‘I want to help spread awareness about the power of youth volunteering in hospitals’
Monday 6th June
My name is Beth and I am a young volunteer...
Volunteering stories
Every year people from all walks of life around the UK take time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities. To learn more and get inspired, see the volunteering stories below.
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‘The impact volunteers make on people and charities should not be underestimated’
Thursday 2nd June
I work for Kent Coast Volunteering (KCV), which matches people...
‘All volunteers make a vital contribution – not just those on the front line’
Wednesday 1st June
‘I am more confident and gained lots of experience…and when...
‘Despite difficulties and challenges, staff and volunteers pulled together to continue providing a much-needed service’
Monday 7th June
At Citizens Advice Leighton-Linslade (CALL), we’re part of the national...
‘Virtual volunteering is not only helping people in our community, it’s helped me too’
Sunday 6th June
I was out of work and decided to apply for...
‘I get enormous pleasure spending my free time sharing my passion for the natural world’
Saturday 5th June
Every week I know I am going to have a...
‘Administering my first vaccine was the most rewarding experience I have ever felt’
Friday 4th June
Volunteering for St John Ambulance During my time as a...
‘We love to see small and medium-sized businesses using their skills through volunteering’
Thursday 3rd June
At Heart of the City we love to see small...
‘Volunteering has been essential to reducing the negative impact of the pandemic on our communities’
Wednesday 2nd June
Here in Suffolk, Volunteering Matters has played an essential role...
