Event Volunteers & Charity Volunteering

Why volunteer for charity

Charity volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved in fun activities whilst helping change children's lives.

World Vision volunteers help out at fundraising and artists events, Christian festivals and through local groups and communities.

We'd absolutely love for you to come and join us!

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Help at an event

From artist events to Christian festivals, you can help make our presence as interactive and fun as possible. You can volunteer at events across the UK and throughout the year. Join us to help inspire people make a difference in children’s lives. Find out more about our next events.

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Fundraise

Whether you’d like to organise your own fundraising event like the Global 6K for Water or support a local fundraiser, join us to help get people together to raise money for a great cause.

Spread the word

You can give talks, promote campaigns, and developing your skills whilst making sure more people across the UK help vulnerable children. Training will be provided. If you’re more of a digital whizz, you can help share our messages on social media through your networks.

Volunteer speaks to children in a room in the UK

Speak to kids

You could lead classes or school assemblies on World Vision's work or help your children to do that. Or talk to a youth group about topics like child marriage, climate change or children’s rights. See our resources page where you can download lots of activities for children and young people.

Volunteering made me realise that giving just a little bit of time and effort, reaps so many benefits for those supported by this wonderful charity.

Shemi

Volunteer

Simply register your details to apply as a volunteer

We rely on our fantastic team of dedicated volunteers to help us all over the country, and we’d love for you to join us.

Due to the coronavirus epidemic and recent government advice, most events have been cancelled or postponed. But you can still register to hear about events and festivals you could volunteer for in the future.

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Meet some of our volunteers

Our volunteering roles give people the opportunity to hone or learn new skills, connect with people in their local area, and support children and families across the world to have brighter futures.

Volunteer talks to a person at the Big Church Day Out event in 2019 promoting child sponsorship through a virtual reality experience — Volunteer at the Big Church Day Out event in 2019 promoting child sponsorship through a virtual reality experience.

Team of volunteers at a UK Global 6K for Water fundraising event in 2019 where 500 people took part. — Team of volunteers at the Milton Keynes Global 6K for Water fundraising event in 2019 where 500 people took part.

Volunteer stands with the Harlem Globetrotters team at their show together — Volunteer at the Harlem Globetrotters show together with the players in 2019 at the end of the show.

3 volunteers at the Spring Harvest festival in 2019 inspiring Christians to transform a child’s life through sponsorship. — Volunteers at the Spring Harvest festival in 2019 inspiring Christians to transform a child’s life through sponsorship.

Three volunteers behind a stand at an event — Volunteers at the Spring Harvest festival in 2019 engaging with Christians about World Vision’s work.

Two volunteers behind a stand at the Big Church Day Out — Volunteers at the Big Church Day Out event in 2019 promoting child sponsorship.

Ready to volunteer at an event or festival to help vulnerable children?

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FAQs about charity volunteering with World Vision

Are World Vision events still happening?

Due to the current UK epidemic of coronavirus and recent government advice, most events have been cancelled or postponed.

You can still register to receive updates of artist events and Christian festivals you could volunteer for in the future.
What happens when I apply to volunteer?

Registering doesn’t sign you up for anything - but you'll be able to see all our volunteer opportunities with more about each event (date, place, etc.) and what's expected. It'll also allow us to email you about volunteering and when new volunteer opportunities open up (you can unsubscribe at any time).
What will I be expected to do?

Each event varies, so make sure to check the details with the organiser or online. During performances, you’ll be asked to sign up supporters who want to sponsor a child.

At Christian festivals, we usually aim to create fun ways to show how supporters can transform the lives of the most vulnerable children - you could be helping with the stand, meeting people and talking about World Vision’s work.
What skills or experience do I need?

You don’t need any specific skills or experience to volunteer but it’s best if you like talking and interacting with people. Having said that, if this is a skill you want to develop and you’re enthusiastic and ready to give your best, then come on board.