Post | April 2025 | City Events | 7 min read
Cambridge Volunteer Fair Directory 2026
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Volunteer Cambs
Find out what groups are attending this year's Fair and what Zone to find them.
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Active with Parkinson's Cambs (AWPC) - Zone 6
Exercise and therapeutic classes for people living with Parkinson’s
· Help run exercise sessions
· Support admin or social media
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.awpc.org.uk/
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust - Zone 6
Supports the work of Addenbrooke’s & Rosie Hospitals
· Help at events and activities
· Support fundraising campaigns
· Use professional skills (e.g. comms, admin)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://act4addenbrookes.org.uk/
BACA Charity - Zone 3
Provides safe spaces for child refugees
· A wide range of opportunities to support young refugees
· Training provided
Email [email protected]
Website https://bacacharity.org.uk/
Blossomify CIC - Zone 2
Supports children, young people and families who are socially disadvantaged.
· A wide range of opportunities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://blossomify.org/
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation - Zone 5
Delivers humanitarian support to people facing hardship locally and globally.
· Help with community activities
· Use language or IT skills
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tzuchi.uk/
Cambridge Acorn Project - Zone 2
Provides therapeutic support for children and families.
Help with fundraising and promotion
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cambridgeacornproject.org.uk
Cambridge City Council - Zone 4
For a cleaner, greener, healthier City
· Practical tasks
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email [email protected]
Website: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/streets-and-open-spaces-volunteers
Tenant and leaseholder involvement - Cambridge City Council
Cambridge City Foodbank - Zone 3
Provides emergency food and practical support
· A wide range of opportunities
· Training provided
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cambridgecity.foodbank.org.uk/
CamCRAG - Zone 3
Convoys of aid for overseas
· A wide range of opportunities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://camcrag.org.uk/
Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination - Zone 1
Uses arts and creativity to support wellbeing and learning.
· A wide range of opportunities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cambridgecandi.org.uk/
Cambridge Dial a Ride - Zone 4
Provides safe, affordable transport for people with mobility needs
· Drive minibuses
· Help passengers during journeys
· Support governance
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cambridgedialaride.org.uk/
Cambridge Film Trust/Festival - Zone 1
Broadens access to cinema and supports new film talent.
· Support festival delivery
· Assist with promotion
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk/cambridge-film-trust
Cambridge Pride Zone 3
Celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community in Cambridge
· Help deliver Pride events
· Support fundraising or admin
· Assist with creative or digital work
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cambridgepride.co.uk/
Cambridgeshire Older People’s Enterprise (COPE) - Zone 5
Supports people over 50 through activities, information and campaigning.
· Help run activities or events
· Support admin or communications
· Join trustee or leadership roles
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.copecambs.org.uk
Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre - Zone 3
Provides specialist support for women and AFAB non‑binary survivors of sexual violence.
· Emotional support via helpline or online services
· Full training provided
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk/
Cambridge Refugee Resettlement Campaign - Zone 3
Supports refugees and asylum seekers to settle and thrive.
· Offer befriending or practical support
· Help with English or activities
· Support fundraising or awareness
· Support governance
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cambridgerefugees.org/
Cambridge Scouts - Zone 2
Builds confidence and life skills for young people.
· Support group activities
· Help with camps and events
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cambridgescouts.org.uk/
Cambridge Talking News - Zone 5
Creates audio news for blind and partially‑sighted people.
· Help record or edit audio
· Assist with admin or outreach
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cambridgetalkingnews.org.uk/
Cambridge Woodcraft Folk - Zone 2
A cooperative youth organisation
· A wide range of opportunities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Volunteer form: https://tinyurl.com/y7k9jbas
Website: https://woodcraft.org.uk/groups/cambridge-woodchips/
Cambridgeshire Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Centre - Zone 2
Delivers the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for young people.
· A wide range of opportunities
Email: [email protected]
Website:https://www.cambridgeshiredofe.co.uk/volunteering
Camsight - Zone 6
Supports people living with sight loss
· Drive or escort clients
· Support peer groups or befriending
· Training provided
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.camsight.org.uk/
Care Network - Zone 5
Supports adults and communities to improve health and wellbeing
· Help at home practical roles
· Range of roles to support people’s wellbeing
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://care-network.org.uk/
Cultivating Change - Zone 4
Uses gardening to improve wellbeing and skills.
