Discover Volunteering in North Tyneside – Updated 2 December 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.
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
Help Me Be Digital – helping people to get online and learn how to use their digital devices
Best Start – breastfeeding peer support
Good Neighbours – shopping, odd jobs and gardening (April to Sept)
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
- Network 35 Member at RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)
- Creative Writing Tutor at Embark2
- Volunteer Facilitator at PeerTalk
- Support Group Facilitator – Whitley Bay at PeerTalk
- Support Group Facilitator – The Meadows, North Shields at PeerTalk
- Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering at Friends of Red House Ramble
- Young Trustee at Northumberland Wildlife Trust (closes 06/01/26)
- Community and Events Assistant at Northumberland Wildlife Trust
- Impact Volunteer at Diabetes UK
- Independent Visitor at National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
- Research and Engagement Volunteer at Healthwatch North Tyneside
- Wishes Fulfilment Volunteer at wishesjust4you
- Volunteer PA Opportunity at wishesjust4you
- Social Media Marketing Manager at wishesjust4you
- Administration Support at wishesjust4you
- Charity Management / Administrative Tasks at wishesjust4you
- 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
- RNID Near You volunteer, Northumbria (includes North Tyneside) at Royal National Institute for Deaf People
- Bereavement Volunteer at CRUSE Bereavement Support
- Community Development FareShare Food collection driver at Barnardo’s Young People & Families Team
- Befriender at HostNation
- Trustee at Someone Cares
- Trustee at The Net North Shields
- Involvement and Engagement Officer at Northern Cancer Voices
- Table Volunteer at Northern Cancer Voices
- Pie Club Leaders at Men’s Pie Club
- Schoolreaders Reading Volunteer at Schoolreaders
- Engagement Volunteer at Healthwatch North Tyneside
- Children’s Playworker at Parent Action
- Volunteer Mentor at Hoodex Charity
- Volunteer Receptionist at The Cedarwood Trust
- Bistro Assistant – Front of house at The Cedarwood Trust
- Marketing and social media volunteer at Roots for Change
- Charity shop manager at Roots for Change
- English Teacher Volunteer at Roots for Change
- Experienced project funds volunteer worker at Roots for Change
- Online English teacher at Roots for Change
- Welfare and Wellbeing at Roots for Change
- Charity shop assistant volunteer at Roots for Change
- Bereavement Support Volunteer at St. Oswald’s Hospice
- Wild Oysters Project Volunteer! at Groundwork North East and Cumbria
- 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
- Internship Program Developer/ Pilot at I Love North Shields
- Merchandise Manager/ Brand Manager at I Love North Shields
- Befriender at Age UK North Tyneside
- Volunteer Administration Assistant at Age UK North Tyneside
- Volunteer Walk Leader at Age UK North Tyneside
- Events Volunteer (Great North Run Cheer Squad, 7th September 2025) at Royal Mencap Society
- Peer Support at Salute Her UK
- Volunteer Therapist/counsellor at Salute Her UK
- Collection Box Volunteer at Cats Protection
- Fundraising Volunteer at Cats Protection
- Welcome Desk at The Old Low Light Heritage Centre
- Café Assistant at The Old Low Light Heritage Centre
- Volunteer tutor – English or maths at Action Tutoring
- Online Peer Supporters at GamCare
- Peer Support within the Criminal Justice, Liaison and Diversion Service at Waythrough (formally Richmond Fellowship)
- Primary School Reading Support Volunteer at Family Gateway
- Reception volunteer at Family Gateway
- HAF Volunteer at Family Gateway
- HowDelicious Cafe Support at Family Gateway
- Single Parent Gingerbread Group Lead Volunteer (this role is for single parents) at Gingerbread
- IT Support at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- Volunteer Administration Support at Read Easy Newcastle & North Tyneside
- 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
- Independent Visitor at Independent Visitor Service North Tyneside Council
- Online Peer Supporters at GamCare
- Cancer Community Champion Volunteer at The Fisherman’s Mission
- Competition Judge at The English-Speaking Union
- Football Coach at New York Community Superstars Football Club
- Administration, travel buddy and group support/facilitation at KeyRing (Chain Reaction)
- Scouts Volunteer at Whitley Bay and District Scouts
- Citizens Advice Witness Service Volunteer at Citizens Advice Witness Service
- Teakisi Volunteer Community Worker at Teakisi
- Charity Shop Volunteers in Blaydon, Durham, Hexham, Wallsend & Cramlington for Oak Tree Animals Charity
- Information Volunteer – Inpatient Services – Trust wide at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Carers Lead Support – Inpatient Services – St. George’s Park at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Mobile Patient Library – St. George’s Park at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Witness Service Outreach Volunteer at Citizens Advice Witness Service
- Membership Volunteer at Altering Images of Mentality (AIM) Group
- Community First Responder at North East Ambulance Service
- Ambulance Car Service Drivers at North East Ambulance Service
- Volunteer Porters at North East Ambulance Service
- Donate a Letter (Adults) at From Me to You
- Donate a Letter (Young People 14+) at From Me to You
- Charity shop volunteers at Little1stop
- Befriending & Enablement Volunteer at MHA Communities North Tyneside
- SMART Recovery Mutual-Aid Meeting Facilitator at UK SMART Recovery
- SMART Family & Friends Mutual-Aid Meeting Facilitator at UK SMART Recovery
- Companion Volunteer at Marie Curie
- Assisting in the maintenance within the Community Garden at Garden at The Hub
- Walk Volunteer at Help4you
- Hub Volunteer at St Aidan’s, the Bread and Butter Thing
- Community Volunteer at National Childbirth Trust
- Community Builder at National Childbirth Trust
- Bumps & Babies Volunteer at National Childbirth Trust
- Joint Community Builder at National Childbirth Trust
- 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
- 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
- Fundraising Volunteer – Collection Boxes at Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter
- Fundraising Volunteer – Events Ambassador 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Children’s Playworker at Parent Action
- 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
Trustee Vacancies in North Tyneside
- Young Trustee at Northumberland Wildlife Trust (closes 06/01/26)
- 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
- Trustee of the Executive Committee at Independent Advocacy North East
- 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
- Treasurer at Shiremoor Adventure Playground Trust
- Chair of Trustees at Team Kenya
- Treasurer at Square Building Trust
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