Volunteering - charities and associations

From Camlink

National volunteering advice

TimeBank is a national charity inspiring and connecting a new generation of people to volunteer in their communities, and enabling charitable organisations and businesses to develop innovative and effective volunteer recruitment programmes. TimeBank has attracted over 220,000 people into the world of volunteering. It does this by creating new ways for people to get involved; connecting people and organisations to each other; and changing the image of volunteering to reflect its role in a healthy society and the dynamic affect it can have on the lives of volunteers.

Local volunteering advice

Cambridge and District Volunteer Centre. Matches people who want to volunteer with organisations needing volunteers. Supports and promotes good practice in the involvement of volunteers. Develops new opportunities to volunteer. Provides service in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.

Local humanitarian charities

Most local Humanitarian Organisations welcome volunteer help on a part time basis.

Local environmental charities

Most local Environmental Organisations welcome volunteer help on a part time basis.

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