Community Companions Volunteer
This role is about supporting people to stay independent and be a part of their communities.
Search for opportunitiesDo you want to make a difference to someone in your local community? Here is a list of local and national opportunities available for volunteers of all ages to help people make the most of their life and spend time in their community.
For our roles, we will provide all necessary training and, where required, a free DBS certificate.
This role is about supporting people to stay independent and be a part of their communities.
Search for opportunitiesHelp older people be independent and stay connected to their communities.
Search for opportunitiesGet experience in a hospital setting and brighten someone's day by offering refreshments and a friendly face to people who can't get out and about.
Search for opportunitiesWork as part of a friendly team to provide a service to people within your local hospital. You'll get to grow your customer service and retail skills.
Search for opportunitiesSupport our retail team with stocktake. You'll be resolving stock issues, cleansing data and counting stock. This is a great flexible opportunity.
Search for opportunitiesMeet people, support activities in your local community and help people come together and socialise.
Search for opportunitiesSupport people with specific conditions or when attending specific clinics.
Search for opportunitiesNHS and Care Volunteer Responders is a flexible volunteering programme supporting NHS England, Department of Health & Social Care and adult social care in England delivered by Royal Voluntary Service and GoodSAM.
Health and care teams can refer people for Check In and Chat and Check In and Chat Plus friendly telephone calls. They can also request Pick Up and Deliver support with the delivery of medication and supplies and Community Response support with essential shopping and prescription delivery. Steward Volunteers are available to help at vaccination sites.
Members of the public can request support from volunteers, either for themselves or someone they know (with that person’s permission).
There are lots of exciting volunteer opportunities available.
There are many other local organisations and groups in Manchester and the surrounding area looking for volunteers. We've included some handy links to them here. Reach out to them to see what they have to offer.
The Big Help Out is a voluntary initiative supported by some of the UK’s biggest volunteer organisations which provides opportunities for people to experience volunteering, without any ongoing commitment, making a difference in their communities.