Volunteers Wanted
If you have a few hours to spare and would like to offer your time, why not have a look at these organisations that would love your help as a volunteer?
Cancer Support Yorkshire are in need of volunteers for their Preloved Shop in Skipton!
They are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join their amazing team at Cancer Support Yorkshire’s Preloved shop. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or more, your time could make a real difference to local people affected by cancer. It's a great way to meet new people, gain retail experience, support your local community and help raise funds for CSY.
If you are Interested in getting involved please contact shop & activities Manager Louise by calling: 07960 318 720 or email: l.hobson@csyorkshire.org.uk
They would love to hear from you!
Wensleydale have a great opportunity for a Permanent Way Manager.
Are you up for a unique challenge? This is a chance to showcase your professional p-way expertise in a beautiful setting while leading a dedicated team of volunteers to strengthen, develop and restore one of the UK’s longest heritage railways?
Your specialist knowledge helps them to manage risk; your interpersonal qualities teach and inspire others, and your technical vision really help to make a lasting impact on the shape and resilience of the railway for decades to come. The role is demanding but the achievement, scenery and -of course above all the people certainly make it worthwhile!
For further details please visit: Jobs at The Wensleydale Railway | Wensleydale Railway
Cancer Support Skipton & Craven Hub are looking for volunteers to lead groups in particular a walking group and a men's support group.
This is a great opportunity to help make a real difference, meet new people and create a supportive space within the community.
If you are interested and would like to know more please get in touch with Louise their shop and activities manager by calling: 07960 318720 or email: l.hobson@csyorkshire.org.uk
Grassington Community Garden are looking for enthusiastic people to get involved with their new volunteer-led garden project.
The exciting new project is about to be launched in the heart of Grassington and they would love your help! To find out more please call in to Grassington Hub, email: enquiries@grassingtonhub.com or call: 01756 752222
Sedbergh & District Gala have announce the date for the brand new community event as Saturday June 19th 2027!
The gala will be held on Lupton Field, Back Lane with thanks to Sedbergh School. As they are building on a new tradition the people behind the gala would love some new face to be involved around the planning table! Help the community come together and become a volunteer by emailing: sedberghgala@hotmail.com
The Little White Bus run are in need of volunteer drivers!
They run a scheduled minibus services 6 days a week from Keld to Richmond, from Hawes to Leyburn and from Hawes to Garsdale train station. The buses help to connect the Dales communities that depend on them and by being a volunteer bus driver you can help to make it possible.
You can volunteer as much or as little as you’d like. All you need is the D1 category on your driving licence.
For more information please email: lwb.operations@udcp.co.uk or call 07962 097802 to arrange an informal chat.
Westmorland County Show & Agricultural Society are calling for volunteers to join their team!
Do you know someone who would love to help with their Farm Open Days this June?
They are looking for new and enthusiastic volunteers to join their team at Heaves Farm in Levens.
You must be be at least 16 and be available either 23rd or 25th June.
For more information please get in touch by phoning: 015395 67804 or email: manager@westmorland.org.uk
Leyburn Arts and Community Centre have some great volunteering opportunities.
They are looking for help with the following roles:
· Morning & Relief Reception
· Community Cinema
· Website Management
If you can help, please visit the website for full details: https://www.leyburnartscentre.com/
Wensleydale Railway are looking to recruit people for the following volunteer roles:
· Chairman
· Director for Safety
· Level Crossing Manager
Please visit Jobs at: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/jobs-at-the-wensleydale-railway/ for more information and a copy of the job roles.
Do you have a regular hour or two spare to help North Craven Age UK?
They need volunteer car scheme drivers for the North Craven area to help people get to health appointments. If you can help please contact: 01729 823066 or email: info@ageuknorthcraven.org
Wensleydale Railway would love for you to volunteer with them.
Whether you are passionate about heritage, want to learn new skills, are looking to make a difference and make new friends there is a rewarding role waiting for you!
Volunteers can either give a regular amount of time each week / month or work on an ad hoc basis to fit with their other commitments. All ages are very welcome but must be at least 18 years old. Please get in touch today and join their small friendly teams.
Email: volunteercoodinator@wensleydalerailway.com
Phone: 01677 425805
Would you like to find out more about volunteering activities in Thornton -le-Dale village? If so, please get in touch by emailing the word 'INFORMATION' to thorntonledalevolunteers@gmail.com
Richmondshire Museum would love to hear from you to help them with volunteering.
They have a range of roles available to suit everyone. All you need is as little as three hours a week, all training is provided along with tea/coffee and biscuits! If you can help please get in touch by calling: 01748 825611 or by emailing: admin@richmondshiremuseum.org
Grassington Hub are looking for volunteers to come and join their friendly team. If you are able to work a regular Monday or Wednesday afternoon, we have shifts in The Hub from 1pm - 4pm. The role involves librarian, reception and computer work as well as helping with library queries, selling tickets and parking permits, and arranging transport for medical appointments, along with many other things. The role is interesting and varied with all training given. If you are interested please call The Hub on: 01756 752222 and ask to speak to Claire or alternatively email: admin@grassingtonhub.com.
The team behind the popular Ingleton 1940's Weekend are looking for volunteers.
We are needing this years event, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July. If you could spare some time, or would like to get involved please email: ingleton1940sweekend@gmail.com
Can you spare 1-2 hours a week to help support young children and their families who face the challenges of daily life?
If so, Cumbria Family Support would love your help! They are looking for volunteers to join their friendly team. More information can be found on the website: Contact Anna Cooke, Volunteer Coordinator by phoning: 07725 550540 or email: ann@cumbriafamilysupport.org.uk
Skipton Community Sports Hub are looking for volunteers.
