York Volunteers

19/08/2026

We have several exciting volunteer opportunities to join the Priory Street Centre Team here at York Centre for Voluntary Service:

➡️ York Centre for Voluntary Service
York Centre for Voluntary Service (York CVS) is an independent charity supporting York’s voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to make positive change. We also manage the Priory Street Centre, a shared space for charities and community groups to meet, collaborate, and deliver services.

Priory Street Centre - Communications Volunteer: You will work with the team to maintain our social media platforms, creating engaging and accessible content and networking with our followers. It’s a great opportunity to get insight into a busy charity hub, build new skills, and contribute to work that supports many organisations across York. To find out more and apply see the link below - https://ow.ly/2rtb50ZBqCh

Priory Street Centre - Conference Centre Volunteer: You will help provide a welcoming and well-run environment for everyone using our conference centre. You’ll help with meet and greets, refreshments, room set ups and light IT tasks. It’s a great opportunity to get insight into a busy conference centre, build new skills, and contribute to work that supports many organisations across York. To find out more and apply see the link below - https://ow.ly/Ctcx50ZBqCa

Priory Street Centre - Reception Volunteer: You will help provide a welcoming and well-run environment for everyone using our building, from local charities to community members. You’ll help with meet and greets, light reception duties, general admin and project-based tasks. It’s a great opportunity to get insight into a busy charity hub, build new skills, and contribute to work that supports many organisations across York. To find out more and apply see the link below - https://ow.ly/xfuv50ZBqC4

Each link includes a short description of the role, and information on how to apply. If you would like to browse our full range of roles you can do so on our Volunteering webpage below - https://ow.ly/Pgh450ZBqC7

If you have a volunteer role you would like to be advertised through our website you can submit below - https://ow.ly/nSY550ZBqC6

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12/08/2026

York Volunteers' monthly e-newsletter with 30 new volunteering roles is now live, including the following opportunities...

☀️ - Summer Holiday Volunteer (age 16+): You can choose an area that suits your interests—whether that’s working with people, being behind the scenes, or spending time outdoors: Find out more - https://ow.ly/Tjc250ZypS4

🖥️ - Media and Marketing Volunteer: You will lead on managing and growing The Groves Association’s presence online, keeping residents informed, engaged, and connected with what’s happening in the neighbourhood. The role is flexible and can be done remotely: Find out more - https://ow.ly/QJBq50ZypS1

If you are interested in hearing about all our exciting new volunteer opportunities each month then you can sign up to our mailing list below: https://ow.ly/BpN850ZypS0

11/08/2026

Join our team...

We are recruiting for the following roles:

➡️Social Prescribing Manager (Development and Proactive)⬅️
£20,617.69 | 22.5 hours per week | York
Are you an experienced and supportive manager who is passionate about developing people, improving services and reducing health inequalities?

➡️Co-Production Champion⬅️
£25,732.57 | 30 hours per week | York
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on an exciting project which has communities and citizens at the heart of the design of mental health services and activities.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Apply here - https://ow.ly/sQtH50ZxoMV

07/08/2026

York Volunteers supports York's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector by advertising and promoting volunteering roles.

Last month we added 33 volunteering opportunities to our website.

➡️ If you are interested in volunteering we have over 100 opportunities on our website: https://yorkcvs.org.uk/volunteers/

➡️ If you would like to advertise your organisation's volunteering roles for free visit: https://yorkcvs.org.uk/add-a-volunteering-opportunity/

05/08/2026

We wanted to highlight some volunteering roles for the Yorkshire Marathon that have been added to our website:

➡️ Jane Tomlinson's Run For All
Yorkshire Marathon: Finish Processing, Baggage Marshall, Sponge Station and Race Office. To find out more and apply see the link below - https://ow.ly/zEwi50Zw6lA

➡️ Missing People
Missing People Cheer Team at the Yorkshire Marathon!: All you need to do is pop on a Missing People t-shirt, wave some flags, and bring plenty of encouragement. To find out more and apply see the link below - https://ow.ly/cBIY50Zw6lB

Each link includes a short description of the role, and information on how to apply. If you would like to browse our full range of roles you can do so on our Volunteering webpage below - https://ow.ly/qYpF50Zw6lC

If you have a volunteer role you would like to be advertised through our website you can submit below - https://ow.ly/TxTs50Zw6lJ

05/08/2026

🌱Net Zero: A Practical Guide, published by Charity Finance Group provides guidance for charities and VCSE organisations of all sizes starting, or progressing, their sustainability journey.

The guide covers:
✅ Building an effective net zero strategy
✅ Funding on a finite planet
✅ Understanding energy consumption
✅ Procurement
✅ Steps to becoming verified carbon neutral
✅ Understanding Scope 3 emissions and why they matter

Access the guide - https://cfg.org.uk/knowledge-hub/net_zero_and_charities

The Charity Finance Group

03/08/2026

Join our Social Prescribing Stroll on Wednesday 12 August at New Earswick Folk Hall!

We'll be meeting near the post office entrance at 12:30pm.

You'll meet our Social Prescribing Team, other people, and learn about local support and services in the area.

No need to book - we look forward to meeting you!

01/08/2026

🥳Happy Yorkshire Day!

A huge shoutout to York's (and Yorkshire's) incredible VCSE sector!

Every day, voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across our city make a real difference, supporting residents, strengthening communities, tackling inequalities and creating opportunities for people to thrive.

From grassroots groups to established charities and social enterprises, York's VCSE sector is powered by passionate people who give their time, skills and energy. You are what makes York (and Yorkshire) so amazing!

31/07/2026

At the Volunteer Centre we always love to hear from organisations about how you’ve found our service.

Recently we received some lovely feedback from The York Health and Arts Mela about advertising volunteering roles through our website: “I wanted to thank you for your support with advertising the volunteering role for York Health and Art Mela event across the CVS website and other channels.

Your support in promoting the opportunity is really appreciated to help ensure it is visible to potential volunteers.

I value your responsiveness and willingness to support the advertising process, and your efforts gives us the best possible chance to attract interest.

Thank you again for your time and collaboration it is genuinely appreciated.”

Thank you for the lovely feedback York Health and Arts Mela

If you are interested in advertising a volunteering opportunity or would like to discuss anything volunteer related then please upload the role here: https://ow.ly/6SIt50ZqGb4 Or contact us at [email protected]. If you’ve used our service to advertise an opportunity we’d love to hear from you with any feedback.