Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair

Ready to try something new? Discover the benefits of volunteering

Interested in supporting a local cause, meeting new people, learning new skills, or simply finding out what's happening across Gateshead? 

Join us at the Gateshead Volunteer Recruitment Fair 2026! 

Free to attend - no booking required, just turn up! 

Organised by Gateshead Volunteer Centre, powered by Connected Voice, the event brings together local charities, community groups and voluntary organisations from across Gateshead, all in one place. 

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet organisations face-to-face, learn about the work they do, and explore a wide range of volunteering opportunities available within the borough. 

Volunteering can be a great way to support your local community, share your skills, gain new experiences, improve your wellbeing, and connect with others. 

Whether you have a few hours to spare each month or are looking for a more regular commitment, there are opportunities to suit a range of interests and circumstances. 

Full list of organisations in attendance with current volunteer roles: 

• Caregivers Connected Gateshead - Support unpaid carers to feel connected, recognised and empowered in their caring role.
• Citizens Advice Gateshead - Make a real difference by ensuring local people can access the advice and support they need to move forward.
• FareShare North East - Be part of the fight against food waste and food poverty across the North East.
• Feeding Families - Be involved in the distribution of food parcels for local families experiencing food poverty. 
• Felling Volunteer Library - Keep a valued community resource thriving for local readers, learners and families.
• Gateshead Community Organisation - Contribute to stronger, more connected communities across Gateshead.
• Gateshead Council - Play a role in projects that improve local places, services, spaces and community life.
• Gateshead Foodbank - Ensure people facing food poverty are given the support they need. 
• GoodGym - Combine fitness with community action to improve lives and strengthen neighbourhoods.
• HostNation - Welcome refugees and asylum seekers into the community through friendship and connection.
• MCR Pathways - Inspire young people to build confidence, raise aspirations and fulfil their potential.
• Marie Curie Companions at Home - Bring and promote companionship and emotional support to people at the end of life.
• NEUK Community Pathways Trust - Support individuals to overcome barriers, find community and achieve positive life outcomes.
• Papyrus - Promote hope, awareness and suicide prevention for young people.
• Peer Talk - Create safe spaces where people experiencing depression can find understanding and support.
• Royal Voluntary Service - Reduce loneliness and strengthen communities through person-centred support.
• Sense Ability Matters - Champion inclusion and opportunity for people with disabilities and additional needs.
• Solar Seed Co-op - Drive community-led action on climate change and renewable energy.
• St Oswald's Hospice - Supporting hospice care for people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
• The Comfrey Project - Foster belonging, wellbeing and opportunity for refugees and asylum seekers through gardening.
• The Whinnies Community Garden - Nurture wellbeing, nature and community through shared outdoor spaces.
• Triangular CIO - Provide advocacy and wellbeing support for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. 
• Veterans at Ease - Be part of a growing mission to support the wellbeing and quality of life of veterans and their families.
• Young Enterprise - Equip young people with the skills, confidence and experience needed for the future.
• Your Voice Counts - Ensure people with learning disabilities and autism have a strong voice in their communities and lives.