbyshire

VFO-26-0237

Bubbles and Babies Session Leader

To run a weekly bubbles and Babies session, a drop in hour long session on Wednesday mornings of sensory play and Rhymes. Experience of volunteering in a local library, responsible for setting up and tidying away toys etc and leading parent / Carers in Rhymes. Giving parents and babies an opportunity to meet and play together, encouraging a love of words and books

No

Suitable for u18?

Derbyshire Libraries

Etwall Library

VFO-26-0240

Connect Befriender

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.

No

Suitable for u18?

South Derbyshire CVS

South Derbyshire

CVS-23-0102

Residential Break Volunteers

Go Beyond is a national children’s charity providing free residential breaks for young people aged 8–13 who are facing serious challenges in their lives. Our breaks give children the chance to escape pressures at home, build confidence, have fun, and create happy memories that last a lifetime.

No

Suitable for u18?

Go Beyond

Ashbourne (other locations available)

VFO-26-0244

Publicity Officer for Moira Canal Festival

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

No

Suitable for u18?

Ashby Canal Trust and Moira Canal Festival

Remote with occasional meetings at Snarestone, Leicestershire

VFO-25-0232

Beavers Team Leader (Tuesdays)

The Tuesday Beavers Team Leader is responsible for leading and coordinating the Beaver Colony (ages 6–8) to deliver a safe, engaging and high-quality Scouting programme.

No

Suitable for u18?

1st Gresley Scout Group

Church Gresley, Derbyshire

VFO-26-0239

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