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 food bank volunteer in a green T-shirt gives someone a box of food

Celebrating 40 years of Volunteers’ Week

Monday 3rd June

As the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week approaches, we’re proud...

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...

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...