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Volunteer Story (Nahed)
Nahed, a volunteer who fled the war in Syria, arrived in England in June 2018 and two months later began volunteering with Volunteering Matters as a Volunteer Health Champion in Bloom. Here she…

Healthlink (Brighton and Hove)
Getting to a health appointment can be easier with a bit of support. But not everyone has friends or family nearby to rely on. That’s where Healthlink comes in.

Good Neighbour (Newcastle)
Become a Good Neighbour and provide “a little bit of help” to people who may be socially isolated, or who don’t have many people around them.  

Essex Knitters and Stitchers
We are a vibrant community of crafters in Essex, dedicated to fostering connection, supporting local causes, and combatting loneliness through our shared love of knitting, crocheting, and sewing….

Charlie’s story
Meet Charlie, a 21-year-old care leaver and Oxford graduate! Despite the challenges, she’s thriving with support from her Grandmentor.

Bloom
Bloom in Nuneaton aims to help women feel less isolated and promote health, well-being, and community connection for those unfamiliar with the UK system, including housing, education, health, and law.

My Volunteering Story, Helen
Hear from Helen, Project Manager of Match and Mentor. Still actively volunteering, Helen started out with Volunteering Matters as a Full-Time Volunteer in 1995.

Grandmentors Volunteer (Camden)
Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering project where older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support and mentor young people leaving the care system, this opportunity is…

Ipswich Hope Hack
Ipswich Hope Hack This initiative is supported by a collaboration between The Hope Collective, Volunteering Matters, the Ipswich Town Foundation, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, the #iwill Movement,…

In conversation with Chad, Match and Mentor Volunteer
Match and Mentor volunteer, Chad tells us how volunteering has given him a sense of community, confidence, and purpose.

In Conversation with George, NHS Driver (RSVP West)
Volunteer, George, tells us about his experience as an NHS volunteer driver with RSVP West.

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