Local Charities
We encourage our members who have some spare time on their hands to take part in volunteer work for local charities.
Anyone can volunteer. It can be very rewarding and is a great way to:
- meet new people
- gain new or use existing skills
- get experience
- make a big difference to your community
There are lots of easy ways to give your time to help others – from having a cup of tea with an elderly neighbour, to helping out in your local area or making a regular commitment to volunteer with a charity or community group.
The following local charities are looking for volunteers:
Devon Connect
Devon’s online community hub - connecting people to their community and promoting social action.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Are you a dog lover? Guide Dogs are looking for volunteer puppy raisers in our area. You will be providing the puppy with a vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. This is a full-time volunteering opportunity as the puppy will live with you for 12-16 months. Click on the link for further information.
Read Easy Torbay
We are a small, well established, friendly Charity that teaches adults to read, for free. They are looking for a Volunteer Management Team Leader for Read Easy Torbay (3/4 hours a week). Use your leadership skills to guide and support a team of volunteers, manage meetings, set the agendas, take responsibility for the project, network within your local community, and be a spokesperson for your local group. For further information, contact Bridie Snelling at torbaysafeguarding@readeasy.org.uk.
The RSPB
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds are looking for volunteers to run the RSPB Pin Badge Scheme in various local areas. Click on the link for further information.
Torbay Community Development Trust
Established following discussions with over 100 voluntary sector representatives, The Torbay Community Development Trust (TCDT) was formed with the intention of making Torbay a place where all people feel included. The Trust empowers communities, building on strengths and skills through Asset-Based Community Development. The overall aim of the Torbay Community Development Trust is to create better communication across the Bay, actively encouraging local involvement and decision-making in improving the region, as well as developing and supporting volunteering opportunities of the highest standards.
Torbay Together
Your community hub for Torbay. Here you can find out what's on in your community, access volunteer opportunities and exchange skills in the timebank.