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Community Shop volunteer
Organisation role · 6–18 hrs/Week
Yeovil
Community Shop volunteer
We are looking for someone to join our shop team, ideally on a Friday, to look after the till and sales so our Learner team can go into the community.Posted by able2achieve
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Trustee Vacancies
Organisation role · 7–15 hrs/month
Wincanton
Trustee Vacancies
The role of our Trustees is to ensure that the Balsam Centre is fulfilling its mission to help people lead healthy, happy lives, supporting our Executive Team. Posted by The Balsam Centre
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Moving Forward Volunteer -
Organisation role · 0 hrs/month
Moving Forward Volunteer -
As a Moving Forward volunteer, you'll be supporting our courses that help people take the next step after primary breast cancer treatment.Posted by Breast Cancer Now
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Chairman
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 7 Jun
Wells
Chairman
The Chairman of the Friends of Wells Cathedral is retiring at the next Annual General Meeting of the Friends. Expressions of interest are sought for the AGM.Posted by Friends of Wells Cathedral
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Communications Volunteer
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Yeovil
Communications Volunteer
We are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the Yeovil and Sherborne Group. As our Communications Volunteer you’ll make sure people know to turn toPosted by Yeovil , Sherborne Multiple Sclerosis Group
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Fundraising Officer
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Yeovil
Fundraising Officer
We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Volunteer for the Yeovil and Sherborne Group. As our Fundraising Volunteer organize local fundraising eventsPosted by Yeovil , Sherborne Multiple Sclerosis Group
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Bishop's Palace Volunteer Tour Guide
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Apr
Wells
Bishop's Palace Volunteer Tour Guide
Interested in History? We are seeking 8 new volunteer tour guides to join our team, ready for our busy season.Posted by The Bishop's Palace
May17
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Musicians wanted
Event · 17 May, 12:00 - 19:30
Bath
Musicians wanted
Are you interested in joining RUHX (the official charity of the RUH) at our annual flagship fundraising event, the Walk of Life 2025? Posted by RUHX
May17
New
Walk of Life
Event · 17 May, 07:30 - 20:00
Devizes
Walk of Life
Support hundreds of walkers stepping out onto the Kennet & Avon Canal, in support of Royal United Hospitals Bath.Posted by RUHX
Mar16
New
Bath Half Marathon - Cheer squad and stewards
Event · 16 Mar, 10:00 - 15:00
Bath
Bath Half Marathon - Cheer squad and stewards
We’re looking for a team of extra-extraordinary volunteers to cheer on our runners and join our cheer squad at this years Bath Half Marathon.Posted by RUHX
Treasurer for Crewkerne Community Kitchen
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Crewkerne
Treasurer for Crewkerne Community Kitchen
Treasurer and directorPosted by OpenDoorsSomerset
Basic IT Support
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Street
Basic IT Support
We need an enthusiastic IT Support Volunteer to help customers who struggle with computers and phonesPosted by The Friends of Street Library

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