County Durham Volunteer Centre

27/10/2026

New volunteering opportunities on the platform this week:

Durham Christian Partnership - Tesco Winter Collection 2026: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/tesco-winter-collection-2026--1926

Groundwork NE & Cumbria - Advice Support Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/advice-support-volunteer-1929

Community Adviser Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/community-adviser-volunteer-1784

Community Engagement Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/community-engagement-volunteer-1928

Marie Curie - Collections Hose Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/collections-host-volunteer-1927

The Bowes Museum - Activator Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/activator-volunteer-1925

19/10/2026

New volunteering opportunities on the platform this week:

Durham Otters Swimming Club - Otters Leader (Committee Role): https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/otters-leader-(committee-role)-1921

Epilepsy Action - Community Champion North East: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/community-champion-north-east-1922

Journey Enterprises - Volunteer Musician: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/volunteer-musician-1919

Learning a New Way CIC - Volunteer Drivers: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/volunteer-drivers-1920

Live Well North East - Voluntary Finance Trustee Board Member for Live Well North East: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/voluntary-finance-trustee-board-member-for-live-well-north-east-1923

13/10/2026

A fantastic morning at our County Durham Volunteer Co-ordinators Forum!

This morning's forum focused on involving young people in volunteering, exploring the opportunities they can bring to our organisations, the barriers they may face and how we can make volunteering more accessible, flexible and meaningful for younger volunteers.

A big thank you to Investing in Children - Young People's Page for hosting us and sharing their insights, helping to spark some really valuable conversations.

12/10/2026

New volunteering opportunities on the platform this week:

Foundation For Good Community Wellbeing Café:
Driver for collections of food donations: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/driver-for-collections-of-food-donations--1915

Natural England:
Practical Conservation Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/practical-conservation-volunteer-1663
Practical Conservation Volunteer (Group Volunteering): https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/practical-conservation-volunteer-(group-volunteering)-1666
Volunteer Warden: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/volunteer-warden-1662

St Cuthbert’s Hospice:
Trustee: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/trustee-1916

St Margaret’s Centre
Baking Assistant Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/baking-assistant-volunteer-1604
Community Café Assistant Volunteering: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/community-cafe-assistant-volunteering--1495
Gardening Group Leader Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/gardening-group-leader-volunteer-1615

The Vault Unlocking Potential CIC:
Volunteer Advocate: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/volunteer-advocate-1917
Volunteer McKenzie Friend: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/volunteer-mckenzie-friend-1918

08/10/2026

For over 40 years, Durham Otters Swimming Club has provided a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for disabled adults and children who may find public swimming sessions unsuitable.

Based in Durham city centre, the charity is run entirely by volunteers and gives members the opportunity to swim, exercise, relax and socialise in a supportive environment.

We are looking for people who might be able to help the club continue by taking on a committee role, supporting the charity's administration or helping to coordinate sessions.

The commitment could be as little as 4–6 hours per month, but your support could make a huge difference in ensuring this valuable service continues for local families.

Freeman's Quay, Durham
Monday evenings, 7:15pm – 8:15pm

If you think you could help or would simply like to find out more, please get in touch at [email protected]

05/10/2026

New volunteering opportunities on the platform this week:

Durham Christian Partnership - Charity Shop Volunteer
https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/charity-shop-volunteer--1914

28/09/2026

Check out the latest volunteering opportunities on the County Durham Volunteering Platform this week:

1st Dipton Scout and Guide Group Cub Scout Team Member: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/cub-scout-team-member-1911

Blind Life in Durham Social Media and Website Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/social-media-and-website-volunteer-1681
Volunteer Recording Assistant: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/volunteer-recording-assistant-1477

County Durham and Darlington Victim Care and Mentor Service Anti Social Behaviour Case Review Independent Chair: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/anti-social-behaviour-case-review-independent-chair-1910

Foundation For Good Community Wellbeing Café Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/cafe-volunteer-1912

Groundwork NE and Cumbria Digital and Telephone Advice Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/digital-and-telephone-advice-volunteer-1785

Missing People Christmas Concert Usher Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/christmas-concert-usher-volunteer-1913

25/09/2026

County Durham and Darlington Victim Care and Mentor Service are looking for an Anti Social Behaviour Case Review Independent Chair.

Apply now:

Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, relevant local agencies, including local authorities, police, housing providers and certain other bodies, have a statutory responsibility to participate in the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Case Review process (formerly known as the Communi...

18/09/2026

14/09/2026

New volunteering opportunities on the platform this week:

Café JJ Refreshments Assistant – Darlington: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/refreshments-assistant---darlington-1906

Independent Monitoring Boards Volunteer For HMP Durham HMP Frankland and HMP Deerbolt: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/independent-monitoring-boards-volunteer-for-hmp-durham-hmp-frankland--and-hmp-deerbolt--1577

RSPCA Sunderland Hartlepool and South Tyneside
Education Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/education-volunteer-1907
Event Volunteer: https://www.countydurhamvolunteering.org.uk/opportunity/event-volunteer-1908