The best way to find your ideal volunteering role is to get in touch with your local Volunteer Centre, where our expert staff will talk to you about your interests and match you to an available role that suits you.

To give you a flavour of the opportunities available in the Spalding and South Holland area we have compiled this list of short descriptions.

For more details on any of these or other roles that may be available in the Spalding and South Holland area contact your LCVS Volunteer Centre – call: 01775 768833 or email:

Drivers (SH) Age UK - Spalding District (SH)

Volunteer drivers will pick up and drop off a maximum of 12 passengers from the Spalding and Pinchbeck area for day care sessions. Hours are flexible.

Escorts for Drivers (SH) Age UK - Spalding District (SH)

Escorts are required to assist the drivers on the minibuses' taking elderly people from their homes to the Day Centre in Spalding. Mon to Fri 9.00 to 10.30 and 15.00 to 16.30pm. Days and times to be negotiated to suit volunteer. - No driving required

Car Drivers (SH) Crowland Cares (SH)

volunteer drivers are required to transport elderly people to a variety of appointments, some health related and some social. Must have own vehicle fit for purpose and insured.

Mentor (SH) Lincolnshire Action Trust (SH)

We are always in need of volunteer mentors to work with our service users.

You will be expected to undertake a role model and befriending position interacting with our clients advising, signposting and generally offering levels of support.

Day Centre Support Volunteers (SH) Age UK - Spalding District (SH)

Volunteers required to help with the delivery of day centre services and supports, to the elderly in the South Holland region.

Fundraisers (SH) LIVES First Responders (SH)

Volunteers are always required to promote fundraising and come up with new ideas to market services, and encourage volunteers to offer their precious time.

Sooty Box Collector (SH) Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) (SH)

After training and with support, the volunteer will use their initiative to generate income for the RNIB, within a set area of the community. You will also develop and manage links between yourself, RNIB, local site holders and the local community.

Store Collector (SH) Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) (SH)

The Volunteer will use their initiative to develop links with store managers/Head of store merchandise, to profitably generate income by collecting, counting, reciepting and then banking, the proceeds from store collections within the local communty

Youth Centre Support (SH) Gosberton Youth Centre (SH)

To assist in providing the activities of the Youth Centre, and possibly to implement new activities. Anyone with a financial background may also be able to assist with the completion of funding applications and general administration.

Home Visitors (SH) South Lincolnshire Blind Society (SH)

To visit visually impaired people in South Holland in their own homes, to provide some companionship, possibly some reading if required, no personal care or housework involved.

Fundraisers (SH) South Lincolnshire Blind Society (SH)

To help South Lincs Blind Society to raise funds, which could be by supporting local events including store collections, coffee mornings, tombolas, craft stalls. Or to organise your own fundraising event with supervision.

Fundraiser & Publicity Volunteer (SH) SPACE4U (SH)

To research fundraising opportunities, organise events, organise publicity for the organisation. Possibly help to co-ordinate a small team of fundraising volunteers.

Charity Shop Assistant (SH) Spotty Dog Cat Rescue (SH)

Sales, sorting donations for the shop such as clothes, home accessories, books, tapes etc. Cleaning goods, pricing, steaming clothes, cash book entries.

General Park Volunteer (SH) Donington IDEA (SH)

Donington Idea are looking for volunteers to provide general help with the new park. Activities could include clearing / cleaning of the park, planting bulbs, weeding, hoeing, tidying hedges etc.

Youth Club Assistant (SH) Donington Youth Club (SH) (BN)

To provide support to the Youth Club organisers, with supervision of the youths, and organisation and participation in the activities of the youth centre. Youth Club is open on Monday nights from 6.30 - 9.00pm and Friday nights from 6.30 - 8.30pm

Befriender, Southfield House, Spalding (SH) The Order of St. John Care Trust (BN)(SH)

To visit residents of Southfield House who would like a visitor, to provide some companionship, assisting at mealtimes if needed, going outside for some fresh air or a walk if required etc. Giving support to residents with their own interests hobbies

Residential Befriender - Patchett Lodge (SH) The Order of St. John Care Trust (BN)(SH)

To provide some companionship to residents of Patchett Lodge, supporting at meal or exercise times, supporting residents with their own interests and hobbies and if required to go out with residents for a walk or to get some fresh air.

