Be a Volunteer

Volunteering is more than delivering a task without payment. It’s about giving the gift of your time, talent and skills.

Every year, our volunteers provide support to us and diverse communities across globe – and everyone’s volunteering journey will be different.

We know that our volunteers do their best work when they’re making the most of their unique talents. That’s why we’re here to help you find the role that suits you and your skills best.

When you volunteer with us, whether you have a specific role in mind, or you want to start something new, we’ll be with you every step of the way, providing help and support.

We will do everything we can to help you get the most out of the experience. From giving you a full induction and training to just being there for a friendly chat, we’ll make sure you have everything you need.

Anyone can volunteer their talents, skills and experience. There isn’t a typical volunteer, people of every age, gender, race and cultural background do it every single day in a number of different languages.

While many people choose to volunteer after they have retired, it’s also a great way for students to gain experience and take a break from their studies. Our short-term voluntary opportunities also mean that you can give as much or as little time as you want.

Students have a lot to gain from volunteering.

It’s a great way to use your talents to help others but it’s also a great way to gain work experience, learn new skills, meet new people and take a break from your studies.

Students can volunteer to help people in the community and hospitals by offering support at social events, clubs, groups and other activities.

When you choose to become a volunteer, you’re offering someone your time, talents and life experience. But you’re also getting so much in return: confidence, skills, friendship, as well as the satisfaction of helping others.

You could be a pair of hands in someone’s garden, a friendly face , helping to run , chatting to someone in their own language… Whatever your “something special” is, we’ll help you match it with the volunteering opportunity that’s right for you.

Volunteers can also help in other ways, supporting projects, and groups by sharing skills such as fundraising, digital and social media, marketing and communications, admin support, recruitment and more.