Volunteering
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Volunteering opportunities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of volunteers made a positive impact by bringing their local communities together and making a real difference to their lives. Giving your time to volunteer can reap enormous benefits, both personally and professionally.
See our latest opportunities below and find the one that suits your interests and works around your other commitments.
If your business would like to take part in our corporate volunteer days, please visit the Leicestershire Country Parks website for more information.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about volunteering
News
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Volunteers sought to help record county’s important trees
An appeal has gone out for volunteers to record trees in their communities
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Honours and awards presented by Lord-Lieutenant
Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur OBE presented the MBE, BEM and Coronation Champions awards at two ceremonies
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Community Timebanking scheme launches in Melton
New scheme gives people chance to donate and benefit from skills
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National award for wildlife verges project
More than 70 grass verges have been transformed into mini-wildlife havens
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Volunteering work supporting families officially recognised
"Social interaction through volunteering is magic!" - service gains the prestigious Investing in Volunteers Award
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Council re-signs Covenant to show its support for armed forces community
The Armed Forces Covenant promises to ensure that no member of the armed forces community should face a disadvantage
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Public encouraged to nominate outstanding voluntary organisations for Royal award
The King's Award for Voluntary Service holds the same value as an MBE
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Tree wardens celebrate 40 years of helping to keep the county green
Tree wardens help protect trees by reporting pests, disease and vandalism and help look out for opportunities to plant more trees in the local community.
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Volunteering fit for a King – do your bit for The Big Help Out
People across the county are being encouraged to pledge to volunteer in their local communities on Monday 8 May and beyond
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There’s still time to nominate your young person of the year for 2023
The award is open to all 13 to 19-year-olds living or attending full-time education in Leicester or Leicestershire
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Nominate your young person of the year for 2023
The awards celebrate the very best examples of effort and achievement
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Call for Leicestershire people to help in fight against ash dieback
Thousands of trees have been wiped out by the disease