Volunteer Buddies Team visit WELLIES
At the end of September, our Volunteer Buddies team had the pleasure of visiting WELLIES, where founders Julie and Nick have created an inspiring and welcoming place. Since 2009, the project has supported people recovering from mental ill health through therapeutic learning activities involving animals, plants, creativity and the countryside. The beautiful outdoor spaces and […]
Volunteer Opportunities in Burton – Burton Pride
Burton Pride Needs You! Digital Content Creator Help grow Burton Pride online through engaging social media content, graphics, and videos. Graphic Design & Print Volunteer Create posters, flyers, banners, and digital content. Community Initiatives Volunteer Support coffee mornings and social events, welcoming attendees, and helping sessions run smoothly. Fundraising Volunteer Support fundraising events, sponsorship opportunities […]
STaRS Outreach [& In-reach] Worker – Burton
STaRS Outreach & In-Reach WorkerBetter Way Recovery – Staffordshire Treatment and Recovery System (STaRS) Better Way Recovery, as part of the Staffordshire Treatment and Recovery System (STaRS), is excited to recruit to this brand-new Outreach & In-Reach Worker role. This is an opportunity to help shape and develop a new service designed to reach people who are not currently […]
RecoverFest Volunteers wanted
Recoverfest 2026 is an unforgettable festival of live music, wellbeing experiences and family fun! It’s a celebration of hope, wellbeing and community aimed at supporting people in recovery and those that support them. Events like this need lots of helpers and they’re looking for volunteers to support on the day and the run up to […]
Join the Conversation: The People’s Emergency Briefing Comes to Uttoxeter
The People’s Emergency Briefing is coming to Uttoxeter, offering local residents the opportunity to hear the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis from some of the UK’s leading scientists and experts. This powerful 50-minute film explores how environmental change is already affecting our daily lives, from food security and public health to extreme […]
Burton war protester remembered 109 years on
Derby’s annual peace week event in September will this year showcase the story of a First World War conscientious objector from Burton upon Trent, called Vale Rawlings. The story – called ‘Against The National Interest’ – is being taken to Derby Museum, on Sunday afternoon September 20th, by Elaine Pritchard of the Vale Rawlings Project […]
Vale Rawlings book on sale at two East Staffordshire events
Author and co-founder of the Vale Rawlings Project Community Interest Company Elaine Pritchard will have stands at two major East Staffordshire events in July. It will be a chance to buy a copy of her latest book, Friendship, Love & Truth, which raises money for Burton-based charities YMCA Burton and SARAC, and find out about […]
Trent & Dove: Spotlighting Community Champions
“Mentally, volunteering has done a world of wonders. I love giving my time back to the community.” – These are the words of Kelly Goldby. After spending more than 30 years struggling with addiction, Kelly has found support and confidence in volunteering with Trent & Dove to strengthen her road to recovery. Since becoming a […]
Carnival Volunteers Wanted!
Every year the streets of Burton are full of colour, fun and dancing at the Burton Caribbean Carnival. This popular event needs an army of volunteers to make it happen and they’d love more people to join the fun – could you spare a little time to help? This year’s carnival is on Saturday 8th […]
Celebration, Community and Belonging: How Burton Pride Is Building Space for Everyone
As June arrives, so too does a month-long celebration of unity, identity, belonging and love – Pride. What began as a fight for equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community has grown into something that is also about creating safe, welcoming spaces where people can come together in friendship, celebration and solidarity. It is a time […]