The Organic Cookery School
https://www.organiccookeryschool.org
The Organic Cookery School is a non-profit and social enterprise which promotes and delivers outreach community projects to families, children and young people and provides cookery and nutrition training to teachers and volunteers.
‘I’m consistently blown away by the commitment and creativity of the young people who sign up for our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Approved Community Chef Volunteering and Cookery Skills programmes. The quality of the dishes they cook is outstanding and it’s a real pleasure to oversee the volunteering and skills sections of their D of E awards.’
Lucy May, Found and Lead D of E Assessor, The Organic Cookery School.
Barnardo’s
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
If you are 14+, you can volunteer in one of our 600+ retail shops, supporting the team to raise vital funds for children, young people and families across the UK. In our retail shops you can get involved with styling displays and dressing mannequins, identifying hidden treasurers to be sold on our eBay shop and of course, serving our customers. There is something for everyone!
“Volunteering with Barnardo’s is a great way meet new people and make a difference in your community whilst enhancing your CV. You’ll learn skills that will boost your job prospects; including increased confidence, teamwork and problem-solving. We couldn’t do what we do without our amazing volunteers!”
Ed Large – Head of Volunteering & Community Engagement, Barnardo’s
Duke of Edinburgh Award
https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/young-people/duke-of-edinburghs-award
The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is all about getting out there, having fun and self-development.
Not only will you gain new skills and experiences, but the award will also look great on your CV. It is externally recognised by colleges, universities and employers.
RSPCA
https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer
Volunteering for the RSPCA is one enjoyable way of helping animal welfare and can be very rewarding.
With such a wide range of volunteering roles available across our network of branches and animal and wildlife centres, there is bound to be a suitable opportunity near you.
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/volunteering-nspcc-childline
Volunteer to help children, joining the NSPCC in the fight for every childhood.
There’s something for everyone – from volunteering as a Childline counsellor, to leading assemblies and workshops in schools, helping out at events, or fundraising in your community.
Action for Children
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-us/volunteer-with-us
Volunteering with Action for Children is a meaningful way to help some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families. It’s also an opportunity to develop and enjoy new experiences. You’ll connect with your community, meet new people, learn new skills and share what you know.
British Heart Foundation
https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer
Meet new people, learn new skills and build your confidence by volunteering in your local shop. Whether you have a few hours or days a week, they have a role for you and measures in place to keep you safe. To volunteer, you will need to be a min of 16 years old.
St John Ambulance
There are so many opportunities to get involved at St John – from the age of 5 – and it’s a fantastic way to enhance your CV, meet new people and make a difference in your community.
Their volunteers are incredible; they are the people who step forward in the moments that matter and deliver compassion and care every day across the country as emergency ambulance crews, at marathons and music festivals, in hospitals, vaccinating the nation against Covid-19, as well as through our six youth programmes.
