Summer volunteering opportunities in Manchester

If you’re staying in Manchester over the summer and looking for ways to fill your free time, why not volunteer? Not only is volunteering a great way to try something new and meet people, but it will also add value to your CV. 

You can search for opportunities through the Rise portal, but there are also plenty of organisations across Manchester looking for volunteers. 

Here are just a few of the opportunities available over the summer months across Manchester: 

Manchester Pride 

Volunteers are needed to help across Manchester Pride Festival. Volunteering over August Bank Holiday weekend means you’ll be right at the heart of Manchester Pride Festival, where Greater Manchester and beyond come together to celebrate, fundraise and campaign for LGBTQ+ life.  
 
There are several exciting roles available for you to try over the weekend - you could fundraise for the Manchester Pride Fund, help ensure the Manchester Pride Parade runs smoothly by becoming a Parade Marshall, work as a Green Volunteer to improve the event’s sustainability, and more. 

When: 23-26 August 
Where: Manchester City Centre 

Apply here. 

Event Volunteer – Manchester Race for Life 

If you have a few hours spare on Sunday 7 July 2024, Cancer Research UK are looking for volunteers to support their Race for Life event in Heaton Park, Manchester.  

You can volunteer on your own or with your mates to help the event run smoothly and support them in raising money for life-saving research. There are a number of different roles available including Event Day Volunteers to set up and break down the event, admin volunteers for during the event and lead bike volunteers who guide runners around the course.  

When: Sunday 7 July 
Where: Heaton Park, M25 0DL 

Apply here.  

MCRVIP 

The MCRVIP (Manchester Volunteering Inspire Programme) can help you find volunteering opportunities to suit your skills sets and the kind of things you like to do. There are so many different opportunities, whether it’s volunteering in your local community, volunteering online or over the telephone, there is an opportunity for you to give something back and gain valuable experience in the process. You can search for the latest roles and filter by location, category and organisation to find opportunities best suited to you. 

Sign up here. 

GM Green City 

Greater Manchester is adopting a clear and ambitious approach to climate action which includes all of us making better choices, by investing in and embracing more sustainable businesses, lives and lifestyles. 

Greater Manchester has many ways you can get involved and make a real difference to our environment. From helping in nature and our amazing places, to volunteering at your local food bank or repair cafe. There really is something for everyone. It’s also a great way to learn something new, stay healthy and make new friends. 

Discover volunteering opportunities here. 

We hope you have a great summer!