Volunteer opportunities

Romsey Mill has a range of volunteer opportunities to suit availability, skills, and interests. So whether you fancy helping at a youth group, learning to make lattes, using your flair for art or sport to teach skills, or you simply love helping others, we have opportunities in numerous locations.

Get in contact on 01223 213162 or [email protected]

Youth Development Team volunteers

Our Youth Development Team is looking for volunteers in all areas including Sawston, Linton, Trumpington and Hampton. Read more

Aspire volunteers

Our Aspire groups for autistic children and young people need volunteers in Cambridge, Linton and Cambourne. Read more

Pre-school volunteers

Romsey Mill's Pre-schools need volunteers to work with 2-4 years olds. Read more

Charity Shop volunteers

We have vacancies for volunteers in Romsey Mill Charity Shop on Mill Road Read more

Cara Coffee volunteers

Cara Coffee, in Great Shelford, is looking for volunteers to assist in making coffee, serving customers, operating the till, and keeping the café environment friendly and clean. Read more

Young Parents Programme volunteers

We are looking for creche volunteers to help in our work with young parents. Read more

Latest

Exclusive Signed CUFC Shirt Auction

Romsey Mill is offering a special, one-off opportunity to own a commemorative Cambridge United x Romsey Mill signed pre-match shirt, worn by CUFC's promotion winning team, before their 4-0 home win vs Notts County in April.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Danny's story

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, the Mental Health Foundation is asking people to take action to support good mental health. Danny's* story (not his real name) shows one of the ways that Romsey Mill takes action to support young people experiencing one or more of a number of disadvantages, including the effects of poor mental health.
Sign up to this year's Bridge the Gap charity walk!

The 2026 Bridge the Gap charity walk will take place on Sunday 13th September! And you can sign up now!
Bridge the Gap 2026

The annual Bridge the Gap charity walk will be taking place on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Aspire

Aspire delivers youth clubs and support, in and around Cambridge, for autistic children and young people, in mainstream education (Year 5 and above).
Our story

Story of Romsey Mill
Cara Coffee

Cara Coffee is a social enterprise run through a partnership with Great Shelford Free Church to support the work of Romsey Mill. The coffee shop on 29 High Street, Great Shelford, is run by amazing volunteers, and is a community hub serving delicious ethically sourced coffee, drinks and food.
Youth Development Team

Romsey Mill's Youth Development Team engages with young people (aged 10 - 21 years) across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, to help them live fulfilling lives and inspire change in the world around them.
Community facilities

Romsey Mill has various community rooms and facilities available for hire at Romsey Mill Centre (the charity's own building) and at Ross Street Community Centre.
Young parents

The Young Parents Programme is a leading provider offering support and friendship for teenage and young people in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. The support includes home visits, individual support, antenatal classes tailored for young parents, peer support and child development, education and further training.
Our Pre-school

Our Early Years programme, based at our Pre-school setting in Romsey Mill Centre, caters for 2 - 4 year olds.
Main Hall

The Main Hall at Mill Road Community Centre (CB1 2GN) is a large (135m2), light filled venue, perfect for large and small group events and celebrations. It can also be split into two smaller hireable spaces.
Romsey Mill Charity Shop

Our Charity Shop is based at 176 Mill Road in Cambridge and provides preloved clothing, toys, books and lots of of other household items.
Training

We are passionate about empowering passionate people to provide good quality youth work. We currently offer training for the Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles (running for 12 weeks from Monday 24th February 2025, excluding school and Bank Holidays), suitable for current and future youth workers to develop new skills and gain qualifications.