Find out how you can get involved and make a difference for parents in your local community.
Join us as a volunteer - you don't need to be an NCT member or a parent to help.
Why volunteer for NCT?
Our network of over 3,000 volunteers offer welcoming and inclusive activities that help parents feel confident and connected, improving the wellbeing of over 70,000 parents every year.
Our family-friendly, flexible approach to volunteering makes it easy to get involved. How much time you choose to give is up to you. It's a great way to learn new skills and make new friends.
Apply for a volunteer opportunity
You can take a look at our wide range of volunteer roles to find the right fit for you.
To register your interest in volunteering for us, you can complete our volunteer application form and we'll get in touch with you.
Peer support and national roles
In some areas NCT has funding to deliver specific services for parents. Many of these involve the recruitment and training of specialist peer support volunteers. Find out more about opportunities for peer support volunteering.
Do you have skills or experience that you can offer NCT on a national or strategic level? Let us know at volunteering@nct.org.uk.
Our commitment to you
You can expect a great volunteering experience where you can meet new people and use your skills to support parents. We'll provide excellent support every step of the way and training where you need it.
We believe volunteering should be something that is easy to pick up and put down - when the time is right we will support you to step away.
We will always champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
The welfare and safety of individuals is at that heart of everything that we do. We ensure that everybody who engages with our services, activities and events are safe and protected. This includes pregnant women, their partners, babies, children and new parents, as well as our staff, volunteers, students and practitioners.
We are committed to safeguarding excellence and have a continuous improvement programme in place to review our safeguarding practices.
Volunteer roles
Local NCT groups and activities are an essential part of what we do. Our volunteers offer a wide range of activities and events with the aim to build welcoming and inclusive communities that improve the wellbeing of parents.
Baby & Child First Aid Coordinator
Home-based fundraising role
Flexible hours, at least one hour a month
As an NCT Baby & Child First Aid Coordinator you will help make valuable Baby & Child First Aid courses available to parents, giving them access to lifesaving skills and the confidence to put them into practice.
Community Builder
In-person role
Flexible hours, at least three hours a week
As an NCT Community Builder, you will engage with parents in the local community to understand where support is needed, and build a team of community volunteers who offer welcoming and inclusive events and activities.
Community Volunteer
In-person role
Flexible hours, at least two hours a month
As an NCT Community Volunteer you will lead one of our easy to set up regular events, such as Bumps and Babies or Walk and Talks, or help organise one of our well-known Nearly New Sales.
Nearly New Sale Coordinator
In-person fundraising role
Flexible hours, at least one event a year
As an NCT Nearly New Sale Coordinator, you will lead a team of volunteers to help plan and organise Nearly New Sale events, making them accessible for every parent.
Newsletter Volunteer
Home-based role
Flexible hours, at least one hour a month
As an NCT Newsletter Volunteer, you will let parents know about events and groups that are happening locally and raise awareness of NCT.
Social Media Volunteer
Home-based role
Flexible hours, at least two hours a month
As an NCT Social Media Volunteer you will maintain local NCT social media channels to help drive online engagement and bring more attention to our charity.
Treasurer
Home-based fundraising role
Flexible hours, at least two hours a month
As an NCT Treasurer, you will help make the running of local groups and activities possible by budgeting and managing the money.