Practical Skills Local Volunteering Opportunities in Forest Hall, Tyne and Wear
There are a wide range of local volunteering opportunities and roles in the area of Forest Hall, Tyne and Wear. Use this directory to find a volunteering opportunity to suit you.
Outdoor Painting Support
Posted for Percy Hedley Foundation
0.6 miles from you
Hedleys Horizons Adult Day Services – Forest Hall We’re looking for corporate teams based in the local area who would like to get involved in a pract...
Gosforth Nature Reserve Education Ranger
Posted for Natural History Society of Northumbria
1.7 miles from you
We’re looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to share their excitement for North East nature and to show young people how to be curious abou...
Retail Volunteer (Shiremoor)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
1.8 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers play a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and famil...
Retail Stockroom Volunteer (Shiremoor)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
1.8 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers plays a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and fam...
Leader and/ or support volunteer
Posted for St.Francis Baby and Toddler Group
1.8 miles from you
Engaging with children and carers .Providing a range of play activities suitable for children from birth to 5 years.Be able to work in a team.Prepare...
Leader
Posted for St.Francis Baby and Toddler Group
1.8 miles from you
St. Francis Baby and Toddler Group is a thriving facility for parents and carers of children from birth to 5 years. We offer a wide range of activitie...
Supported Volunteering
Posted for Disability North
2.1 miles from you
Disability North offers a range of volunteering and work experience opportunities that are flexible, structured, and inclusive. In line with our ethos...
Join Us as a Trustee of the Ghanaian Children’s Trust
Posted for The Ghanaian Children's Trust
2.2 miles from you
The Ghanaian Children’s Trust (GCT), based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is run by a dedicated team of six trustees (three women and three men) who share a...
Castle Farm Assistant Gardener
Posted for Abbeyfield Northumbria
2.2 miles from you
Abbeyfield Northumbria is a local Charity dedicated to the care and support of older people in Newcastle and Northumberland. “We believe happiness can...
Garden Volunteer
Posted for LD:NorthEast
2.4 miles from you
Help with the upkeep and protection of the garden to allow it to be used for all• Tiding, weeding, pruning trees and plants, and grass cuttings• Grow...
Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service – Benfield House, Walkergate Park
Posted for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
2.4 miles from you
This is an exciting opportunity for potential volunteers to offer their support and time to staff colleagues (predominately our Senior Peer Supporters...
Leader/Helper or Trustee Board
Posted for 18th Newcastle Scout Group
2.4 miles from you
Our scout group based at the Heaton Community Centre is looking for volunteers to join our group. Helping young people develop skills for life require...
Volunteer Driver
Posted for Daft As A Brush
2.5 miles from you
Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care (DAAB) provide free transport to patients receiving cancer treatment at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital. We have a fl...
Fleet Support Driver
Posted for Daft As A Brush
2.5 miles from you
Our ambulances are the lifeblood of Daft as a Brush’s patient transport service and keeping them roadworthy is a team effort! As a Fleet Support Dri...
General Helper
Posted for Daft As A Brush
2.5 miles from you
No two days are the same at Daft as a Brush! Our General Help volunteers are the adaptable all-rounders who keep things running smoothly, whether it...
Retail Volunteer (Wallsend)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
2.5 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers play a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and famil...
Retail Stockroom Volunteer (Wallsend)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
2.5 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers plays a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and fam...
The Grove Assistant Gardener
Posted for Abbeyfield Northumbria
2.5 miles from you
Abbeyfield Northumbria is a local Charity dedicated to the care and support of older people in Newcastle and Northumberland. “We believe happiness can...
Stock sorting
Posted for Tyneside Community Store CIC
2.5 miles from you
We are looking for volunteers to help go through donations brought in by the general public, ensuring quality recyclable goods are filtered through to...
Clothes hanging volunteer
Posted for Tyneside Community Store CIC
2.5 miles from you
We are looking for volunteers to hang clothes ready for bringing out to the shop floor. This ensures quality recyclable goods are filtered through to...
Shop floor volunteer
Posted for Tyneside Community Store CIC
2.5 miles from you
We are looking for volunteers to out stock out on the shop floor, keep rails stocked and tidy, help with customer enquiries. This ensures quality rec...
Carriage and Wagon Volunteer
Posted for North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums)
2.6 miles from you
This role is suitable for those aged 18+ Stephenson Railway are looking for volunteers to help in the Carriage and Wagon Department. This role will...
