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York Volunteer Service Welcome to the official City of York Council Volunteer Service page. Celebrating our incredible volunteers and inspiring others to get involved.

For any enquiries contact: [email protected]

Are you a York parent or carer looking to help other local parents? We want local volunteers to deliver parenting groups...
23/10/2026

Are you a York parent or carer looking to help other local parents?

We want local volunteers to deliver parenting groups in their own communities. Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a new parenting programme, run by York parents for other parents.

We‘re looking for parents and carers to become group leaders and deliver the parenting courses. You’ll help families thrive while gaining new skills, building meaningful connections and boosting your own confidence.

As a Parent Group Leader, you will:
• Receive full and comprehensive in person training (over 10 weeks)
• Lead a parenting course to support local parents and families
• Make a real difference in your local community with a group of like-minded parents
• Receive ongoing supervision and support from your local Family Hub team
• Have the opportunity to access additional training from the Council

Find out more on our vacancy page or email [email protected] for more info

04/08/2026

Save on everyday spending and access special deals with Charity Worker & Volunteer Discounts!

https://www.charityworkerdiscounts.com

All our volunteers can sign up to the scheme for free to access great discounts and cashback offers.

30/07/2026

👋 Come and say hi!

Tomorrow, Rachel and Zoe will be at the sandpit in St Sampson's Square and we'd love to see you there!

We're looking for new volunteers and will be on hand to answer any questions you have about volunteering opportunities and how you can get involved.

It'll be great to catch up with some familiar faces and meet some new ones too 😊

Pop by for a chat! We will see you tomorrow💙

16/07/2026

York Youth Festival for 11-18 year olds. Wednesday 22 July 2pm -5pm, Rowntree Park. Free access, live music, picnic vibes. Come and meet York Youth Information Service and make a friendship bracelet.

🌞🦁 IV Trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park! 🦒🍦We had a fantastic day out at Yorkshire Wildlife Park with our young people and...
13/07/2026

🌞🦁 IV Trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park! 🦒🍦

We had a fantastic day out at Yorkshire Wildlife Park with our young people and IVs. The sun was shining, we saw lots of amazing animals and made fantastic memories. It was great to see IVs getting to know each other or catching up!

We've received lots of positive feedback, and we're so pleased everyone had such a good time.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped to make the day such a success. Huge shout out to Rachel from the Volunteer Service who took the lead on the organisation and planning!

Now the question is... where should our next trip be? 😀

18/06/2026

🍓 Strawberry Season is here! ❤️

Looking for a sweet idea for a day out? Why not go strawberry picking with your young person – fresh air and tasty treats ✨

Here are a few great spots in and around York to get you started:
📍 The Balloon Tree, Stamford Bridge
📍 Spilman’s Farm Shop, Thirsk
📍 Kemps Farm, near Malton

Got another favourite place? We’d love to hear your recommendations! 😃

And don’t forget – we always enjoy hearing what you and your young person have been up to. Feel free to share your ideas, experiences, and even some faceless photos with us! 💬📸

Email - [email protected]

03/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week and it's a busy one for the Volunteer Service as we welcome and train new Independent Visitors and Parent Advocates.

These volunteers will go on to provide invaluable support to young people and parents across York, ensuring they have someone alongside them when it matters most.

We never take for granted the contribution of those who choose to give their time to support others and every Volunteers' Week we are reminded just how fortunate we are to work with such dedicated volunteers.

Thank you to all our volunteers - past, present and future💙

It's Volunteers' Week – a week for us to say a huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers across York. Every day, we h...
01/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week – a week for us to say a huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers across York.

Every day, we have the honour of seeing how your commitment and kindness are making a real difference to young people and families throughout the city. We are so grateful for the time you dedicate and for everything you do.

Happy Volunteers' Week from the City of York Council Volunteer Service!

As part of our ongoing support for our volunteers, we hold regular Volunteer Support Evenings which give our volunteers ...
08/05/2026

As part of our ongoing support for our volunteers, we hold regular Volunteer Support Evenings which give our volunteers a chance to learn something new and to share experiences and provide peer support.

This month, we held a Domestic Abuse Awareness Workshop, ran by the City of York Council's Domestic Abuse Engagement Officers. It was such an engaging and informative session and our volunteers will certainly be able to apply this knowledge in their roles going forward.

As most of our volunteers work 1-1 with young people or parents, we understand how important it is to provide a space for peer support and knowledge sharing. If any of our volunteers have any thoughts about workshops we could run on future support evenings, we'd love to hear your ideas.

Last month, some of our volunteers were recognised at York's Social Care and Education Celebration Event. We heard some ...
01/05/2026

Last month, some of our volunteers were recognised at York's Social Care and Education Celebration Event. We heard some incredibly moving stories about the power of volunteering and how our Independent Visitors and Mentors have gone above and beyond for the young people they support and their families.

We are incredibly lucky to have such dedicated and caring people volunteering for our service. Thank you for all that you do 🫶

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