Discover Volunteering in North Tyneside – Updated 15 April 2025
Explore the variety of volunteering opportunities in North Tyneside. Whether you want to enhance your skills, make a community impact, or connect with like-minded individuals, there is something for everyone.
We have highlighted all of the recent volunteering opportunities available below, featuring roles with VODA, as well as opportunities with groups and organisations across North Tyneside and current Trustee vacancies. Click the link on the role you are interested in for more information and to apply.
If you can’t see anything you fancy, take a look at our online Volunteering Search Platform, or speak to our volunteering team to find out what volunteering role will best suit you. Email volunteering@voda.org.uk to arrange a meeting.
Volunteering Opportunities with VODA
Settle at Home Project: Settle at Home Volunteers contact settleathome@voda.org.uk or call 0191 6432626
Best Start: Best Start Project Peer Support Volunteers
Good Neighbours: Volunteers are urgently needed for shopping, odd jobs, gardening and moving furniture. If you can help, please get in touch with goodneighbours@voda.org.uk or call 0191 643 2626 or sign up to volunteer here.
Volunteer Opportunities with North Tyneside VCSE Groups and Organisations
- Basic English teacher at Roots for Change
- Trustee at Welcome to Badminton
- Charity shop assistant volunteer at Roots for Change
- Surplus food collection Drivers at Roots for Change
- Social Media Manager at Care 4 Calais
- Fundraiser at Care 4 Calais
- Befriender and Supporter to Asylum Seekers at Care 4 Calais
- Activity Co-Ordinator at Care 4 Calais
- Cricket Coach at Cricketqube Initiative CIC
- Special educational needs champion at Barnardos SENDiass
- Joint Community Builder at National Childbirth Trust
- 1-2-1 Friendship Mentor at Friends Action North East
- Walk Leader at Age UK North Tyneside
- Admin Volunteer at Age UK North Tyneside
- Befriender at Age UK North Tyneside
- Telephone Befriender at Age UK North Tyneside
- Walking Football Support at Age UK North Tyneside
- Visiting Wag Team – “Befriending an Older Person With Your Dog” at Wag and Company
- Charity Shops Customer Service Volunteer at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Charity Shops Stores Volunteer at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Farm Volunteer at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Fundraising Volunteer – Collection Boxes at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Fundraising Volunteer – Events Ambassador at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelte
- Volunteer Assistant Driver at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Volunteer Dog Carer at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Volunteer Dog Groomer at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Volunteer Stores Keeper at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Volunteer Cat Carer at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Housekeeping Volunteer at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Volunteer Maintenance (Handyman) at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Retail Support at Newcastle Wood Recycling CIC
- Yard Labour Support at Newcastle Wood Recycling CIC
- Volunteer Mentor at The Girls’ Network
- Receptionist and Community Shop Attendant at Whitley bay big local
- Video Content Creator at I Love North Shields
- Web Designer at I Love North Shields
- Events Manager at I Love North Shields
- Funding and Partnerships Manager at I Love North Shields
- Workshop Co-Ordinator/ Pilot at I Love North Shields
- Internship Program Developer/ Pilot at I Love North Shields
- Merchandise Manager/ Brand Manager at I Love North Shields
- Head of Photography at I Love North Shields
- Director at I Love North Shields
- Car Park Welcome Volunteer at National Trust, Seaton Delaval Hall
- Children and Young People’s Volunteer at National Trust, Seaton Delaval Hall
- Cafe Navigator at Dreamshine
- Mascot at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Sales Assistant at Families 1st NE Multibank CIO 1181255
- Cancer Community Champion Volunteer at The Fisherman’s Mission
- Vegan Community Organiser at The Vegan Society
- Vegan Community Advocate at The Vegan Society
- Facilities Volunteers (Maintenance) at St Oswald’s Hospice
- Gardening Volunteers at St Oswald’s Hospice
- Van Assistant at St Oswald’s Hospice
- Shop Volunteer at St Oswald’s Hospice
- Driver and Donation Collector at Roots for Change UK
- Welfare and Wellbeing at Roots for Change UK
- Evening & Weekend Reception volunteer at Whitley Bay Big Local (Hub)
- Shop Volunteer at Whitley Bay Big Local (Hub)
- Evening & Weekend Reception Volunteer at Whitley Bay Big Local (Hub)
- Group Volunteer at Stroke North
