Volunteer Durham

23/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at Volunteer Durham! ✨🎄

As we look back on the year, we want to say a huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers. Your time, kindness and commitment make a real difference in our communities, and we couldn’t do what we do without you.

We hope you enjoy a well-earned festive break and look forward to an exciting New Year ahead, filled with new opportunities to get involved.

Thank you for everything you do, see you in 2026! 💫

05/12/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day to all the amazing volunteers across County Durham! 🤝🥰

Today we celebrate the incredible people who give their time, skills and passion to support our communities.

Within Volunteer Durham, our volunteers make a huge contribution to Culture, Sport and Tourism, from leading community walks and supporting group sessions, to helping in our leisure centres, leading group activities in our libraries, and assisting with some of Durham’s most memorable events.

Your energy and commitment help create vibrant, inclusive spaces where people can connect, stay active, learn, and feel part of something special.

Thank you to every volunteer for the difference you make each and every day ✨💫

17/11/2025

A Huge Thank You to Our Lumiere Volunteers!

Lumiere Durham has now come to a close, and we want to say the biggest thank you to every single volunteer who gave their time, energy, and kindness over the three evenings.

In rain, wind, crowds, and the unexpected, you showed the true spirit of Durham; welcoming visitors, supporting each other, and spreading positivity throughout the city. Whether it was your first Lumiere or your ninth, you made a real difference.

Thank you for your passion, your generosity, and your unwavering spirit. You made Lumiere shine. ✨

24/09/2025

From 13–15 November 2025, Durham will once again be transformed by Lumiere, the UK’s largest light art biennial and we need brilliant volunteers to help make it shine ✨

As a Lumiere volunteer, you’ll:
✨ Welcome thousands of visitors to our city
✨ Help people explore the spectacular artworks
✨ Share your local knowledge and passion for Durham
✨ Play a vital role in making the event run smoothly

Want to get involved?
Sign up here: volunteerculturesport.durham.gov.uk
(Select Lumiere Durham 2025)

Please share this opportunity with friends, family, and networks.

04/09/2025

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, Southpaw Company is bringing history to life with STEAM, a spectacular outdoor performance that celebrates our region’s proud heritage.

To sign up, visit: southpaw.org.uk/take-part/steam
Or email info@southpaw.org.uk for more details.

We hope many of you will seize this unique chance to be part of history.

07/08/2025

🌟 Lumiere Durham 2025 – Volunteer with Us! 🌟

This November, Durham will once again be transformed by Lumiere, the UK’s largest light art festival and we need amazing volunteers to help make it shine ✨

Whether you’ve volunteered before or are thinking about getting involved for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.

💫 As a Lumiere volunteer, you’ll:

✨Welcome thousands of visitors to our city

✨Help people explore the spectacular artworks

✨Share your local knowledge and love for Durham

✨Play a key role in making the event run smoothly

📍Want to find out more or sign up?
Visit: volunteerculturesport.durham.gov.uk
(Select Lumiere Durham 2025)

Please help us spread the word! Share this opportunity and encourage others to get involved.

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04/08/2025

What a weekend at Seaham Food Festival! 🌞

A massive THANK YOU to our fantastic volunteers who gave up their time and energy to help make the event such a success! 🙌

We enjoyed two glorious sunny days packed with tasty treats, family fun, and brilliant entertainment. Our volunteers were right at the heart of it all, whether supporting traders, guiding visitors, or helping families enjoy the activities, they made a real difference 💛

Take a look at some of the brilliant moments we captured over the weekend 📸

25/07/2025

📸 Lovely to Receive Photos from Our Volunteers! 💛

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who kindly shared these fantastic photos from the BRASS 2025 events last weekend! It’s always such a joy to see the festival through your eyes and capture the atmosphere, music, and community spirit that make BRASS so special. 🎷🎺🎶
We’re so grateful to all the volunteers who gave their time and energy to help make this year’s events a success. Your support truly brings these events to life!

18/07/2025

Opportunities with Eden Training Academy

Eden Training Academy is a vocational training and development organisation committed to raising standards in Functional Skills English and Maths. Their training is tailored to real-life, vocational contexts to help learners succeed in work and life.

All learners work towards a Functional Skills qualification in English and Maths upon completion.

Eden supports progression in a variety of vocational areas, including:

🔹Construction – Support with gaining a CSCS card, with training mapped to Health & Safety in a Construction Environment qualification standards.
🔹Driving – Help with Driving Theory; they will fund either a provisional licence or theory test upon course completion.
🔹Customer Service
🔹Food Hygiene

And many more skill areas designed to enhance employability.

If you’re looking to build your skills, gain qualifications, and take the next step toward employment, Eden Training Academy can help.

23/06/2025

Are you aged 14-18 and interested in heritage, podcasts or storytelling? This opportunity might be for you!

See below an invitation to two exciting taster sessions on 7 and 14 August 2025, for a brand-new Youth Volunteering Project, ‘Unlock the Past: Make History Heard’ hosted by The Story Durham.

Find out more on the invitation below and scan the QR code to express your interest in attending.

Aged 14-18? Into podcasts, storytelling, or history? Want to get hands-on with archives and bring hidden stories to life? Create a podcast inspired by collections and bring your vision to life. For more read the poster below and follow the QR code. 🎙️

19/06/2025

🌟 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY in East Durham! 🌟
We're sharing on behalf of the CALM Community Wellbeing Centre in Peterlee, who are welcoming new volunteers to join their friendly team.

Get involved in community gardening, events, the café hub, and more. No experience needed – just bring your energy and kindness! 💚

📩 To get involved, email: 4arao44@gmail.com

08/06/2025

🌟 As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close... 🌟

We want to say one more huge THANK YOU to every single one of our incredible volunteers.

Your time, energy, and commitment make a real difference in communities across County Durham and we’re so grateful for all that you do.

While may be ending, our appreciation doesn’t stop here. We’ll continue to celebrate and recognise your contribution all year round.

Thank you for being part of Volunteer Durham 🥰