Help to support the community, boost your own wellbeing and meet new people by volunteering with Skipton Community Sports Hub. All ages and abilities are welcome with no previous experience required. If you are interested, please email: skiptoncommunitysportshub@gmail.com
North Craven age UK are looking for retail volunteers
We would love for you to join the team. Whether it's helping to sort donations, chatting with customers or helping at the till you will play a key role in raising money to help support older people across North Craven. They have a variety of flexible shifts to fit around your availability. If you are friendly and have a willingness to learn they would love to hear from you! No experience necessary as full training and support will be given. Get in touch on: 01729 823066 or email: info@ageuknorthcraven.org
Wild Garsdale Pike would love to hear from you if you have time to spare as a volunteer. We are a youth-led environmental project, with an aim to educate young people about the environmental challenges faced by much of the UK’s upland landscapes and involve them in conservation efforts being made to combat such challenges. They currently have volunteer opportunities and are looking for people with skills, energy and enthusiasm. Are you interested in survey and monitoring work? Helping with fundraising and setting up events? Would you like to support their site visits? Or have tech skills? If so please get in touch by emailing: info@wildgarsdale.org.uk
Keld Resource Centre are looking for volunteers to help maintain and develop their project and community work in upper Swaledale. Volunteers duties include:
- Cleaning and maintaining the visitor centre and museum
- Decorating and general maintenance work
- Gardening and helping to keep the outside grounds tidy
- Manning their visitor centre and museum
- Helping develop their archive records and database
- Assisting in exhibitions and displays
- Assisting with their outdoor events programme as walk leader or steward
If you have some time to spare and would love to get involved in the Keld Resource Centre Project please get in touch by contacting: Helen Guy (Project Manger) Helenguy47@gmail.com or by phone 07790401476
The social enterprise which manages the DalesBus services are looking to recruit additional volunteers to help continue and develop the DalesBus network. They are keen to find volunteers who have an interest in the following:
- Marketing with an interest in designing online and printed materials
- Managing social media
- Recruiting, managing and supporting volunteers
To find out more, visit: dalesbus.org/new or email: kevin@dalesandbowland.com
Western Dales Community Bus are looking for new volunteers to help support local bus services. If you can spare some time and would like to get involved, please visit westerndalesbus.co.uk or call Rebecca on 07541 644524 for more information.
Fancy a day out of the office doing something amazing and enjoying some team building with your colleagues? The Settle Carlisle Railway have lots of opportunities for teams, large or small, to go along and help on their stations doing some hands on jobs that enable you to protect, preserve and improve the line for everyone to enjoy - from gardening to painting, cleaning to decorating ready for events there's always something to be done and fun to be had. If your group or company would like to know more about team volunteering opportunities then please contact anna@settlecarlisletrust.org.uk to find out more.
Be part of the Thursday Lunch Club Adventure! Bentham Older People Together are on the lookout for friendly volunteers to help their wonderful bus users get to the golf club. It’s a great way to meet people, have some laughs, and make a real difference in our community! It’s easy to fit in—on a rota about once every 5 weeks, spending 1.5 hours in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon with their cheerful drivers. Interested or want to learn more? Head over to Bentham Older People Together on Facebook and join the fun!
Craven Wildlife Rescue are in need of dedicated volunteers to join their 30 strong team. At the moment it's baby season in the wildlife world and their main focus is on the care of the little ones. As a volunteers you would be helping to give extra support with their housekeeping duties such as cleaning, tidying, hanging the washing out, filling and emptying the dish washer, keeping everything topped up and organising the store room. There are both morning and evening roles available based at Horton in Ribblesdale. If you are interested please email: cravenwildliferescue@gmail.com
Growing with Grace is a community cooperative farm based in Clapham and is dedicated to supplying sustainably grown produce to local people and businesses, including Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales. They are always looking to welcome new volunteers, especially people who work well independently, as they do not have the time to offer constant one-to-one support for volunteers. If you fancy working in the glasshouses and getting experience of producing veg on a large scale or in another role such as the office, shop or packing shed then please get in touch. They will even reward you for your time in the form of some vegetables! grower@growingwithgrace.org.uk
Do you have some time to spare and love chatting to people and having a good rummage through bags of treasure? This could be a dream come true for you if so! Eden Animal Rescue charity in Kirkby Stephen is looking for dedicated volunteers. By getting involved and helping them out you could make a real difference, it's also a great way to meet new people and be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team. They would love you to call in and ask to speak to Louise or Gary or give them a follow-on Facebook and keep up to date.
The Rural Arts "Arts and Crafts" are looking for local craftspeople, artisans, or people with hobbies who would love to pass on their knowledge to others at Low Row Institute, Richmond. They are looking for local people to become trainers at some of their planned sessions with the aim of having local talent helping and supporting people within the community. If you fancy joining the program, it's free of charge and a great way of making new friends. Find out more online at: https://www.ruralarts.org/get-involved/adults/artbeat/
Grassington in Bloom are the group of hardworking volunteers in the village and are responsible for the beautiful bulbs, bedding, and floral displays that you see around Grassington. They are inviting people to join in and get involved with their friendly, welcoming group. If you are interested, please email: enquiries@grassingtonhub.com.
Leyburn Community Library are in urgent need of volunteers to work on a Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday. Can you please help them out by sparring as little as two hours a week or even just once a fortnight? No experience is necessary as training and support will be given. If you can help out, please pop into the library to find out more and pick up an application form.