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.

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.

Could you gift us a little of your time? If the answer is yes, we would love to welcome you! Please read on to discover how you can get involved.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Sight Support Derbyshire is seeking enthusiastic, community‑minded volunteers to help spread the word about our work across Derbyshire. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy being active, engaging with their local community, and would like to play a key part in raising awareness about Sight Support Derbyshire and our volunteer opportunities throughout local towns and villages across the county.

It’s a great opportunity for anyone who loves chatting to people, exploring local areas and supporting a charity that makes a real difference to people living with sight loss.

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

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.