Cambridge Volunteer Fair Directory 2026

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]

[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/