We support a variety of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations through our programmes. We’ve signed the York Citywide Volunteering Pledge to show our commitment to contributing towards a thriving culture of volunteering in York.
Please note that volunteer opportunities advertised on this page are not organised by York Cares, they are hosted by Community Partners across the city. Unless otherwise stated, please contact the Community Partner directly for more information about the opportunity. For more information about York Cares’ current employee-volunteering opportunities, please contact us.
If you would like volunteer support for any of your activities, please complete this short form and we will then be able to advertise your request for support below. If you are unable to access the form, please contact us.
Current Community Partner volunteering opportunities:.
Volunteer as an Independent Visitor with City of York Council
As a volunteer independent visitor you will support a young person living in care. An independent visitor meets the young person every 3 or 4 weeks and takes them out for 2 to 4 hours to engage in a positive activity and have some fun.
The function of an Independent Visitor is to be a long-term positive role model, in a perfect world this would be a life -ong relationship providing continuity, however at this point we’re asking for a commitment of 2 years.
The Independent Visitor and young person will meet up initially once a week for a period of 6 weeks, and then once a month. The main aim is to have fun and give the young person time to talk to someone outside of the care system if they want to The Independent Visitor will receive an allowance to take part in a positive activity and travel expenses will be paid.
For more information, contact Alison Cammiss – Volunteer Manager for Children and Young People
Telephone: 07901 813436
Email: alison.cammiss@york.gov.uk
Volunteer with Cancer Research at Race for Life and Pretty Muddy
Join Cancer Research UK for a few hours at one of over 400 nationwide events, supporting participants, creating a great atmosphere, and helping fund life-saving research. Bring your energy, smiles, and team spirit – and make a real difference.
Event Details:
Sunday 4th May 2025 Race for Life and Pretty Muddy
Venue – The Knavesmire
• 10K – 10am
• 5k– 11am
• Pretty Muddy Kids – 12.30pm (2 waves every 15mins)
• Pretty Muddy Adults -1.30pm (4 waves every 15mins)
• Finishing no later than 15:30pm
There are many roles at this event such as:
• Start Volunteer
• Finish Volunteer
• Obstacle Marshal
Sign up here!
Refugee Action York (RAY) is looking for an HR Trustee to join their Board. They need someone with an HR background who can support the charity to ensure its HR policies are up to date and fit for purpose.
Trustees have ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the charity and delivering its charitable objectives. They ensure that RAY is solvent, well-run, and complies with the law and the requirements of the Charity Commission. Each Trustee oversees the development of a particular area of responsibility in line with RAY‘s strategic plan. The Board of Trustees meets eight times a year in the evening, four times in person and four times online.
The role will provide experience in developing the strategic direction of this important York charity and in helping to develop the HR policies of a small charitable organisation which meets the needs of migrants, refugees and those seeking asylum in York.
For more information please email the Chair of RAY, Charlie Croft on charliec9378@gmail.com.
St Nicks are looking for an enthusiastic and strategic individual to join our Board as our
new Vice Chair and also for Trustees. They are a well-established, high-impact charity with a friendly and dedicated team of staff, trustees and volunteers. They are at an exciting stage of our journey, having recently undergone a period of rapid growth and appointed a new CEO.
new Vice Chair and also for Trustees. They are a well-established, high-impact charity with a friendly and dedicated team of staff, trustees and volunteers. They are at an exciting stage of our journey, having recently undergone a period of rapid growth and appointed a new CEO.
For key information and contact details to express an interest in the role view the Trustee recruitment pack or the Vice Chair recruitment pack.
Shopmobility York is based on the top floor of Piccadilly Car Park. In addition to hiring mobility aids, our customers benefit from free parking, an accessible toilet and easy access via a lift to Fenwick and the Coppergate Centre. From there, the rest of the city centre is just an easy ride away.
Shopmobility York urgently needs volunteers to help with the following tasks:
– deal with customers on the phone and in the office
– basic maintenance of the scooters
– occasionally deliver/collect scooters from within city walls
– increase awareness of Shopmobility York using social media
– suggest ways the charity can develop and grow
– help at fundraising events
For more information or to express an interest in volunteering with Shopmobility York, contact Jo Ellis, Manager, Shopmobility York by emailing enquiries@shopmobilityyork.org.uk or ring her on 01904 679222.
Lidgett Methodist Church – Every Wednesday morning a popular and much valued Community cafe is held in the Church space. They have a variety of ages from small children who come with their childminders, to older members of church and community. Bacon butties, cakes, coffee and tea are served at a nominal charge.
Lidgett Methodist Church would be grateful for help in the following areas – setting up tables and clearing away, working in the kitchen either preparing or serving food (training will be given), washing up, taking the money and interacting with the people attending.
Lidgett Methodist Church is situated in Wheatlands Grove, off Boroughbridge Road in York.
For more information, contact Lesley on 077043367.
