What is the Big Help Out?

The objective of The Big Help Out is to raise awareness of volunteering throughout the UK and provide opportunities for people to experience volunteering and make a difference in their communities.


The Big Help Out is open to all, and any organisation or individual can join in!

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.

Share your story

Whether you're an organisation or a volunteer, we want to hear from you! Contact us and share your story!

Volunteering opportunities

Aug15
New
Arbury Feast activity
Event · 15 Aug, 10:00 - 15:00
Arbury Feast activity
A build-a-bird-box and seed-sowing family activity at the Akeman Community Centre as part of the Arbury Feast.Posted by Akeman Centre Growing Space
Dec6
New
Fundraising
Event · 6 Dec, 09:00 - 16:00
Wisbech
Fundraising
Lions Club Christmas fundraising with Santa.Posted by Wisbech Lions Club CIO
New
Independent Visitor
Organisation role · 2–6 hrs/month
Cambridge
Independent Visitor
Provide Befriending support and consistency to a young person in carePosted by Cambridgeshire county council