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.

King William Street, Exeter EX4 6PD · Community centres & groups, Health & care

Volunteer at CoLab, a community and wellbeing hub at Wat Tyler House in the city centre.

Not recruiting right now: register interest

Roles are arranged with the office

Clyst St Mary (east of Exeter) · Health & care · Free to volunteer

Local charity supporting families in Devon living with blood cancer, working with the haematology centre at the RD&E. Volunteers help at fundraising events and in its volunteer teams, with training for every role.

How to start: Multiple volunteer roles to suit different skills and interests; full training is provided for every role. Get in touch to join one of its volunteer teams.

Exeter (RD&E Wonford site; Heavitree) · Health & care, Charity shops

Welcome people to FORCE's cancer support centre at the hospital, help in its snack bar or Heavitree charity shop, or support fundraising events.

Current vacancies at Searle House include a grounds person and estates maintenance support (apply by 30…

Exeter (Wonford) · Health & care · Free to volunteer

Devon's local hospice charity, based at Searle House in Wonford. Volunteers help with patients and families, gardens and grounds, maintenance and its charity shops, with full training.

How to start: Volunteers aged 14 and up are welcome; most roles need no qualifications as full training is given. Each volunteer gets a named line manager and an experienced buddy (grounds role)

Exeter city centre · Heritage & museums, Arts & festivals

Steward, guide tours (including the roof), tell stories, help at events, in the shop and with education, or join the flower arrangers.

Streatham campus, Exeter · Arts & festivals

Front-of-house audience care and special projects at the Exeter Northcott Theatre.

Not recruiting right now: register interest

Exeter city centre · Arts & festivals

Steward cinema screenings and events, invigilate the galleries or help with festivals and projects at Exeter Phoenix.

Not recruiting right now: register interest

Pride 2026 was on 9 May

Exeter (city centre) · Arts & festivals · Free to volunteer

Exeter's annual Pride march and festival, run by a charity with over 100 volunteers on the day: welcoming visitors, carrying flags, collecting donations and stewarding.

Not recruiting right now: register interest

How to start: No experience necessary; volunteers are trained before the event and can volunteer with friends or be paired with a steward. Health and safety training (online or in person) is required.