Other Voluntary Work

Alternative and specialist volunteering options that suit different circumstances and interests. Articles include remote volunteering, flexible arrangements, fundraising roles and supporting specific vulnerable groups.

Becoming a Samaritan

Samaritans needs volunteers to provide emotional support by phone, email, or face-to-face, no qualifications required, just compassion.

Flexible Volunteering

Charities are offering flexible volunteering options to remove time barriers and attract more people willing to give their skills.

Fundraising and Campaigning Work

How fundraising and campaigning work together to keep charities running and their causes alive.

Student Volunteering

Volunteering as a student takes time but builds character, helps you figure out what career you want, and gives you real work experience before graduation.

Virtual Volunteering

Help organizations from home by offering your skills through virtual volunteering, on your own schedule.

Voluntary Work with Vulnerable Adults

Volunteering with vulnerable adults requires patience and sensitivity, plus you'll need to pass a police background check before you start.

Volunteer as a Dog Walker

Volunteer to walk dogs at shelters and rescue centres to give confined dogs the exercise and care they need to stay healthy and find homes.

Volunteering to Help Premature Babies

Help premature babies and their families by volunteering with neonatal charities across the UK.

Working for Citizen's Advice

Citizens Advice relies on trained volunteers to help millions tackle debt, benefits and employment issues each year, here's how to get started without.

Working with the Elderly

Volunteers help combat isolation in elderly people through regular visits and community activities across the UK.