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2024 School Games National Finals - Volunteering Opportunities
Thu, 29th Aug 2024 - Sun, 1st Sep 2024
9.7 miles
The National School Games is a bi-annual multi-sport event for the UK's aspiring school aged talented athletes. The aim is to create an inspirational and motivational setting, that not only provides young talented athletes with an educational experience and opportunity to thrive and perform at the highest levels, but encourages more young people to participate and succeed in sport.
Assistant Scout Leaders
Ongoing
3.9 miles
If you have time spare on a Monday evening, apply for the Scouts!
Aylestone Jr. Parkrun- Volunteer
Ongoing
1.9 miles
There are a range of different roles including marshalling, tail walking, timekeeping and barcode scanning. No prior experience needed.
Bradgate Park Conservation Volunteer
Ongoing
4.7 miles
Conservation Volunteers go out onto the Estate and get a hands-on experience of the work involved in managing the Park. You will be involved in a wide range of habitat conservation and maintenance tasks across the whole Estate. Tasks are seasonal, ongoing and include activities such as maintaining the historic dry-stone walling, invasive species control, tree frame construction, planting trees, charcoal making and much more. If being outside is what you’re looking for, then this group is for you!
Bradgate Park Gardening Volunteer
Ongoing
4.7 miles
Gardening Volunteers support us by taking care of the various green spaces across the Estate. Our volunteer gardeners can usually be found working in the walled garden, the allotment garden or taking care of the planters across the park. Gardening Volunteers muck in with tasks like weeding, planting and pruning. This is a great activity for those who have green fingers or don’t mind getting their hands dirty!
Bradgate Park Patrol Volunteer
Ongoing
4.7 miles
As a Bradgate Park volunteer patroller, you are the eyes and ears of the Park. Armed with a map, radio and litter picking equipment you’ll cover your designated area of the Estate at your own pace. As a first point of contact for visitors you’ll be able to communicate effectively and inform the Ranger team of any incidents or issues. Best of all, you’ll be walking through tranquil woodlands, over rugged parkland and taking in the sights and sounds of nature whilst contributing to the day to day running of the Park.
Bradgate Park Steward Volunteer
Ongoing
4.7 miles
Our Volunteer Stewards help visitors make the most of our events and open days in areas such as the Ruins and Old John. An interest in visitor engagement is essential but this is less formalised than the Tour Guide role so you don’t worry if you don’t know all the facts and figures off hand. If you think you’d enjoying sharing the story of the Park but you don’t fancy leading a full tour, volunteering as a Steward may be more up your street!
Bradgate Park Tour Guide Volunteer
Ongoing
4.7 miles
As a Tour Guide, you will be trained to effectively communicate the facts and history of the Ruins of Bradgate House and / or Old John to visiting members of the public. The Tour Guide role is based at the Ruins and / or Old John and requires an interest in visitor engagement that will give people a true insight into our historic buildings and landscape. If being around these historic buildings and sharing their story is for you, get involved with the Tour Guides!
Bradgate Park Visitor Experience Volunteer
Ongoing
4.7 miles
Our Visitor Centre Volunteers help guide visitors around our exciting and interactive Visitor Centre space, sharing their knowledge of the Park and Estate with members of the public. Within the wide-ranging history, geology and wildlife of the Park there is huge scope to develop your own understanding and to then pass that on. If engaging our visitors and delivering the ‘Bradgate Park Experience’ is what you’re looking for, then this role is for you!
Community and Wellbeing Walk Leader - Leicester
Ongoing
33.6 miles
Are you someone with interests in nature, who enjoys the outdoors and introducing new people to it, somebody that is happy to engage with local communities with the aim of improving health and wellbeing?
Canal & River Trust are looking for a volunteer to support and lead walks as part of our exciting wellbeing programme. Volunteering alongside the Community and Wellbeing team to initially support guided walks with the opportunity to self-deliver wellbeing walks across Leicester.
Ideally, we would like someone who could commit to volunteering 2-3 hours a week, during weekdays (mornings or afternoons).
Cricket Coach
Ongoing
13.6 miles
We are passionate about increasing the popularity of cricket within the East Midlands and as a result we may have opportunities from time to time in various coaching and representative roles. If you would like to be part of the team, please look below at any of the opportunities that may be on offer.
Equality Action Community Allotment
Ongoing
9.5 miles
Maintaining the plot, weeding, preparing beds for planting, watering and feeding plants.
Fearon Halls Community Garden
Ongoing
10.1 miles
Fearon Hall's small enclosed community garden is kept in tip top shape by the team of garden volunteers. It is a space for community gardening and growing activities.
Focus Pads Coach
Ongoing
0.9 miles
We need help with pad work and general gym activity, we are looking for someone who enthusiastic about fitness and health and wellbeing
Football Coach
Ongoing
Heather St. John's Football Club
10.5 miles
Coach and physio Required Heather St Johns
Golf in Society - Golf Buddy
Ongoing
7.5 miles
Become a 'Golf Buddy' and help facilitate golf sessions for people with challenging health conditions - no previous golf experience required!
Gorse Covert Community Centre - The Garden Project
Ongoing
10.8 miles
The Garden Project hopes to create a space that people can come and enjoy. The project is available to everyone and is aimed to help support and grow people's confidence in plant and flower care whilst encouraging and supporting people to use these skills at home.
Ground Manager
Ongoing
9.8 miles
Work with Ellistown FC Committee to manage the Ground and ensure it's fit for purpose for Ellistown FC, Anstey Town and FFA Ellistown
Grow with Us Volunteer
Ongoing
Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation - Ulverscroft Grange
7.9 miles
Volunteers are required to assist at The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation community allotment project for young people with disabilities
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