Sheffield Volunteer Centre

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Sheffield Volunteer Centre is part of Voluntary Action Sheffield, supporting the voluntary and community sector in Sheffield to be vibrant, effective and influential. We provide information, advice and support to people who would like to volunteer, running a drop-in service (currently closed due to Covid-19) helping people to get started with volunteering, and finding them a suitable volunteer opp

ortunity. We also support organisations who want to develop volunteering opportunities and volunteering programmes, and can work with employers who are supporting their employees to volunteer. We encourage and develop good practice in volunteer involvement, so that volunteering is open to everyone and is a positive and beneficial experience for all. We also deliver specialist training in volunteer management. Sheffield Volunteer Centre is accredited by Volunteering England.

๐Ÿ“ข Join Us at Our Volunteering Fair June 2026!โณ Only two days to go! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to explore vol...
09/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Join Us at Our Volunteering Fair June 2026!

โณ Only two days to go! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to explore volunteering roles and gain valuable skills that can boost your confidence, experience, and future opportunities.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
๐Ÿ•™ Time: 10:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW

Meet representatives from around 20 local organisations and discover a wide range of volunteering opportunities.

At the fair, you can:
โœ… Explore different volunteering roles
โœ… Ask questions and learn more about local organisations
โœ… Find opportunities that match your interests, skills, and availability
โœ… Connect with people in your community

Whether you're taking your first step into volunteering or looking for your next challenge, there's something for everyone.

๐ŸŒŸ Gain experience
๐ŸŒŸ Build confidence
๐ŸŒŸ Develop new skills
๐ŸŒŸ Make a difference in your community

We look forward to seeing you there!

๐ŸŽ‰Happy National Volunteers' Week ๐Ÿ’›This week, from 1st-7th June, we are celebrating Volunteersโ€™ Week and recognising the ...
04/06/2026

๐ŸŽ‰Happy National Volunteers' Week ๐Ÿ’›

This week, from 1st-7th June, we are celebrating Volunteersโ€™ Week and recognising the incredible contribution volunteers make to communities across Sheffield. ๐Ÿงก

Our volunteers are an integral part of Voluntary Action Sheffield. We want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to all our past and present volunteers for the invaluable contribution they have made to our communities.

Your time, generosity and passion are at the heart of everything we do and bring hope where itโ€™s needed.
You give so much of yourselves, often quietly and without recognition, and it never goes unnoticed.

We are truly grateful for everything you do. ๐Ÿค



๐Ÿ“ข Volunteer Opportunity for Dads & Male CarersAre you a dad or male carer of a child or young person with SEND? We're lo...
04/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Volunteer Opportunity for Dads & Male Carers

Are you a dad or male carer of a child or young person with SEND? We're looking for a friendly, compassionate volunteer to help support our monthly Dads Group.

This is a great opportunity to meet other dads, offer a listening ear, help sessions run smoothly, and enjoy a game of pool or snooker along the way.

๐Ÿ“ Stephen Harrison Snooker Academy, Leeds Road, Sheffield
๐Ÿ•ก Once a month, Wednesdays, 6.30pmโ€“9.30pm

If you're interested or would like to find out more, please email:
[email protected]

Please share with any dads or male carers who might be interested. ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŒŸ Volunteer Advisor Opportunity โ€“ Sheffield Volunteer Centre ๐ŸŒŸAre you friendly, confident, and enjoy helping others?Weโ€™r...
28/04/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Volunteer Advisor Opportunity โ€“ Sheffield Volunteer Centre ๐ŸŒŸ

Are you friendly, confident, and enjoy helping others?

Weโ€™re looking for Volunteer Advisors to support our welcoming drop-in sessions at Sheffield Volunteer Centre. Youโ€™ll chat with visitors, help them find volunteering opportunities, and guide them in using our website.

