Volunteering

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…

Healthlink (Brighton and Hove)
Getting to a health appointment can be easier with a bit of support. But not everyone has friends or family nearby to rely on. That’s where Healthlink comes in.

Charlie’s story
Meet Charlie, a 21-year-old care leaver and Oxford graduate! Despite the challenges, she’s thriving with support from her Grandmentor.

SAFE
SAFE empowers young people with additional learning needs to lead conversations about relationships, safety and wellbeing. Through peer-led workshops, it builds knowledge, confidence and safer life…

Bloom
Bloom in Nuneaton aims to help women feel less isolated and promote health, well-being, and community connection for those unfamiliar with the UK system, including housing, education, health, and law.

My Volunteering Story, Helen
Hear from Helen, Project Manager of Match and Mentor. Still actively volunteering, Helen started out with Volunteering Matters as a Full-Time Volunteer in 1995.

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…

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…

In conversation with Chad, Match and Mentor Volunteer
Match and Mentor volunteer, Chad tells us how volunteering has given him a sense of community, confidence, and purpose.

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.