Our work

At the heart of what we do is empowering local communities. Our programmes and projects are designed to include everyone, ensuring that each person has the opportunity to contribute to a brighter future. Whether it’s individual volunteers making a difference in their own communities or corporate employees engaging in volunteering, our aim is to create impactful, sustainable change.

By combining the unique knowledge, passion, and experience within local communities with the resources and expertise of our national operation, we create a powerful force for good. Together, we don’t just imagine change – we make it happen.

Projects near me

We run projects across the UK. Find out more about projects in your area and how you can partner with us.
Employee volunteering

Volunteering Matters are experts in creating solutions to your needs and creating straightforward, effective, and impactful employee volunteering opportunities. With over 60 years experience of employee volunteering, we are partners you can trust.
Place-based volunteering

We work across the country building stronger communities through the power of volunteering. Here you can find out more about some of the communities that we are working in and the impact it is making.
In Scotland

Volunteering Matters have established a number of volunteer programmes in Scotland from befriending young people in care and helping people with disabilities to projects aimed at saving the environment and employee volunteering.
In Wales

We have a long history of social action volunteering across Wales. By investing in people through volunteering we can reduce inequalities and isolation to build stronger more inclusive communities.