Supporting young people to shape the future of growing up online
The online world isn’t just something young people use. It’s where they connect, learn, create and figure out who they are. It’s a huge part of growing up today. As it continues to evolve, one…

In conversation with Orlaith, volunteer mentor with MSV (Dundee)
We enjoyed hearing from volunteer mentor Orlaith about her positive experience mentoring with MSV (Dundee) and why she recommends others to get involved.

The difference we are making in Forth Valley
In Forth Valley, communities are being strengthened by local people taking action, supporting one another and shaping solutions based on lived experience. By creating space for volunteers to lead,…

Why the National Youth Strategy needs all of us
This strategy is for all of us. Volunteers, mentors, local leaders, community organisers, networks and charities. Civil society is not just a helpful extra. It is the foundation that can make this…

International Volunteer Day: Ordinary people, extraordinary change
Today, on International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the universal power of people giving their time, skills and kindness to make life better for others. Volunteering is one of the most hopeful forces…

Celebrating Colin: A living example of the volunteering ecosystem
Colin Mason’s 25-year journey through volunteering shows how one person can influence every level of society. From supporting individuals to leading national strategy.

The quiet power of showing up
I recently had the joy and privilege of visiting our Family Mentors project in Woolwich.  It was a powerful reminder of just how life changing it is to give your time to others.

Our partnership with Empowering Futures
Empowering Futures told us that volunteering helps them feel seen and supported and brings new awareness to their work around disability.

Volunteer Story (Nahed)
Nahed, a volunteer who fled the war in Syria, arrived in England in June 2018 and two months later began volunteering with Volunteering Matters as a Volunteer Health Champion in Bloom. Here she…

Charlie’s story
Meet Charlie, a 21-year-old care leaver and Oxford graduate! Despite the challenges, she’s thriving with support from her Grandmentor.

From staff member to RSVP Volunteer Organiser
Hear from Diane who has moved from being a staff member at Volunteering Matters to a RSVP Volunteer Organiser. Diane shares her experience and tells us more about the amazing work she is doing…

My Volunteering Story, Robert
Hear from Robert, our fantastic Engagement Manager for the Action Earth project in Scotland, who started off as a volunteer with CSV Media in Edinburgh back in 1990.