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
Sep
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One-off · 20 Sept, 06:30 - 13:00
Chariots of Fire 2026
Volunteers needed to support the Chariots of Fire 2026 relay run on 20th September
Posted by British Heart Foundation
Project role (Temporary) · 2—3 hrs/Week · For around 9 months
Peterborough
Detached youth worker
On a Friday evening, we offer a Detached project outdoors to young people in the Whittlesey and surrounding villages. We are funded by the OPCC .
Posted by Phoenix Youth Provision (PYP) CIC
Project role (Temporary) · 3—5 hrs/Week · Starting from 9 Nov For around 4 weeks
Arrington
Growing Wimpole Together Project Volunteer
How would you like to spend some time outdoors – probably in the rain and the mud – helping local children plant trees for a new hedge?
Posted by National Trust, Wimpole Estate