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Volunteers Wanted

If you have a few hours to spare and would like to offer your time why not have a look at these organisations that would love your help as a volunteer.

Do you have some time to spare and love chatting to people and having a good rummage through bags of treasure?

This could be a dream come true for you if so!

Eden Animal Rescue charity in Kirkby Stephen is looking for dedicated volunteers.

By getting involved and helping them out you could make a real difference, it's also a great way to meet new people and be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.

They would love you to call in and ask to speak to Louise or Gary or give them a follow-on Facebook and keep up to date.

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Dementia Forward has a great volunteering opportunity to help people in the community.

They are looking for volunteer minibus drivers on Friday afternoons who can pick people up from Richmond town centre and take them to the hub community cafe for an afternoon of good company, activities and refreshments.

Drivers must have a full license and be over 25 years old.

If you are interested, you can: info@dementiaforward.org.uk for full information.

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Due to the great success of last year's Bentham bonfire, they are recruiting volunteers to join their brand-new drumming group.  As part of the group you will be involved in the amazing atmosphere as you get everyone warmed up and in the mood for the big event. The drummers will lead the parade before the lighting of the bonfire, and again before the spectacular fireworks.

No experience is necessary, and all instruments will be provided.
Regular practice sessions will be needed to learn the rhythms, and a reasonable level of mobility is needed because you will be walking with the instruments at night.

Please do get in contact if you are interested and please include your email address.

You can find them on Facebook by searching "Bentham Bonfire" or head online to benthambonfire.co.uk

They look forward to hearing from you!

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Holme Grown Community Garden in Eastby near Skipton always welcomes new volunteers to help with various tasks. It's also a great opportunity for anyone doing The Duke of Edinburgh award and especially with Summer on the way!

Get involved by learning new gardening skills, work with friendly volunteers, be surrounded by beautiful countryside, make new friends plus lots more!

The sessions really are a great social event; no gardening experience is needed, just the willingness to have a go!

They meet every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and 10am to 1pm.

You can message them on Facebook or visit holmegrowneastby.org to find out more.

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Our friends at Ingleton Swimming Pool have various volunteer roles available for their summer season.

If you are aged 16+ have some spare time they would love your help.

Roles include helping in the kiosk, cleaning and tidying, general maintenance work, lifeguards and more!

If you are interested, please get in touch by email ingeltonpool@gmail.com and don't forget to keep up to date by following on social media.

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The Holy Trinity and Community Poppy Project 2026 is a huge new community project in Skipton.

Can you knit or crochet? If the answer is yes, then they need your help to create thousands of poppies to cover the church on Remembrance Sunday 2026.

Their first drop-in session starts April 1st and is on every first Tuesday of the month in the church cafe between 10am and 12 noon.

The materials needed will also be available free of charge from the sessions.

You can follow them on Facebook by searching Holy Trinity Poppy Project 2026.

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Dementia Forward is a charity based in North Yorkshire and helps to support people living with dementia. They need your help if you can knit, crochet or both! You can be a part of a unique craft project and help to make knitted and crocheted 8" squares that will make an amazing Christmas tree!

If you would love to get involved, please email: info@dementiaforward.org.uk

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A fabulous new community project has been set up in Skipton, The Holy Trinity and Community Poppy Project 2026.

This huge project is going to be super exciting for anyone involved and that could be you!

Can you knit or crochet? If the answer is yes, then they need your help!

They need volunteers to help make a stunning cascade of knitted and crochet red poppies to adorn Holy Trinity Church for Remembrance Sunday 2026.

They will have drop-in sessions at the church cafe every first Tuesday of the month starting in April between 10am and midday.

Or you can pop into the church and drop them off in the box next to the bench at the back.

You can follow them on Facebook by searching Holy Trinity Poppy Project 2026.

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The Rural Arts "Arts and Crafts" are looking for local crafts people, artisan's or people with hobbies who would love to pass on their knowledge to others at Low Row Institute, Richmond.

They are looking for local people to become trainers at some of their planned sessions with the aim of having local talent helping and supporting local people.

If you fancy joining the program, it's free of charge and a great way of making new friends.

Find out more online at ruralarts.org

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Ingleton Scout Group as excited as they begin their Mealbank Makeover fundraising challenge.

Can you spare just a couple of hours a month to help Sarah, their hardworking Treasurer?

All they need is a little assistance to help things in accounts run smoothly.

If you can help, please email: ingletonscoutgroup@gmail.com

Their Fundraising team is always pleased to have extra pairs of hands too!

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Grassington in Bloom are the group of hardworking volunteers in the village and are responsible for the beautiful bulbs, bedding, and floral displays that you see around Grassington.

They are inviting people to join in and get involved.

If you would like to get involved, please email enquiries@grassingtonhub.com.

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Do you live in or near Leyburn and fancy a new opportunity to volunteer with Wensleydale Railway at their Leyburn Station?

They are looking to recruit volunteers for their popular tearoom and their well-stocked second handbook shop.

By becoming a volunteer it's a great chance to learn new skills, make new friends and become a part of their friendly team.

For more information please email: volunteercoordinator@wensleydalerailway.com

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Leyburn Community Library is in urgent need of volunteers to work on a Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday.

Can you please help them out by sparring as little as two hours a week or even just once a fortnight?

No experience is necessary as training and support will be given.

If you can help out, please pop into the library to find out more and pick up an application form.

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The Folly in Settle is looking to recruit some new volunteers to welcome the public to their museum?

Here's the details:

They're looking for some new people to volunteer in their Visitor Welcome role that involves:

• Greeting visitors when they arrive

• Telling people a little bit about The Folly and the museum

• Using the till to count visitors and sell shop products

• Opening up or closing the museum, depending on the time of day.

Full training and a volunteer mentor are provided. You don’t need to stick to a particular day or time. Shifts are either morning (11am-1pm) or afternoon (1-4pm).

Volunteers get a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Free tea, coffee or soft drink while on duty

• 10% discount in our shop and café

• Expenses for travel to The Folly

• Opportunities to visit other museums and historic houses

• Opportunities for museum training with other organisations

Full details and how to apply can be found by searching for The Folly online.

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