We bring people together to overcome adversity, tackle isolation, improve physical and mental health, develop skills and ensure young people can lead change.
What makes us unique is our approach to developing programmes in local areas. Our volunteering programmes are designed by communities, for communities, as they have the power, local knowledge and energy to improve themselves from within.
At Volunteering Matters, we believe that stronger communities mean that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We have nearly 60 years of experience in supporting people facing all sorts of life challenges, from financial wellbeing to loneliness or barriers to education and employment. Our projects range from mentoring schemes to social groups, from community drivers to young people raising awareness of the issues that mean the most to them.
At Volunteering Matters we believe that communities have the power, knowledge and energy to improve themselves from within and that we are most effective when we work with people, not on their behalf – and we achieve this with local partners.
Social action involves people coming together to improve their lives and solve the problems that are important in their communities. At Volunteering Matters, this is through volunteering, community organising and simple neighbourly acts.
All our projects are firmly place based, here are just some of the examples of the impact our volunteers have had in their local communities.
Our values
Empowering
Supporting our team and our communities to make change happen by sharing skills, knowledge, and time. Listening , trusting, cooperating, collaborating, building self confidence, and accountability to make positive change.
Inclusive
Actively removing barriers and providing equality of opportunities for everyone. Bringing people together, creating new relationships and new opportunities. Working together with a shared purpose to make the biggest impact possible.
Compassionate
Putting people at the heart of everything we do. Listening. Caring. Giving time, empathy, appreciation and value to our team and our communities.
Positive
Recognising and embracing the potential in our team, our communities, a situation, or a new idea. Being curious about things. Spotting new ideas and solutions and having fun along the way.
Straightforward
Being openminded, honest, and accountable. Having a flexible, uncomplicated approach in our communication style and the way we do things.
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