Voluntary Worker
Advice on all Aspects of Volunteering...

You'll discover everything you need to start your volunteering journey, from environmental and craft opportunities to working with children and volunteering abroad. Our expert advice, inspiring case studies and reader stories will help you find the perfect volunteering role that matches your interests and goals. Voluntary Worker is here to help.

Try our 5 free tools including the Volunteer Role Finder, Volunteer CV Builder, Volunteer Rights Checker, Volunteer Abroad Planner and DBS Check Guide to get instant personalised help.

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Volunteering for Older People
Many older people stay active after retirement by volunteering, which provides purpose, social connection, and a way to help their community.
Volunteering for a Telephone Helpline
Help people as a telephone helpline volunteer by choosing the right cause and committing to regular shifts that match your skills.
Volunteering to Help Premature Babies
How you can volunteer to support premature babies and their families through practical help and kindness.
Working with Children or Adults with Special Needs
Volunteer roles working with children or adults with special needs range from physical support to therapy, each offering real rewards and personal growth.
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Volunteer Role Finder
Answer a few questions about your interests, skills, and availability and get matched with the types of volunteering that suit you best. Whether you want to work with people, animals, or the environment, we will find your ideal role.
Volunteer CV Builder
Create a tailored CV or application for a volunteering role. Enter your experience and the role you are applying for, and get a professionally written application ready to submit.
Hospice Volunteering
Over 100,000 people volunteer at UK hospices each year, providing vital support worth £112 million to patient care.
When Voluntary Work Goes Wrong
Volunteers often face poor working conditions, unclear roles, and lack of support that can turn their good intentions into burnout.
Frontline Volunteers: Working With the Police
Find out what police service volunteers do, who can apply and how different forces across Britain use volunteers on the frontline.
Volunteering and the Big Society
David Cameron's big society plan aimed to shift power from government to local communities through decentralisation, transparency and accountability.
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Volunteer?
Figure out if volunteering is right for you by matching your personality and strengths to the right volunteer role.
Green Gym Volunteering: Case Study
How Green Gym volunteering improves physical health and mental wellbeing while making your local environment better.
Volunteering to Help Premature Babies
How you can volunteer to support premature babies and their families through practical help and kindness.
Art in the Community: How to Volunteer
Get involved in community arts volunteering and help bring creative projects to your local area.
Volunteering: Is Part or Full Time Right for You?
Decide whether part-time or full-time volunteering fits your life by considering your past experiences and what you want to gain.
Working With Animals
Animal volunteering can be deeply rewarding, but it requires emotional resilience when facing sick, injured or neglected animals.
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