Community Volunteering

Find local volunteering opportunities in your community, from food banks and charity shops to environmental projects and befriending schemes. Contribute meaningfully to your neighbourhood.

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.

Hospice Volunteering

Over 100,000 people volunteer at UK hospices each year, providing vital support worth £112 million to patient care.

Hospital Radio

Volunteer at your local hospital radio to learn broadcasting skills, help patients, and meet people who share your passion for radio.

Providing Transport in the Community

Help people in your community get around by volunteering as a driver for local transport schemes.

Volunteer Caring

Volunteer caring work goes beyond home visits, hospitals, the Red Cross and community organisations all need people to help patients and vulnerable people.

Volunteer With Your Local Fire Service

Volunteer fire services need extra hands to handle emergencies, and you can join if you meet basic fitness and availability requirements.

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.

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 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 With Meals on Wheels

Help deliver meals and companionship to elderly and vulnerable people in your community by volunteering with Meals on Wheels.

Volunteering With St John's Ambulance

Volunteer with St John's Ambulance to learn first aid and help people at events in your community.

Volunteering With the National Trust

Volunteer with the National Trust doing everything from heritage conservation to fundraising while building skills that boost your job prospects.

Work as a Respite Carer

Give families caring for disabled loved ones a much-needed break by working as a respite carer in the UK.

Working for OXFAM

Oxfam runs shops and offices across the UK where volunteers sort donations and help tackle global poverty in different ways.

Working on Environmental and Conservation Projects

Get involved in hands-on environmental work that makes a real difference while building skills and connecting with like-minded volunteers.

Working with Animal Welfare

Find out where to volunteer with animals and why working in animal welfare can be so rewarding.

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.

Working with the Homeless

Practical ways to volunteer and help homeless people in your community, from shelter work to other direct support roles.