What is the Big Help Out?
How to get involved
Volunteers
Whether you want to help out once, on a regular basis or from home, our volunteering platform has roles for everyone! Search for a role or use the filters to find that one role that suits you perfectly.
To get involved, you can find opportunities on The Big Help Out or find something right here:
Organisations
Publish your opportunity on the platform for volunteers to find you. Make sure to promote and share you event on social media. You can also promote your events for the volunteers week!
You can also find resources for your event on The Big Help Out page.
Volunteering opportunities
May
18
One-off · 18 May, 09:00 — 23 May, 22:00
Volunteer for the Samaritans at the Beer Festival
We are the official charity for the 2026 Cambridge Beer Festival and we need your help to collect 5000 glasses over six days. Each returnable glass is worth £4.
Posted by Cambridge SamaritansOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Royston
Volunteer Befriender – Melbourn area
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to spend time with an older lady in Melbourn who has a hearing loss and would love some companionship.
Posted by Cambridgeshire Deaf AssociationOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Cambridge
Volunteer Befriender – Cambridge
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to spend time with elderly clients who have a hearing loss and would love some companionship.
Posted by Cambridgeshire Deaf Association

