Many groups and organisations in Peterborough are looking for volunteers! But finding something that appeals to you based on the organisation's name, especially when the list is quite long, could be tricky. So we've put them into groups based on what the organisations do.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- Volunteering can give you a fulfilling sense of purpose
- Volunteering can help you meet like-minded others
- Volunteering can help you improve something in your community
How to contact
Where to go
Peterborough
UK
Many organisations are looking for volunteers. The types of things you could do include:
- office-based (receptionist, admin, IT, phones etc)
- helping with activities
- making tea/coffee for participants
- helping out with grounds (mowing, gardening, tidying etc)
- driving – people, or delivering items
Volunteer platform
Peterborough has a website called Go-ViP (Volunteering in Peterborough), which allows organisations to post volunteering opportunities for people to find, check them out. It is run by Peterborough Council for Voluntary Services (PCVS).
If you have a particular interest, here are some types of volunteering available from groups on H.A.Y. (though what is exactly needed will be variable; contact organisations directly to find out more).
Outdoor work– as part of a formal group or individually when time suits
Project Abundance - gardening at the Green Backyard
Gardening Club - Family Action
Up The Garden Bath - gardening projects often in upcycled containers such as old bathtubs
Railworld Wildlife Haven – outdoor nature/garden work, plus model railways (mostly indoor)!
Peterborough Litter Wombles – go on group litter picks
Nene Park, plus the Nene Park Community Plant Nursery with activities for small groups
Froglife – help on local nature reserves
Great Fen – nature reserves south of Yaxley
Wildlife Trust - nature reserves in Peterborough
PECT – Peterborough Environment City Trust – environmental work around the city
Flag Fen - a Bronze Age archaeological park, but there are many things volunteers can do, from conversation to assisting with various learning programmes and events.
Libraries – not just help with books, but activities (e.g. crafting groups, computer help, and more)
Creative and learning groups
Fine Cell Work – teach needlework to prisoners (HMP Peterborough)
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Befriending and social groups – make a phone call, or attend a coffee morning or activity
Good Neighbours – help isolated people in rural areas around Peterborough
Safe Soulmates – brings together adults with additional needs for friendship and dating
Heart and Soul Coffee Club – NHS Chaplain-led for people with physical and mental challenges
Care Network Trusted Friend Volunteering – go with people to activities to help them gain confidence
St John’s Parish Church - have many activities and groups to help with, including serving food/hot drinks
Practical help for people – e.g. help around the house/garden, shopping
NHS Community & Wellbeing Volunteers
Organisations that offer help for specific issues – often volunteers help with activities, admin, tea/coffee etc
Community Butterfly Volunteer Service (NHS) provides patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness with companionship
Dementia Carers' Support Service
Alzheimer's Society Peterborough
Groups for children and youth (you will need an enhanced DBS check)
Barnardo’s Child and Family Centres
Hampton Tiddlers – for parents with babies and toddlers
Little Miracles – for children with disabilities
National Literacy Trust in Peterborough – working to improve children’s literacy
Refugee Education UK - be a volunteer mentor for homework and English language learning support
Teens2thrivE – young people from black communities
Migrant and refugee groups - including activities or teaching various skills
Chinese Community in Peterborough
COMPAS Charity – Migrant and Roma communities
Gladca - support for recent migrants to settle in the UK
PARCA – Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association
Community Centres
Gladstone Connect runs lots of different activities for all ages at the Allama Iqbal Centre
Faith-based
Bretton Lounge - Bretton Baptist Church
How to contact
Where to go
Peterborough
UK
