Volunteering
Neighbourhood Connectors CIC Launch
Neighbourhood Connectors CIC Halton officially launched on Monday 20 July.
Neighbourhood Connectors CIC is a community-based befriending and listening service supporting adults across Halton who may be experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Our volunteers help people feel more connected, reduce loneliness and build confidence within their local communities.
Are You a St Helens Group Looking For Volunteers?
If your organisation has volunteer opportunities but you're not yet using VCA Volunteering Portal, we'd love to help!
Getting started is easier than you think. We'll guide you through the process step by step, so your volunteer roles can be seen by people who are actively looking to get involved in their local community.
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New ‘Volunteer Opportunity of the Week’ Promotion Coming Soon
Organisations using the Volunteering Portal will soon have the chance to gain extra visibility for their volunteering roles through a new Volunteer Opportunity of the Week promotion.
The initiative will highlight featured volunteering opportunities advertised on the portal, helping organisations reach a wider audience of potential volunteers and raise awareness of the vital roles available across Halton and St Helens.
Grand Départ GB Launches Nationwide Call For Tour De France Volunteers
Call for 9,000 JOY Makers to be the heartbeat of the historic Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départs in summer 2027.
Volunteers are needed across all six stages for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a core part in the world’s biggest annual sporting event when it comes to Britain. Application portal is open now until 1 September 2026.
Volunteer Awards 2026 - Nominations Now Open
We are pleased to launch the Halton & St Helens Volunteer Awards 2026 as part of Volunteers’ Week, recognising and celebrating the valuable contribution that volunteers make across our communities.
Help Shape Policing in Cheshire – Volunteers Wanted
Residents across Cheshire are being invited to help shape the future of local policing by joining the Independent Ethics Panel.
Led by the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Cheshire Constabulary, the panel provides an opportunity for local people to review real ethical issues in policing and offer independent insights to improve how services are delivered.
Plan Bee Volunteer Opportunities
Plan Bee is a vibrant, fully operational community coffee shop serving high quality food and drinks, while creating meaningful employment opportunities for adults living in the borough of St Helens, Merseyside.
They would like to invite you to join them as a volunteer, where you’ll gain valuable work experience, learn new skills, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Plan Bee's goal is to help individuals move forward in their lives and become part of a welcoming, motivated team.
As a Plan Bee Volunteer, you will:
Fuel Community Cafe CIC - Volunteers Wanted
At the heart of Fuel is a simple belief: when people have a welcoming space to connect, learn, and play, whole communities thrive. We combine a bright, affordable café with two dynamic programme pillars - Community Support and Community Gaming - to create a place where anyone, no matter their age, background, or ability, can find a sense of belonging.
Local People Wanted As Widnes Science Museum Launches Major Volunteer Drive
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes is calling on local people to join its growing volunteer team as part of its major Synergy project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The museum is looking to recruit new volunteers from across the Northwest to help inform, educate and inspire visitors through science, chemistry and local history, while strengthening connections with the local community.
Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group Seeks Treasurer
The Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group is currently seeking a Treasurer to join its dedicated team. This vital role involves managing the group’s accounts and preparing financial reports for the management committee.
While the position carries responsibility, it is not overly demanding. The main tasks include entering financial details into accounting software—full training will be provided, so no prior experience with the software is necessary.