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.

Climate Youth Group volunteers

‘Volunteering locally is a great way to create change and connect with others’

Monday 5th June

Hi, I’m Noama and I’ve been working at NCVO as...

Su, Alzheimer's Society Dementia Voice Volunteer

‘I feel so proud to be part of a special volunteering community’

Thursday 1st June

Hello! I’m Su, the network engagement officer for the Vision...

Helen, Carers Connecting SEN High Peak trustee

‘My fellow volunteers give so much to the High Peak community’

Thursday 1st June

My name’s Helen and I volunteer as trustee for small...

A volunteer for Children Heard and Seen paints a child's face with blue face paint

‘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...

Beth Volunteer

‘I want to help spread awareness about the power of youth volunteering in hospitals’

Monday 6th June

My name is Beth and I am a young volunteer...

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...

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...