- Fundraiser at Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Support Group Facilitator – Whitley Bay at PeerTalk
- Support Group Facilitator – The Meadows, North Shields at PeerTalk
- Group Fundraiser at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- Venue Organiser at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- Reading Coordinator at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- Reading Coach at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- Publicity Organiser at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- Church Ambassador at Tools With a Mission
- Church Ambassador (Local) at Tools With a Mission
- Local group volunteer at Tools With a Mission
- Community Fundraiser at Tools With a Mission
- Community Development FareShare Food Collection Driver at Barnardo’s Young People & Families Team
- Assistant section Leaders at 5th Tynemouth Scouts
- Young Person’s Group Helper (Barnardo’s Young People & Families Team, Whitley Bay) at Barnardo’s North Tyneside
- Befriender at HostNation
- Playgroup Support Worker at Manor Road Baby and Toddler Group
- Involvement and Engagement Officer at Northern Cancer Voices
- Drivers Assistant at FareShare North East
- Volunteer Caseworker at Royal Air Forces Association
- Connections for Life Friendship Calls at Royal Air Forces Association
- Volunteer Champion at PAPYRUS: Prevention of Young Suicide
- Electrical Repair Club at Whitley Bay Big Local (Hub)
- Volleyball Session Leader at Welcome to Badminton
- Volunteer Manager at Welcome to Badminton
- Fundraising at Welcome to Badminton
- Driver at Marie Curie
- Complementary Therapist at Marie Curie
- Receptionist at Marie Curie
- Patient and Family Experience Volunteer at Marie Curie
- Driver Minibus at Marie Curie
- Engagement Volunteer at Healthwatch North Tyneside
- Research and Engagement Volunteer at Healthwatch North Tyneside
- Health and Social Care Research Volunteer at Healthwatch North Tyneside
- Travel Assistant (Remote) at Embark2
- Newsletter Editor at Embark2
- Retail Shop Volunteer – King Street at Marie Curie
- Retail Shop Volunteer – Low Fell at Marie Curie
- Retail Shop Volunteer – Wallsend at Marie Curie
- Retail Shop Volunteer – West Road at Marie Curie
- Retail Shop Volunteer – Byker at Marie Curie
- Children’s Playworker at Parent Action
- Bistro Assistant – Front of house at The Cedarwood Trust
- Pie Club Leaders at Men’s Pie Club
- Community Outreach Volunteer at The Albert Kennedy Trust
- Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection
- Collection Box Volunteer at Cats Protection
- Nightstop Volunteer Host at Depaul UK
- Painter and Decorator Volunteer at Depaul UK
- Volunteer Mentor at Depaul UK
- Volunteer Gardener at Depaul UK
- Reading Volunteer for Primary Schools at Schoolreaders
- Competition judge at The English-Speaking Union
- Support Group Facilitator – Whitley Bay at PeerTalk
- Mobile Patient Library – St. Georges Park at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Carers Lead Support – Inpatient Services – St. Georges Park at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Information Volunteer – Inpatient Services – Trust wide at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Online Peer Supporters at GamCare
- Teakisi Volunteer Community Worker at Teakisi
- Volunteer Tutor – English or Maths at Action Tutoring
- Citizens Advice Witness Service Volunteer at Citizens Advice Witness Service
- Witness Service Outreach Volunteer at Citizens Advice Witness Service
- Single Parent Gingerbread Group Lead Volunteer (this role is for single parents): at Gingerbread
- Volunteer with Benton Scouts at Benton Scouts
- Grant Research and Writing at Team Kenya
- Host Home at Safe Families for Children
- Family Friend at Safe Families for Children
Trustee Vacancies in North Tyneside
- Trustee at Welcome to Badminton
- Trustee at Wallsend Memorial Hall and People’s Centre
- Director Of Charitable Trust Funds at North East Jet Ski Safaris
- Director of Safe Guarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Policy at North East Jet Ski Safaris
- Non-executive directors (trustees) at Stomping Ground
- Trustees at Wallsend Boys Club
- Treasurer at Shiremoor Adventure Playground Trust
- Chair of Trustees at Team Kenya
- Trustees at Cedarwood Trust
- Trustees at St Pauls Community Partnership
- Trustee with Human Resources (HR) experience for The Bay Foodbank
- Management Committee Members at Baby Equipment Loan Service and Toy Library
- Chair of Trustees at Cullercoats Watch House
- Trustees at Forest Hall Young People’s Club
- Trustee at Wallsend Memorial Hall and People’s Centre
- Trustee at Walking With
- Treasurer at Stroke North
- Treasurer at North Tyneside Arts Studio
- Treasurer at Square Building Trust
- Treasurer at Pathways 4 All
- Trustees at Recyke Y’Bike Ltd NT
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