Spark a Change is a digital volunteer platform that hosts a wide range of opportunities across Somerset and matches individuals looking to volunteer, together with organisations including charities and community groups.
Spark a Change is a digital volunteer platform that hosts a wide range of opportunities across Somerset and matches individuals looking to volunteer, together with organisations including charities and community groups.
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Organisation role · Flexible hours
Sherborne
Chair of Trustees, The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous is looking for a driven, dynamic leader to guide our youth charity into its next chapter. With our current Chair relocating, we need someone withPosted by The RendezvousNew
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Somerset
Summer Reading Challenge
By volunteering with your library to support the Summer Reading Challenge you will be helping to get children reading more.Posted by Somerset CouncilNew
Task · 2–4 hrs · by 23 Apr
Ninesprings workday
Work to progress our Water vole Habitat and Phosphate Management Project. May include balsam pulling or working in waders to manage overhanging growth. Posted by Yeovil Rivers Community TrustNew
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Bridgwater
Wildlife Surveyor Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park
We want volunteers to help with species recording and population monitoring. This enables us to assess the effectiveness of our habitat management work.Posted by Somerset CouncilNew
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Burnham-on-Sea
Wildlife Surveyor Berrow Dunes
We want volunteers to help with species recording and population monitoring. This enables us to assess the effectiveness of our habitat management work. Posted by Somerset CouncilJun6
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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 BagNew
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 TrustNew
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 FridgeApr19
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
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
Organisation role · 4–12 hrs/Week
Volunteer Receptionist
To provide a receptionist service for Mind in Somerset. Posted by Mind In SomersetJun14
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 GroupNews
Diversity in volunteering
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World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th every year, is an opportunity to raise awareness about ...
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Volunteer Voices panel
A big thank you to those who attended our July Volunteer Coordinators Forum, especially our wonderful ...
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The Big Help Out at Thurlbear School
Earlier this month, as part of The Big Help Out campaign, thousands of organisations and community groups ...
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Empowering Inclusive Volunteering
Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) are a champion of inclusive volunteering, particularly for ...
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Wylie's journey as a young leader
"I think more young people should volunteer to help others.”
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Volunteering at Bishop's Palace
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Whilst best endeavors are made to check the validity of organisations who post volunteering opportunities on Spark a Change, the responsibility for any incident (including safeguarding) that may occur at any time between any such organisation and any volunteer or potential volunteer lies with the recruiting organisation.