How do I volunteer?

Together, we're making dreams come true!

When you become a Dreams Come True volunteer, you'll be part of a team that makes a difference to children and families across the UK.

Right now we are looking for volunteers to help make more dreams come true.

What can I do?

Current volunteering opportunities;

Dream Feedback Volunteer - view role profile here

If you are interested in a role, please submit an application by clicking on the button below.

Apply Here

Our safeguarding promise

Safeguarding is an integral part of how we operate at Dreams Come True. As a Dreams Come True volunteer, we expect you to commit to our promise of promoting the welfare of all the children and young adults you work with.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be requested as part of the volunteer enrolment process.

To view our full safeguarding statement, click here.

If you have any questions on how to volunteer for us, call us on 01428 726330, or email our volunteer department on the details below.

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Latest

Make Dreams Come True with TEMPLESPA

At Dreams Come True our mission is to turn dreams into a reality for every child who needs our support, and that the moments of magic we create have a lasting impact for children and their families.   We cannot achieve this without our incredible partners and this month we are celebrating Dreams Come True & TEMPLESPA!
Run Alton Towers 10k

Come to Alton Towers (the UK’s biggest theme park) and run 10km around the park!
Run Alton Towers 5k

Come to Alton Towers (the UK’s biggest theme park) and run 5km around the park!
Referral Hub

Welcome to our referral hub. This is our exclusive community of professionals working alongside children who help us deliver dreams to kids who have it tough by submitting referral applications.

Make A Referral

We only accept referrals from medical, healthcare, or social care professionals. Applications are on a first come first served basis, to ensure that no child is waiting too long for delivery of their dream.
What we do

Dreams Come True is a national Children's Charity who exists to deliver dreams to children who have it tough. We believe every child has the right to dream, no matter who they are or where they live. More info
Who we support

To ensure we reach the children who deserve our attention the most, we work with children who are living in the highest areas of deprivation in the country, and are living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting conditions. More info
What is a Dream?

Whether it's a break for a young cancer patient, a specially adapted trike for a child with cerebral palsy, a tablet to help an autistic teenager develop their communication skills, or a seriously ill child’s room makeover. Each dream brings a moments of magic and has a lasting impact for years to come. More info
Join the team

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and mission and are dedicated to making dreams come true for children who have it tough.
How it works

We work exclusively with, and only manage dream referrals from, those who know the Dreamers best –medical, healthcare and social care professionals.
Eligibility Criteria

To ensure we reach the children who need our attention the most, we have a set eligibility criteria that must be met in order to have a dream come true.
About us

We make dreams come true for children who are living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting conditions from the highest areas of deprivation in the UK. Bringing moments of magic that have a lasting impact for years to come. Our belief is that every young person has the right to dream, no matter who they are, or where they live.
Get Involved

If you're looking to help make more dreams come true, then fundraising is one of the best ways to do it. We have plenty of ways for you to get involved!
How do I volunteer?

Without our incredible volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to fulfil any of the dreams of the children and young people who live with serious and life-limiting conditions. More info