Discover Volunteering in North Tyneside – Updated 24 February 2026
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.
If you are a young person looking to volunteer, why not check out our recent blog, There’s a New Kind of Superhero in North Tyneside! Why Not Grab Your Cape and Join Them? Featuring loads of fantastic organisations and groups offering suitable volunteering roles for younger people.
Volunteering Opportunities with VODA
Best Start – breastfeeding peer support
Good Neighbours – shopping, odd jobs and gardening (April to Sept only for gardening)
If you are interested in volunteering for VODA, please submit an expression of interest form here.
Volunteer Opportunities with North Tyneside VCSE Groups and Organisations
- Volunteer tutor – English or maths at Action Tutoring
- Befriender at Age UK North Tyneside
- Volunteer Administration Assistant at Age UK North Tyneside
- Volunteer Walk Leader at Age UK North Tyneside
- Membership Volunteer at Altering Images of Mentality (AIM) Group
- SEN Champion at Barnardos SENDiass
- Community Development FareShare food collection driver at Barnardo’s Young People & Families Team
- Collection Box Volunteer at Cats Protection
- Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection
- Citizens Advice Witness Service Volunteer at Citizens Advice Witness Service
- Witness Service Outreach Volunteer at Citizens Advice Witness Service
- Cricket Coach at Cricketqube Initiative CIC
- Bereavement Volunteer at CRUSE Bereavement Support
- Carers Lead Support – Inpatient Services – St. George’s Park at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Information Volunteer – Inpatient Services – Trust wide at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Mobile Patient Library – St. George’s Park at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Impact Volunteer at Diabetes UK
- Creative Writing Tutor at Embark2
- Kitchen Assistant Volunteer at Family Gateway
- 1-2-1 Friendship Mentor at Friends Action North East
- Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering at Friends of Red House Ramble
- Donate a Letter (Adults) at From Me to You
- Donate a Letter (Young People 14+) at From Me to You
- Online Peer Supporters at GamCare
- Assisting in the maintenance within the Community Garden at Garden at The Hub
- Single Parent Gingerbread Group Lead Volunteer (this role is for single parents) at Gingerbread
- Wild Oysters Project Volunteer! at Groundwork North East and Cumbria
- Research and Engagement Volunteer at Healthwatch North Tyneside
- Walk Volunteer at Help4you
- Volunteer Mentor at Hoodex Charity
- Befriender at HostNation
- Independent Visitor at Independent Visitor Service North Tyneside Council
- Administration, travel buddy and group support/facilitation at KeyRing (Chain Reaction)
- Charity shop volunteers at Little1stop
- Pie Club Leaders at Men’s Pie Club
- Befriending & Enablement Volunteer at MHA Communities North Tyneside
- Bumps & Babies Volunteer at National Childbirth Trust
- Community Builder at National Childbirth Trust
- Community Volunteer at National Childbirth Trust
- Joint Community Builder at National Childbirth Trust
- Independent Visitor at National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
- Football Coach at New York Community Superstars Football Club
- Ambulance Car Service Drivers at North East Ambulance Service
- Community First Responder at North East Ambulance Service
- Volunteer Porters at North East Ambulance Service
- Involvement and Engagement Officer at Northern Cancer Voices
- Table Volunteer at Northern Cancer Voices
- Community and Events Assistant at Northumberland Wildlife Trust
- Buggy Driver Volunteer at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Meet and Greet Volunteer at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Northumbria Voluntary Services Shop at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Charity Shop Volunteers in Blaydon, Durham, Hexham, Wallsend & Cramlington at Oak Tree Animals Charity
- Children’s Playworker at Parent Action
- Volunteer Facilitator at PeerTalk
- IT Support at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- Volunteer Administration Support at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- Network 35 Member at RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)
- Charity shop assistant volunteer at Roots for Change
- Charity shop manager at Roots for Change
- English Teacher Volunteer at Roots for Change
- Marketing and social media volunteer at Roots for Change
- Online English teacher at Roots for Change
- RNID Near You volunteer, Northumbria at Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
- Peer Support at Salute Her UK
- Volunteer Therapist/counsellor at Salute Her UK
- Schoolreaders Reading Volunteer at Schoolreaders
- Hub Volunteer at St Aidan’s, the Bread and Butter Thing
- Teakisi Volunteer Community Worker at Teakisi
- Bistro Assistant – Front of house at The Cedarwood Trust
- Fitness Trainer for Older People at The Cedarwood Trust
- Volunteer Driver at The Cedarwood Trust
- Volunteer Receptionist at The Cedarwood Trust
- Competition Judge at The English-Speaking Union
- Cancer Community Champion Volunteer at The Fisherman’s Mission
- Café Assistant at The Old Low Light Heritage Centre
- Welcome Desk at The Old Low Light Heritage Centre
- Vegan Community Advocate at The Vegan Society
- Clothes hanging volunteer at Tyneside Community Store CIC
- Shop floor volunteer at Tyneside Community Store CIC
- Stock sorting at Tyneside Community Store CIC
- SMART Family & Friends Mutual-Aid Meeting Facilitator at UK SMART Recovery
- SMART Recovery Mutual-Aid Meeting Facilitator at UK SMART Recovery
- Visiting Wag Team – Befriending an Older Person With Your Dog at Wag and Company
- Peer Support within the Criminal Justice, Liaison and Diversion Service at Waythrough (formerly Richmond Fellowship)
- Scouts Volunteer at Whitley Bay and District Scouts
- Receptionist and Community Shop Attendant at Whitley Bay Big Local
- Administration Support at wishesjust4you
- Charity Management / Administrative Tasks at wishesjust4you
- Social Media Marketing Manager at wishesjust4you
- Volunteer PA Opportunity at wishesjust4you
- Wishes Fulfilment Volunteer at wishesjust4you
Trustee Vacancies in North Tyneside
- Trustee (Various Skills – Finance, Fundraising, Safeguarding, HR/Legal) at All Wheel Drive Response North East
- Trustee of the Executive Committee at Independent Advocacy North East
- Trustee at Someone Cares
- Trustee at The Net North Shields / The Old Low Light
- Trustee at North Tyne Youth (NTY)
- Chair of Trustees at US Active
- Fundraising Committee Chair at US Active
- Trustee at Wallsend Children’s Community
- Treasurer at Square Building Trust
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