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Jun6

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Home Farm Festival - Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June 2025

Event · 6 Jun, 09:00 – 8 Jun, 17:00

Chilthorne Domer

Home Farm Festival - Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June 2025

Volunteers needed for our 3 day family music festival, Home Farm Fest taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June 2025 in Chilthorne Domer, near Yeovil. Posted by School in a Bag

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Organisation role · 3–5 hrs/Week

Flexible location

Climate Adaptation Assisstant

We are currently recruiting for a volunteer to support us with the creation of climate adaptation plans for communities across Somerset. Posted by Somerset Wildlife Trust

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Task

Food collector

We're looking for someone for a Saturday or Sunday morning to collect from Wincanton Lidl and bring to Shepton Mallet Community Fridge.Posted by Shepton Mallet Community Fridge

Apr19

New

Event · 19 Apr, 10:30 - 12:30

Yeovil

Alvington Pond Workday

A morning of practical tasks including creation of watervole bund, spring cut of grass with scythes, sowing wildflowers & canopy management.Posted by Yeovil Rivers Community Trust

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Organisation role · 0–1 hrs/Week · Starting from 23 Mar 2025

Taunton

Food Collection Volunteer (Sundays)

Collect donated food for our homeless hostel.Posted by Arc

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Organisation role · 4–12 hrs/Week

Volunteer Receptionist

To provide a receptionist service for Mind in Somerset. Posted by Mind In Somerset

Jun14

New

Event · 14 Jun, 12:00 - 17:00

Westonzoyland

Fun day volunteers

We are looking for people to help set up, supervise activities, make refreshments and generally assist on the day where possiblePosted by Escape Support Group

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Wilder Youth Forum

Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Youth Forum is welcoming members again! Are you a young person in Somerset who dreams of a greener, wilder future? Posted by Somerset Wildlife Trust

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Trustee/Company Secretary

Would you like to be part of our future? After a number of years of sustained growth Mind in Somerset is seeking to recruit a further trustee. Posted by Mind In Somerset

Sep6

Event · 6 Sept, 09:00 - 17:00

Bath

Event Champion (Walk for Parkinson's: Bath)

Have you got a good cheering voice? Warm personality and a big smile? Want to spend some of your free time at the weekend supporting Parkinson's UK and our walkPosted by Parkinson's UK

Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month · Starting from 2 Mar 2025

Frome

Theatre company management

W're seeking new members for our Steering Group. Are you a fan of theatre? If so, get in touch to learn more.Posted by ByWord Theatre

Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month

Charity Trustee (Board Member)

Individuals passionate about making a difference by contributing their time, knowledge, and experience to help YMCA Taunton thrive.Posted by YMCA Taunton

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Wylie's journey as a young leader

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