Creating stronger communities from within

Hear our latest news, blogs and volunteer voices from across the UK.

Online safety must go hand in hand with youth participation
Volunteering Matters welcomes the Government’s commitment to listening to young people on the future of the online world. As changes are introduced, young people’s voices must remain central to…

Become our new Treasurer (Trustee)

Two Volunteering Matters volunteers awarded MBEs in King’s Birthday Honours

Local residents invited to help shape the future of their communities through Pride in Place

Building a better future for everyone

Community Befriender (Flintshire)
We’re looking for friendly, compassionate people to join our Flintshire Befrienders Project as Community Befrienders and Community Buddies. By giving just an hour of your time each week, you could…

Family Mentor (Southend-on-Sea)
Support families in Southend-on-Sea facing challenges and help create safer, more positive futures for children.

Match and Mentor Support Volunteer (King’s Lynn)
Match and Mentor in Kings Lynn provides support for individuals with learning disabilities and additional support needs.

Youth Support Volunteer (Edinburgh)
We are looking for volunteers to support young people in Edinburgh who are struggling to engage with education. These young people often face multiple barriers to engaging with school and the local…

Activity Support (Brighton)
Become a Activity Support volunteer and help volunteers and staff run sessions, supporting those that attend and making them feel welcome and encouraging them to participate in the activity.

Community Responder (Newcastle)
Home from Hospital and Community Support provides support for patients over the age of 55 who have recently been admitted to the RVI or Freeman Hospital.

Across the UK, our inspirational volunteers are on a mission to help people stay connected, healthy and active. We’re bringing people together but need funds to keep our vital services running.

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