Nottinghamshire County Council is calling for communities to embrace the opportunity to get involved with local organisations needing volunteer support during the Coronation weekend.

With less than two weeks to go to the Big Help Out on the Bank Holiday Monday of the Coronation (May 8), hundreds of thousands of volunteering opportunities hosted by over 1,500 charities have now been made available via the Big Help Out app which is now live.  

The council are encouraging willing residents to sign up and support in any way that they can.

This could be on Monday 8 May, at another event, or for a small amount of time each week. The aim of the initiative is to get people out into their communities, meeting new people, learning new skills, and making a difference. 

Local charities and organisations are also encouraged to register with the app to advertise the opportunities in their communities. The more people who organise an event, the bigger the Big Help Out will be. The app aims to help charities of all sizes, ranging from the smallest local community groups to the UK's biggest names.  

Organisations will find all the information they need to plan and register an event on the app, or by clicking here.

Individuals wishing to volunteer can search by their postcode, the type of activity they want to do, and the organisation they would like to volunteer with. Hundreds of thousands more activities are expected to be added before the day.

Joining the Big Help Out couldn't be simpler. Interested volunteers should visit the app to find out what's being organised near them. This will display volunteering opportunities big and small, with something to suit helping hands of all shapes and sizes. To access the app, please click here and follow the instructions.

The Big Help Out is a formal part of the Coronation celebrations, which is supported by the Together Coalition and was devised by Britain's leading charities - including household names like The Scouts, Royal Voluntary Service, Guide Dogs and thousands of smaller local groups. 

Organisers hope for an unprecedented community mobilisation – not only to mark an event of national significance and underscore the central role volunteering plays in the country's national story, but to inspire a new generation of volunteers. 

Ceremonials Minister Stuart Andrew said: "The Big Help Out will shine a spotlight on the power of volunteering to help our communities. It is a tribute to His Majesty The King's lifetime of public service and a wonderful way to begin this new age. 

"I encourage everyone to get involved to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort."