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Service and charity on the Isle of Man
Doing something useful for other people: volunteering, fundraising, community service and rescue. As at 8 November 2026, 21 listed, including 6 emergency and rescue, 5 rotary, 4 probus, 1 homelessness, 1 health and care, 1 foodbank. Missing one? Add it on the map in two minutes.
Types of service and charity
Service and charityHealth and care
WhereHospice Isle of Man, Strang, Braddan and nine charity shops
MeetsFlexible; roles fitted around other commitments
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityProbus
MeetsMonthly meetings in Castletown with a guest speaker, usually in the evening
ForOver 50s
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityLions
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityProbus
WhereDouglas Golf Club
MeetsMonthly lunch with guest speaker
ForOver 50s
CostPaid, Lunch
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEmergency and rescue
WhereBattery Yard, Douglas (temporary premises)
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityHomelessness
WhereDouglas
MeetsLunchtime drop-in most days of the week
ForAdults
CostFree, Volunteers welcome
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityFoodbank
ForAdults
CostFree, Run solely by volunteers
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityRotary
WhereRegency Hotel, Queen's Promenade, Douglas
MeetsMonday. Mondays 6pm for a 6.30pm start, except public holidays, TT fortnight and Christmas
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEmergency and rescue
WhereSt John Ambulance HQ, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas
MeetsVolunteer roles mostly evenings and weekends
ForAdults, Juniors (under 18)
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityAnimal welfare
WhereArd Jerkyll, Foxdale
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityRotary
WhereOcean Views, Onchan Pleasure Park, Royal Drive, Onchan
MeetsWednesday. Wednesdays 1pm
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEnvironment and conservation
WhereNature reserves island-wide; shops and Nature Discovery Centres in Peel and Douglas
MeetsPractical reserve tasks, events, shop and marine ranger roles at a range of times
ForEveryone
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEmergency and rescue
WhereLifeboat Station, The Breakwater, Peel
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityProbus
ForOver 50s
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityRotary
ForWomen
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEmergency and rescue
WhereLifeboat Station, Breakwater Road, Port Erin
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityRotary
WhereFalcon's Nest Hotel, Port Erin
MeetsTuesday. Tuesdays 7.30pm
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEmergency and rescue
WhereLifeboat Station, Lime Street, Port St Mary
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityProbus
WhereRamsey
MeetsMonthly lunches with guest speakers
ForOver 50s
CostPaid, Lunch
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityEmergency and rescue
WhereLifeboat Station, Queen's Promenade, Ramsey
MeetsStation visits Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
ForAdults
CostFree
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
Service and charityRotary
WhereRamsey Park Hotel, Park Road, Ramsey
MeetsFortnightly; dates vary, so check the club calendar
ForAdults
CostPaid, Membership
Taking new members
Beginners welcome
Not yet confirmed by the team
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