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.

‘With a small team volunteers are key in the delivery of support services’

Tuesday 7th June

At Children Heard and Seen (CHAS) we provide support and...

‘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...

Kent Coast Volunteering project management officer Emma Cooney

‘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...

Citizens Advice volunteer with Citizens Advice sign

‘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...

Kash-Karimzandi

‘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...

Dan Burges

‘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...

Andy Hall

‘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...

Grace-Shotbolt

‘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...