Eastleigh Volunteer Fair 2026

Anyone in Eastleigh who’s thought about volunteering is invited to take that first step at the Borough’s Volunteer Fair on Thursday January 22, the first of Community First’s Volunteer Fairs throughout Hampshire for 2026.

The Eastleigh Volunteer Fair will be hosted by Community First at the Pavilion on the Park, offering an exciting opportunity for local organisations to connect with potential volunteers.

From 11am until 2pm, people can meet local charities and community groups, ask questions, and explore a wide range of volunteer roles, from conservation and fundraising to school governance and event support.

Photos from last year’s Eastleigh Volunteer Fair at the University of Southampton Sports Team’s Wide Lane Sportsground

As well as talking to the Volunteer First about roles all over the area and beyond, the following causes will be there in person:

Fledge
Multi-Sport Club
Chandler’s Ford Stroke Support Group
Eastleigh Rotary Club
Telegraph Woods Nature Recovery Group
Hampshire Home Library Service & Hampshire Library branches
Youth Options
Butterflies Bereavement Support
Embracing Age
RAISE Education Trust
Shakespeare Junior School PTFA and Friends of Shakespeare Infant School
Solent Mind
Autism Hampshire
Hampshire Scouts
Open Sight
Brendoncare Foundation
Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap
Botley Parish Council
Eastleigh Youth and Community Trust
Hampshire Fostering Service
Age Concern Chandler’s Ford
YMCA Fairthorne Group
HIOWAA
Locks Heath Pumas [Next to HIOWAA]
Cash for Kids
Wessex Cancer Support
One Community
HIWWT
Walk N Talk for Mental Health
The Point Theatre

Tim Houghton, Chief Executive of Community First, said: “Volunteering transforms lives – it’s rewarding, social and a wonderful way to start the year with purpose.

“There is a common misconception that volunteering is only for the retired or unemployed, but anyone can make a difference, even if it’s for an hour a week. Whether it’s part of your New Year’s resolution, work experience to add to your CV, or simply a desire to give back, this fair is the ideal opportunity to take that first step on your volunteering journey.”

The volunteer fair is free to attend, with no ticket required. Refreshments can be purchased at the community café at Pavilion on the Park and parking on site is free.