Stephenson Steam Railway - Train Operations
Posted for North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums)
2.6 miles from you
Stephenson Steam Railway are looking for volunteers to help with train operations: Tasks include the following, depending on interest and experience...
Launderette
Posted for Shine On (formerly Caring Hands)
2.6 miles from you
Our community launderette is a long standing and much valued resource in Shieldfield. As well as providing a service for our walk-in customers, we a...
Ecommerce Volunteer (Heaton)
Posted for Oxfam - Heaton
2.6 miles from you
We’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals aged 18 or over who want to make a difference in their community. No prior experience is needed, as we pr...
Till Volunteer
Posted for Oxfam - Heaton
2.6 miles from you
Oxfam at Percy Street is one of the largest and vibrant shops in the city We are looking for volunteers who are able to support us a cashiers To be...
Pets Corner Volunteer
Posted for Parks and Allotments - Newcastle City Council
2.7 miles from you
A Pets’ Corner Volunteer supports the day‑to‑day running of the Jesmond Dene miniature farm by working alongside the Pets’ Corner keeper to help care...
Gardening Volunteers
Posted for St. Oswald's Hospice
2.7 miles from you
We are hoping to recruit some green-fingered volunteers who can support the maintenance and development of our beautiful outdoor spaces at St Oswald's...
Lifeguard
Posted for Jesmond Pool and Gym
2.8 miles from you
Welcome to Jesmond Pool and Gym, an award winning social enterprise operating as a charity since our reopening in 1992. We are dedicated to working...
Secretary
Posted for Jesmond Community Forum
2.8 miles from you
Jesmond Community Forum is an umbrella organisation where the many community groups of Jesmond can come together to share experiences, ideas, informat...
Walker Host
Posted for FoodCycle
2.8 miles from you
As a Hosting volunteer you’ll be working with the rest of the hosting team to create a warm, welcoming environment for our guests. By serving our g...
Grounds person
Posted for FC United of Newcastle
2.8 miles from you
Tasks will include: marking football pitchesmaintenance work on stand and spectator barriergeneral ground tidy-ups
Facilities Volunteer (Maintenance)
Posted for St. Oswald's Hospice
2.8 miles from you
Supporting facilities team with carrying out maintenance schedule – examples of tasks include: Painting and decoratingChanging light bulbsMaintenance...
GNR 2026 Massage Therapist
Posted for St. Oswald's Hospice
2.9 miles from you
Are you a qualified Massage Therapist who could support St Oswald Hospice runners recover as they finish the Great North run on Sunday 13th September...
HowDelicious Cafe support
Posted for Family Gateway
3.0 miles from you
Howdelicious, ‘Food with a Social purpose ‘ is a community café based at Howdon Hub, serving affordable and nutritious food to our community. As our...
Parks Volunteer
Posted for Parks and Allotments - Newcastle City Council
3.0 miles from you
A Parks Volunteer supports the care and maintenance of local green spaces by assisting with a variety of practical gardening and grounds‑care ta...
Event Volunteer - Newcastle Pretty Muddy & Race for Life
Posted for Cancer Research UK
3.3 miles from you
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION VIA THESE LINKS Saturday 11th PRETTY MUDDY Race for Life - Volunteer | Cancer Research UK Sunday 12th July 2026 Ra...
Owl Tree Volunteer
Posted for The Owl Tree Children’s Café CIC
3.3 miles from you
The Owl Tree Children’s Café CIC is a not for profit Community Interest company that seeks to provide a safe, affordable accessible space for families...
Kitchen helper
Posted for The Owl Tree Children’s Café CIC
3.3 miles from you
We are looking to recruit and train new kitchen volunteers to join our friendly team.Together, we provide sandwiches, snacks, hot meals, and the occas...
Retail Volunteer (Consett)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
3.4 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers play a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and famil...
Corporate team/staff volunteering
Posted for Newcastle Carers
3.4 miles from you
Come and join our friendly team for a day, we need you to transform the lives of unpaid carers in Newcastle. We know that unpaid carers, looking after...
Retail Volunteer (Byker)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
3.4 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers play a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and famil...
Retail Stockroom Volunteer (Byker)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
3.4 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers plays a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and fam...
Electrical Items Tester
Posted for British Heart Foundation - Byker (F & E Store)
3.4 miles from you
Are you good with electricals, or do you have an interest in electrical gadgets? If you want to help the environment in a voluntary role behind the...