· Help with gardening activities
· Support projects or fundraising
· Support governance
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cultivatingchange.co.uk/
Cambridge Street Pastors & NightLite - Zone 5
Working non-judgmentally in Cambridge City centre to help people in need every Saturday night.
· Help in our NightLite safe space at Downing Place URC
· Patrolling Market Square and nearby to help people in need.
· Training provided
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cambridge Street Pastors
Elenasy CIC - Zone 2
Provides accessible learning for all
· A wide range of opportunities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.elenasy.org/
FoodCycle Cambridge - Zone 4
Brings people together with free community meals made from surplus food.
· Cook or serve meals
· Collect food donations
· Help lead sessions
· No cooking experience needed
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://foodcycle.org.uk/who-we-are/
Girlguiding Cambridgeshire East - Zone 2
Empowers girls to build confidence and skills.
· A wide range of opportunities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.girlguiding-anglia.org.uk/counties-and-locations/cambridgeshire-east
https://volunteer.girlguiding.org.uk/
GoodGym Cambridge - Zone 5
Combines exercise with helping local community projects.
· Help community groups through walking, running or cycling
· Flexible and one‑off roles
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/areas/cambridge
Guide Dogs - Zone 6
Supports people with visual impairment to live independently.
· Puppy raising
· Driving or admin support
· Fundraising help
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/about-us/
Homestart Cambridgeshire - Zone 2
Supports families with young children during challenging times.
· Offer practical and emotional support
· Help with admin or fundraising
· Training provided
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://homestartcambridgeshire.co.uk/
Jimmy's Cambridge - Zone 3
Supports people experiencing homelessness
· Help at events or activities
· Support admin or fundraising
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.jimmyscambridge.org.uk/
North Cambridge Community Partnership (NCCP) - Zone 4
Supports families and communities in North Cambridge.
· Help deliver local activities
· Support admin or trustee roles
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nccp.org.uk/
Papworth Trust - Zone 6
Supports disabled people to live independent lives.
· Support activities or groups
· Share creative or practical skills
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.papworthtrust.org.uk
Read Easy Cambridge - Zone 3
Helps adults improve reading skills through one‑to‑one coaching.
· A wide range of opportunities
· Full training provided
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://readeasy.org.uk/groups/cambridge/
Resilience Web - Zone 4
Creates digital maps of local community and sustainability groups
· Help with data or research
· Support admin or digital work
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.resilienceweb.org.uk/
Strawberry Fair - Zone 2
A free, volunteer‑led music and community festival.
· A wide range of opportunities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/
TAG Lifts - Zone 5
Provides community transport for people who need it.
· Drive passengers
· Support bookings or admin
Email: [email protected]
Website:https://haycambridge.co.uk/support/community-transport-in-cambridge/
The Liberation Cycle - Zone 6
Repurposes bikes to improve access, skills and confidence.
· Repair or refurbish bikes
· Help with outreach or events
· Support admin or leadership
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.liberationcycle.org
Tithe Barn Trust - Zone 1
Cares for the historic Landbeach Tithe Barn
· Help with events or promotion
· Support fundraising or governance
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tithebarntrust.org.uk/
Transition Cambridge - Zone 4
A network that supports community action towards a fair, low‑carbon future.
· A wide range of opportunities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.transitioncambridge.org/
University of Cambridge Museums - Zone 1
Supports learning and access across Cambridge University’s eight Museums & Cambridge Botanical Garden
· Welcome and support visitors
· Help with events or activities
· Some roles are suitable for under 18’s
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/
Woodgreen Pets Charity - Zone 5
Supports animal welfare and rehoming
· Help care for animals
· Support shops, events or outreach
· Training provided
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://woodgreen.org.uk/
Volunteer Cambs - Zone 1
Matches people’s time with local good causes. Online,
Hundreds of roles available for lots of different organisations across Cambridgeshire,
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.volunteercambs.org.uk/
