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Cooking Group- Lead Support Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Shepton Mallet
Cooking Group- Lead Support Volunteer
To co-lead a fortnightly cooking group in Shepton Mallet. Teaching cooking skills and educating on how food/nutrition supports overall wellbeing.Posted by Mind In Somerset
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Bridgwater Hearing Voices Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Bridgwater
Bridgwater Hearing Voices Volunteer
To support the facilitation of groups for individuals who experience auditory and other hallucinations. Wednesday 11.45am-1.30pmPosted by Mind In Somerset
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Peer Volunteer- Crisis Safe Space-Taunton
Organisation role · 5–6 hrs/Week
Peer Volunteer- Crisis Safe Space-Taunton
As a Peer Volunteer you will be working alongside Senior staff and Crisis workers within Crisis Safe Space. Posted by Mind In Somerset
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Photography Volunteer
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Photography Volunteer
Do you see life through a lens? Are you passionate about finding the perfect angle?Posted by Somerset Wildlife Trust
Apr20
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Enjoy a day at Bath Racecourse, whilst raising money for a local charity
Event · 20 Apr, 10:00 - 18:00
Bath
Enjoy a day at Bath Racecourse, whilst raising money for a local charity
We have been granted an amazing opportunity to fundraise on Easter Sunday, one of their most popular days.Posted by World Horse Welfare
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RNID Near you Volunteer - Somerset
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month · Starting from 2 Jun 2024
Minehead
RNID Near you Volunteer - Somerset
Help us offer a free, in-person service in care homes for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, locations across Somerset below.Posted by RNID
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Volunteer
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours
Bridgwater
Volunteer
If you care about cycling and active travel in Bridgwater, we want to hear from you! You can do as much or as little as you like. What counts is enthusiasm.Posted by Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign
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Treasurer
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Bridgwater
Treasurer
Our accounts are relatively simple. We just need someone organised and trustworthy.Posted by Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign
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Chairperson
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Bridgwater
Chairperson
Leading and co-ordinating our volunteer teamPosted by Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign
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Wellbeing Project Support Volunteers
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · For around 12 months
Bridgwater
Wellbeing Project Support Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help support our Wellbeing Mondays and Wednesdays.Posted by St Mary's Church, Bridgwater
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Verger or Cleaner wanted for St Mary's Church Bridgwater
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Bridgwater
Verger or Cleaner wanted for St Mary's Church Bridgwater
We are looking for a caring person who would love to look after St Mary's ChurchPosted by St Mary's Church, Bridgwater
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Volunteer co-ordinator
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Crewkerne
Volunteer co-ordinator
We need someone to help manage our volunteers and to help co-ordinate our activities.Posted by OpenDoorsSomerset

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I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and support I've been given; I don't see a future without ...
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