Online Sales Photography
Posted for British Heart Foundation - Byker (F & E Store)
3.4 miles from you
Do you love to snap away? Or find yourself always looking for opportunities to capture a great shot? The online sales team based at your local BHF...
Online Sales Research
Posted for British Heart Foundation - Byker (F & E Store)
3.4 miles from you
Online selling is a fast-growing part of retailing and if you have an interest in unusual or collectible items you could become part of our online sal...
Posting and Packing Volunteer
Posted for British Heart Foundation - Byker (F & E Store)
3.4 miles from you
Come and help make sure our online customers receive their purchases promptly and in a well packaged condition. If you have good attention for detai...
Visual Merchandising Volunteer
Posted for British Heart Foundation - Byker (F & E Store)
3.4 miles from you
Do you love those head-turning displays in high street windows? Could you use your creativity to create eye-catching displays either in the shop fro...
Furniture Assembler
Posted for British Heart Foundation - Byker (F & E Store)
3.4 miles from you
Do you have an interest in DIY and a bit of spare time? Volunteering to help construct flat-pack furniture to a high standard in your local BHF stor...
Stay & Play Group Volunteer
Posted for St. Martin's Centre
3.4 miles from you
A fun and active play session for under 5's and their parents / carers with a dedicated baby area. Tasks to include: Assist with room set upInteract...
Citywide Creative Activities With Young People
Posted for Kids Kabin
3.5 miles from you
To support the work of Kids Kabin in providing creative arts, craft and outdoor activities with young people in Walker, Byker, Cowgate Volunteer ta...
Environmental Green Team Leader
Posted for Ouseburn Trust
3.7 miles from you
Join our friendly team of Environment Volunteers and help lead small groups working to care for the green spaces of the Ouseburn Valley. Activities in...
Horse care and coaching support
Posted for Stepney Bank Stables
3.7 miles from you
This is an essential function as it enables our very young and disadvantaged riders to access our facility and enables us to generate income which kee...
Learning and Engagement Support Volunteer
Posted for Ouseburn Trust
3.7 miles from you
We need volunteers to assist with the delivery of our popular schools and education program. Help us welcome children and young people to the Vic...
Walking Tour Guide
Posted for Ouseburn Trust
3.7 miles from you
Share your love of the Ouseburn area by leading visitors on our 90-minute Ouseburn Heritage guided walk, incorporating fascinating stories based on th...
Environment Support
Posted for Ouseburn Trust
3.7 miles from you
Ouseburn has wonderful woodlands and wild corners, with paths and steps for everyone to enjoy the area. Join our Environment Volunteer Team to help us...
Creative Volunteers Wanted for the Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair Newcastle : 19-21 June 2026, Sports Central, Northumbria University
Posted for Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (Great Northern Events)
3.7 miles from you
The award winning Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair is on the hunt for a crack team of volunteers to help us with front of house, assisti...
Creative Volunteers Wanted for the Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair Newcastle : 19-21 June 2026, Sports Central, Northumbria University
Posted for Great Northern Events Ltd
3.7 miles from you
The award winning Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair is on the hunt for a crack team of volunteers to help us with front of house, assisti...
Horticulture Volunteer
Posted for Ouseburn Farm
3.7 miles from you
Ouseburn Farm is a charity and working community farm in the urban heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. Our story started in 1976 when parents from Byker too...
Grow Forward
Posted for Ouseburn Farm
3.7 miles from you
Grow Forward is a regular supported group volunteering session on Fridays at Ouseburn Farm for anyone aged 18+, living in the North East and currently...
BYKER Bike Mechanic/Salvage Mechanics
Posted for Recyke y'Bike Ltd
3.8 miles from you
At Recyke y'Bike, we offer our volunteers the opportunity to learn how to strip down and rebuild bikes. A volunteer bike mechanic at Recyke, will lear...
Front of House
Posted for Recyke y'Bike Ltd
3.8 miles from you
Recyke y'Bike are looking for volunteers to support us in our busy bike shop in Byker! If you are keen on bikes and want to gain some transferable s...
Young Volunteers Club
Posted for Recyke y'Bike Ltd
3.8 miles from you
The session itself is between 12 and 2 on Saturday afternoons. The training can vary but overall we try to teach people the basics of mechanics, check...
Byker Dementia Activity Centre Volunteers
Posted for Silverline Memories
3.8 miles from you
Setting up/clearing away at venues where the activity/group/event is taking place. Wearing a uniform to identify you as a Volunteer.Meeting and greeti...
