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Awareness Events & Fundraising Assistant
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Minehead
Awareness Events & Fundraising Assistant
Help plan events & fundraisers to raise dementia awareness and support. We need someone organised, creative & community-minded to join our team!Posted by Minehead Dementia Action
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Activity assistant/helper
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Minehead
Activity assistant/helper
Support our activity groups in Minehead for people with dementia and their carers. Help with crafts, music, or games - just bring kindness and a smile!
Posted by Minehead Dementia Action
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Della's Diners
Organisation role · 3–6 hrs/Week
Minehead
Della's Diners
Would you like to help out at Della's Diners? This popular group meet on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes from 12.30 at The Beach HotelPosted by Minehead Dementia Action
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School governor at St John's CofE Primary School, Wellington
Organisation role · 8–12 hrs/month
Wellington
School governor at St John's CofE Primary School, Wellington
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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 Marie Curie Musgrove Park Hospital Companion
Organisation role · 3 hrs/Week
Taunton
Marie Curie Musgrove Park Hospital Companion
We are looking for everyday people to join our Volunteer Team at the Musgrove Park Hospital to visit Palliative and End of Life PatientsPosted by Marie Curie
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School governor at Wookey Primary School
Organisation role · 8–12 hrs/month
Wells
School governor at Wookey Primary School
We are looking for a governor to support and strengthen the governance of this school.Posted by Education Governance - Somerset Council
Information and Advice Volunteers
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Taunton
Information and Advice Volunteers
In this interesting role you'll help lessen older people's anxiety caused by financial struggles by assisting with benefit claim forms (after training). Posted by Age UK Somerset
Information and Advice Volunteers
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Minehead
Information and Advice Volunteers
In this interesting role you'll help lessen older people's anxiety & the sleepless nights caused by financial struggles by assisting with benefit claim forms. Posted by Age UK Somerset
Home visitor
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Bristol
Home visitor
We are looking for someone to visit a gentleman at home to have a chat with and a cup of tea.Posted by Blind Veterans
Donations Coordinator
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Donations Coordinator
We are looking for a super organised person who can help prepare the wonderful donations that we receive ready for sale. Posted by Compass Disability Services
Family Engagement Volunteers
Organisation role · 4–8 hrs/Week
Broomfield
Family Engagement Volunteers
Are you passionate about engaging children and families in nature and cultural heritage? Do you believe in ensuring visitors feel welcome and included? Posted by National Trust - Somerset Coast & Countryside
Board Advisors
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 16 Jun 2025 For around 6 months
Glastonbury
Board Advisors
Join Red Brick as a Board Advisor and help shape the future of a vital community hub through a time of challenge, recovery, and renewed growth.Posted by Red Brick Building

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