Volunteer volunteer roles in Cumbria or North west

Bradford and Airedale Citizens Advice and Law Centre is a leading provider of legal advice and information, supporting thousands of clients every year. We are a busy, client focused and dynamic service with a track record of delivering high quality advice.

This voluntary role is a great opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives 

As a Data Volunteer you will: 

• Analyse a range of data including demographic data, client data, financial data and client feedback  

• Produce a range of reports as required both for the organisation itself and our funders  

• Use data to identify any gaps in our service provision to help us develop future projects and services.   

• Contribute to any funding bids, funder reports or awareness campaigns which require data to support the work being produced.  

• write information for the local Citizens Advice website or newsletter 

• Raise awareness with staff and volunteers about the importance of data.  

• Help provide information and evidence to contribute to reports 

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will self-motivated, with strong research numeracy and IT skills and have the ability to contribute positively whilst having a flexible approach. 

At Bradford and Airedale Citizens Advice and Law Centre we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Bradford and Airedale Citizens Advice and Law Centre is a leading provider of legal advice and information, supporting thousands of clients every year. We are a busy, client focused and dynamic service with a track record of delivering high quality advice.

This voluntary role is a great opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives 

As a Research and Campaigns Volunteer you will: 

• create leaflets and posters to promote the service, or use existing materials 
• use social media, for example, Facebook and LinkedIn to raise the profile of the local Citizens Advice 
• help to share what local Citizens Advice does with your local press or radio station 
• write information for the local Citizens Advice website or newsletter 
• talk to clients or volunteers about their experiences 
• help arrange a talk or event to promote the local Citizens Advice to others 
• Raise awareness with staff and volunteers of current social policy issues. 
• Check evidence forms regarding clients’ issues and problems and analyse the results in terms of main trends, identifying potential campaigning issues
• take an interest and gain understanding about what staff and volunteers are doing around researching client issues and campaigning for change, and how this fits in with national Citizens Advice 
• Help provide information and evidence for a full report on research and campaigns 

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will self-motivated, with strong research and IT skills, have an understanding of social media and how to utilise it and have the ability to contribute positively whilst having a flexible approach.

At Bradford and Airedale Citizens Advice and Law Centre we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Do you enjoy creating thoughtful and engaging content and want to use your skills for good?

Action on Spiritual Abuse is looking for a volunteer to help create social media posts and email content that:

· raises awareness of spiritual abuse

· promotes our charity’s work

· helps survivors find support

You will be making a huge difference to our work as a charity and the lives of survivors.

About our charity:

We believe in a world where everyone who has experienced harm in a spiritual, religious, or faith-based context is:

· Heard and understood

· Properly supported

We are working towards a world where every faith and secular organisation:

· Knows how to recognise and respond to spiritual abuse

· Understands what a healthy religious or spiritual culture looks like

We run a support service for survivors, deliver training to faith and statutory organisations, and are driving forwards research.

 And we need your help to communicate our work to the world and help survivors know that support is available.

What you’ll do:

· Draft social media posts and email newsletters, using blog content as inspiration (you can use AI in certain ways if you want to)

· Create engaging graphics using Canva

· Help shape clear, compassionate and engaging messaging

· Support our campaigns and awareness‑raising work

What we’re looking for:

· Strong written communication skills

· Strong design skills, using Canva or similar

· Experience (paid or voluntary) with social media or email content

· Ability to write sensitively about difficult issues

· Reliability

⏰ Time commitment: around 2–3 hours per week (flexible)
 �� Location: remote
 ��️ Not a frontline role – no direct survivor support expected

You’ll be supported by a small, values‑driven team and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of survivors of spiritual abuse.

To apply:
Please send a short expression of interest and relevant examples of content you have created via this form: https://wkf.ms/43480G5

 Volunteer Football Coach  

Club: Kenningwell United Women’s Football Club (KUWFC)

Location:-South London (Griffin Sports Ground & JAGS Sports Club – locations may change)
Commitment:- Flexible, up to 9 hours per week

About Kenningwell United WFC

Kenningwell United WFC (KUWFC) is a non-profit women’s football team, proudly part of the She’s Got Skills collective. Formed to celebrate and promote female football, the club is dedicated to supporting physical and mental wellbeing, and making 11-a-side football accessible for all women. KUWFC competes in the Greater London Women’s Football League (GLWFL).

