Ever thought about Volunteering?
Volunteering in Manchester
We've plenty of volunteering opportunities to choose from. Whether it's working at a rock concert or teaching kids how to bend it like Beckham, there's something for everyone in Manchester.
What's in it for me?
As well as getting to work at some great events, you'll receive plenty of training and gain new skills. Volunteering makes a real difference in the community, and you'll make friends and have loads of fun along the way.
Interested in events?
Don't miss out on your chance to work at events such as the Great Manchester Run and Manchester Pride visit the Manchester Events Volunteers website at www.mev.org.uk and sign up today.
Into sports?
Register your interest for sport volunteering and training opportunities in Manchester by visiting the Manchester Volunteers Sports Bureau website at www.manchestervsb.org.
Aged between 13-19?
There are loads of youth volunteering opportunities for young people at your local youth centre. Find out how to get involved.
Looking for volunteers?
If you're a local community organisation or an event organiser looking for volunteers visit www.mev.org.uk for more info.
Could you provide emotional support to carers and relatives of people with drug or alcohol problems?
We are looking for volunteers to join our peer support service, offering confidential and informal help to carers. Find out how to get involved.
Volunteering with our partners
The Greater Manchester Police Authority (GMPA) website has vacancies in two of their volunteer scheme, the Appropriate Adult Scheme and the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme. Visit http://www.gmpa.gov.uk/involved for more information.
Can you help improve life for older people?
The Valuing Older People (VOP) partnership is an initiative to improve life for older people in Manchester and is always looking for volunteers to get involved.
Are you a proud Mancunian?
The city council's Be Proud: Love Manchester programme wants to build on this pride, and encourage everyone to celebrate and improve life in our neighbourhoods. Get involved by visiting www.beproudlovemanchester.com.
Do you care about your neighbourhood and the environment?
Become a Community Guardian volunteer by visiting www.beproudlovemanchester.com/guardians/ and make a real difference to your local environment.
If you can spare some time to care for and improve your local park or green space, find out how to get involved.
