In the News

In the latest issue of Saga Magazine, journalist Danny Scott looks at how mentoring projects such as Grandmentors are making a difference to the lives of beneficiaries and volunteers.

Alloa Advertiser: Paddie Ging has been named in the Independent’s annual Happy List, which recognises inspirational heroes who have made their communities a better place.

The Independent: Paddie, a volunteer on RSVP project Help at Hand and Sianne, Youth Development Manager for young people in Wales were featured on the Independent’s Happy List for their contribution to their communities!

Devonlive.com: Watch one of RSVP volunteers supporting a pupil with his reading as they look for more volunteers in their Reading in Schools scheme.

Ipswich Star: Volunteering Matters is delivering ANCHOR to young people across Suffolk to help them deal with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety, and in turn relieve pressure on over-stretched NHS services.

Bay.FM: Business Development Manager, Yvonne Ogden discusses how the Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme can help those passionate about a cause in their local area, deliver a volunteer-led project to support that cause.

Mail Online: 5 tips on enjoying and making the most out of retirement, trying something new without breaking the bank.

Metro: Volunteering Matters is delighted to be one of 70 charities selected to receive a cut of £12m from the UK Government’s Tampon Tax Fund.

BBC Radio Suffolk: Head of East England, Stephen Skeet was grilled by pupils on air about our emotional wellbeing programme as part of the BBC’s Annual School Report week.

Gov.uk: To mark Steve Holliday’s appointment as Chair of the review into young people’s full-time social action, he and MP Rob Wilson met our full-time volunteers in our London office.