Volunteering
in the Community
ACAN is a community network of groups and projects offering a range of services to the community, many of which help residents to save money and live better, as well as reducing our impact on the planet and helping to restore nature. Most of our groups have interesting volunteering opportunities with like-minded people. They have their own Facebook pages for more information. These groups include: Alton Repair Café – volunteer repairers; Energy Alton – free home energy surveys and advice on cutting your energy bills; Community Cupboard – surplus food given away free to all, help reduce food waste; Alton Local Food Initiative (ALFI) – help yourself to fruit, veg and herbs in season; Young ACAN – promotes youth-centred action on the climate crisis; Alton Community Share – free library of jigsaws, games, toys; Alton and Villages Local Action for Nature – wildlife verges, community gardens for pollinators, hedge planting, protecting the River Wey.
Good quality, clean, clothes donations always welcomed to aid our local surrounding community and help out others who may be in need of a helping hand. It is also an opportunity to live more sustainably by re-using, recycling and rehoming outgrown clothing.
Alton Community Care is a volunteer transport service for people attending medical appointments who do not have their own transport and are unable to access public transport. We are always seeking volunteers to help with this worthy cause. We need as many DRIVERS as possible in order to fulfil our bookings. You give your time but we cover your fuel expenses. Using your own car to collect passengers from their home, take them to appointments, and return them home. You choose where, when and how often you drive. Most of our journeys are local, but we cover hospitals as far away as Southampton. We also need COORDINATORS to take the telephone bookings. You give your time, but we cover all your incidental expenses. Please note: references and Enhanced DBS checks are a required part of our recruitment process.
We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Community Cupboard. We are an environmental project focused on keeping good food from waste. We provide free fresh fruit and veg, and other food items that we collect daily from surplus (unsold) stock at the shops. e are an environmental project focused on keeping good food from waste. We provide free fresh fruit and veg, and other food items that we collect daily from surplus (unsold) stock at the shops. Food types and amounts vary daily, we do not require registration, you do not need to be in need.
The Alton Army Cadets are seeking Cadet Force Adult Volunteers from the age of 18 to join us to develop the local young people, as well as learning new skills and gaining additional qualifications for yourself!
Alton Ramblers has an active and successful Footpath Maintenance Team who assist Hampshire County Council Countryside Services rangers and local parishes in maintaining footpaths in our area. We are looking for volunteers to meet the increasing demand for our services and join us in helping to keep the footpaths accessible, well maintained and fit for use. So, if wielding hedge-cutters, training to use our brush-cutters or installing kissing-gates etc appeals to you, drop an email enquiry to our Footpath Secretary via his contact details on our website.
Broadlands Equine Therapy and RDA, Medstead is totally focussed on helping as many people with varied problems as possible; to transform their hopes, horizons and win them new life goals. Set in a lovely, peaceful rural part of Hampshire countryside it is a calm and relaxing environment for all. If you are interested in joining our wonderful team of volunteers please get in touch and we can arrange for you to come and visit. It’ll be your chance to meet both the ponies, some helpers and a take a guided tour of the facilities. If you are not sure about working with ponies or riders with learning or physical difficulties please come along and talk to some of the team and see what we get up to.
Dementia-friendly Alton is a Queen’s Award winning Charity providing vital support to people living with dementia and their carers in Alton and the surrounding area. Offering support services for carers and those struggling with isolation, volunteering opportunities and a friendly place to visit. With weekly activities ranging from crafts to gardening, music, short walks, gentle yoga, tea dances, coffee mornings and luncheons – there’s something for everyone and everyone is welcome! If you don’t have Dementia but would like to get involved then you can still join in the fun by joining our friendly team of volunteers who help at the sessions, please contact Karen to discuss how you can support Dementia Friendly Alton.
Four Marks Care is a local voluntary group, set up over 40 years ago, to help residents of Four Marks who would appreciate a little neighbourly assistance. These days we do not always know our neighbours; it’s sometimes difficult to know who to turn to if we need help. We are a charitable organisation with volunteer drivers and we are in great need for more drivers. Drivers use their own cars, determine their own availability and receive reimbursement of expenses i.e. petrol. You can do as many or as few drives as you wish. This will help our less able Four Marks residents to attend non-emergency medical appointments. There are many residents in Four Marks who are in great need of our help and sadly we are struggling with a lack of drivers. If you are local to Four Marks or the surrounding areas and are interested in volunteering as a driver, we would love to hear from you. SO PLEASE CALL US ON 07393 538152 if you are interested.
