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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!


Digital Champion
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.
Yes, there will be suitable opportunities for those aged 16+to support sessions (enquire for more informaiton).
Suitable for u18?
South Derbyshire CVS
Digital support sessions will be hosted at locations across South Derbyshire, therefore the ability to travel independently using public transport or own vehicle would be advantageous.
CVS-23-0103


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


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


Breeding Dog Holder - Brood
Do you have space in your home and heart, for a guide dog mum who will be bringing the next generation of guide dogs in the world?
No
Suitable for u18?
Guide Dogs
The dog will live at your home - occasional visits to Guide Dogs National Centre, Leamington Spa (CV33 9WF)
VFO-25-0220


Volunteer Photographer
This volunteer role provides you the opportunity to photograph new-born litters, dogs in training and partnerships as well as event photography and build your own portfolio.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
Location varies. Photoshoots which will primarily be based at our National Training Centre (LE12 9SR) but may also be on location (to be agreed with volunteer)
VFO-25-0219


Speaker Volunteer
This role involves providing talks to a variety of groups, schools and organisations within your local area, raising awareness and promoting our fundraising activities.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
Location will vary depending on event
VFO-25-0218


Event Volunteer
This role involves supporting with events in your local area throughout the year.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
Location varies depending on the events you will support at.
VFO-25-0217


Collections Pot Volunteer
This role involves managing all static collection tins within your local area including identifying opportunities to place a collection tin, emptying the tin and banking the money.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
Your local area (anywhere within Derbyshire)
VFO-25-0216


Dog Breeding Volunteer
Would you like to help nurture the next generation of assistance dogs by caring for an incredible canine partner mum?
We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to provide loving homes for our canine mums and support them as they bring future assistance dogs into the world.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
The dog will live with you at your home - ideally you will live within one hour’s drive of LE12 9SR post code area
VFO-25-0215


Assistance Dog Training Volunteer
Make a difference by fostering a dog in assistance training on their journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog! As an Assistance Dog Training volunteer, you’ll provide a loving, stable home environment and support their continued development with guidance from our expert trainers.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
The dog will live with you in your house in Derbyshire, however, you will need to take the dog to the training centre for their training in rural Leicestershire (so you need to live within a 30-minute drive of post code LE12 9SR)
VFO-25-0214


Puppy Training Volunteer
Help shape the future of our life-changing assistance dogs by becoming a Puppy Training volunteer! You’ll play a key role in raising and nurturing a young pup as they begin their journey to transform lives.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
The puppy will live with you at your home in Derbyshire. or ideally with-in 45 minutes of DE post code.
VFO-25-0213


Volunteer Donations Manager
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and create real, lasting impact? Join wishesjust4you as a Wish Fulfilment / Donations Manager and help bring joy, comfort, and unforgettable experiences to children and young people living with life-limiting illnesses and lifelong disabilities.
No
Suitable for u18?
WishesJust4U CIC
Remote, Home
VFO-25-0212