Volunteering in the community

Volunteering is about giving the gift of your time, talent and skills so that you can make a difference to the lives of people in your community.

If you haven't tackled anything quite like this before, don't worry. We have an experienced team of people ready to guide you through it with plenty of support and can help you make the most of your time with us.

What’s more, we have a wide range of community-based volunteer opportunities to match your talents and even if you can’t find something that suits your skills, as a volunteer coordinator you can set up your own club or activity.

Volunteers can also support our community services by sharing their skills and talents in fundraising, digital and social media, marketing and communications, admin support, recruitment and more.

Community Sheds

Community Sheds, sometimes known as Men’s Sheds, are spaces where people can come together to take part in practical or creative activities of any kind.

They give people the chance to share tools, resources and skills for everything from joinery, furniture renovation, metal work and mechanics to gardening, model making, photography and baking.

Home Library Services

The Home Library Service delivers books, and in some cases audio books, films and music to people who can’t get to their local library.

As a Home Library Service volunteer, you’ll also provide a useful check on the safety and well-being of people who find it difficult to get out and about.

Social Clubs & Events

These are the clubs, groups, activities and events that are available to people up and down the country.

Taking place in community centres, cafés, village halls, libraries and even sheds, they can cover anything from art, yoga, social dining and knitting to guest speakers, live music and adult education.