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Over 1,500 charities have created a wide range of volunteering opportunities ahead of Coronation weekend.

There are just under two weeks to go to the Big Help Out on the Bank Holiday Monday of the Coronation (May 8). Hundreds of thousands of volunteering opportunities hosted by over 1,500 charities have today been made available via the Big Help Out app which is now live  

Nottinghamshire County Council is calling for communities to embrace the opportunity to get involved with local organisations needing volunteer support. This could be on Monday 8 May, at another event, or for a small amount of time each week. The aim of the initiative is to get people out into their communities, meeting new people, learning new skills, and making a difference. 

Local charities and organisations are also encouraged to register with the app to advertise the opportunities in their communities. The more people who organise an event, the bigger the Big Help Out will be. It doesn’t matter if you are the smallest local community group or one of the UKs biggest names.  

Organisations will find all the information you need to plan and register an event on our app, or by following the link at The Big Help Out | Organise an event.  

Individuals wishing to volunteer can search by their postcode, the type of activity they want to do and the organisation they would like to volunteer with. Hundreds of thousands more activities are expected to be added before the day.
 

Joining the Big Help Out couldn’t be simpler. Just visit the app to find out what’s being organised near you. You’ll find volunteering opportunities big and small, with something to suit helping hands of all shapes and sizes. If you can spare an hour, fantastic. On the day, amazing. Want to try out something new? no problem. Follow the link The Big Help Out | Join in and you’ll be in safe hands.
 

The Big Help Out is a formal part of the Coronation celebrations, is supported by the Together Coalition and was devised by Britain’s leading charities - including household names like The Scouts, Royal Voluntary Service, Guide Dogs and thousands of smaller local groups. 

Organisers hope for an unprecedented community mobilisation – not only to mark an event of national significance and underscore the central role volunteering plays in our national story, but to inspire a new generation of volunteers. 

Ceremonials Minister Stuart Andrew said: "The Big Help Out will shine a spotlight on the power of volunteering to help our communities. It is a tribute to His Majesty The King's lifetime of public service and a wonderful way to begin this new age. 

“I encourage everyone to get involved to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort.”