๐Ÿ’ฌ What youโ€™ll do:
โ€ข Support people looking to get into volunteering
โ€ข Offer advice during drop-in sessions
โ€ข Help with emails and enquiries
โ€ข Get involved in events, outreach & volunteering fairs

๐Ÿ•’ When:
Tuesdays (choose a 3-hour shift)
10amโ€“1pm or 1pmโ€“4pm

๐Ÿ“ Where:
The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield City Centre

โœจ What youโ€™ll gain:
โœ”๏ธ Advice & customer service experience
โœ”๏ธ Confidence working with a wide range of people
โœ”๏ธ Insight into Sheffieldโ€™s voluntary sector
โœ”๏ธ A supportive, friendly team
โœ”๏ธ Travel expenses covered

๐Ÿ™Œ Weโ€™re looking for people who are:
Friendly, empathetic, good listeners, and comfortable using computers (full training provided!)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now:
https://search.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10196017

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๐ŸŒŸ Volunteering Fair is Back in Sheffield! ๐ŸŒŸLooking to give back to your community or explore new skills? Come along to o...
07/04/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Volunteering Fair is Back in Sheffield! ๐ŸŒŸ

Looking to give back to your community or explore new skills? Come along to our Volunteering Fair June 2026 and discover a wide range of opportunities!

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday 11th June 2026
โฐ Time: 10:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW

Weโ€™ll have around 20 local organisations who are ready to chat about how you can get involved. Whether you're new to volunteering or looking for something specific, thereโ€™s something for everyone!

๐Ÿ‘‰ More organisations will be announced over the coming weeks, stay tuned for updates!

Bring your questions, curiosity, and enthusiasm. weโ€™d love to see you there ๐Ÿ’œ

17/03/2026

Weโ€™re looking for a Social Media Volunteer ๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ

Got good IT skills, a creative eye, and an interest in social media? Join VAS in a flexible, home-based role helping share stories, events and opportunities across Sheffieldโ€™s voluntary sector.

Youโ€™ll:
โ€ข Create engaging posts from provided content
โ€ข Source images & videos
โ€ข Schedule posts using Canva & Hootsuite (training provided!)
โ€ข Help inspire more people to volunteer

โฐ 2โ€“4 hours per week (flexible)
๐Ÿ  Mostly remote + optional socials
๐ŸŽ“ Training, support & references provided

Build your skills while making a real difference in Sheffield ๐Ÿ’œ

Apply now: https://search.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10197637?searchqs=searchString=&btnSearchBasic=

Trustee Basics: An Introduction to Being a Trustee TrainingHave you recently become a charity trustee, or are you thinki...
17/03/2026

Trustee Basics: An Introduction to Being a Trustee Training

Have you recently become a charity trustee, or are you thinking about it?

Join our one day peer-to-peer trustee training, Trustee Basics, an in-person, interactive session designed to help you build confidence in your role.

Delivered by current and former trustees, youโ€™ll explore:
โ€ข The key roles and responsibilities of a trustee
โ€ข How to carry out your duties effectively
โ€ข Ways to make a positive impact within your organisation

We want this training to be accessible to everyone, so we offer three price options: ๐Ÿ’œ Standard ticket: ยฃ30
๐Ÿ’œ Pay as you feel: for smaller charities with limited budgets ๐Ÿ’œ Supported ticket: free for those who would otherwise be unable to attend

๐Ÿ“… Dates available: 28th April, 3rd June, 16th July
๐Ÿ“ Location: The Circle, Sheffield

Tickets can be booked here: Trustee Training โ€“ Sheffield Volunteer CentreTrustee Training

Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to make a difference as a trustee.

05/03/2026
24/02/2026

The team at Percy Street Collective would love to see you at their first community session at Neepsend Pitstop!

This is on Saturday 28th February from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Meet at the junction of Neepsend Lane and Burton Road S3 8AU

Discover the different ways to get involved throughout 2026.

Families and children are welcome. All children must be accompanied.

Participation is welcomed from the neurodivergent community.

There will be visits to our Percy Street Workshop, a brief stroll around the corner where you can see how we make lovely things and support our community.

Contact any of our team on the day if you have a community project you would like us to design and make for you.

For any accessibility needs please contact us:

email: [email protected]

mobile: 07795 446719

23/02/2026

โœ… Are you committed to North Sheffield and love to see it thrive?
โœ… Could you help a local community organisation grow and develop?
โœ… Do you have relevant experience or knowledge that you could share with the SOAR team?

If your answers are yes, consider joining our Board of Trustees! You'll join a fantastic team of existing trustees, and your role will be invaluable to helping SOAR evolve โœจ

Find out more and don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions ๐Ÿ‘‡
www.soarcommunity.org.uk/volunteering

Address

The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane
Sheffield
S14FW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm

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