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.

People attend a bake sale for Cancer Research UK

Celebrating Cancer Research UK’s remarkable volunteers

Monday 3rd June

At Cancer Research UK, we’re grateful to benefit from the...

A black dog supported by Rosie's Trust against a grassy green backdrop

Rosie’s Trust highlights the power of the volunteer

Wednesday 29th May

Rosie’s Trust, the only charity in Northern Ireland aimed at...

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...