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Volunteer Football Coach to support the development and success of our women’s first team. This is an excellent opportunity to empower players, promote inclusion, and help shape the future of women’s grassroots football.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and deliver engaging training sessions, focusing on skill development, fitness, and team cohesion

- Coach the team during league matches and events

- Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment for all players

- Collaborate with club leadership and volunteers to uphold KUWFC’s mission and values

- Provide feedback and support to enhance both individual and team performance

- Commit to up to 3 hours per week (training, match days, preparation)

Requirements

- UEFA C Diploma (minimum) or higher coaching qualification
- Experience coaching women or girls (preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Commitment to promoting physical and mental wellbeing
- Passion for women’s football and community sport
- DBS check (can be arranged by the club)
- Females are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

- Opportunity to lead and inspire a dedicated women’s football team
- Supportive, welcoming club environment
- Flexible volunteering alongside your other commitments
- References for future opportunities

To Apply:
Please send a brief note about your experience and interest, or your sport CV to 
 

 Video Editor

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace. To learn more about our impactful work at Quilombo UK, we encourage you to explore our website and YouTube channel. 

Join us in leading positive change!

About the position

The Video Editor Assistant will help coordinate all video and podcast production activities, supporting the design and delivery of high-quality content across various platforms. This role provides flexibility and autonomy, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Location: Remote

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit diverse video content for social media, including documentaries, promos and highlight videos.

• Adhere to a clear and comprehensive system for content files and archives.

• Assist in post-production-related tasks as needed.

• Contribute to the creative process of production of videos, by sharing ideas and discussing themes and directions of projects 

• Prepare and edit footage to uphold brand style 

• Find scripts and other source materials for video and podcast projects.

• Maintain a clear and comprehensive system for content files and archives.

• Assist in production-related tasks as needed.

• Monitor post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details.

• Edit video content for various platforms, including web, social media, and broadcast.

• Collaborate with the creative team to develop and execute the visual style and narrative structure of video projects.

• Apply sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects to enhance the final product.

• Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines and quality standards.

• Manage and maintain video and podcast files, ensuring proper storage and organization.

• Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 Essential

• Demonstrate experience with Adobe Premier Pro

• Experience with Final Cut, Da Vinci Resolve  and Avid (not essential, but an advantage).

• Demonstrate some video production experience 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks 

• Focused, organized and able to prioritize and execute tasks independently 

• Passion in martial arts is preferable, although not a must

• Well-organized, proactive, self-starter, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.

• Good time-management skills.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in film studies, Cinematography, or a related field.

• Experience with colour correction and sound design.

• Familiarity with graphic design software such as Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.

• Knowledge of podcast production and editing.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

Unfortunately, thousands of cats each year are abandoned or have strayed and rely on charities like Cats Protection for help. Becoming a trap, neuter and return (TNR) volunteer is one way you can make a real difference to cats in your local area. Our TNR volunteers help reduce the number of feral cats by raising awareness of our TNR programmes, setting humane traps to safely capture cats, taking them to local vets to be neutered, and hopefully returning them back to their territory. Local TNR programmes are crucial, as feral and abandoned cats present a huge challenge for communities across the UK.

You can expect us to 

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

• Trapping cats using humane methods
• Taking cats to local vets to be neutered 
• Returning cats to their territory or finding a suitable alternative

The role might also include:

• Regular feeding of feral colonies
• Promoting neutering by building relationships with farmers, land owners and local businesses
• Liaising with vets to promote and arrange neutering 

Time expectation 

This is a flexible role and the hours will vary depending on the number of cats identified for specific TNR campaigns. Our current TNR volunteers spend about 2 to 3 hours per week in this role which can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Position: Volunteer Urban Ranger
Responsible to: Urban Ranger
Location: Various outdoor spaces across BD3, BD4 and BD5
Hours: Anything from two hours here and there, to two days a week.
Expenses: Travel expenses will be reimbursed for bus tickets, train tickets or car mileage

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At Better Place Bradford, our mission is to identify and oversee improvements to local parks and outdoor spaces with the aim of providing a healthier and happier environment for babies, young children and families. We work across larger parks, pocket parks, community centres, streets and green spaces across BD3, BD4 and BD5.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and highly motivated individual, who is looking to gain some practical landscape maintenance experience.

