Volunteer With Us
Be part of something special. Change lives, one smile at a time. You are one click away from helping us; simply click the button below and start your volunteer journey with the DCHC.
Holiday 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. This opportunity is particularly relevant for students looking for residential opportunities to complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. We have approved AAP status with the D of E scheme. Please note: Holiday volunteers need to be over 18 as they are responsible for the supervision of children. In a limited number of cases we can accommodate 17 year olds.
We need volunteers for our core holiday offer in 2026 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
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
Why not Volunteer at one of our events; take a look at the events we are holding using the link provided below.
