
Volunteer Opportunities
Below are the latest fundraising events / activities where we’re currently looking for volunteers to attend, there’s various opportunities available! Even if you can spare an hour two at the events, this would be really appreciated.
These events are a mix of Rainbows organised events and ‘in aid of events’ (events planned so to support us by third parties – not organised by Rainbows.)
If an event you’ve seen previously has been removed from the below list, we’re full for volunteers. You can find out more about our upcoming Rainbows events by clicking here.
If there are any events that you’d like more details on or, if you’re able to help, please contact the relevant person mentioned below.
June
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Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June – Bucket Collection, Morrisons Ilkeston
Date: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June
Time: 9am until 5pm (various slots)
Venue: Morrisons Nottingham Rd, Ilkeston DE7 5NNDetails of Activity:
Bucket collecting in store. Looking for 2 people per time slot. The time slots are Saturday 14 June 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm and Sunday 15 June 10am-12noon, 12noon-2pm, 2pm-4pmContact: Clare Wainwright
Tel: 01509 638 061
Email: [email protected] -
Saturday 28 June – Defence Animal Training Regiment Open Day – Melton Mowbray
Date: Saturday 28 June
Time: 10.30am until 4.30pm (plus set up and set down time before and after)
Venue: Defence Animal Training Regiment, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HXDetails of Activity:
Rainbows will be having a stall at the Defence Animal Training Centre in Melton Mowbray, as part of their Open Day. It is a busy event and by having a stall we hope to raise money and awareness of the work we do. If you can do a couple of hours to help cover the stall, that would be great!Contact: Jenny Ball
Tel: 01509 638 023
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 30 June – Birstall Rugby Club Car Show, Leicestershire
Date: Monday 30 June
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm (approx.)
Venue: Birstall Rugby Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DEDetails of Activity:
Birstall Rugby Club are holding a Classic Car show organised by a Rainbows Supporter. We’re looking for an additional couple of people to attend the event and help with the bucket collect / contactless donations on the night from people visiting the show.Contact: Gary Farnfield
Tel: 01509 283 952
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 30 June – Stonehurst Farm Car Show, Leicestershire
Date: Monday 30 June
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm (approx.)
Venue: Stonehurst Farm, Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7AADetails of Activity:
Stonehurst Farm are holding a Classic Car show organised by a Rainbows Supporter. We’re looking for an additional person to attend the event and help with the bucket collect / contactless donations on the night from people visiting the show.Contact: Gary Farnfield
Tel: 01509 283 952
Email: [email protected]
July
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Tuesday 1 July – The Gate Hangs Well Classic Car Show, Syston, Leicestershire
Date: Tuesday 1 July
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm (approx.)
Venue: The Gate Hangs Well, Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1NHDetails of Activity:
The Gate Hangs Well are holding a Classic Car show organised by a Rainbows Supporter. We’re looking for an additional person to attend the event and help with the bucket collect / contactless donations on the night from people visiting the show.Contact: Gary Farnfield
Tel: 01509 283 952
Email: [email protected] -
Tuesday 8 July – It’s a Knockout / Loughborough Firewalk – Loughborough
Date: Tuesday 8 July
Time: 4pm until 9pm
Venue: Loughborough Grammar School Quorn – Playing Fields, LE12 8AJDetails of Activity: Rainbows is delighted to announce the amalgamation of two of its favourite summer events- It’s a Knockout and our Loughborough Firewalk – on the same evening this July! This will be an action packed evening with both events as well as a charity village featuring a bar and food outlets! This will be a fantastic and lively evening of fun and we are looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of roles!
Roles include; Car Park Stewards, Fundraising games, Selling merchandise, Registration.
