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Volunteer with Somerset Child Contact Centres
Task · 2–4 hrs
Flexible location
Volunteer with Somerset Child Contact Centres
Volunteer to help children maintain and build relations with parents after separation.Posted by Somerset Child Contact Centres
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Arts & Crafts Group facilitator
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Bridgwater
Arts & Crafts Group facilitator
Posted by The Nelson Trust
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'Cooking on a budget' group facilitator
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Bridgwater
'Cooking on a budget' group facilitator
We are seeking a volunteer to plan, prepare and facilitate a weekly 'cooking on a budget' group for women accessing our women's centre. Posted by The Nelson Trust
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Flower Team Volunteers
Task · 4–8 hrs
Radstock
Flower Team Volunteers
Our flower orders are growing & we would love some help with cultivating our perennials, weeding our flower beds, sowing, planting, harvesting & general tasks.Posted by Root Connections CIC
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Helping hands in the garden
Task
Radstock
Helping hands in the garden
At this time of year we're grateful for a little extra help in the garden. If you're up for meeting new people & gardening in community we would love to see youPosted by Root Connections CIC
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Wellbeing in Nature Volunteer at Stanley's Garden, Worle
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 14 May 2024
Wellbeing in Nature Volunteer at Stanley's Garden, Worle
As Support Volunteer at Stanley's Garden, you will be supporting older adults with dementia or mental health difficulties during 'Wellbeing in Nature' sessions.Posted by Alive
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Home visitor
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Wincanton
Home visitor
Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are.
Posted by Blind Veterans
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Home visitor
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Frome
Home visitor
Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are.
Posted by Blind Veterans
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Home visitor
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Martock
Home visitor
Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are.
Posted by Blind Veterans
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Home Visitor
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Yeovil
Home Visitor
Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are.
Posted by Blind Veterans
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Exmoor Festival Of Nature Volunteers
Task · 4–8 hrs · by 25 May
Exmoor Festival Of Nature Volunteers
Come and join us at Nettlecombe Court for the Exmoor Festival of Nature on Saturday the 25th of May 2024 to celebrate Exmoor’s wonderful world of wildlife!Posted by National Trust - Somerset Coast & Countryside
Jun8
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Bossington Bioblitz
Event · 8 Jun, 11:00 - 15:00
Minehead
Bossington Bioblitz
Join us to celebrate the start of the Big Help Out and Green Week with a nature day at Bossington. Posted by National Trust - Somerset Coast & Countryside

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