Whether you are passionate about supporting young people, care about nature, or another cause, there are different types of volunteering roles that you can do with public or voluntary organisations. 

• Charity and community work: Helping to run food banks, homeless shelters, community kitchens and charity shops.
• School governing bodies:  Shaping decisions about how the school is run and supporting its improvement. You don’t need to have a background in education.
• Education and language support: Teaching others a language, tutoring or homework help, supporting children and youth activities.
• Health and social care: Visiting elderly people or helping in care homes, mental health support groups, NHS volunteer roles.
• Environmental and outdoor projects: Contributing to park cleanups, community gardening and wildlife conservation.
• Arts and culture: Assisting visitors at museums, galleries and libraries, cultural festivals and events.
• Migrant support: Befriending people seeking asylum or helping to organise activities with migrant support organisations.
• Informal community and campaign groups: Representing residents in your locality or around a specific topic. Such groups exist in many areas.

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