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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.

 

Wensleydale Agricultural Show is a fantastic local show run by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers.

They are on the look out for a handful more volunteers to help with the show set up and take down.

Just a few hours even if it's one afternoon would really make a difference and they would really appreciate it!

The dates are as follows:

Saturday 9th August

Saturday 16th August

Wednesday 20th August

Thursday 21st August

Sunday 24th August

If you can help in anyway at all they would to hear from you! 

Please get in touch by contacting: secretary@wensleydaleshow.org.uk

or phone: Anna 07949 989976

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Craven Wildlife Rescue are in need of dedicated volunteers to join their 30 strong team.

At the moment it's baby season in the wildlife world and their main focus is on the care of the little ones.

As a volunteers you would be helping to give extra support with their housekeeping duties such as cleaning, tidying, hanging the washing out, filling and emptying the dish washer, keeping everything topped up and organising the store room.

There are both morning and evening roles available based at Horton in Ribblesdale.

If you are interested please email: cravenwildliferescue@gmail.com

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The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority are looking for volunteers to join their team at the National Park Visitor Centres in Grassington, Aysgarth and Malham.

You could be part of their Meet and Greet and Tramper support teams.

As a volunteer you will help to welcome and assist visitors and encourage respectful enjoyment of this special landscape.

A new position for 2025 is two all-terrain Trampers who help visitors with limited mobility to enjoy and explore the Dales.

Volunteers are needed on weekends and bank holidays.

If you are interested please email: cathy.bergs@yorkshiredales.org.uk

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Eden animal rescue are looking for volunteers to help out in their Penrith shop on Saturday's.

They are looking for friendly, reliable volunteer's who are passionate about the great work they do.

It's a great way to gain new experience, meet new people and help to support the care of the animals at Eden Animal Rescue.

If you or someone you know are interested please call in to the shop or contact: penrithshop@edenanimalrescue.org.uk or call 017688 90001

Don't forget to follow them on Facebook.

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Growing with Grace are a community cooperative farm based in Clapham and are dedicated to supplying sustainably grown produce to local people and businesses including Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales.

They are always looking to welcome new volunteers especially people who work well independently, as they do not have the time to offer constant one-to-one support for volunteers.

If you fancy working in the glasshouses and getting experience of producing veg on a large scale or in another role such as the office, shop or packing shed then please get in touch. They will even reward you for your time in the form of some vegetables!

grower@growingwithgrace.org.uk

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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 here!

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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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 great 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 people within the community.

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 with their friendly welcoming group.

If you are interested 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 are 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 are 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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