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Volunteer

 

Volunteer With Us

Be part of something special. Change lives, one smile at a time.

As we prepare to restart holidays in 2026, we’re building our team of amazing volunteers and we’d love you to be part of it.

Whether you can give a few hours at a weekend event or support our fundraising from home, your time, energy, and kindness can make a real difference for the children we support.


Current Volunteer Opportunities

We’re especially looking for event volunteers who can help out at community days and local fundraisers. Roles include:

  • Chatting with the public

  • Running raffles or tombolas

  • Serving refreshments

  • Helping with set-up and pack-down

🗓️ Upcoming events include:

2025 dates 

Wednesday 6th August – GRAND DAYS OUT 3  – Alfreton area

Sunday 10th August – Hot Summer Nights, Mickleover Football Club, Derby, DE3 9FB

Monday 11th August – Mr Peter Ennis sets off on his trip from Lands End to John O’Groats

Tuesday 12th August – GRAND DAYS OUT 4 – Chesterfield area

Sunday 24th August – The Needles Pub, Alvaston fun day

Tuesday 26th August –  GRAND DAYS OUT 5 – Ilkeston Market Place

Saturday 6th September – The 2025 Turnditch and Windley Village Show

Saturday 6th September – Amber Valley Mayor’s Quiz Night

Saturday 18th October – Skegness holiday home open day

Thursday 13th November – COSMO night in Derby

Tuesday 21st October – Mr. Stuart Boon accompanied by Xavier Andrews starts his walk from Derby to Blackpool 

Saturday 22nd November -Spondon Alight

Sunday 30th November – Santa Fun Run in Markeaton Park

2026 dates

Saturday 25th April – Family Fun Day with Motor Show at GNC

Saturday 16th May – COSY Bike and Hike

Even if you’ve never volunteered before—don’t worry. If you’re friendly, positive, and happy to muck in, we’ll support you all the way.


Other Ways to Help

Not available on event days? You can still support us:

  • Host a yellow collection tin at your local shop or workplace

  • Organise a coffee morning or bake sale

  • Donate or collect raffle/tombola prizes

  • Introduce us to a local business that might sponsor an event

You can even help us from the comfort of home:

🎟️ Join Derby Community Lottery – Choose DCHC as your charity and 50p from every £1 ticket comes to us:
derbycommunitylottery.co.uk

🛍️ Use Easy Fundraising – Shop online and raise free donations for us:
easyfundraising.org.uk


Get Involved Today

📧 Interested in volunteering or want to learn more?
Email us at [email protected]

Every extra pair of hands—and every small act of kindness brings us closer to getting children back to the seaside in 2026.

Thank you. You’re making a real difference.