York Volunteer Service

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]

☀️ Warmer days and lighter evenings are here — the perfect time to volunteer! Spending time outdoors with a young person...
02/04/2026

☀️ Warmer days and lighter evenings are here — the perfect time to volunteer!

Spending time outdoors with a young person can be as simple and fun as a sunny walk, a bike ride, or even a delicious ice cream together 🍦😋

Do you know someone who would make a fantastic volunteer and wants to make a real difference in a young person’s life? Please share this post!

And if you would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you: [email protected]

Wishing everyone a wonderful bank holiday weekend ☀️💛

18/03/2026

Last October we were lucky enough to be awarded some funding from Happy Days to take a group of Independent Visitors out for a fun day with their young people to Flamingo Land. It was a fantastic day enjoyed by everyone and we couldn't wait to start planning the next trip!

We are currently in the process on applying for funding for another day out, can you guess where we are hoping to go next? 🦁🐯🐒🐗🦏🦒

INDEPENDENT VISITORS ❤️💛🩵Become an Independent Visitor and make a huge difference to a young persons life - just one vi...
12/03/2026

INDEPENDENT VISITORS ❤️💛🩵

Become an Independent Visitor and make a huge difference to a young persons life - just one visit per month!

You’ll meet with a young person in care to do something fun, build trust, and be a constant support no matter what changes they may face. An Independent Visitor is there for as long as the young person wishes or up to age 21.

One steady presence can change how a young person sees their future, the simple act of showing up makes a huge difference 🫶

Want more information? Email [email protected]

Our parent advocates will be offering one-to-one support to parents going through the child protection process. They wil...
06/03/2026

Our parent advocates will be offering one-to-one support to parents going through the child protection process.

They will be able to read through reports together with parents to make sure they understand everything professionals are saying.

They will attend conferences with parents as a supportive presence and to ensure parents feel able to share all their thoughts and feelings.

They will have regular check-ins with parents between conferences to see how things are progressing and how parents are feeling.

We are confident that this support will be invaluable to parents and research shows that this kind of advocacy results in better engagement from parents and better outcomes for families.

Parent Advocate Training🎓In February, we trained our first cohort of Parent Advocates who will be supporting parents ent...
04/03/2026

Parent Advocate Training🎓

In February, we trained our first cohort of Parent Advocates who will be supporting parents entering the child protection process. We had some amazing discussions around the group’s previous experience of child protection, and it is safe to say that the volunteer team learned just as much from them as we hope they learned from us. We will start matching our trainees with parents wanting support over the next couple of months.

We are planning to run more training soon, so please get in touch if you are interested in becoming one of our advocates.

What are Parent Advocates 🫶?This is one of our more unique volunteering opportunities as it is only open to those who ha...
02/03/2026

What are Parent Advocates 🫶?

This is one of our more unique volunteering opportunities as it is only open to those who have some lived experience of the child protection system. We need parents or family members with this experience to help guide others through this complex and daunting system.

We believe our parent advocates can offer unique insight and specialist support to those who are going through the system in a way that no one else can. This fosters immediate empathy and trust between the advocate and their partner in a way that wouldn’t happen without this shared experience.

If you or anyone you know has experience that they could bring to this role, and would like to help others going through the same, please get in touch with the Volunteer Service – [email protected]

What is a Young Persons Mentor❓A Young Person’s Mentor spends a few hours each week with a young person, one‑to‑one, tak...
27/02/2026

What is a Young Persons Mentor❓

A Young Person’s Mentor spends a few hours each week with a young person, one‑to‑one, taking part in enjoyable or meaningful activities. It’s all about creating a supportive, trusting connection and being a positive influence in their life. The role runs for a year and is designed to be flexible, so it works really well alongside university, work, or other commitments😀

What kind of activities do Mentors do with a Young Person❓
- Trampolining
- Sports
- Crafts
- McDonalds
- Walks in the Park
- Museums in York
- Cinema trips

And many more!

The application form is below -
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3lYDYKxVkyfZCOa56cQ-G10vJ5VNSlAr7aenktuyfxUMkZQRlVQR1BHTDZLWDExU0dLR0tIUUZCUi4u

🌟 Lets talk about Mentoring Young People! 🌟Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare? You could make a huge differen...
24/02/2026

🌟 Lets talk about Mentoring Young People! 🌟

Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare? You could make a huge difference in a young person’s life! By spending time together, building a positive relationship, and becoming a role model - our mentoring role might be just right for you.

You’ll gain valuable 1‑1 experience, and we provide full training, an enhanced DBS check, and we’re happy to act as a reference too.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people, we’d love to have you on board 💛

Click the link below to apply through our online application form

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3lYDYKxVkyfZCOa56cQ-G10vJ5VNSlAr7aenktuyfxUMkZQRlVQR1BHTDZLWDExU0dLR0tIUUZCUi4u

✨Welcome to The City Of York Council Volunteer Service✨Follow along to celebrate our current volunteers and find out how...
23/02/2026

✨Welcome to The City Of York Council Volunteer Service✨

Follow along to celebrate our current volunteers and find out how you can get involved in supporting children, young people and families in York.

We have a variety of opportunities for you to get involved with and make a positive difference to the community.

We will be promoting one volunteering opportunity each week and letting you know how you can get involved, as well sharing experiences of our current volunteers.

Below is a link to all our Volunteering opportunities, if you want any more information please email [email protected]

https://www.york.gov.uk/VolunteeringOpportunities

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