c/o COSY Direct, Unit 316-318, Fauld Industrial Estate, Fauld, Burton-On-Trent, DE13 9HS 01332 345424 or 07961236833 [email protected]

Volunteer

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.

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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