As a Volunteer Urban Ranger, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the upkeep of our sites, regularly checking that each site is safe, inviting, and free from rubbish — noting any issues that arise.

Duties include: Litter clearance, sweeping sand back into the sand pits, weeding, planting, watering plants, affixing signs, checking in on the Little Free Library boxes, strimming, raking leaves, supporting at event days, promoting responsible use and enjoyment of our sites.

This role is for you if you;

• Enjoy being outdoors (in all weather)
• Are not afraid of physical work
• Want to make a difference in your local area
• Are comfortable getting to sites across BD3/BD4/BD5
• Enjoy interacting with members of the public
• Want to gain practical landscape maintenance experience
• Are looking for an intro into the environmental / conservation / ranger sectors

Volunteers must be in the UK already.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and creative volunteer to support our digital growth and search visibility. This role would suit someone interested in SEO, digital marketing, psychology, wellbeing, social impact, or communications who wants hands-on experience within a meaningful organisation.

You Would Help Us:

• Improve search engine visibility

• Increase organic website traffic

• Support blog and content strategy

• Optimise website pages and keywords

• Improve local search presence

• Identify opportunities for audience growth

• Support engagement through content and online platforms

What you’ll need for this Role

• Experience and interest in SEO or digital marketing

• Familiarity with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or similar platforms

• Understanding of content creation or blogging

• Interest in older adult wellbeing, mindfulness, psychology

• Good communication and organisational skills

What we Can Offer

• Practical SEO and digital marketing experience

• Portfolio-building opportunities

• Experience supporting a social impact organisation

• Flexible remote volunteering

• Opportunity to contribute ideas and shape digital growth strategy

• References and experience suitable for CVs or future applications

Time Commitment

• 4 Hours per week, ideally including attendance at our online team meeting on Wednesday mornings at 9:30.

About The Mindful Life Group

The Mindful Life Group CIC is the UK’s only not-for-profit organisation dedicated to older adult mental wellbeing. We design and deliver group-based online courses that help people feel more connected, supported, and emotionally resilient.

Our work focuses on making mental health support more accessible for people who may experience barriers to care or health inequalities, while also helping students, volunteers, and aspiring professionals build confidence and develop skills within healthcare and wellbeing settings.

We are committed to creating inclusive, evidence-informed programmes that encourage connection, personal growth, and positive change within the community.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Human Rights and Advocacy directorate at Humanists UK. Across the whole charity, our dream is of a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail. Our dedicated staff of 35+ and hundreds of volunteers work hard to achieve this aim.

The Human Rights and Advocacy directorate is looking for a volunteer for three months to support our campaigns and public affairs work. We are looking for a passionate, committed, articulate, and creative person with excellent research skills to take on this important role in our organisation.

You can find the Human Rights and Advocacy directorate’s priority campaigns on the Humanists UK website.

We have selected these strategically important active campaigns based on their significance to humanists, their social impact, and our prospects for success in the current environment. They reflect areas of public debate where a rational, humanist influence is sorely needed, and where we know we’ll have the biggest impact.

Outside of these priority campaigns, we keep a close eye across over 20 key areas of policy – ready to leap into action to defend freedom of thought, choice, and expression, or to stand for the rights of the non-religious.

Manakal

We empower young people and underserved communities to become sustainability leaders through accessible, culturally-centered education and mentorship.​

Role Description

Manakal is seeking a proactive and people-centered volunteer to support volunteer coordination, engagement, and team wellbeing within our growing international community.

