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.

Judith, a volunteer play worker for the Prison Advice and Care Trust at HMP Wormwood Scrubs

‘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...

Grace, Communications manager for Heart of the City

‘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...

Lani Collins holding a #PinYourThanks badge

‘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...