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.

Mentoring a young person in Scotland

Monday 3rd June

Volunteering in our free time is one of those things...

Wonder Widows

Monday 3rd June

My motivation in supporting bereaved widows came from seeing my...

She’s Ready

Monday 3rd June

Active Life for a Healthier You helps people of all...

Dorset volunteers tell us what they love about volunteering

Sunday 2nd June

I really love volunteering. It gets me out and about,...

Supporting women separated from their children

Sunday 2nd June

Match Mothers is a charity set up to support mothers...

Izzy’s inspiration to become a young trustee

Sunday 2nd June

Woodcraft Folk provide affordable activities for young people who want...

Two volunteer perspectives from A&E

Saturday 1st June

Helpforce sees the opportunity to build a national programme to...

Christine and The School of Artisan Food

Saturday 1st June

The School of Artisan Food is a busy, busy place....

Reflecting on 50 years of St Mungo’s

Saturday 1st June

St Mungo’s began with volunteers in 1969. Fifty years later,...