VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering can make a real difference to your own life and the lives of those around you. There are loads of ways to get involved and the best volunteering role for you will be to give your time doing something you enjoy.
So how do you go about finding the right volunteering role for you?
Think about what interests or excites you. This could be something you enjoyed doing before, or something completely new.
Think about what time or skills you can give.
With so many opportunities to choose from, it's a great idea to narrow down the choices by deciding what you're willing to give.
Finally do your research, do you know someone that volunteers? Is there a charity that supports a cause that you believe in?
All charities rely on their volunteers who provide their time unpaid, who are committed and are willing to share their skills. Please note that a role as a volunteer is a commitment. All charities rely on their volunteers which ensures the majority of their fundraising goes towards the charities aims.
The Trussell Trust
Are you interested in making an immediate difference by offering your time and energy to a foodbank?
Leicester South Foodbank, seeded by the The Trussell Trust (Stop UK Hunger) charity is happy to welcome volunteer days on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
You'll be able to sort the food that has been donated and also pack the Emergency Food Boxes. Have a greater impact by gathering a group of friends or colleagues. Fiona Walley can be contacted on 07394 469903 and is happy to arrange for groups of 6 - 10 people to work together.
Click here to see other Trussel Trust Volunteering opportunities
Macmillan
There are so many ways to get involved, from cheering on a marathon runner to volunteering in our offices. Whether it's minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give really does matter.
Click here to see how you can help.
The Prince's Trust
Are you friendly, helpful and encouraging? Would you like to work with young people? You may be just who the Princes Trust are looking for.
With the commitment of our volunteers, we're able to offer a support network to young people facing significant barriers to employment, education or training.
Check out their website Prince's Trust to see the latest volunteering opportunities.
Woodlands Trust
VOLUNTEERING WITH NATURE
Volunteering opportunities exist within nature too. The Woodland Trust, plant, protect, restore and manage woods and trees.
Volunteers are crucial to our work. We couldn’t protect and care for the UK’s woods and trees without them.
If learning about trees and woods whilst volunteering would suit you check out the The Woodland Trust
LOROS
LOROS have a variety of rewarding volunteer roles available across the Hospice, in their our shops, lottery department, and at their events.
If you can offer some time, whether weekly, fortnightly or monthly, they would love to hear from you.
Click here to find out more.
NSPCC
As a volunteer, "I always leave, feeling like I've made a difference"
You can volunteer for the NSPCC and offer your support in many different ways.
From volunteering for 'Childline, keeping children safe at school and volunteering for the young witness service.
You can volunteer to help at an event or volunteer in your local community.
To find our more about volunteering and for further info about the roles listed above, just Click here