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There are many different reasons people want to volunteer and many ways to do so. There are lots of resources to help you explore the roles you could do, and how to find opportunities to suit you.
Are you looking for volunteering opportunities in Cambridgeshire?
The Volunteer Cambs website is the go to platform for volunteering locally.
Volunteer Cambs
Visit Volunteer Cambs to find and apply for volunteering opportunities in Cambridgeshire.
Do you need a little extra support?
Our Volunteering for all project can help.
Support for Cambridgeshire residents
Find out about the support we can provide to residents across Cambridgeshire.
More information and our favourite resources to find opportunities:
Family Volunteering
Find out what opportunities that might be available for volunteering with the family.
Volunteering outside the UK
You can volunteer for 2 weeks or for a year or more and there are opportunities all over the world.
Volunteering for under 18’s
Lots of young people are involved in volunteering in some form, whether it is helping out at school,...
Time banking, time credits and CamLET’s
A Timebank member can earn time credits by giving practical help and support to others. One hour of ...
Flexible Volunteering
Bite-sized, on-demand, no-commitment actions that benefit a worthy cause.
Volunteering as a trustee
There are lots of small charities working for diverse causes who are looking for the time and skills...
Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV)
Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV), also known as corporate volunteering, is when employers suppo...Read more
How we can support you
- Contact us for 1-2-1 support
- Check out our Training and events for upcoming training
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