Volunteering

Statement from the #iWill Movement on the Publication of the Growing Up Online Report
Today, Savanta published the findings of the UK-wide consultation commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) into how children, young people and families can be…

Listening matters, even when decisions are difficult
The publication of the Growing Up Online report is an important moment, not simply because of what it says about children’s and young people’s experiences online, but because of how those insights…

What inclusive volunteering looks like
Inclusive volunteering is at the heart of our new strategy, recognising that everyone has something valuable to contribute and that creating belonging, removing barriers and building relationships…

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

Youth VIP
We deliver Youth VIP to amplify young people’s voices and ensure they are heard in decisions that affect their lives. The programme empowers young people to influence change and shape more…

Supporting young people to shape the future of growing up online
The online world isn’t just something young people use. It’s where they connect, learn, create and figure out who they are. It’s a huge part of growing up today. As it continues to evolve, one…

New partnership with DSIT to amplify youth voice
We are excited to be entering a new partnership that builds on the success of our 2025 hackathons as part of the Deliver You campaign.

RSVP
RSVP is a programme for people aged 50 and over to use their energy, enthusiasm and experience to support others. Explore more and get involved today.

Impact Report 24/25 – A year of connection, community and change
Our 2024/25 Annual Impact Report celebrates the incredible difference our volunteers have made across the UK, bringing our 2025 to 2030 strategy to life.

Why the National Youth Strategy needs all of us
This strategy is for all of us. Volunteers, mentors, local leaders, community organisers, networks and charities. Civil society is not just a helpful extra. It is the foundation that can make this…

Volunteering Matters response to the launch of the National Youth Strategy
We’re proud to deliver the #iWill Movement and to have played a leading role, as part of a consortium with UK Youth and others, in enabling young people to shape the National Youth Strategy through…

A service that is dementia friendly
We’re proud to share that our Stockton-on-Tees Volunteer Driver Service has been recognised with a Dementia Friendly Award. This initiative by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council celebrates…