Volunteering
Volunteering can have lots of benefits for you and the local community.
There are many ways you can get involved as a volunteer across the Harborough District, and Leicestershire.
Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL) and Voluntary Action Leicestershire (VAL) are charities providing information and opportunities for volunteers in the local area, including the VASL Community Champions scheme.
Volunteer litter picking group
The South Leicestershire Litter Wombles, which was established in 2019 and started counting litter bags collected in January 2020, is made up of around 500 active volunteers who carry out litter picking ‘Womble’ sessions across South Leicestershire and Leicester.
Harborough District Council supplies the litter bags and kit to the volunteer group and the council’s contractor, FCC Environment, removes the full bags and takes them for disposal or recycling.
If you are interested in taking part in a litter pick run by the group, please see their South Leicestershire Litter Wombles’ group on Facebook for details.
Market Harborough Guide Dogs fundraising group needs volunteers.
Find them on Facebook: @MarketHarboroughGuideDogs
Warning Zone is looking for Volunteer Educators.
To find out more email: volunteer@warningzone.org.uk
Canal Towpath Adoption Group needs volunteers.
Visit their Facebook page: @Logan & Town Centre Neighbourhood Forum MH
For more information email: loganneighbourhoodforum@outlook.com or call: 07808 894450
Rainbows Hospice is recruiting volunteers for their new shop in Lutterworth.
To find out more email: volunteer@rainbows.co.uk or call 01509 283956
Harborough Theatre, which is owned and operated by Market Harborough Drama Society, a charitable incorporated organisation, is run almost entirely by volunteers.
The theatre has volunteering opportunities available in a variety of roles, giving you the chance to get involved in all aspects of theatre life. Comprehensive training and support will be provided, and you’ll be able to meet and observe other volunteers in these roles prior to making any commitments. If you’re interested in joining their enthusiastic team of volunteers, email info@harboroughtheatre.com, call into the theatre office in Church Square, or visit our website for more details: https://harboroughtheatre.com/volunteer-roles
The Well, at Kibworth, offers a café, charity shop and community centre offering friendship and practical support for everyone in Kibworth and the surrounding villages. The Well relies on a strong team of volunteers who run the café, shop, foodbank and support services, keep the garden looking beautiful and maintain the building. They are always keen to recruit more volunteers, so if you are able to offer some time to help out then find out more and get in touch via: https://www.thewellkibworth.org/support-us
Jubilee Foodbank Market Harborough supports people in food poverty or crisis in and around Market Harborough by providing food parcels. The foodbank is made up of various teams including Front Line Volunteers (FLVs), the Collections Team and the Store Team. The Collections Team collects the goods from the various donation points in town during the week. The Store Team organises the storeroom in date order for the FLVs to be able to put together the food parcels. They are often looking for volunteers to join various teams and you can find an up to date list of volunteer opportunities here https://www.jubileefoodbankmh.uk/volunteering. If you are interested in joining or know someone who would be please email: jubileefoodbankmh@gmail.com
If your organisation is looking for volunteers and would like details to be included here, please contact us.