How to volunteer with Action Together during Covid-19 pandemic

Working with local councils, local charities, community and voluntary groups planning ahead for the needs of communities over the coming weeks and months, Action Together is the accredited Volunteer Centre for Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside, co-ordinating formal volunteering during the coronavirus emergency.

If you want to formally volunteer:

Action Together is currently registering people interested in volunteering in response to coronavirus in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. These will be organised and co-ordinated volunteering roles to fill a specific need. 

As the need for more volunteers grows, Action Together will be in touch to match you with an opportunity to help.

You can register to volunteer here:

• www.actiontogether.org.uk/volunteer/search-for-opportunities  

If you want to take part in informal volunteering/mutual aid:

You do not need to register with Action Together if you are interested in local community volunteering, such as shopping for a neighbour. 

Action Together’s Mutual Aid page contains advice and information on setting up and volunteering for Mutual Aid group here:

• www.actiontogether.org.uk/mutual-aid

If you are assisting someone who is self-isolated, please remember to follow the necessary social distancing precautions. The government has produced guidance on How To Help Safely here:

• www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely--2/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely

If you are looking for volunteers:

Action Together is collecting information from groups and organisations in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside who will need volunteers over the coming months. 

Please complete the form at this link and Action Together will contact you within 48 hours:

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel4EqraRG5oeWzFFax19O_qh-hnI-wYazGltFkFmfnpymt3Q/viewform