‘It’s about making a difference to people’s lives … they inspire me to keep volunteering’
Friday 3rd June
My name is Judith, and I’m a volunteer play worker...
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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‘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...
‘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...
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2020
Friday 7th June
Nominations for the 2020 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services are...
