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.

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

May

18

New

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 Samaritans
New

Organisation 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 Association
New

Organisation 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