Kenton Dementia Activity Centre Volunteers
Posted for Silverline Memories
3.8 miles from you
Setting up/clearing away at venues where the activity/group/event is taking place. Wearing a uniform to identify you as a Volunteer.Meeting and greeti...
Good Neighbour (Newcastle)
Posted for Volunteering Matters (Good Neighbours Newcastle)
3.9 miles from you
Become a Good Neighbour and provide “a little bit of help” to people who may be socially isolated, or who don’t have many people around them. You wil...
Retail Volunteer
Posted for Oxfam - Percy Street
3.9 miles from you
Shift and schedule• 4 - 8-hour shift – we are very flexible• Location: 99 Percy Street, Newcastle Upon TyneOxfam's Newcastle Shop is looking for Shop...
Till Volunteer
Posted for Oxfam - Percy Street
3.9 miles from you
Oxfam at Percy Street is one of the largest and vibrant shops in the city We are looking for volunteers who are able to support us a cashiers To be...
ESOL Teacher - Newcastle (Minimum Qualification CELTA Or Equivalent)
Posted for Action Foundation
4.0 miles from you
Volunteer teachers help us develop our work by committing to prepare and deliver regular lessons (face-to-face or online) and by preparing self-study...
Employability Advisor Assistant Volunteer
Posted for Action Foundation
4.0 miles from you
Employability assistants work with our Employability Advisor or Project Manager to support students by providing assistance throughout the workshops,...
Fundraising team
Posted for The Conversation Group
4.0 miles from you
Your role as a fundraising volunteer is to help raise funds so that the group can do the things the members would like to do. Fundraising could be th...
Small group facilitator
Posted for The Conversation Group
4.0 miles from you
All participants have skills and knowledge that they can share. Your role as a small group facilitator is to create opportunities for participation a...
One to one team
Posted for The Conversation Group
4.0 miles from you
Supporting people with college homework, individual language practice etc Tasks include: Supporting individuals with homework they have broughtSuppo...
Caretaking team
Posted for The Conversation Group
4.0 miles from you
Your role as a caretaker is to set up the room ready for the group, and tidy up the room at the end of the session. Tasks include: Opening up the r...
Arabic Group Activities Interpreter
Posted for Crisis Skylight Newcastle
4.1 miles from you
We are looking for an Arabic speaker to support with our planned group activities. As an interpreter volunteer, you will support members who attend ou...
Healthcare Volunteer - Barber
Posted for Crisis Skylight Newcastle
4.1 miles from you
We are looking for an individual who is trained in cutting afro and/or textured hair. As a Healthcare Volunteer, you will be using your professional...
Event Volunteer - Newcastle Shine Night Walk
Posted for Cancer Research UK
4.1 miles from you
Saturday 10th October 2026 - EVENING Across the North East, Shine supporters are getting ready to walk the streets of Newcastle through the night to...
Back of house
Posted for British Heart Foundation
4.2 miles from you
Preparing donated items for saleUsing a clothes steamerAttaching labels and tags to donated items ready for saleIdentifying unsaleable donations for r...
Homematch food Collectors
Posted for NUFC Fans Foodbank Collective
4.2 miles from you
Passionate about the Toon and all who live here Join our team on Match days - collecting food donated by fellow fans and visitors All we ask is that...
Welfare Volunteer
Posted for Women's Street Watch
4.2 miles from you
Women’s Street Watch volunteers aim to provide a calm, friendly, and reassuring presence for women and girls during busy nightlife hours. This ro...
Retail Stockroom Volunteer (Newcastle)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
4.3 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers plays a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and fam...
Education Volunteer
Posted for Newcastle Castle
4.3 miles from you
Setup resources and spaces for educational visits to the CastleAssist with the delivery of guided tours and educational workshops for a variety of gro...
Retail Volunteer (Newcastle Community Kingston Park)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
4.3 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers play a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and famil...
Engagement Volunteer
Posted for Newcastle Castle
4.3 miles from you
Deliver guided tours of the Castle for visitors and pre-booked groupsDeliver a range of engagement activities for families and other visitorsThis can...
Maintenance Volunteer
Posted for Newcastle Castle
4.3 miles from you
Cleaning and litter picking the area around the Black Gate and Castle KeepAnswering visitor queries in a friendly manner if approachedLow level weedin...
Meet and Greet Volunteer
Posted for Newcastle Castle
4.3 miles from you
Be a visible presence outside the Black Gate and Castle Keep, welcoming visitors Guide visitors around the siteEngage with passers-by to encourage pe...
