Shildon Alive

At Shildon Alive you can make a contribution to one of our projects, share your skills and experience, learn new skills and make friends. We bring people together, promote health and wellbeing, support you as you grow and reach your full potential as part of the community.

We will offer you help and advice in a crisis. We can offer you a rewarding volunteering opportunity, and support you in that role as you gain in confidence and develop new skills. We also offer a friendly ear and advocacy service as you shape your own life, the lives of others around you and the wider community.

Active opportunities

Volunteer Driver

Bishop Auckland  
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Volunteer Befriender

Shildon  
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