Ways to volunteer

The range of volunteering opportunities is huge. Whatever interests and skills you have, there is sure to be something to suit you. Explore the links in this section to find some ideas, or contact your local volunteer centre.

Local communities

Get involved and help to make our local communities safer and stronger.

Children and young people

Volunteering with children and young people can be great fun. Discover some of the opportunities available.

People with disabilities

Volunteering opportunities working with both adults and children with a range of disabilities.

Older people

From delivering library books to fund raising, a variety of ways to volunteer and help older people.

Community transport

Volunteer drivers are always needed and there are opportunities within a variety of different organisations.

Animal welfare

Volunteer for organisations that work with birds or animals.

Sport

If you like sport then there are a variety of volunteering options – from coaching a team to driving them to matches. Find out more here.

Hospitals and health

Voluntary opportunities in the health sector across the county.

The environment and outdoors

Want to get back to nature or help the environment? Find out how.

Counselling and advice

Opportunities in counselling and advice services across the county.

The arts and heritage

Volunteer to protect our heritage and develop the arts.