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Volunteer in Blackrod

Brilliant opportunities for DofE participants, teenagers, students and adults who want to help build a stronger community.

VolunteerBlackrod Young People's Centre

Youth Centre Helper

Help run free junior and senior youth club sessions for children aged 4 – 17 (reception+).

Age: 16+ Evenings/weekends DBS-checked or willing to be; warm with young people

VolunteerMessy Church at St Katharine's

Messy Church Helper

Join the team of ~20 volunteers running monthly Messy Church for 30+ children and their families. Great for DofE Volunteering section.

Age: 14+ Last Saturday of the month, 3pm – 6.30pm Friendly, enjoy working with families

VolunteerSt Katharine's Stitch & Knit Group

Charity Knitter — Stitch & Knit

Help make and finish items to sell at community events for charitable causes. Open to novices.

Age: 16+ Mondays 10am – 12 noon Willing to learn — happy to chat

VolunteerBlackrod Art Group

Art Group Exhibition Steward

Steward the Scarecrow Festival weekend exhibition and the 12-week library exhibition.

Age: 16+ Occasional days through the year Friendly, comfortable chatting to visitors

VolunteerBlackrod Local History Group

Local History Newsletter Helper

Help compile the monthly newsletter (sent to 80+ email addresses) and assist on meeting nights.

Age: 18+ A few hours each month Comfortable with email; interest in local history

VolunteerBlackrod Community Walking Group

Walking Group Buddy

Help lead or support our monthly community walks — particularly welcoming to less confident walkers.

Age: 18+ Monthly Friendly and patient pace; basic first-aid useful

VolunteerBlackrod Bloomers

Volunteer Gardener — Blackrod Bloomers

Help plant and maintain Blackrod's gateways, planters and flower beds. Welcoming team of 7 — always open to new volunteers and donations.

Age: All ages (with help for under-12s) Wednesdays & Fridays 8am (a couple of hours) Reliable, happy outdoors — no experience needed

VolunteerWiggle Worship Baby & Toddler Group

Wiggle Worship & Baby Rhyme Volunteer

Help with songs, refreshments and welcoming new families. Great Skills/Volunteering pick for DofE.

Age: 14+ Monday mornings in term time Patient, friendly, enjoy babies and toddlers

VolunteerBlackrod Community Choir

Community Choir New Member (taster welcome)

Not a volunteer role exactly — join the choir! First session free, no audition, all welcome.

Age: All ages Saturdays 10am – 11am Just enjoy singing

VolunteerHorwich & Blackrod Community Events CIC

Festival of Blackrod Volunteer 2026

Join the team behind Blackrod's biggest day out — 12 September 2026. Set-up, stewarding, info point.

Age: 16+ Saturday 12 September 2026 Friendly, reliable, happy to be on your feet

VolunteerBlackrod Town Council

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Help out at the community centre.

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