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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.

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

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,…

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.

Sporting Chance Stockton
This project is aimed at men aged 50+ in Stockton-on-Tees who are looking to enhance their health and wellbeing, or get involved in a range of social groups or activities.

RSVP West (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset)
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme in the West of England provides volunteering opportunities primarily for the 50+ age group.

RSVP (Forth Valley)
RSVP Forth Valley supports people aged 50+ to stay active, connected and make a difference through volunteering. It helps reduce isolation and improve health and wellbeing while benefiting local…

RSVP (Blaenau Gwent & Flintshire)
Our RSVP projects in Blaenau Gwent and Flintshire are funded by WCVA’s Volunteering In Wales grant and aims to create sustainable volunteering opportunities for people aged 50+ in the identified…