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A big thank you
As Volunteers’ Week draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment, on behalf of everybody at Volunteering Matters, to say thank you.

Volunteers’ Week: Employee volunteering in action
This Volunteers’ Week, Volunteering Matters is celebrating the impact of employee volunteering, with more than 600 volunteers expected to support over 20 community organisations across the UK…

Volunteers’ Week 2026
This week, we’re celebrating Volunteers’ Week and recognising the incredible contribution volunteers make to communities across the UK.

What inclusive volunteering looks like
Inclusive volunteering is at the heart of our new strategy, recognising that everyone has something valuable to contribute and that creating belonging, removing barriers and building relationships…

Grand day out for Grandmentors Perth and Kinross
Mentors, mentees and staff from Grandmentors Perth and Kinross recently volunteered at Southton Smallholding near Perth, helping to prepare 10 vegetable beds for this year’s crops.

Family Supporters Edinburgh celebrates a year of impact
Family Supporters Edinburgh has published its latest annual report, celebrating a year of meaningful support for families across the city.

Celebrates 10 years of support
Volunteering Matters celebrates 10 years of support from players of Postcode Lottery UK, reaching £8 million milestone

Good Neighbours (Newcastle)
The Good Neighbours Newcastle project recruits, trains and supports volunteers, who provide “a little bit of help” to people who may be socially isolated, have a physical or mental health…

Youth VIP
We deliver Youth VIP to amplify young people’s voices and ensure they are heard in decisions that affect their lives. The programme empowers young people to influence change and shape more…

RSVP
RSVP is a programme for people aged 50 and over to use their energy, enthusiasm and experience to support others. Explore more and get involved today.

Good Neighbours (Forth Valley)
Good Neighbours connects trained volunteers with people who need a little extra support, helping to reduce isolation and strengthen communities. Through flexible, short-term tasks, volunteers make a…

Grandmentors Volunteer (Fife)
Grandmentors is an innovative project in Fife that sees older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support young people leaving the care system.