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Volunteer Curator
Project role (Temporary) · 2–4 hrs/Week · Starting from 21 Jul For around 6 months
Bath
Volunteer Curator
We’re looking for a volunteer to assist in curating exhibitions and to support with administration.Posted by Bath Cats and Dogs Home
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Rehoming Office Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/Week · Starting from 18 Jul 2025
Bath
Rehoming Office Volunteer
We need outgoing volunteers to support our Rehoming Team with admin tasks, telephone and email enquiries and keeping our website updated. Posted by Bath Cats and Dogs Home
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Volunteer Receptionists
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/Week · Starting from 21 Jul
Bath
Volunteer Receptionists
We are seeking friendly faces to add to our reception team, greeting supporters, handling enquiries and making all visitors to Bath Cats & Dogs Home welcome. Posted by Bath Cats and Dogs Home
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Sunflower Centre Day Hospice Volunteer
Organisation role · 0–4 hrs/Week
Yeovil
Sunflower Centre Day Hospice Volunteer
Location: Yeovil Sunflower Centre
Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday
Posted by St Margarets Hospice Care
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Reception Volunteer – Yeovil
Organisation role · 0–4 hrs/Week
Yeovil
Reception Volunteer – Yeovil
Day: Flexible
Ideal time commitment: 4 hours
Location: Yeovil Hospice Hub
Posted by St Margarets Hospice Care
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Complementary Therapy Volunteer
Organisation role · 0–4 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Complementary Therapy Volunteer
Day: Monday, Wednesday or Thursday
Ideal time commitment: 4 hours
Location: Taunton & Yeovil Hospice Hub
Posted by St Margarets Hospice Care
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Supportive Care Volunteer
Organisation role · 0–4 hrs/Week
Taunton
Supportive Care Volunteer
Day: Flexible
Ideal time commitment: 3 hours per week plus writing time
Location: Taunton Hospice Hub
Posted by St Margarets Hospice Care
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Kitchen Assistant Volunteer
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Wells
Kitchen Assistant Volunteer
To assist in the preparation of lunch for our clients who attend our day services. Posted by Heads Up
New
Garden Volunteer
Project role (Temporary) · 1–4 hrs/Week · For around 3 months
Wells
Garden Volunteer
Help with general gardening in our Healing Garden, with the potential to also assist our clients engage with garden activitiesPosted by Heads Up
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Crew Member - Weston 25/10/25
One-off · 8+ hrs
Crew Member - Weston 25/10/25
Our volunteers are an integral part of the Brick Festival team, and we want everyone’s experience to be as welcoming and enjoyable as possible.
Posted by Brick Festival
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Crew Member - Taunton 28/09/25
One-off · 8+ hrs
Crew Member - Taunton 28/09/25
Our volunteers are an integral part of the Brick Festival team, and we want everyone’s experience to be as welcoming and enjoyable as possible.
Posted by Brick Festival
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School governor at Herne View Church of England Primary School
Organisation role · 8–12 hrs/month
School governor at Herne View Church of England Primary School
We are looking for a governor to support and strengthen the governance of this school.Posted by Education Governance - Somerset Council

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"To be involved with literally uncovering the past is something that I will always be grateful for."
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I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and support I've been given; I don't see a future without ...
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