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
Nov
5
One-off · 5 Nov, 18:00 - 20:30
Cambridge
Volunteers wanted for Fireworks Night 2026!
City Events are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us make this year’s Fireworks Night a fantastic evening for everyone in Cambridge!
Posted by City Events
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 4 Jun 2025
Peterborough
Help at Home Support - Peterborough
Providing short term practical & emotional support for Cambridgeshire residents over the age of 18, during a period of illness or difficulty at home.
Posted by Care Network CambridgeshireOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 4 Jun 2025
Peterborough
Help at Home Support - Huntingdon
Providing short term practical & emotional support for Cambridgeshire residents over the age of 18, during a period of illness or difficulty at home.
Posted by Care Network Cambridgeshire