Volunteers

Loch Ness Monster 2023: Volunteers wanted for biggest ‘monster hunt’ in 50 years - how to apply

Volunteers wanted for biggest Loch Ness Monster hunt in 50 years

Some of the Wigan Read Easy management team at a local event

Volunteers needed to help adults learn to read in Wigan borough

Louis the Jack Russell with his owner after being rescued

Dog rescued after falling down one of UK’s biggest waterfalls

Lucky Hens Rescue is preparing for its next adoption day

Wigan animal rescue searches for homes for hens ahead of next adoption day

Womble Tobermory spent the day at Age UK in Leigh as part of Volunteer's Week.

TV character helps out at Wigan borough charity shop as part of Volunteer's Week

Volunteers were celebrated at an event by The Brick

Wigan charity pays tribute to its volunteers at special celebration event

Volunteers from Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link at a celebration event

Volunteers' Week: Celebrating the people making a difference across Wigan

Henshaws' art group at Gallery Oldham

Sight loss charity sees surge in popularity for its art gallery group

PD Arnie has graduated as a police dog despite harsh conditions in his early life

Puppy graduates as police dog after being found during raid

Metropolitan Police officers march along The Mall in London as they head to their positions for of the coronation processions of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Coronation: Street safety volunteers arrested over rape alarm concerns

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul OGrady

Britain's oldest dog walker crowned coronation champion by RSPCA

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: So many people in Wigan are now using food banks

The cast for the highly anticipated Hunger Games prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has been revealed. (Credit: Getty Images)

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - full cast

Thousands of volunteers are needed to offer their helping hands over the course of King Charles III’s coronation celebrations - Credit: Getty Images

King Charles III coronation looking for thousands of volunteers

Janette Barton at Cats Guidance Rescue

Fashion show and darts tournament to bring in cash for Wigan cat rescue

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients
The NHS has re-launches its volunteer service to help lonely and isolated patients re-connect with society

Cub Scouts Josh and Oliver Seddon, seven, with leader David Simpson

Cub Scouts help to pack bags while volunteering at Wigan borough food bank

IN PICTURES: Volunteers thanked for their hard work at awards presentation

British National dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office confirms

British National dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office confirms

Bones were found by the team of litter pickers

Shock for volunteers as they discover bones while litter picking

Just Stop Oil protesters guilty of conspiring to cause public nuisance at Silverstone British GP

Just Stop Oil guilty over British GP track invasion - watch protest

The Old Courts are asking for volunteers who wish to support those feeling the affects of isolation and loneliness.

Arts hub calls for volunteers to address loneliness in the borough

A dead 12ft whale was washed up on the banks of a British river last week.

Huge dead whale found washed up British river bank

Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Christopher Parry, 28, have gone missing in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Two British men who volunteered in Ukraine go missing

A walrus called Thor was spotted having a rest at Scarborough Harbour ahead of the New Year

Walrus pays a visit to Scarborough harbour en route to the Arctic

Dog meat trade survivor Alice took part in a special festive photo shoot with Firebird Photography

Photographer's snap of a dog saved from butchery is new charity calendar star

Meet some of the volunteers at Trussell Trust food banks in the UK
Shining a light on Trussell Trust’s Food Bank Friends as a part of National World’s partnership with the charity.

April Jones went missing in October 2012 - her body was never found.

Mystery of April Jones as Channel 4 documentary revisits murder

Crates of food at a Trussell Trust food bank (Photo: Trussell Trust)

Trussell Trust foodbanks need people to donate these items

Flossie, pictured here with new owner Vicki, has been named the world’s oldest cat by the Guiness Book of World Records.

UK cat Flossie officially named world’s oldest moggie

Lindsey Stockton (far right, holding framed document) with food bank colleagues

National World campaign: A day in the life of a Trussell Trust worker

Crates of food at a Trussell Trust food bank (Photo: Trussell Trust)

National World launch Trussell Trust winter fundraiser

EasyJet is bringing its Fearless Flyer course back to Gatwick Airport on Sunday, November 27, to help nervous flyers take control and overcome their fears. Picture by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images

Passenger dies during flight between Cyprus and London

Councillors and volunteers at Aspull Library

Helpers needed so Wigan village library can extend its opening hours

Dolphins spotted in UK waters as pod swim happily alongside RNLI boat - watch video taken of sighting

Dolphins spotted swimming alongside RNLI rescue boat

There are thousands of books in the new shop

Volunteers fill shelves with thousands of titles at new shop in Wigan borough

A group of volunteers at the soon to be known as Sanctuary Cafe

Cafe host open day to celebrate name change

Kim Beardsmore from Age UK Wigan Borough, right, with Kath Lewin, left, from Daisy Chain Stitches, the group meet every Tuesday afternoon at Clifton Street Community Centre, Poolstock, have been busy making little knitted hats to go on Innocent Smoothie bottles in partnership and raising funds for Age UK, the group have made about 600 so far.

Wigan tight knit group does a great job for charity

Volunteer co-ordinator Jen Naylor

Wigan's hospice opens its doors in bid to recruit new volunteers

Dorothy Bowker from Leigh, is to be awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal) for her charitable work in the community. She has set up a 'social supermarket' and has plans for a community cafe later this year.

Woman from Wigan borough to be awarded with prestigious honours medal

Volunteers at Citizens Advice Bureau in Wigan.

Citizens Advice Wigan borough thank its volunteers for their vital work

Volunteers Andrew Turton, Kevin Barr, Theresa Winnard, Tony O'Dwyer, Bill Houghton and Jean Groves at The Brick Works

Celebrating helpers who are 'backbone' of Wigan charity during Volunteers' Week

Aspull and Haigh Walking Day has been held for many years

Traditional walking day returns to Wigan village after three-year break

Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh engagement officer George Sharp on a visit to Pensioners Link

The champion of Wigan's health and care service users needs more volunteers

Jo Carby, chief executive of Wigan and Leigh Hospice, congratulates Maureen Shaw

Volunteers recognised after 35 years of service for Wigan charity

Jay Blades

Volunteers wanted for Wigan reading project

Christina McKeown in the shop

Shoppers grab a festive bargain as Christmas comes early to Wigan charity shop

Hindley station

Wigan railway volunteers praised for keeping stations looking great

From left: Tony Draper, Jim Churton, David Forrester, Ian Clegg, George Peoples, David Moffat, Bryan Hall and Coun Paul Blay

Fun day to mark Wigan memorial garden is shelved due to Covid

Volunteers are needed at Robin Park Leisure Centre

Volunteers wanted to help at coronavirus vaccine clinic in Wigan

From left: Tony Draper, Jim Churton, David Forrester, Ian Clegg, George Peoples, David Moffat, Bryan Hall and Coun Paul Blay

Memorial garden in tribute to Wigan war heroes set to open

Coun Steve Jones with partner Courtney Bampton, daughter 11-month-old Lilly and sister Becky Jones

Any ideas for future use of this Wigan shop?

Volunteers at the vaccination centre in Hindley

Praise for volunteers who have been crucial in rollout of coronavirus vaccine in...

Wigan's NHS Trust has issued a call to arms for anyone interested in volunteering at the borough's Covid-19 vaccine clinics

Volunteers needed for help at Wigan vaccine centres

The Bridge at Leigh has been given the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Community cafe and food market wins prestigious voluntary service award