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“My volunteer work has not only enriched my CV but has also been personally rewarding. It has provided me with ...

Create a more inclusive and welcoming volunteering environment that reflects the diversity of your community.

Anyone can become a Trustee, regardless of their age or background! Michelle’s trustee career began in her ...

I just couldn’t give up on life when there are others to whom I could offer my many years of experience to ...

"My personal experiences have instilled a strong desire to ‘pay it forward’ and ensure that others have the ...

World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th every year, is an opportunity to raise awareness about ...

"My own mental health has greatly improved since I started my volunteering and I no longer need a counselor ...

"Thanks to my volunteering, I am busy, fulfilled and feel part of a community that I really care about."

A big thank you to those who attended our July Volunteer Coordinators Forum, especially our wonderful ...

"On the volunteering day, we got to meet new people and work together as a team towards a great outcome."

"My volunteering gives me a feeling of self-worth and appreciation for life."

They are more than just a mix of metal, plastic and glass!

I find myself looking forward to my shifts because the feeling you get when you have helped make a stranger ...

"It has given me a lovely group of friends and makes my ‘bad years’ worthwhile."

I enjoy volunteering with Alive because I can utilise my area of interest and expertise to help others ...

“I would recommend that others volunteer as you learn a lot about yourself as well as gaining valuable ...

Earlier this month, as part of The Big Help Out campaign, thousands of organisations and community groups ...

“It is a great buzz working with the team and meeting like-minded friends."

"It was wonderful to be out of the office for the day in the fresh air and surrounded by nature on the ...

Earlier this year, a team of volunteers from Novanta Technologies braved the cold to enjoy a day of tree ...

Lendology is a not for profit organisation working in partnership with local councils to provide affordable ...

“We contacted Spark Somerset as we were looking for a volunteering opportunity that would help us get outside ...

"I think if you have received help that has been of a benefit to you and established a strong ‘wellness ...

“I recommend that others volunteer as not only is it a great opportunity to be part of something bigger and ...

Read how volunteer, Gill, is making a difference to the lives of local children and parents this festive ...

“I get to meet and chat with some really lovely and interesting people, and I really enjoy seeing volunteers ...

"Trusteeship gives me a focus and a sense of achievement and has enabled me to meet loads of fantastic ...

“Being part of the team here has allowed me to learn, form deep friendships, make a small difference towards ...

Grahame is Chair of Trustees at Spark Somerset and has a career spanning health and social care, education, ...

Since retiring, Alison Templeton, who worked in a variety of roles within local authorities, has returned to ...

“If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, I would highly recommend it. You can pursue your interests and ...

"It’s empowering to know I that can use my skills for the benefit of the school, my son and other children ...

Linda Pigott-Vijeh has a background in publicity and marketing and has been a Trustee for various charities ...

Natalie, a solicitor from Taunton, has been a Trustee with St. Giles Animal Rescue since June 2020.

Gabi was referred to the Open Mental Health Buddy scheme by her local job club. Due to long-term physical and ...

"It was hugely beneficial for the team’s wellbeing. There's lot to be said for being outside in fresh air just ...

Esmee, a level 3 Animal Studies student at Weston College, started volunteering with Prickles Hedgehog Rescue ...

Volunteers’ have played a key role in the pandemic response. During an exceptionally difficult year, people ...

Now that her team can meet in person again, Sarah wanted to ensure that their first get together in 16 months ...

Today is Power of Youth Day, an annual celebration of the contributions children and young people make through ...

At the heart of every charity and voluntary organisation is its board of trustees and together, they have one ...

Simon, known as ‘Woody Simon’, has been volunteering with ARK at Egwood CIC for about 2 years. Having spent 40 ...

Alex regularly volunteers in the natural environment, and for him the experience has been life-changing ...

Guest blogger, Megan Cave, shares her volunteering story

A letter from the High Sheriff of Somerset to volunteers supporting the local vaccination programme ...

Spark Somerset have produced a special video to say a big 'thank you' to volunteers across Somerset.

Spark ...

You’re donating your valuable time, you want to get the most out of it, so it’s important that you enjoy and ...

Why volunteer from home?
The benefits of volunteering from home are immense, especially at this challenging ...

If you ask a random selection of people why they volunteer, they will give a huge variety of reasons why they, ...

Volunteering has changed dramatically over recent years, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. From serving ...

Getting new volunteers on board is an exciting, yet challenging, task. To turn clicks into volunteers you will ...