Meet our volunteers

These inspirational stories from our volunteers will give you an insight into how our volunteers are helping to transform lives and change communities across the UK.

From staff member to RSVP Volunteer Organiser

Hear from Diane who has moved from being a staff member at Volunteering Matters to a RSVP Volunteer Organiser. Diane shares her experience and tells us more about the amazing work she is doing together with volunteers in Wales.

In conversation with Orlaith, volunteer mentor with MSV (Dundee)

We enjoyed hearing from volunteer mentor Orlaith about her positive experience mentoring with MSV (Dundee) and why she recommends others to get involved.

My Volunteering Story, Robert

Hear from Robert, our fantastic Engagement Manager for the Action Earth project in Scotland, who started off as a volunteer with CSV Media in Edinburgh back in 1990.

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.

My Volunteering Story, Ryan

Hear from Ryan, the Partnerships Manager for Volunteering Matters in Wales about his volunteering story. Ryan began volunteering in Torfaen in 2014 and earned a Diana Award along the way.

My Volunteering Story, Colin

Hear from Colin, who has volunteered with our RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme) for around thirty years. Colin shared some very special memories of his time volunteering with us, including meeting the late Queen Elizabeth II.

In conversation with Val and David, Grandmentors Volunteers

Volunteering as a couple or family can be an incredibly rewarding experience. We spoke with Val and David, volunteer mentors with our Grandmentors programme, who shared how mutual support makes mentoring more fulfilling.

In conversation with Mike, Handyperson Project

We recently heard from Mike who volunteers with our Handyperson Project in Stirling and Clackmannanshire.

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