Community First Yorkshire

02/06/2026

Join our Volunteer Coordinators Network at Harrogate Community House for a friendly, inspiring session with Vicki Sharp and Freya Cox (Ripon Museum Trust). Hear practical insights on inclusive volunteering, explore a new interactive guide, and connect with fellow coordinators to share ideas and tackle common challenges.

👉 Volunteer co-ordinators network meeting
📅 Wednesday 17 June
🕰️ 2-3:30pm
🏫 Harrogate

Book here ➡️ https://sbee.link/t9ajnkg4dh

02/06/2026

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞.

They open village halls, run groups, support neighbours, lead trustees, welcome new people, raise funds, share skills and help people feel connected.

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re saying thank you to the volunteers, trustees and community leaders who give their time, energy and care to make a difference.

Visit our Volunteers’ Week 2026 page to read stories, hear from local voices and find out how Community First Yorkshire supports the organisations behind volunteering.

From village halls and youth clubs to charities, churches, sports clubs, arts projects and local support services, volunteers help keep people connected and communities moving.

02/06/2026

A great behind-the-scenes post from Harrogate Homeless Project - HHP 😍

🌟 Volunteers’ Week at HHP 🌟

This Volunteers’ Week, we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate our amazing HHP volunteers. You bring so much more than just your time — your compassion, energy and commitment have a real and lasting impact on the people we support across our community.

From welcoming people on reception, supporting in the kitchen, helping in the garden, or assisting with deliveries, every single role you take on helps HHP run day to day. Whether you’re offering a warm smile, a listening ear, or practical help, you make a difference in ways that truly matter.

Richard Cooper, our Chief Executive, said:
“Our volunteers are at the heart of HHP. The generosity, kindness and commitment you show truly embodies our values and makes a meaningful difference to the lives of so many people. Thank you for everything you do.”

From all of us at HHP – thank you for being such an incredible part of our community 💙

02/06/2026

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬.

For Volunteers’ Week, we spoke to Stephen Biggs from Just the Job in Richmond about his own volunteering journey, the skills volunteers bring, and why his message to anyone thinking about volunteering is simple:
“Just give it a go. Don’t be scared. Try something.”

Read Stephen’s story and find out how volunteering can help people, organisations and communities thrive across North Yorkshire.

Volunteering: giving time, sharing skills and changing lives

01/06/2026

Do you manage or support volunteers and need a bit of friendly, practical help?

Drop in to our free session at Knaresborough Library for expert guidance from Vicki and Claire. A relaxed, welcoming space for charities and community groups across North Yorkshire to talk things through, sense‑check ideas and boost confidence.

👉 Volunteer Co-ordinators Community Drop In Session
📅 Wednesday 17 June
🕰️ 10-11:30am
🏫 Knaresborough Library

Book here ➡️ https://sbee.link/axdewfkyjc

31/05/2026

Got a tricky HR question you can’t risk getting wrong?

Join Roots HR for a confidential 90‑minute HR Q&A and get expert, practical advice on real employment issues. Bring your own questions or listen in and leave with guidance you can trust.

Free, confidential and designed for voluntary and community organisations.

👉 HR Clinic
📅 Tuesday 16 June
🕰️ 10am-11:30am
💻 Zoom

Book now ➡️ https://sbee.link/4tmcehuk9g

29/05/2026

Join fellow social entrepreneurs for a practical session focused on understanding your market, who your customers are, what motivates them and how this knowledge can help you grow income and increase impact.

Connect with fellow social entrepreneurs, gain practical insights, and leave with new ideas and relationships to support the growth and impact of your organisation in North Yorkshire.

👉 Community business network – marketing and communication
📅 Thursday 11 June
🕰️ 10am-12pm
🏫 Harrogate

Book here ➡️ https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/UakCSnyspUeKPqIkHYxL

28/05/2026

Join our Community Buildings Network to explore how meaningful consultation can unlock funding, build local backing and help your hall thrive.

Learn what funders want, simple ways to hear from your community, and turn local voices into a strong funding case, with a fun mock village hall meeting thrown in.

For village hall and community building trustees and committee members across North Yorkshire.

👉 Community buildings network – community consultation
📅 Thursday 11 June
🕰️ 10am-12pm
🏫 West Tanfield

Book now ➡️ https://sbee.link/htpg63dynr

28/05/2026

Job opportunity alert!

Nidderdale Plus is recruiting for a Project Officer - a fantastic role for someone ready to create real impact in the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector.

They’re looking for someone passionate, motivated, and ready to contribute to meaningful change. Could that be you?

Find out more and apply today: https://sbee.link/8u7ea6fghc

Or tag someone who’d be perfect for this opportunity!