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Get ready for Volunteers' Week

Written by

Bryony Mounter

We’re looking ahead to one of the key moments in the volunteering calendar — Volunteers’ Week 2026.

This year’s celebrations run from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June and offer a chance to recognise the spirit of volunteering and thank the people who give their time to support our communities.

If you’d like to shine a spotlight on a volunteer by sharing their fantastic contribution, we’d love to hear their stories. We’re particularly keen to highlight people who have overcome barriers to get involved, like Ryley, Cole or Beki who we’ve featured previously. Get in touch if you have a story you would like to share.

You can also thank your existing volunteers and encourage others to give their time by:

Completing and sharing our downloadable certificate with your volunteers
Adding your current opportunities to the platform
Sharing your stories on social media using the #VolunteersWeek and #VolunteerInSomerset hashtags
Hosting a Big Lunch for your volunteers and community

Discover more ways to celebrate on the Volunteers’ Week website.

List your opportunities

Alex's Story

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

Megan's Story

Guest blogger, Megan Cave, shares her volunteering story

Celebrating Somerset's Vital Volunteers

Spark Somerset have produced a special video to say a big 'thank you' to volunteers across Somerset. Spark Somerset have been working to support the volunteering response to the pandemic over past few months, and have been inspired by the huge number of people who have stepped up to support their communities over the past few months. More than 1,300 Somerset residents have registered on Corona Helpers , our partner website that matches people with voluntary activity in their area, with many more volunteering informally to help friends, family and neighbours. With help from members of the local community, and volunteers like you, Spark Somerset made this special video which gives a snapshot of some of the amazing work that has taken place. Want to get involved? Visit our Discover page.

Post | 1 min read

Get ready for Volunteers' Week

Written by

Bryony Mounter

We’re looking ahead to one of the key moments in the volunteering calendar — Volunteers’ Week 2026.

This year’s celebrations run from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June and offer a chance to recognise the spirit of volunteering and thank the people who give their time to support our communities.

You can also thank your existing volunteers and encourage others to give their time by:

Completing and sharing our downloadable certificate with your volunteers
Adding your current opportunities to the platform
Sharing your stories on social media using the #VolunteersWeek and #VolunteerInSomerset hashtags
Hosting a Big Lunch for your volunteers and community

Discover more ways to celebrate on the Volunteers’ Week website.

List your opportunities