Time Well Spent

New research exploring the volunteering experiences and perspectives of people from the global majorityy. Find out more

I want to volunteer

Volunteering can make a real difference in your own life and the lives of those around you. There are loads of ways to get involved and plenty of organisations that can help you find your dream role.

So how do you go about finding the right volunteering role for you? Here are three steps to follow:

  1. Think about what interests or excites you. This could be something you enjoyed doing before, or something completely new.
  2. Think about what time or skills you can give. With so many opportunities to choose from, it's a great idea to narrow down the choices by deciding what you're willing to give.
  3. Get researching! NCVO doesn't hold a list of roles, there are simply too many. But you can:
  • go to your local volunteer centre
  • search the internet
  • ask friends what they do
  • or check out one of the online opportunity finders below.
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  • Time Well Spent 2023: Volunteering among the global majority

    Research exploring the volunteering experiences and perspectives of people from the global majority

    • Equity, diversity and inclusion
    • Involving volunteers

    Reports

    28 November, 2023

  • Volunteering round-up: November 2023

    The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

    • Involving volunteers

    Round-ups

    Helen Tourle - 21 November, 2023

  • Volunteering round-up: October 2023

    The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

    • Involving volunteers

    Round-ups

    Helen Tourle - 19 October, 2023

  • UK Civil Society Almanac 2023

    The UK Civil Society Almanac, published annually by NCVO, is the definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector. Widely cited by the media, it is used extensively by sector leaders, policy makers, journalists and academics

    • Government and politics
    • Involving volunteers

    Almanac

    12 October, 2023

  • Volunteering round-up: September 2023

    The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

    • Involving volunteers

    Round-ups

    Helen Tourle - 12 September, 2023

  • Volunteering round-up: August 2023

    The latest news, events and opportunities for people managing or supporting volunteers

    • Involving volunteers

    Round-ups

    Helen Tourle - 16 August, 2023

  • Volunteering round-up: July 2023

    Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary

    • Involving volunteers

    Round-ups

    Helen Tourle - 12 July, 2023

  • Time Well Spent 2023

    We share findings from our latest national survey on the volunteer experience

    • Involving volunteers

    Reports

    27 June, 2023

  • Volunteering round-up: June 2023

    Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, updates, events and training

    • Involving volunteers

    Round-ups

    15 June, 2023

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