Volunteer With Us
Be part of something special. Change lives, one smile at a time.
What we're looking for in a volunteer
We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable people who want to make a difference in children’s lives.
- Support children on their seaside holiday
- Help run fun activities, games and trips
- Get involved with fundraising events and campaigns
- Be a role model and a friendly face
No experience is needed – just kindness, energy, and a willingness to learn. Training, induction and safeguarding checks are provided.
Care Team Volunteers
By working directly with the children – offering encouragement, building trust, sharing experiences, and creating moments of joy – our volunteers play a vital role in helping each child get the very best from their time away. Care Team Volunteers ensure that every holiday is not just a break from routine, but a safe, supportive, and memorable experience that can build confidence, spark aspiration, and leave a lasting positive impact.
We need volunteers for our core holiday offer next year for the following dates –
Week 1 – Monday 25th to Friday 29th May (half term week)
Week 2 – Monday 27th to Friday 31st July
Week 3 – Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August
Week 4 – Monday 10th to Friday 14th August
Week 5 – Monday 17th to Friday 21st August
Week 6 – Monday 24th to Friday 28th August
Week 7 – Monday 26th to Friday 30th October (half term week)
No experience is needed – just kindness, energy, and a willingness to learn. Full training is provided. All our Care Team Volunteers are DBS checked, interviewed and will need to provide two referees.
Events Volunteers
Whether it’s helping at fundraising events, joining us at community fun days, or shaking a bucket at supermarket collections, every hour you give helps us raise vital funds for children’s holidays. It’s a great way to meet people, spread the word about our charity, and make a real difference – even if you only have a little time to spare.
As a volunteer for us you could gain:-
- Teamwork & Leadership Skills
- Communication & Confidence
- Problem-Solving & Initiative
- Safeguarding & Childcare Knowledge
- Event & Fundraising Experience
- References & Recognition
And you could also:-
- Have an unforgettable week by the seaside
- Join a community of like-minded people
- Know you’ve changed a child’s life for the better
Upcoming events include:
2025 dates
Saturday 1st November – Great Northern Classics, 274 – 278 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE24 8AE. Bonfire Burnouts is back at 4pm! 6 drift cars lined up for stunts, drifting and burnouts with a smoke show planned too! It’s a free event, open to all!
Friday 7th November – U2UK, Europe’s number 1 U2 tribute band, 9pm The Flowerpot, 19-25 King Street, Derby, DE1 3DZ – collection ‘yellow tins’ from 8pm
Sunday 16th November 10am start – Great Northern Classics, 274 – 278 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE24 8AE. Torque & Tea events are inclusive, but we do like to run a relaxed theme. This months is driven not hidden – Patina car special.
Saturday 22nd November – Spondon Alight, Spondon Village Hall, Derby. The hall will be open for refreshments including mulled wine, with a variety of stalls selling seasonal items.
Sunday 30th November 9am to 3pm – Santa Fun Run in Markeaton Park, Derby, DE22 4AA.
https://www.thederbysantarun.co.uk/
Monday 2nd December – The Big Give Matched Funding Christmas Challenge begins
2026 dates
Saturday 24th January – Bucket collection at Pride Park with Derby County Football Club playing West Bromwich Albion
Saturday 21st February – Kerry Anderson’s Charity Fundraising Ball at Derby Conference Centre
Thursday 5th March – An Evening with Devon Malcolm at Ashbourne Sporting Pavilion
Thursday 12th March – Fashion, Health & Beauty Evening at Derby Conference Centre
Saturday 25th April – Family Fun Day with Motor Show at GNC
Saturday 9th May – Volunteer Training Day in Skegness
Saturday 16th May – COSY Bike and Hike
Sunday 31st May – Chaddesden Big One Festival TBC
Saturday 13th June – 135th Anniversary Cathedral Celebration Service
Sunday 27th July – Denby Pottery Village Fete TBC
Saturday 5th September – Turnditch & Windley Show TBC
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 to volunteer?
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