Contact: Claire Hoggan
Tel: 01509 974 312
Email: [email protected] -
Saturday 12 July – Stockyard Saturday, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JY
Date: Saturday 12 July
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Stockyard, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JYDetails of Activity:
We’re looking for volunteers to attend the event to bucket collect / contactless donations throughout the morning, from shoppers visiting the stallholders at this event. https://www.stkyard.co.uk/events/stockyard-saturday-july/ Visit this link for further event information.Contact: Nicola Richardson
Tel: 01509 638 039
Email: [email protected] -
Sunday 13 July – Taylored Swift, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JY
Date: Sunday 13 July
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Venue: Stockyard, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JYDetails of Activity:
We’re looking for volunteers to attend the event to bucket collect / contactless donations before and after this event. Taylored Swift – The Stockyard Visit this link for further event information.Contact: Nicola Richardson
Tel: 01509 638 039
Email: [email protected] -
Saturday 19 July – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Clifton, Nottingham
Date: Saturday 19 July
Time: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm
Venue: Morrisons Green Lane, Clifton NG16 3SGDetails of Activity: Bucket collecting in store. Looking for 2 people per time slot
Contact: Clare Wainwright
Tel: 01509 638 061
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 28 July – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Swadlincote
Date: Monday 28 July
Time: 10am until 2pm (various slots)
Venue: Morrisons, Coppice Side, , Swadlincote DE11 8HLDetails of Activity:
Bucket collecting in store. Two hour time slots available throughout the day.Contact: Nicola Richardson
Tel: 01509 638 039
Email: [email protected]
August
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Saturday 9 August – Stockyard Saturday, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JY
Date: Saturday 9 August
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Stockyard, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JYDetails of Activity:
We’re looking for volunteers to attend the event to bucket collect / contactless donations throughout the morning, from shoppers visiting the stallholders at this event. https://www.stkyard.co.uk/events/stockyard-saturday-july/ Visit this link for further event information.Contact: Nicola Richardson
Tel: 01509 638 039
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 11 August – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Eastwood, Nottingham
Date: Monday 11 August
Time: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm
Venue: Morrisons Derby Rd, Eastwood NG16 3SGDetails of Activity: Bucket collecting in store. Looking for 2 people per time slot
Contact: Clare Wainwright
Tel: 01509 638 061
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 25 August – Birstall Rugby Club Car Show, Leicestershire
Date: Monday 25 August
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm (approx.)
Venue: Birstall Rugby Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DEDetails of Activity:
Birstall Rugby Club are holding a Classic Car show organised by a Rainbows Supporter. We’re looking for an additional person to attend the event and help with the bucket collect / contactless donations on the night from people visiting the show.Contact: Gary Farnfield
Tel: 01509 283 952
Email: [email protected]
September
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Monday 1 September – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Swadlincote
Date: Monday 1 September
Time: 10am until 2pm (various slots)
Venue: Morrisons, Coppice Side, , Swadlincote DE11 8HLDetails of Activity:
Bucket collecting in store. Two hour time slots available throughout the day.Contact: Nicola Richardson
Tel: 01509 638 039
Email: [email protected] -
Tuesday 2 September – The Gate Hangs Well Classic Car Show, Leicestershire
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm (approx.)
Venue: The Gate Hangs Well, Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1NHDetails of Activity:
The Gate Hangs Well are holding a Classic Car show organised by a Rainbows Supporter. We’re looking for an additional person to attend the event and help with the bucket collect / contactless donations on the night from people visiting the show.Contact: Gary Farnfield
Tel: 01509 283 952
Email: [email protected] -
Saturday 20 September – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Clifton, Nottingham
Date: Saturday 20 September
Time: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm
Venue: Morrisons Green Lane, Clifton NG16 3SGDetails of Activity: Bucket collecting in store. Looking for 2 people per time slot
Contact: Clare Wainwright
Tel: 01509 638 061
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 22 September – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Eastwood, Nottingham
Date: Monday 22 September
Time: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm
Venue: Morrisons Derby Rd, Eastwood NG16 3SGDetails of Activity: Bucket collecting in store. Looking for 2 people per time slot
Contact: Clare Wainwright
Tel: 01509 638 061
Email: [email protected] -
Friday 26 September – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Loughborough
Date: Friday 26 September
Time: 9.30am – 5:30pm
Venue: Morrisons, Gorse Covert Centre, Loughborough, LE11 5RXDetails of Activity:
We have an opportunity for a bucket collection at Morrisons, Loughborough. We are looking for people to fill various slots throughout the day. The slots are 9.30am-11.45am, 11.30am-1.45pm, 1.30pm-3.45pm and 3.30pm-5.30pm. If you’re able to help please let us know your preferred time slot.Contact: Jenny Ball
Tel: 01509 638 023
Email: [email protected] -
Sunday 28 September – Robin Hood Half Marathon, Nottingham
Date: Sunday 28 September
Time: 8.15am until 2pm
Venue: Nottingham City Centre – location will vary depending on rolesDetails of Activity:
No experience needed for any roles!Charity Village – Join our incredible team at the Charity Village and help us celebrate our amazing Rainbows runners on race day! Welcome and cheer our Rainbows runners before and after the race, help capture special moments with photos of participants and their supporters and serve refreshments.
Cheer Station – Be part of the action and help fuel the race day spirit! As a Cheer Station Volunteer, you’ll play a key role in motivating participants when they need it most. Cheer on runners with enthusiasm and encouragement, wave signs, give high-fives, and shout words of support to help create an unforgettable, high-energy atmosphere.
