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.

Cherished Gowns

Thursday 6th June

I resigned from work in 2015 after having been living...

Emma’s motivation for pursuing sports

Thursday 6th June

Sport can have a positive impact on the community as...

Aik Saath brings communities together in Slough

Wednesday 5th June

I first started volunteering at Aik Saath just over three...

Volunteering adventures at sea

Wednesday 5th June

Ocean Youth Trust South is a charity using adventure under...

“City Year always find the hidden children our teachers miss.”

Wednesday 5th June

Our extraordinary volunteers are at the heart of City Year...

M&S COLLEAGUES VOLUNTEER ACROSS THE UK AS PART OF #MarksInAction

Tuesday 4th June

At M&S doing business in the right way for the...

If your front line is your bottom line, spend some quality time on it

Tuesday 4th June

Working for YHA (England & Wales) has plenty of perks,...

Staff at Blacklock steakhouse volunteer with Whitechapel Mission

Tuesday 4th June

Blacklock staff volunteering at Whitechapel Mission At Blacklock, have spent...

Celebrating volunteering in Suffolk

Monday 3rd June

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) has created a number of short...