Shop Assistant (SH) British Heart Foundation Charity Shop (SH)

To assist on the shop floor, and assisting with sales, tidying up, bringing stock out, dealing with members of the public, assisting with Gift Aid forms, window dressing, merchandising,

Selling Merchandising at Fundraising Events (SH) Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance (SK) (BN)(SH)

To attend fundraising events on an 'as & when' basis. To promote and sell mechandise at events as part of the fundraising activities of the air ambulance service. this is a flexible opportunity and could be county wide if available.

Ambassador Volunteer (SH) Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance (SK) (BN)(SH)

To represent the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance at events. Attending to give talks about the service locally, and to attend Cheque Presentations.

Shop Assistant Spalding (SH) Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance (SK) (BN)(SH)

To assist at the Charity Shop in Spalding, helping to sort out donations, putting out stock, serving customers etc.

Children Assistant (SH) Riding for the Disabled (SH)

Volunteers are needed to support children who are disabled to learn to ride ponies. Volunteers work in groups of 3 or pairs to lead the pony or support the rider. Previous experience of horses would be an advantage.

Fundraising Volunteers (SH) Home-Start South Holland (SH)

Fundraising volunteers to assist at events, or to form part of the fundraising committee.

Home Visitor (SH) Home-Start South Holland (SH)

Visiting a family over a period of time to offer practical and emotional support.

Trustees / Treasurer (SH) Home-Start South Holland (SH)

Volunteers are needed to join the management committee for Home Start South Holland.

Information Volunteer (SH) Arthritis Care (BN) (SK) (SH)

Arthritis Care are looking for volunteers to get involved in some or all of these activities - marketing, representing & promoting, giving talks etc about Arthritis Care.

Adviser (SH) Citizens Advice Bureau - South Holland (SH)

To help provide an effective and efficient advice service to members of the public and help influence government and other organisations by informing them of the effect of their actions on the lives of clients.

Emergency First Responder (SH) LIVES First Responders (SH)

LIVES First responders are available for callout from ambulance control on a rota basis to attend incidents. Full training is given. A chance to make a contribution to your neighbourhood.

Volunteer Dog Walker (SH) The Cinnamon Trust (SH)

Dog walking - picking up the dog from the owner, taking him/her for a walk and then returning the dog back to his/her owner.

Youth Leader (SH) Donington Youth Club (SH) (BN)

Volunteer will be involved in bringing new and innovative ideas and varied activities to the club for the young people who attend. Youth Club is open on Monday nights from 6.30 - 9.00pm and Friday nights from 6.30 - 8.30pm

Youth Club Assistant Leader (SH) Donington Youth Club (SH) (BN)

Volunteer will be involved in bringing new and innovative ideas and varied activities to the club for the young people who attend. Youth Club is open on Monday nights from 6.30 - 9.00pm and Friday nights from 6.30 - 8.30pm

Youth Club Support (SH) Donington Youth Club (SH) (BN)

Volunteer will be involved in bringing new and innovative ideas and varied activities to the club for the young people who attend. Youth Club is open on Monday nights from 6.30 - 9.00pm and Friday nights from 6.30 - 8.30pm

Retail Assistant (SH) Oxfam (SH)

Friendly Volunteer Retail Assistant required to help out in our busy, friendly shop in Spalding .Duties include restocking the shelves, serving Customers and keeping the shop floor organised.

Listener (SH) Samaritans (BN)(SK)(SH)

Volunteers support people in emotional distress and despair. They listen without passing judgement; provide support for those going through a range of emotional issues. They have the chance to make a difference to people's lives.

Hospital Trust Council Members (SH) Holbeach and East Elloe Hospital Trust (SH)

As a hospital council of management member contribute to all aspects of hospital management, including visiting, fundraising, finance, development and other aspects of decision making. Also liaison with health professional bodies.

Collection Box Coordinator (SH) British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

In your own time, a collection box co-ordinator would approach local businesses or venues to display a collection box and help raise funds. Once the tins are full, you would return to replace with an empty one and bank the money raised. Hours to suit

School and Youth Volunteer (SH) British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

This vital role is about raising the profile of the charity and awareness of heart disease within schools, colleges and/ or nurseries by giving short presentations about our work and the importance of healthy lifestyles.

