Building stronger communities through the power of volunteering
We are delivering 156 projects that are designed by communities, for communities.
We are 8,652 volunteers reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health, building essential skills, and supporting individuals to lead change.
Not only do we support individuals to volunteer, but we also collaborate with organisations to design straightforward, effective, and impactful employee volunteering opportunities.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we believe stronger communities are the key.
For over 60 years, we’ve been turning local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners. What sets us apart is that our volunteering approach is place based. We deliver projects that are designed by communities, for communities. We actively engage with each community and tailor projects to address their specific challenges, using real-life insights.
Rooted in our history and inspired by our founder’s vision, we are committed to creating inclusive and fair volunteering opportunities accessible to all. We believe in the universal right to volunteer, ensuring participation is open to everyone.
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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