Volunteering

Thanks to the support of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Better Care Fund, Age UK Teesside offer a free service in the borough which is helping to transform the lives of older people.

In April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now took the bold step forward to become one charity - Breast Cancer Now. Breast Cancer Now is the charity that's steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We're here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

Work to promote the role and relevance of the counselling professions in improving psychological well being and mental health. Find out what we are doing to raise standards, influence decision makers and demonstrate the effectiveness of counselling. <SEND>

The British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.

We're able to provide services designed to help people most in need in the UK. <SEND>

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day.

Catalyst is the strategic infrastructure organisation for the Borough of Stockton committed to providing an effective voice, representation and support for the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. <SEND>

The Army Cadet Force is a national, voluntary, uniformed youth organisation.

We welcome athletes of all abilities and all ages, we have coaches on hand to give you advice on how to get started and improve.

Coram Beanstalk is a national charity that provides one-to-one literacy support to children who struggle with their reading ability. <SEND>

Delirium (sometimes called 'acute confusional state') is a clinical syndrome characterised by disturbance attention, awareness and cognition Delirium has an acute onset and fluctuating course. It is a serious condition that is associated with poorer clinical outcomes including death. Delirium can be prevented and treated if it is detected and managed.

Eden Training Academy offers free, local training from offices located in Billingham or in the community.

''Fairbridge is a bespoke tailored programme that consist of a 5-day Access course which is designed for young people aged 16-25, and involves them stretching their personal social skills in group and outdoor situations, to improve their motivation, confidence and communication skills. Initially, we have 2 days of activity such as rock-climbing, canoeing, mountain biking, abseiling, and then they head off to a 3-day residential. <SEND>

Volunteering Matters' service, Getting Together Matters, operates non-geographically, delivering online, phone and postal services to keep older people connected.

The Great North Air Ambulance aircraft cover an area of about 8,000 square miles. We must raise more than £5.3m each year just to keep the service flying. We depend on the members of the communities we serve to support us in delivering our life-saving service. We are hugely grateful and proud of all our volunteers.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People train dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds that they would otherwise miss - sounds that many people take for granted like the doorbell or alarm clock, and even danger signals like the fire alarm. <SEND>

HostNation was founded in 2017 to offer friendship and social opportunities to asylum seekers and refugees who are often very isolated.

Join Dementia Research is a national service that allows you to register your interest in taking part in dementia research studies across the UK.

If you are living with a life-limiting illness and have been told that you may not get better - Marie Curie Cancer Care can help you.

The Motor Neurone Disease Association provides information and support for people living with MND and SBMA, including for children and young people who may have family members, or know someone who has MND, and professionals who are helping someone with MND.

The Muscular Dystrophy UK is a UK charity focussing on all muscular dystrophies and allied disorders. <SEND>

'My Sister's Place is an independent specialist 'One-Stop Shop' for women aged 16 or over and have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence. We are committed to working in partnership to tackle domestic violence.

Nacro are a social justice charity that never gives up in our work to change lives.

The National AIDS Trust is an independent policy and campaigning charity on HIV. They develop policies and campaign to halt the spread of HIV and improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV, both in the UK and internationally.

Helpline for all general enquiries about National Insurance (N.I.) telephone the helpline: 0300 200 3500.

OCL is a registered charity offering services for people in Stockton and the wider Tees Valley.

We are a global movement of millions of people working together to end poverty.

Pets As Therapy is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing in the community through visits of trusted volunteers with their behaviourally assessed animals. We provide a visiting service in hospitals, hospices, nursing and care homes, special needs schools and a variety of other venues all across the UK.

Phab works in a very practical and active way to promote and encourage people with and without physical disability to come together on equal terms, to achieve complete inclusion in the wider community. Phab achieves this in a variety of ways including the organisation of regional meetings and events, training programmes and holidays.

Reach is the leading skills-based volunteering charity in the UK. We are the single biggest source of trustees for the voluntary sector in the UK. Connecting people, skills and good causes is our mission and our passion.

PeoplePlus has begun providing the Department for Work and Pension's Restart Scheme to jobseekers in Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland. The Restart Scheme gives Universal Credit claimants who have been out of work for at least 12 months enhanced support to find jobs in their local area.

We support people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and we invest in medical research to ensure that people can lead a fulfilling life. Retina UK was formerly known as RP Fighting Blindness. <SEND>

The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) delivers practical support through the power of volunteering so older people get more out of life. All of the services we offer are aimed at keeping people in touch with others and building stronger communities.

Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland.

SANE is a UK-wide charity working to improve quality of life for people affected by mental illness.

A volunteering Scheme which aims to support adults in receipt of Adult Social Care through Catalyst to access the community.

Sport England is an organisation set up to help make England an active and successful sporting nation. They are responsible for promoting and investing in sport and distribute both lottery and exchequer funds to sport.

St John Ambulance offers a range of programmes for young people which include learning basic first aid, learning new skills, building confidence and volunteering at public events.

Local Salvation Army church and community centres offer a range of activities and services within their local communities.

Welcome to the Community Wellbeing Champions! Previously the Covid-19 Champions, the project has transitioned to Community Wellbeing Champions.

Stockton-on-Tees Volunteers is the home of volunteering in Stockton-on-Tees. Whether it's bulb planting in Billingham or youth mentoring in Yarm, you can make a difference in your town.

Tees Valley Rural Action is member of the Community Transport Association, we provide a not for profit mini bus transport service and volunteer car service.

Teesside Ability Support Centre (or TASC) provides social care and life skills learning opportunities for disabled adults in a Day Centre setting. TASC is open to disabled adults from anywhere in the Tees Valley Area. <SEND>

Teesside University is a public university with its main campus located in Middlesbrough.

The Bread and Butter Thing offers high-quality, low-cost food to everyone in Stockton-on-Tees. There are five hubs run by volunteers, who unload the van, organise and pack bags ready for collection.

The Moses Project is a registered charitable company providing guidance, mentoring and support to adult males with past and current addictions to drugs and alcohol. By offering support with life's everyday problems in a caring environment where everyone is welcomed, we provide clients with the opportunity to recover, rebuild their lives and become re-engaged into society.

UK Youth is a leading national charity committed to ensuring all young people are empowered to build bright futures, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Voice Forum is a bi-monthly open meeting for all voluntary and community organisations in the Borough to come together.

At Volunteering Matters we bring people together to overcome some of society's most complex issues through the power of volunteering. This builds stronger communities and enables everyone to thrive.