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Volunteering and Activities

A number of volunteering opportunities are available on the Nottingham Together Volunteering website and the Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service website, as well listed below. 

Nottingham Clean Champions

Join in litter picking and meeting volunteers across the city by signing up to our Clean Champions scheme. Any resident, business, education establishment or community group can apply for their free litter picking equipment! We also support Duke of Edinburgh Awards and young people but an adult over the age of 18 must apply. See below for further information and how to apply:

Nottingham Green Guardians

The Nottingham Green Guardians programme aims to provide a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Whatever your skills, experience and interests we hope that there is a green volunteer opportunity for everyone. We understand that your time is precious so we have a variety of opportunities ranging from one off events, flexible roles as well as regular volunteer sessions. Examples include:

  • A conservation volunteer
  • Volunteer plants person
  • Cemeteries volunteer

Find out more information and how to apply by visiting the Green Guardians Website (nottinghamgreenguardians.co.uk).

Opportunities to help support the health and wellbeing of Nottingham’s Communities

We are looking to expand our network of Health and Wellbeing Community Champions. A Health and Wellbeing Community Champion is a locally trusted person who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham City. Helping others by sharing key health messages and signposting citizens to health services and much more! Applicants welcomed from both interested individuals (aged 16+) and community and voluntary sector organisations. See below for further information and how to apply:

Library volunteers

Volunteering with Libraries is a fantastic way to be part of your local community, to make new friends & to learn new skills. We have lots of exciting events and activities across our library network which include everything from Chess Clubs, live performances for adults and children, gardening groups and our very popular Summer Reading Challenge crafts, fun and games.

We offer a quality and supportive process to get you started and ongoing support from a great team of friendly staff. For further information on what opportunities are available (which change on a regular basis) visit our volunteer page

Nottingham Castle: Museum & Galleries

Volunteering - We rely on our volunteers to help us deliver exceptional visitor experiences across our heritage sites and are always looking for more to join our team.

National Justice Museum

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the National Justice Museum!

If you have any questions about volunteering, work experience, or placements, please contact:

Wollaton Hall

Volunteering - Get involved and volunteer at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park! Opportunities range from meeting and greeting the public, assisting with events in the historic hall to nurturing flowerbeds and maintaining the park's natural beauty.

School Appeals Panel Member

Do you have an interest in education and feel able to offer some time on an occasional basis? By becoming a School Appeals Panel Member you will be a member of a legally independent tribunal, composed of a mix of people with and without personal experience in the education system. Alongside other panel members you will be involved in deciding appeals regarding admission authorities' decisions to refuse admission requests and schools' decisions to exclude a pupil from their school.

Training will be provided and expenses are reimbursed.

For further details please visit: Apply to be a School Admission Appeals Panel Member

Or contact the team at school.appeals@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

 

Active Notts and Active Derbyshire - Making Our Move

The Active Notts and Active Derbyshire Making Our Move websites provide information about the campaign. This initiative aims to tackle inequality and empower individuals to engage in physical activity that suits their needs and preferences.

Sport England - Join The Movement 

Sport England's "Join The Movement" initiative offers various options for staying active, including free exercise content and guidance from organisations like the NHS. Additionally, popular fitness brands and influencers like Les Mills on Demand, Joe Wicks (The Body Coach), and FiiT provide free content and extended trials, making accessing home workouts easier.

ChalleNGe Nottingham

ChalleNGe Nottingham Resources offers a comprehensive range of activities and opportunities for children and young people to stay engaged, active, and entertained outside of school. They provide various options, including drama, crafts, music, arts, and wellbeing. These activities and workshops are facilitated by a city-wide partnership of arts and heritage professionals, creative practitioners, teachers, youth leaders, and young people.

ChalleNGe Nottingham, 23 Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5JS, United Kingdom

 

Volunteering in Nottingham through NCVS

There is an incredible range of volunteering opportunities in Nottingham. Whatever volunteering you choose you’re likely to meet new people, have new experiences and get the satisfaction of knowing that you’re helping to make Nottingham a better place.

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