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 with York Food Festival
York Food Festival are looking for volunteers to support the festival running between the 19th and 28th of September.
Did you know that the York Food Festival is a not-for-profit organisation? Any money generated (from trader fees to ticket sales) goes back into the festival to improve it year after year.
There are a range of volunteering opportunities available. For more information and to sign up, complete this short form.
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 long 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
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.
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.
