Individual volunteering opportunities

York Cares is dedicated to making York a better place through volunteering. We are partnered with over 200 different charities, and provide a number of programmes and events for employers and employees to take part in. However, if you are looking for more individual opportunities that are not covered by the specific York Cares events and programmes, you may wish to contact the following organisations.

Environment, Heritage and Culture

Olympic Torch Relay Route Stewards:

York Cares

Calling all employees!  Could you be a Route Steward for the Olympic Torch as it travels through York?  We need 300 employee volunteers to help with crowd and traffic management along the route of the Olympic Torch Relay.

More on » York Cares website

 

Children and Young People

Become a Leader for the Girl Guides:

Girl Guides UK

Leaders and Assistants required to support meetings and activities for young girls aged 5-14. There are lots of opportunities to get involved to suit your skills and experience.

More on » Girl Guides UK website

Volunteer to mentor young people:

Network 2

Adult volunteers required to mentor young people who are suffering from scoial exclusion or who are experiencing problems in education. A verity of opportunities are available and full training is provided.

More on » Network 2 website

Run an out-of-school club for young children:

Fun Fishers

Become a volunteer today with Fun Fishers and help to run a number of fun activity schemes and projects with children and young people, including some with special needs.

More on » Fun Fishers website

 

Volunteer to inspire children about Science and Maths:

STEM Ambassadors

Volunteers required to undertake a whole range of activities to inspire children and young people in science, technology, engineering and maths.

More on » STEM Ambassadors website

 

Adult Welfare and the Community

Volunteer for Age UK:

Age UK

There are dozens of ways to volunteer for Age UK, from helping at our shops to working in our head offices, training older people to use computers or collecting money.

More on » Age UK website

Help deliver services at Arc Light hostel for the homeless:

Arc Light

Volunteers provide catering and other services for homeless people and those at risk from homelessness, within the York hostel.

More on » Arc Light website

Ten volunteers required for fundraising collection on 23rd May:

Alzheimer's Society

Help fundraise for Alzheimer's Society by helping with one of our organised collection days or running your own fundraising event.

More on » Alzheimer's Society website

 

Volunteers required for Crohn’s and Colitis UK York Walk on 13th May:

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Sign up now to support the Crohn’s and Colitis UK York Walk on Sunday 13th May 2012. If you don’t fancy the walk, why not be part of the team?  We need volunteers to carry out a variety of roles on the day.

More on » Crohn's and Colitis UK website

 
 

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