Volunteering

Become our New Chair of Trustees
We are looking for a new Chair to succeed Anne Heal who has been a fantastic ambassador and chair for Volunteering Matters over the past 9 years. Our new Chair will build on this work and guide the…

Grandmentors Volunteer (Camden)
Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering project where older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support and mentor young people leaving the care system, this opportunity is…

MSV – Mentoring and Supported Volunteering (Dundee)
Offering support to those facing significant barriers to employability, in the Dundee area, to help them to move forward in life, progressing into Employment, Higher Education, Training, or other…

Mentor (Dundee)
Make a real difference by becoming a Volunteer Mentor in Dundee, supporting someone to overcome challenges and move towards their goals. Share your time, experience and encouragement to help someone…

In conversation with Val and David, Grandmentors Volunteers
Volunteering as a couple or family can be an incredibly rewarding experience. We spoke with Val and David, volunteer mentors with our Grandmentors programme, who shared how mutual support makes…

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…

In conversation with Graeme, Grandmentors Volunteer
In conversation with Graeme, Grandmentors Volunteer The difference our volunteers, colleagues and partners make is the driving force for what we do. Here you can find out more about the […]

Grandmentors Volunteer (Surrey)
Grandmentors is an innovative project that sees older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support young people leaving the care system.

Grandmentors (Scotland)
Grandmentors is an award-winning intergenerational mentoring programme supporting care experienced young people to build confidence, skills and independence. Volunteer mentors use their life…

Family Supporter (Edinburgh)
Support families in Edinburgh to overcome challenges and build more stable, connected lives. As a Family Supporter, you will provide regular, one-to-one support that empowers families to set goals…

Our impact in 2023
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.

Grandmentors: Transforming Lives
Grandmentors volunteers empower young people leaving care by meeting with them regularly and working with them to realise their life goals and ambitions. This is achieved through the power of…