Find an opportunity, volunteer for people and causes that matter to you

All sorts of people volunteer for all sorts of reasons. You may have met someone who made a difference to your life and now want a chance to do the same or you just want to give something back, meet new people from all walks of life or learn some new skills. Volunteering can be a great way to meet new people (especially if you’re single) and gain useful experience. It can also be fun. It’s about giving your time to do something useful, without getting paid (apart from payment for some out of pocket expenses in some cases).

Met someone who made a difference to your life and now want a chance to do the same? Or just want to give something back and meet new people from all walks of life? From conservation to trustees, find all sorts of volunteer ideas here.

In return you get the satisfaction of time and effort well spent. The range of opportunities is absolutely vast – many more than you first think. All sorts of things from environmental and construction help, through to acting as a Trustee. All of the regional voluntary agencies below now have a really HUGE DATABASE OF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES,  letting you choose what you would like to give your time to and what you would like to do around the time you have available, whether its volunteering out and about, or remote/online volunteering. Volunteering may also be helping out for the odd day, a regular thing, or a just a few hours a month, flexible opportunities to suit the time you have available.

Do something good today, start volunteering

Whatever skills and experience you have, there is something that you can do. See what‘s on offer, get out there, meet new people and get involved. Check out the volunteering opportunities available posted by the official agencies below, – these are the leading national and regional ‘not for profit’ volunteering organisations whose role is to connect partners looking for volunteers to people who want to donate their time and skills to charities and community causes, helping others make a difference.

LEAD NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ‘NOT FOR PROFIT’ VOLUNTEERING ORGANISATIONS

ENGLAND DO IT – Volunteering Made Easy
Now with an easy to use searchable database with all sorts of opportunities, connecting people who need help – and who want to help
NORTHERN IRELAND Volunteer Now 
The diverse work of Volunteer Now working with a growing number or organisations responds to the wide-ranging nature of volunteering in Northern Ireland. New volunteering opportunities added daily.
SCOTLAND Volunteer Scotland
Bringing Scotland’s volunteers together and keeping volunteers safe. Search for an opportunity through Scotland’s gateway to volunteering.
WALES Volunteer Wales
Information & advice about getting involve in volunteering, whether you’re volunteering for the first time or have volunteered before and now looking to broaden your volunteering experience.

FEATURED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE – SPECIAL CONSTABLES

British Transport Police are looking for ALL SORTS of volunteers of ALL AGES to operate a vital community volunteer service that allows their team to concentrate on their front line duties.  FIND OUT MORE about the different types of roles available and how YOU can get involved now.

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND VOLUNTEERS

Set up to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment, Historic Environment Scotland are looking for volunteers who can share their passion for protecting, researching and celebrating Scotland’s historic environment. Covering everything from caring for their collections to limiting the impact of climate change on Scotland’s heritage.FIND OUT  how YOU can get involved.

MINDWISE- LEADING NORTHERN IRELAND MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

Delivering key services people affected by mental health issues every day Mindwise raise awareness and campaign for change by  providing workplace advocacy, advice and training to better understand and support good mental health.  Supporting their volunteers with training and ongoing support they have all sorts of volunteer opportunities, actively encourage applications from people who’ve lived mental health issues.  FIND OUT MORE

FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CYMRU

Friends of the Earth Cymru is dedicated to promoting the environment and promoting a sustainable future for Wales. Volunteers get to learn about environmental issues in Wales and play an important part in the success of a leading environmental pressure group. Aiming to give volunteers specific roles and projects which support their work and help volunteers develop their skills and experience, volunteers are involved in every area of their work from admin through to campaigning and research. FIND OUT MORE