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.

July

August

  • 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 1JY

    Details 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 3SG

    Details 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 4DE

    Details 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

  • Monday 1 September – Bucket Collection – Morrisons, Swadlincote

    Date: Monday 1 September
    Time: 10am until 2pm (various slots)
    Venue: Morrisons, Coppice Side, , Swadlincote DE11 8HL

    Details 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 1NH

    Details 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 3SG

    Details 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 3SG

    Details 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 5RX

    Details 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 roles

    Details 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 4DE

    Details 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

  • 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 3GP

    Details 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 8HL

    Details 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 7QB

    Details 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 8JE

    Details 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

December