Below are the latest fundraising events / activities where we’re currently looking for volunteers to attend, there’s various opportunities available! Even if you can spare an hour two at the events, this would be really appreciated.

They are a mix of Rainbows organised events and events planned for us by third parties.

If an event you’ve seen previously has been removed from the below list, we’re full for volunteers. Find out more about our events, via the Events Page on our website.

If there’s any events you’d like more details on or if you’re able to help, please contact the relevant person mentioned below.

January

  • Bucket collection – Tesco Park Road, Loughborough

    Date: Friday 31 January
    Time: 9.30am until 5pm (various slots)
    Venue: Tesco, Park Road, Loughborough

    Details of Activity:
    We have an opportunity for a bucket collection at Tesco Park Road, Loughborough. We are looking for people to fill various slots throughout the day. The slots are 9.30am-11.45am, 11.30am-1.45pm, 1.30pm-3.45pm and 3.45pm-5.30pm. If you’re able to help please let us know your preferred time slot.

    Contact: Jenny Ball
    Tel: 01509 638 023
    Email: [email protected]

  • Bucket collection – Morrisons, Loughborough

    Date: Friday 31st January
    Time: 9.30am until 5pm (various slots)
    Venue: Morrisons, Loughborough

    Details of Activity:
    We have an opportunity for a bucket collection at Morrisons, Loughborough. We are looking for people to fill various slots throughout the day. The slots are 9.30am-11.45am, 11.30am-1.45pm, 1.30pm-3.45pm and 3.45pm-5.30pm. If you’re able to help please let us know your preferred time slot.

    Contact: Jenny Ball
    Tel: 01509 638 023
    Email: [email protected]

February

  • Leicestershire Half Marathon – Rainbows support

    Date: Sunday 23 February
    Time: 7am until 1pm (various slots)
    Venue: Jubilee Park, Date, Blackbrook Way, Loughborough LE11 4TS

    Details of Activity:
    Rainbows is delighted to be announced as the Charity Partner for the 2025 Leicestershire Half Marathon. This is a great opportunity to volunteer with Rainbows at a brand new event for us helping to promote what we do in the community and spread awareness about how people can get involved. This role will involve assisting on a stall, chatting to participants and supporters and bucket collecting.

    Contact: Claire Hoggan
    Tel: 01509 974 312
    Email: [email protected]

  • Leicestershire Half Marathon – event support

    Date: Sunday 23 February
    Time: 7am until 1pm (various slots)
    Venue: Jubilee Park, Date, Blackbrook Way, Loughborough LE11 4TS

    Details of Activity:
    Rainbows is delighted to be announced as the Charity Partner for the 2025 Leicestershire Half Marathon. This is a great opportunity to volunteer at a favourite in the running calendar right on our doorstep! This event is organised by RunThrough so each volunteer will receive one credit to enter future Run Through Races and £10 credit for RT Kit.

    Roles include; Course Marshals, Water Station support, Finish Line Support, Bag drop, and Race Pack Collection support.

    Contact: Claire Hoggan
    Tel: 01509 974 312
    Email: [email protected]

April

  • Bereaved Family Day – Car Park Volunteers

    Date: Sunday 6th April
    Time: 9.30am until 2.30pm (various slots)
    Venue: Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough

    Details of Activity:
    The Family Support Team have asked for a small number of volunteers to help with the smooth running of this event for Rainbows families at the hospice. Volunteers will help to direct cars to parking spaces, meet and greet, and direct families to the event location.

    Contact: Volunteering Team
    Tel: 01509 283 956
    Email: [email protected]

  • Drive It Day – Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester

    Date: Sunday 27th April
    Time: 10:15am – 5:00pm (Event 11:00am – 4:30pm)
    Venue: Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester LE4 5PX

    Details of Activity:
    Rainbows will be having a stall at the Abbey Pumping Station in Leicester, as part of the Drive It Day event. The event takes place nationally on this day and classic cars will be setting off early in the morning to drive round Leicestershire, ending at their final destination of the Abbey Pumping Station in Leicester. The Pumping Station has decided to put on an event alongside this, for members of the public to come along and see the cars and museum, whilst supporting Rainbows. We’ve been offered the opportunity to have a stall at the event, to raise money and awareness of the work we do. If you can do a couple of hours to help cover the stall, that would be great!

     

    Contact: Gary Farnfield
    Tel: 01509 283 952
    Email: [email protected]