By volunteering at Hampshire Cultural Trust, you can make a real difference to your local community and enrich your own life, too. From working with our collections to running Make Do and Mend sessions, maintaining our gardens to giving our visitors a warm and friendly welcome, there is a volunteer role to suit you. There are so many benefits to volunteering: you can learn new skills or share those you already have, meet new people or pursue a passion. Whether you are looking to commit for a few hours a week or are after a short-term project, our volunteer roles offer flexibility, enjoyment and a chance to develop both yourself and others. If you would like to apply, please pop in and talk to us or complete our online application form – https://hampshireculturaltrust.postingpanda.uk/job/306254
Hard of Hearing (All Saints) Group
The Hard of Hearing Group is run by volunteers and new helpers are always wanted and welcomed. The group aims to provide a relaxed, friendly meeting place for those with a hearing impairment.
The Good Neighbours Network is all about people helping people. There are over 120 Good Neighbours groups already set up and in place across Hampshire helping their local communities in these extraordinary times. They are safe and effective and if you are considering volunteering they want to hear from you. INTERESTED? The first thing to do is Find a group, click on a group in an area near you and contact them, if no answer please do leave a message and they will come back to you ASAP. Or contact the Hub on 023 92899671 or email info@goodneighbours.org.uk
Our mission is to raise awareness of mental wellbeing and beat loneliness and isolation. We have volunteer programmes for Adults and Young People. Our programmes are explicit about the benefits of volunteering for the person or people they support.
We recruit volunteers locally. Our volunteers are very special people who give considerable time and effort to families. Volunteers initially go through a training process called a preparation course and this gives them a complete overview of what Home-Start does and also the confidence to go into family homes and offer support. Training is ongoing so people can develop their own skills. People who have joined us, have completed the course, supported families and then gone on to find full-time employment or education. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have very diverse skills. We also have other opportunities for volunteers, whereby they can join our amazing community team who help raise vital funds.
The King’s Arms Youth Project (KA) is a charity that works to support the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of young people. We have been supporting young people for over 20 years and now have two centres – Alton and Petersfield. Our centres are welcoming, safe spaces with a pool table, table football, games station, craft area, sofas everywhere and sometimes we also do cooking. Each week we run a range of clubs including after-school, mentoring, young carers, additional needs and faith. Our aim is for every young person to know their worth, fulfil their potential and to have fun. We are open to young people of secondary school or college age; our Young Carer’s programme also accepts young people from age 8 years upwards. We do have volunteer vacancies if you would like to get involved – we would love to hear from you.
Alton Lions Club is a group of service-minded men and women who are interested in doing volunteer work to improve our community. We are young people, families and seniors. To become a Lion is to become an active volunteer, a member of a respected international organisation, a leader in your community and a friend to people in need.
Open Sight offer a range of services for those with, or at risk of sight loss and we are always looking for volunteers to help with our friendly social club that meets monthly on the third Monday at All Saints Church Hall.
Scouting only happens because of volunteers like you. There are a variety of roles that keep Scouting happen – all voluntary. And if you have some time and a desire to see young people develop to be and do more, we’d love to hear from you.
We have a lively and active team of volunteers who support Treloar’s in many ways – from helping a student to learn to read, to serving drinks at fundraising events to partaking in wheelchair dance. Volunteers also assist in the classroom, and after school clubs. Our volunteer roles are varied, flexible and fun! Whether you are a student looking to gain experience for your CV, are retired looking for an opportunity to be involved in the community, or just wanting to test the waters for a change of career, a volunteering role at Treloar’s could be the perfect fit! We will provide the guidance and roles, all we ask of you is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Are you seeking volunteering opportunities in East Hants? You can find all of our opportunities as well as remote roles. All you need is your postcode to start your search on our website.
Come and join our award-winning team of volunteers. We currently have about 450 volunteers who do everything from driving the trains and maintaining the rolling stock, tracks and stations to providing customer-facing retail and catering services. Some people volunteer for one day per month, whilst others volunteer for several days per week; some people fit their volunteering around their work commitments whilst others join us when they retire. Whether you have relevant skills or you would like to do something totally different, we will make you welcome.
