Volunteering

Volunteer Voices podcast
In our special Volunteers’ Week podcast, now available to watch, we bring together a vibrant panel of volunteers, from teenagers to retirees, each sharing their unique journey and the powerful…

Volunteer Story (Nahed)
Nahed, a volunteer who fled the war in Syria, arrived in England in June 2018 and two months later began volunteering with Volunteering Matters as a Volunteer Health Champion in Bloom. Here she…

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…

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, 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
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…

#iWill Movement
Young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. They have the energy, skills and ideas to change society and the environment for the better today. The #iwill Movement looks to enable youth…

Brighter Futures
Brighter futures support young people across Scotland to access volunteering opportunities in their local community. We work closely with local charity partners to re-engage young people and work…

Ipswich Hope Hack
Ipswich Hope Hack This initiative is supported by a collaboration between The Hope Collective, Volunteering Matters, the Ipswich Town Foundation, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, the #iwill Movement,…

In Conversation with George, NHS Driver (RSVP West)
Volunteer, George, tells us about his experience as an NHS volunteer driver with RSVP West.

Youth social action
Youth social action empowers young people to lead change in their communities and shape the decisions that affect their lives. It builds confidence, skills and stronger connections between young…

#iwill Movement Champion
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