For volunteers

"To be involved with literally uncovering the past is something that I will always be grateful for."

I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and support I've been given; I don't see a future without ...

"It’s good to know that what you're doing is having a direct impact on people's lives."

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

"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."

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 ...

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

"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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...