Volunteering

Volunteering allows you to give back to the community, as well as build up experience and skills.

eVOLution [external link] provides help for the voluntary sector, as well as helping people find opportunities to volunteer.

Darlington Cares [external link] is a partnership of the town's employers committed to making Darlington a better place through employee volunteering.

Sports Development are looking for volunteers to help coach and assist sports courses within Darlington

Find out how to volunteer with Learning and Skills

Volunteer with Darlington Play Service [external link]

Volunteering on a Youth Offender panel or for the Probation Service allows you to contribute to the reduction of re-offending and rehabilitation. Visit the How to Get Involved page in Community Safety Partnership to find out more.

Become a street champion and bring environmental issues such as litter and flytipping to our attention.

Volunteer as a friend of one of our parks and help raise awareness and funds.

Apply to volunteer as a school governor

Find out how to volunteer as a Councillor and make a difference to your local community

Join the Tenant's Board and have your say about Council housing policy and services.

GOV.UK [external link] has additional information about volunteering including your rights as a volunteer and volunteering whilst on benefits.

More information about the voluntary sector