The Big Help Out
The Big Help Out took place on the Bank Holiday Monday (8 May) and invited sports and charity organisations – of all sizes, to help create unique local events.
To mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation, thousands of organisations across the country got together to give us all the chance to help out in our local communities.
Will you be lending a hand?
This was a historic occasion that will kick start a summer of community events and volunteering opportunities
Choose to volunteer for one-off things from your own home, or to join events with your wider community.
How did people take part?
Download the app, and complete a two-minute mini-quiz to find out your preferences to see how you can get involved in your area.
Those without phones could sign up here online
Those running a charity and wanting to get involved could find out more and join a range of national and local charities already signed up.
Answers to other questions about The Big Help out can be found by clicking on the sections below.
No, the Big Help Out is being launched on 8 May but it is designed to be an initiative that will sustain after the day. It is a day to celebrate volunteering but also gets people involved in long-term volunteering opportunities.
No, you don’t have to, but you can advertise some of your volunteering infrastructure on the app.
Yes, we encourage you to advertise the volunteering infrastructure and opportunities that are already going on. The Big Help Out is designed to amplify volunteering not replace what is already happening.
Yes, the Big Help Out is encouraging both formal and informal volunteering opportunities.
Yes, you can use the Big Help Out to amplify what you are getting planning for volunteers week.
