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 · 4+ hrs/Week
From home
Autism Help Volunteer
You will be joining a team who give invaluable and often life-changing free advice to autistic people, families and other enquirers
Posted by National Autisitc Society
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
IT Tech Volunteer
Use your digital skills to help others. Join AbilityNet volunteers supporting older and disabled people with tech through one‑to‑one advice at home or online.
Posted by AbilityNet
Organisation role · 2—5 hrs/Week · Starting from 13 May 2026
Volunteer at Riverside Miniature Railway & learn to drive a miniature train.
We need volunteers to help run Riverside Miniature Railway which is open on Sundays.
Posted by Riverside Miniature Railway