Volunteering

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…

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…

International Volunteer Day: Ordinary people, extraordinary change
Today, on International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the universal power of people giving their time, skills and kindness to make life better for others. Volunteering is one of the most hopeful forces…

This is just the beginning: launching our new strategy
Today we launch our new five-year strategy, a bold and collaborative vision shaped by staff, volunteers, partners and communities. It sets out the changes we want to see across loneliness, wellbeing,…

Young people leading the change for their future
Ipswich has played host to one of six National Youth Strategy ‘Hack’ events, bringing together 150 young people from across Suffolk to have their say on the future of youth services in England.

New funding from BBC Children in Need to support Youth Social Action
We are delighted to announce an exciting new funding award from BBC Children in Need, supporting youth social action work in Ipswich and Blackpool.

#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…

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
If you’re 10-25, sign up to become one of our #iwill Champions. Or if you’re 26+, sign up as a general supporter. You’ll receive updates, opportunities and inspiring stories from us.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with volunteers across the UK
Hear from Rosemary, a volunteer for the RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteers Programme) at Volunteering Matters for nearly eight years.

A new approach to Youth Social Action
Student volunteers from Garratt Park School are a fantastic example of young people improving things for others in their communities through youth social action projects.