This role focuses on strengthening the volunteer experience through onboarding, communication, follow-up, and community support practices. It is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit operations, people coordination, and building collaborative impact-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer onboarding and integration processes
• Support volunteer engagement and follow-up systems
• Maintain communication with volunteers across teams
• Help improve volunteer coordination processes and workflows
• Support initiatives related to team wellbeing and organizational culture
• Assist in identifying communication gaps or volunteer support needs
• Help maintain volunteer records and internal organization systems

Who We’re Looking For

• Organized and proactive individual with strong communication skills
• Interested in nonprofit work, community engagement, or people operations
• Comfortable working in an international remote environment
• Empathetic, collaborative, and people-centered
• Previous coordination or leadership experience is a plus

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in volunteer coordination and nonprofit operations
• Leadership and organizational development experience
• International collaboration opportunities
• Hands-on experience in community and people management
• Flexible remote volunteering opportunity

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

Stories Volunteer

Do you love the challenge of telling a good story? Do you enjoy listening to other people and learning about their experiences? We’re looking for a great communicator with a flair for the written word to help us develop a bank of stories about our volunteers. 

We have more than 2000 volunteers who help us deliver life-changing services, raise money and campaign for change. Our volunteers have a wealth of experiences, backgrounds and stories to tell. We’re looking to capture these stories so we can recognise and demonstrate the impact our volunteers have and share the news of their amazing contribution.

Suggested Involvement: Flexible and ongoing. Approximately 1-2 stories per month.

Location: Remote/online

Supervised by: The Volunteering Team

Main Tasks

• Interviewing volunteers by phone or video call

• Writing up volunteer stories engagingly for various channels e.g. social media, Shelter website, intranet and our volunteer newsletter

• Ensuring permissions are collected and recorded

• Maintaining a positive relationship with the volunteer while interviewing them, writing up their story and following up with any subsequent questions

Skills and experience required

• Experience with writing and publishing pieces either as part of your work, hobby or previous volunteering. 

• Experience with researching and/or interviewing to gather information.

• Accurate spelling and grammar as well as a creative and engaging approach to telling stories.

• Confident use of IT and awareness of online platforms.

• Excellent communication and listening skills. 

• Willingness to follow Shelter’s policies including Volunteering, Data Protection, Confidentiality and Equality & Diversity.

Induction, learning & development

To enable you to take part in this opportunity, Shelter will:

• Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all policies and procedures

• Provide an induction into your role

• Provide access to learning on Data Protection, Safeguarding and Screen Wellness

Benefits of volunteering with Shelter

• Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness

• Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV

• Meet new people and be part of a great team

• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills

Next steps

• Please complete an online application for this role by clicking ‘fill in an application’. 

• After you have applied, we will invite successful candidates to an informal interview to discuss the role further. At this point, we will also you to share a piece you have written of approximately 500-1,000 words.

• Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work of our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role profile does not form part of any contract of employment. 

Oxfam Volunteers – Wigton, Cumbria

Oxfam GB

Job details

Job type

• Volunteer – Ecommerce – (Online)

Shift and schedule

• 4 - 8-hour shift – we are very flexible
• Location: 47 High Street, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9NJ - Full job description

Oxfam's Wigton Shop is looking for Shop Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities.

We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4-8 hours (or more!) of their time in the shop each week, and we’re excited to welcome brand new volunteers to our stores!

Right now, we're looking for people to help in the shop in us with our ecommerce/online department!

Location: Oxfam 47 High Street, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 9NJ

Become a volunteer!

· List donated items for sale online

· Dispatch items – (Picking/ Packaging and Posting).

· Expand your computer skills

· Learn what Ecommerce is all about.

Available Shifts:

· Mondays

· Tuesdays

· Wednesdays

· Thursdays

· Fridays

· Saturdays

Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone…

Why be a volunteer?

Your time will make a huge difference. We estimate one four-hour shift will, on average, provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.

Volunteering also has a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:

· Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment.

· Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience, and develop your CV.

· Great way to meet new people & be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.

· Be part of a fantastic team and make a positive change to the world.

· Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills.

Volunteering with Oxfam will give you the skills, confidence and experience you need to build your CV and boost your employability. Problem solving, communication, working with others and familiarity with the workplace are universally valued by employers.

