Our top picks of new volunteering opportunities added to Charity Choice recently. From monkey sanctuary volunteers to tube station collectors for a cancer charity, there are loads of ways to get involved!

Wild Futures need residential monkey sanctuary volunteers
Wild Futures is a charity committed to protecting primates and habitats worldwide. Their Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall is looking for residential volunteers. The sanctuary hosts up to 10 volunteers at a time in shared accommodation. Short-term placements run 2-6 weeks, and long-term up to 3 months. Volunteers help to clean the monkey territory, learn to collect wild leaves, prepare food and make enrichment items for the monkeys, and hear talks from keeper about the monkeys.

Find out more on volunteering for Wild Futures

Target Ovarian Cancer needs tube station collectors
Target Ovarian Cancer is the national ovarian cancer charity working to save lives and help those diagnosed. They need enthusiastic volunteers to help collect money at tube stations across London, particularly during morning and evening rush hour. These collections raise up to £1,000 a day, and also provide an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the cause.

Find out more on volunteering for Target Ovarian Cancer

RSPCA (Surrey, Sutton & District Branch) need foster carers and a rehoming co-ordinator
The Sutton branch of the RSPCA supports the local work of the RSPCA. They are looking for a rehoming co-ordinator to help us place animals in permanent adoptive homes. They also need temporary short term foster homes for cats and kittens. Short term fostering can be anything from an overnight stay to six months, and the cats must be kept indoors for the duration. This is ideal for those who live in flats or who can't commit to adopting a cat. Food, litter and veterinary treatment is covered by the branch.

Find out more on volunteering for RSPCA Sutton

A children’s cancer charity needs a fundraiser
Liesel Angel Trust is a charity based in Hounslow, Middlesex, who provide support for children with cancer. They are looking for a fundraiser who can spare one day a week to help with the set up and implementation of a community fundraising strategy.

Find out more on volunteering for Liesel Angel Trust

A London rehabilitation charity needs volunteers
The Nehemiah Project helps vulnerable men and ex-offenders to rebuild their lives from a cycle of crime and addiction. They are looking for a fundraising and events volunteer to work in their small team. It is a great opportunity to build up experience, including working with trusts, individuals, corporates, major donors and events. They also need an assistant to work alongside the supported housing team in a busy office environment.

Find out more on volunteering for The Nehemiah Project

Emerge Poverty Free need university ambassadors
Emerge Poverty Free are a charity that provide resources and knowledge to help vulnerable communities to fight poverty. If you’re a student and looking to make your mark on the world by changing people’s lives for the better, this charity is looking for university ambassadors. Help create a buzz and be a point of contact on campus, or take action with fundraising and campaigns.

Find out more on volunteering for Emerge Poverty Free

Disability Challengers need volunteers for a cycling event
Disability Challengers are a charity in Guildford who provide play opportunities to disabled children. They are looking for friendly volunteers to help out at The Kelly's Fun-Raisers Farnham Cycle Challenge on the 11th of May. Roles will include registering participants, manning water stations, marshalling the course, and cheering the cyclists on. Food and drinks will be provided on the day for those getting involved.

Find out more on volunteering for Disability Challengers

Together Against Cancer need a legal volunteer
Together Against Cancer is a charity dedicated to helping cancer patients and supporting research into treatments. They need an experienced and qualified legal volunteer for some ad-hoc legal work and filing. This can be done at any time to suit, and the volunteer and from home.

Find out more on volunteering for Together Against Cancer 

Save Our Strays need dog walkers and charity shop volunteers
Save Our Strays is a Yorkshire charity who rescue unwanted dogs, mainly from pounds. They need
volunteers wanted to help sort and price donated goods in their charity shop in Marske. They also need dog walkers on Wednesday afternoons at Old Park Farm, Guisborough.

Find out more on volunteering for Save Our Strays

Children’s charity Kidasha needs a trustee
Kidasha is a UK Charity that improves the lives of children in Nepal through education, healthcare, and protecting their rights.They are looking for two new Trustees to join the Board. You will help to influence their strategy and ensure that the organisation is managed effectively . The Board meets five times a year in London and holds an annual Away Day. Trustees are also invited to participate in occasional Kidasha events. This role will take commitment, but you will be helping transform the lives of children in one of the poorest countries in the world.

Find out more on volunteering for Kidasha

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