Volunteer with us
Our award-winning volunteers help us to achieve so much. From working directly with children, young people, and families, to supporting our fundraising efforts. Each of them help make a difference across Essex and Suffolk.
Benefits of volunteering:
Meet other people, give talks or enjoy being part of a team
Gain valuable experience, develop a talent and learn new skills
Increase your confidence and feel positive about using your skills.
Volunteers have access to:
1. Special events
Invites to special events across the year.
2. Latest news
Receive timely updates on exciting opportunities, including jobs, fellowships & internships
3. Unique experiences
Whatever the role, we are all working towards an aim of supporting children’s mental health.
Current volunteer opportunities
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Our fundraising team always need more support as the demand for our services continues to grow.
Date - Ongoing
Coin counting: Support our work by helping to sort and count coins donated through collection pots across the community. It’s a simple but important task that keeps our fundraising running smoothly.
Collection pot coordinators: Lend a hand by collecting and delivering donation pots and foreign currency tins across Essex and Suffolk. This role helps make sure every penny donated reaches the children and families who need it.
Pre-loved sales volunteers: Help list and sell donated items on our Kids Inspire Vinted and eBay. Every sale helps raise funds for therapy support, and gives pre‑loved items a new home.
Contact volunteering@kidsinspire.org.uk for more information about any of these opportunities.
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Regular slots are available to work alongside one of our supporters in Chelmsford market.
Sell market items and preloved items and accessories donated to Kids Inspire to help raise funds.
Dates - Ongoing (Thursday/Friday/Saturday)
Contact volunteering@kidsinspire.org.uk for more information
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Train to be a Volunteer Mentor and gift an hour of your time every week to a young person in need of a guiding hand. Current upcoming training dates are pending.
Contact us if any of these opportunities are of interest and if you would like to know more.
Apply to be a volunteer for Kids Inspire
If you’re interested in joining our team of volunteers, please complete our expression of interest form and our Volunteer and Mentoring Project Manager, Louise will be in touch with you.
Any questions, do contact Louise directly by emailing volunteering@kidsinspire.org.uk.
At Kids Inspire, we continue to build and promote an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports diversity and offer equality of opportunities in all aspects of our organisation.
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Page last updated: 23 July 2026