Volunteering for under 16s
Please note: Some of the organisations listed on this page may apply conditions and restrictions to the volunteering opportunity or opportunities they offer to under 16s. We advise you to contact Volunteer Centre York at York CVS first before making contact with any organisation.
SNAPPY 84 Lowther Street, York
- Playworker role suitable for Duke of Edinburgh scheme students or as a school placement
St. Nicholas Fields Rawdon Avenue, York
- After-School Conservation Club for 14-16s on Thursdays
- Eco-Active Days (first Saturday of every month) suitable for under 16s if registered in advance
Upstage Centre Youth Theatre 41 Monkgate, York
- Front-of-House Steward role and general help at Volunteering Days suitable for under 16s
- Regular Sunday afternoon Drop-In sessions during school term time at Bootham Junior School; aimed primarily but not exclusively at supporting Turkish speaking families
- Supervising childrens activities possible if under 18s accompanied at all sessions by responsible adult
Fulford Cub Scout Pack School Lane, Heslington Lane, York
- Pack Helper role suitable for Young Leader & Duke of Edinburgh scheme students (Young Leader scheme requires additional attendance/training at Young Leaders Unit)
New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club Huntington Road, York
- After School Club or Bowlsability roles possible for under 16s
British Red Cross Clifton Moor, York
- First Aid and Fundraising roles for under 16s
National Trust: Beningbrough Hall Shipton-by-Beningbrough, near York
- Meeting and Greeting, Learning Assistants and Room Guiding all suitable for under 16s
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust George Place, York
- Volunteering possible for under 16s if accompanied by parent or guardian
If you are a voluntary organisation based in the City of York and you may be able to offer volunteering opportunities to under 16s, we'd like to hear from you so we can add you to our list.
