Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity supports under-fives with cerebral palsy, chromosome abnormalities and rare genetic disorders. We offer intensive early intervention services to children, providing physiotherapy, conductive education, swimming sessions, music therapy, speech and language therapy and home-play sessions - all free of charge.
The charity receive no statutory funding and are reliant on the goodwill of the community to continue to provide our life-changing services to families in need.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
As an Event Support Volunteer for Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity, you'll be able to make a difference on your doorstep. You will play a crucial role in helping us successfully fundraise, recruit other volunteers and raise the profile of the charity.
Responsibilities include:
- Representing the charity and explaining our work to the community.
- Attending events in your local area.
Hours are variable depending on events that volunteers are required to support with.
What induction, training and support is offered?
Volunteers will be offered an induction session at our centre before starting with us.
They will be given full training ahead of events and, where possible, partnered with experienced volunteers when out and about at events.
Our team will be on hand to support volunteers with any queries.
What skills or qualities are needed?
Communication.
Organisation.
Adaptability.
Team player.
Commitment to our mission.
Date added
7th January 2026
Organisation
Location
City wide
Deadline for applications
11 Jan 2027
Categories
Children/families Disabled people
Activities
Helping at a one off event or festival Volunteering as part of a team
Disabled access?
No
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Molly Devine
Phone number
01444 473274
Email address
molly.devine@dvlcc.org.uk
