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27 Feb 2026
Rainforests and rangers: Leeds volunteers turn passions into careers
A music student’s decision to volunteer with animals has been described as "one of the most influential decisions" of her life, and a previous environmental student has praised the essential practical skills they received from volunteering with park rangers.
Meet the volunteers whose stories highlight the impressive impact of volunteering opportunities with Leeds City Council.
02 Jun 2025
Call for volunteers to help improve Leeds’s parks and green spaces
More people are invited to sign up for green space volunteering opportunities this summer, to mark National Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June).
04 Mar 2025
Appeal for more volunteers as new city-wide scheme launches
Meet the volunteers urging more people to sign up as Leeds City Council launches its new volunteering scheme.
28 Jun 2022
Volunteers needed this summer for free school holiday fun, food and activity programme
Leeds City Council is calling on volunteers to help make a difference during this summer’s school holidays by getting involved with the popular and successful Healthy Holidays programme.
26 Mar 2020
Council Leader hails “heroic” effort of frontline workers in Leeds and underlines serious challenge facing city
The Leader of Leeds City Council has hailed the extraordinary efforts of frontline council, NHS and other key workers as the city faces up to one of the most serious challenges it has ever known.
24 Mar 2020
City unites to help those in need
Leeds City Council has joined forces with Voluntary Action Leeds and a network of other local charities to deliver care to anyone in need across the city.