No experience is necessary as full training, and an induction will be given. You don't need to be computer literate to join our team; there are volunteer opportunities for all. All we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.

We can be flexible around parenting, caring, health, employment, education, and any other commitments you have.

Tempted? Apply now!

Oxfam covers expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy, including local, reasonable travel expenses and lunch (for volunteering 5 hours +).’

· We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.

· Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).

· *NB: due to the current capacity of some shops, it may be that you will be placed on a waiting list and/or, if you are under 18, until a shop has enough staff and/or volunteers DBS cleared. The Shop Manager will discuss this with you.

Job Type: Volunteer – Ecommerce (Online)

Work Location: In person at the Wigton Oxfam Shop

Oxfam Till Volunteers Barnard Castle Shop, 1 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8LY

Do you enjoy meeting people and chatting?

Then this volunteer opportunity would suit you.

We’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals aged 18 or over who want to make a

difference in their community. No prior experience is needed, as we provide

full training. If you’re open to learning, enjoy working with others, and have a

passion for helping people, you’ll fit right in!

You have the time to become a volunteer in your community; you might be

looking for work experience, the opportunity to meet new people, or keep active.

When:

· Monday to Saturday and Sundays – Am/Pm – 4 hours or just even 2 hours we are very flexible.

What you will be doing:

· Chatting to Customers - giving great customer service on the till.

· Operating the Till

· Keeping the shop floor clean and tidy

· Accepting donations from members of the public

· Assisting with stocking the shop floor

· Full Training and support are given for this role – no prior experience necessary.

What's in it for you:

· Lunch expenses paid for 5 hours or more volunteered in one shift up to £7.00

· Travel expenses are paid when travelling by bus, parking expenses are paid if driving and petrol expenses are paid at the discretion of the Shop Manager.

· Learn new skills, gain experience, build confidence, and meet new people and make new friends.

Disclaimer: Additional Information

· We warmly welcome everyone to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. If you have any needs,

please talk to the Manager, and we can consider possible adjustments.

· We conduct ID checks for all volunteers and require one reference upon

application. If you have any difficulties providing a reference, please speak to a manager for assistance.

· We do ask for one professional reference, however if this is not possible, we have a Reference Risk Assessment process form you can complete with the Shop Manager instead.

· Oxfam covers expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy, including local, reasonable travel expenses and lunch (for volunteering 5 hours +).’

·  We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.

· Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).

Are you looking for a meaningful and flexible volunteering opportunity that also helps you develop valuable communication and interpersonal skills? Join the Talking Bubble Project and help tackle loneliness through the power of a simple phone call.

Since the pandemic, many befriending services have reduced or closed—but Talking Bubble remains one of the few projects continuing to provide regular, phone-based companionship to people who need it most. Demand for this support remains high, and we are currently looking for compassionate, English-speaking volunteers across the UK.

What is the Talking Bubble Project?

☎︎ Talking Bubble is a phone-based befriending service connecting volunteers with older adults and vulnerable individuals experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Through regular weekly calls, volunteers provide conversation, consistency, and human connection to those who may otherwise feel isolated.

Even a short conversation can have a lasting impact.

Why Volunteer With Us?

✔ Make a genuine difference in someone’s life
✔ Volunteer flexibly from the comfort of your own home
✔ Receive full training, ongoing support, and a reference upon completion
✔ Gain experience in active listening, communication, empathy, and relationship-building
✔ Opportunity for reflective learning and experience relevant to helping professions

This role may particularly appeal to students or graduates interested in psychology, counselling, mental health, social care, or related fields who are seeking meaningful experience alongside their studies or professional development.

Where appropriate, we are also happy to provide feedback, complete placement documentation, or support reports/forms required by universities or training providers.

What You’ll Need

✅ No previous experience required—just empathy, reliability, and a willingness to listen
✅ Volunteers must complete Safeguarding Adults Level 2 training and undergo a DBS check (both provided free of charge)
✅ Must be a UK resident

How to Get Involved

Apply now via the CharityJob website or contact us directly for more information.

Together, we can keep connection alive—one call at a time.