Ways to help out around Exeter: drop-in sessions you can just turn up to, one-off tasks, and longer roles with local charities and groups.
Ways to help out around Exeter: drop-in sessions you can just turn up to, one-off tasks, and longer roles with local charities and groups.
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Haldon, near Kennford · Clean-ups & recycling, Conservation & green spaces
Independent litter picking along Haldon Forest Park's waymarked trails on days that suit you, with equipment and safety kit provided.
Monthly litter pick, 11am–12pm from Devonshire Place Orchard
Exeter (St James) · Clean-ups & recycling · Free to volunteer
Residents and students in St James meet once a month for an hour's litter pick and recycling, in pairs, starting from Devonshire Place Orchard. Everyone welcome; equipment provided.
How to start: Everyone is welcome and all equipment is provided; a mix of ages, and newcomers come along regularly.
Help at the branch's fundraising events
Exeter (branch run from volunteers' homes) · Animals · Free to volunteer
Volunteer-run Cats Protection branch helping Exeter cat owners with neutering advice and costs. Volunteers help at its fundraising events; it no longer rehomes or fosters cats.
How to start: Often looking to welcome new volunteers; as the branch no longer rehomes or fosters, volunteers help at fundraising events. Ring the branch's fundraising officer (number on the page)
Shop volunteering at the Exeter shops (31 Cowick Street
Exeter (Alphington / Bakers Hill) · Animals · Free to volunteer
The RSPCA's Devon branch runs Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter, rehoming around 1,000 animals a year. For now it is only taking volunteers for its charity shops, including two in Exeter.
How to start: Roles support the charity shops, offices and shelter, but it is currently only offering retail (shop) roles while other roles are reviewed.
Groups meet on weekday evenings across Exeter
Exeter (groups across the city) · Children & young people · Free to volunteer
Scouting for young people aged 4 to 18 across Exeter's groups. Adults help as occasional helpers or leaders; no experience is needed and there's an award-winning training scheme.
How to start: Always seeking adults; no prior experience necessary. Start as an occasional helper, from a few hours a month to a few a week, with training provided. Fill in the form to be put in touch.
Exeter (Haven Banks) · Children & young people · Free to volunteer
The Sea Cadets unit on Exeter's canal basin, for young people aged 10 to 17. Adult volunteers help run unit evenings and can gain sailing and paddling instructor qualifications.
How to start: Apply through the volunteer form; volunteers can gain qualifications to teach the unit's courses.
Exeter · Children & young people, Food & homelessness
Support young people in YMCA Exeter's housing, café project, exam mentoring, youth club and friendship groups, or help with maintenance and fundraising.