Speaker (SH) British Heart Foundation (BN) (SH) (EL) (SK)

A lead speaker/ ambassador may be invited to check presentations to collect funds raised by supporters and to give a brief thank you. You may be invited to groups and associations (eg Rotary, Golf Clubs) to give a short talk on the work of the BHF.

Public Speaker (Fundraisng) (SH) Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) (SH)

Be our ambassador! Make a difference in your local community by talking to a variety of audiences. By raising awareness of our services and products you are helping us rebuild the lives of blind and partially people.

Shop 2 Gether (SH) Adults Supporting Adults (BN)(SK)(SH)

Can you help support people in your community do their shopping and provide a valuable social link for them?

We are looking for sociable, friendly volunteers who can spare a few hours a week to help vulnerable people access the shops.

Social Networking Assistant (SH) Oxfam (SH)

A person is required to help with the promotion of Oxfam and its retail work through social media such as Facebook and Twitter. The role would suit a computer-literate person. Commitment of time is flexible.

Volunteer Driver (SH) RVS (EL)(BN)(SH)(SK)

Volunteer drivers are required to transport older people to medical appointments or for social outings. Drivers use their own cars for which they are reimbursed per mile.

Games Volunteer (SH) Leonard Cheshire Disability - Hovenden House (SH)

If you can play Dominos, Cards, Nintendo Wii and giant Ker-Plunk, Draughts, Jenga, Snakes and Ladders and many more. The residents would love people to challenge them.

Model Making Volunteer (SH) Leonard Cheshire Disability - Hovenden House (SH)

This role would suit a sociable, supportive and patient individual who would like to share their enthusiasm of model making with the residents.

A knowledge and interest of Lego, Airfix, Meccano and other model/construction brands would be useful.

Volunteer General Assistant (SH) The Ever Young Club (SH)

The Ever Young Club are looking for volunteers to help out at their friendly club in Spalding every Friday between 9.00am and 2.00pm. Duties will include helping with refreshments, chatting to the club members and joining in the fun.

Volunteer Secretary (SH) Chain Bridge Forge Museum (SH)

Ensure meetings are effectively organised and minuted

Maintain effective records, administration and Membership database

Publish newsletters, news items etc using online tools

During busy periods you may also be asked to assist with events

Dog Exerciser (SH) The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (SH) (EL) (BN) (SK)

Become a Guide Dogs Hero by helping us to exercise our dogs.

Fundraising Group Co-ordinator (SH) The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (SH) (EL) (BN) (SK)

Be the Key contact for fundraising in your local community and lead a local branch to raise money for blind and partially sighted people.

Financial Education Volunteer (SH) Lincolnshire Credit Union (SH)

To offer information and support to improve financial capability and assist in the preparation of a realistic household budget.

Carer Sitting Service Volunteer (SH) South Lincolnshire Blind Society (SH)

Volunteers needed to sit with a cared-for person whilst the carer has some time away from the caring role. The time commitment is very flexible - either occasional or regular - and involves no personal care or food preparation.

Kidz Unlimited 'Buddy' (SH) Whizz Kidz (BN)(SK)(SH)

Whizz-Kidz is looking for bright and enthusiastic volunteers to assist us in the delivery of Kidz Unlimited project. This includes Wheelchair Skills Training programmes and Ambassador Clubs for young wheelchair users.

Local Community Network Volunteer (SH) Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) (SH)

Do you enjoy being part of your local community, knowing what's going on in your area and getting out and about to meet people? We need volunteers who enjoy being in the thick of things.

Gap Year Volunteering (SH) CSV Volunteering Partners (BN) (SH) (SK) (EL)

Opportunities for young people aged 18-35 to volunteer on a wide range of full-time volunteering opportunities across the UK. Types of placements include supporting adults or children with disabilities.

History Research Assistant (SH) Chain Bridge Forge Museum (SH)

Chain Bridge Forge is a former 19th Century Blacksmith's, Farrier & Wheelwright's workshop in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Our aim is to develop the Forge into a Living Museum recording its history.

Holbeach Furniture Recycling Project - Retail Volunteer (SH) Age UK - Spalding District (SH)

This is an opportunity for a volunteer to be involved with a Charity Retail Outlet that operates a Furniture Recycling Project. This opportunity will require the assisting the organiser with selling to the general public.