Marshalling – You will be part of a team who are the eyes and ears on the course, and will be positioned at key locations and junctions along the run route. Whilst cheering on our runners and keeping them motivated, you’ll be keeping an eye out for safety issues such as runners needing support as well as ensuring that other road and pavement users are aware of the event.
Contact: Claire Hoggan
Tel: 01509 974 312
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 29 September – Birstall Rugby Club Car Show, Leicestershire
Date: Monday 29 September
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm (approx.)
Venue: Birstall Rugby Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DEDetails of Activity:
Birstall Rugby Club are holding a Classic Car show organised by a Rainbows Supporter. We’re looking for an additional person to attend the event and help with the bucket collect / contactless donations on the night from people visiting the show.Contact: Gary Farnfield
Tel: 01509 283 952
Email: [email protected]
October
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Friday 3 and Saturday 4 October – Derby Cathedral Abseil
Date: Friday 3 and Saturday 4 October
Time: 8am until 5pm (Various slots)
Venue: Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3GPDetails of Activity: Our Derby Cathedral Abseil is back and bigger than ever with our two day festival! This event is always a sell out in the Rainbows calendar so join the fun and support our brave abseilers!
Roles include; Registering participants, Bucket Collections, Serving refreshments, Fundraising games, Selling merchandise.
Contact: Claire Hoggan
Tel: 01509 974 312
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 6 October – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Swadlincote
Date: Monday 6 October
Time: 10am until 2pm (various slots)
Venue: Morrisons, Coppice Side, Swadlincote DE11 8HLDetails of Activity:
Bucket collecting in store. Two hour time slots available throughout the day.Contact: Nicola Richardson
Tel: 01509 638 039
Email: [email protected] -
Saturday 18 October – Gates Garden Centre, Oakham, LE15 7QB
Date: Saturday 18 October
Time: 9.30am – 5:30pm
Venue: Gates Garden Centre, Somerby Road, Cold Overton, Oakham, LE15 7QBDetails of Activity:
As their Charity of the Year, Rainbows have an opportunity for a bucket collection at Gates Garden Centre, Oakham. We are looking for people to fill various slots throughout the day. The slots are 9.30am-11.45am, 11.30am-1.45pm, 1.30pm-3.45pm and 3.30pm-5.30pm. If you’re able to help please let us know your preferred time slot.Contact: Jenny Ball
Tel: 01509 638 023
Email: [email protected] -
Saturday 25 October – Gates Garden Centre Hinckley, Ashby Road, Stapleton, Hinckley, LE9 8JE
Date: Saturday 25 October
Time: 9.30am – 5:30pm
Venue: Gates Garden Centre Hinckley, Ashby Road, Stapleton, Hinckley, LE9 8JEDetails of Activity:
As their Charity of the Year, Rainbows have an opportunity for a bucket collection at Gates Garden Centre, Oakham. We are looking for people to fill various slots throughout the day. The slots are 9.30am-11.45am, 11.30am-1.45pm, 1.30pm-3.45pm and 3.30pm-5.30pm. If you’re able to help please let us know your preferred time slot.Contact: Jenny Ball
Tel: 01509 638 023
Email: [email protected]
November
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Saturday 15 November – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Clifton, Nottingham
Date: Saturday 15 November
Time: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm
Venue: Morrisons Green Lane, Clifton NG16 3SGDetails of Activity: Bucket collecting in store. Looking for 2 people per time slot
Contact: Clare Wainwright
Tel: 01509 638 061
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 24 November – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Swadlincote
Date: Monday 24 November
Time: 10am until 2pm (various slots)
Venue: Morrisons, Coppice Side, , Swadlincote DE11 8HLDetails of Activity:
Bucket collecting in store. Two hour time slots available throughout the day.Contact: Nicola Richardson
Tel: 01509 638 039
Email: [email protected]
December
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Saturday 13 December – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Clifton, Nottingham
Date: Saturday 13 December
Time: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm
Venue: Morrisons Green Lane, Clifton NG16 3SGDetails of Activity: Bucket collecting in store. Looking for 2 people per time slot
Contact: Clare Wainwright
Tel: 01509 638 061
Email: [email protected] -
Monday 15 December – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Swadlincote
Date: Monday 15 December
Time: 10am until 2pm (various slots)
Venue: Morrisons, Coppice Side, , Swadlincote DE11 8HLDetails of Activity:
Bucket collecting in store. Two hour time slots available throughout the day.Contact: Nicola Richardson
Tel: 01509 638 039
Email: [email protected]