Our befriending services combat loneliness and isolation by providing friendship and support to people aged 50 and over, and young carers, helping them reconnect with their communities. Join us by volunteering, fundraising, or partnering to expand these vital services and build stronger, more connected communities.
Sometimes, projects come to a natural close—whether it’s because they’ve achieved their goals, funding has ended, or priorities have shifted. While these projects may no longer be active, their legacy of positive change continues to inspire us and the communities they’ve served.
For over twenty years, Volunteering Matters has been an integral part of the Suffolk community, helping to address a range of local issues (including Ipswich, Lowestoft).
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.
We advocate for a community-led approach to enable older adults to volunteer, sharing their skills and experience to address local issues and help others.
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.
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.
Take a look at the impact that Volunteering Matters has made in 2023. Here you can find out more about the transformational work underway in communities.
