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
Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/month · Starting from 6 Feb 2026
Volunteer Driver Needed – Monthly Trip to Cambridge Botanic Gardens
We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer driver to help two service users enjoy a guided walk at the beautiful Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Posted by CamSight
Project role (Temporary) · 2—3 hrs/Week · Starting from 13 Jan 2026 For around 3 months
Astronomy Companion for a Visually Impaired Service User
We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to support a visually impaired service user in attending weekly astronomy talks.
Posted by CamSight
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Volunteer eBay Champion - EACH Ely
Do you enjoy working as part of a team or independently? Are you computer literate (comfortable using a tablet) – just the basics, full training is provided.
Posted by EACH (East Anglia's Children's Hospices)