Creating stronger communities from within

Hear our latest news, blogs and volunteer voices from across the UK.

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

Action Earth grants now open

New partnership with DSIT to amplify youth voice

Building a better future for everyone

Community Befriender (Flintshire)
We’re looking for friendly, compassionate people to join our Flintshire Befrienders Project as Community Befrienders and Community Buddies. By giving just an hour of your time each week, you could…

Family Mentor (Southend-on-Sea)
Support families in Southend-on-Sea facing challenges and help create safer, more positive futures for children.

Match and Mentor Support Volunteer (King’s Lynn)
Match and Mentor in Kings Lynn provides support for individuals with learning disabilities and additional support needs.

Youth Support Volunteer (Edinburgh)
We are looking for volunteers to support young people in Edinburgh who are struggling to engage with education. These young people often face multiple barriers to engaging with school and the local…

Activity Support (Brighton)
Become a Activity Support volunteer and help volunteers and staff run sessions, supporting those that attend and making them feel welcome and encouraging them to participate in the activity.

Community Responder (Newcastle)
Home from Hospital and Community Support provides support for patients over the age of 55 who have recently been admitted to the RVI or Freeman Hospital.

Across the UK, our inspirational volunteers are on a mission to help people stay connected, healthy and active. We’re bringing people together but need funds to keep our vital services running.

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