Visitor Experience Assistants
Posted for Newcastle Castle / The Heart of the City Partnership
4.3 miles from you
We are sharing an invitation to join our friendly team through volunteering, specifically to support visitors. Visitors to the Castle are free to exp...
Tourist Information Hub Volunteers
Posted for Newcastle Castle
4.3 miles from you
We want to support visitors to our wonderful city by providing them with a genuine and warm welcome. You’ll be helping point visitors in the right...
Reuse Shop Volunteer
Posted for North Tyneside Big Local
4.3 miles from you
Renew North Tyneside supports the North Tyneside Council’s commitment to sustainability by diverting reusable items away from landfill, promoting repa...
Social Media
Posted for Altitude Foundation
4.4 miles from you
Social media is vital for ensuring young people and schools are aware of our programmes. Help us stay connected with our community and amplify our mis...
Create a Module
Posted for Altitude Foundation
4.4 miles from you
If you enjoy being creative, you can help us design new extra-curricular content. This is a behind-the-scenes role focused on developing the activitie...
Maintenance
Posted for Tyne Theatre & Opera House
4.4 miles from you
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House is a Grade 1 listed building and as such, requires regular maintenance. We have a small team of volunteers who meet...
Stage Machinery Volunteer
Posted for Tyne Theatre & Opera House
4.4 miles from you
Over the last 12 months Tyne Theatre & Opera House has been restoring its Victorian stage machinery as part of a National Lottery funded project....
Knitting volunteer group leader
Posted for Search (Newcastle)
4.4 miles from you
We are looking for a creative and friendly knitting group lead to support our knitting group. The group will be taking part in making props for a lo...
Retail Volunteer (Whitley Bay)
Posted for Barnardo's North East
4.6 miles from you
Our fantastic team of friendly and diverse volunteers play a vital role in helping our stores raise funds to support children, young people, and famil...
Café Support
Posted for Veterans At Ease
4.6 miles from you
We have oppertunitues in our newley opened Café attached to our Flagship store in Gateshead. Providing excellent cooked breakfasts, hot and cold main...
Retail Volunteer
Posted for Veterans At Ease
4.6 miles from you
Right now, we're looking for people to help in our Gateshead branch of Veterans at Ease.We like to give volunteers an opportunity to try a range of ar...
Tutor-Befriender (Online and In-Person)
Posted for Success4All
4.6 miles from you
As a Tutor-Befriender, you will play a key role in helping young people reach their full potential. Working from home or in-person, you will use vi...
Westgate Cooking Team Support
Posted for FoodCycle
4.6 miles from you
As a Cooking Volunteer you’ll join the kitchen team to help produce a three-course vegetarian meal using surplus food. You’ll contribute to recipe...
Treasurer
Posted for Square Building Trust
4.7 miles from you
The post is a key member of the Trust's Executive Team and of the Trust Committee. The post will be responsible for overseeing the Trust's financial...
AMBASSADOR
Posted for Nightstop Northeast
4.8 miles from you
Depaul UK offers young people who are homeless and disadvantaged the opportunity to fulfil their potential and move towards an independent and positiv...
Allotment Volunteer - Fenham Family Hub
Posted for Changing Lives
4.8 miles from you
Work alongside others in a friendly community allotment setting.Help plant fruit, vegetables, and herbs that may later be used by the people we suppor...
Editorial Team (Writers)
Posted for I Love North Shields
4.8 miles from you
We’re looking for unique, original content We’re especially interested in contributors who want to tell stories we haven’t heard yet. That means: o...
Photography Collective
Posted for I Love North Shields
4.8 miles from you
We’re looking for unique, original content work connected to North Shields and the wider area We don’t have the capacity to train people from the gr...
Video, Web & Digital Creators
Posted for I Love North Shields
4.8 miles from you
We’re looking for unique, original content We’re especially interested in contributors who want to tell stories we haven’t heard yet. That means: o...
Street-level interviews & conversations
Posted for I Love North Shields
4.8 miles from you
You don’t need a big budget, specialist equipment or insider access to contribute something valuable. Some of our strongest content starts with simple...
Book Sorters - Gateshead
Posted for Borderline Books
4.9 miles from you
Volunteers are asked to help with unpacking and sorting the many books we have donated to Borderline Books from various sources. The books are sta...
Volunteer Farm Workers and Growers
Posted for West End Women & Girls Centre (WEWAG)
5.0 miles from you
West End Women and Girls Centre is the first and only open access, community based women and girls centre in Newcastle, we aim to build the power of w...