Corporate volunteering
Employer Supported Volunteering is where employers encourage, support and provide their employees paid time off to volunteer. We would encourage organisations who offer this to promote the Spark a Change platform to their employees, making it easy for them to explore and offer their time for volunteering opportunities that suit their skills and interests, for local causes they care about.
Some organisations may wish to undertake a corporate volunteering day where a group of employees volunteer their skills to a chosen charity for a day or two. This is often project based and can act as a team building day that can benefit the organisation and the charity. There is sometimes a charge for this to cover resources and admin time.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to learn more about the benefits or have an informal chat with our team [email protected]
Corporate and employer supported volunteering offers a wealth of benefits to both the organisation and the employees taking part.
It can support organisational objectives and contribute to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy
It can strengthen partnerships and connections, support and give back to the local community
It can give new skills and confidence to improve employees’ wellbeing, engagement and job satisfaction
Opportunities for corporate volunteering
Apr20
New
Event · 20 Apr, 10:00 - 18:00
Bath
Enjoy a day at Bath Racecourse, whilst raising money for a local charity
We have been granted an amazing opportunity to fundraise on Easter Sunday, one of their most popular days.Posted by World Horse WelfareNew
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month · Starting from 2 Jun 2024
Minehead
RNID Near you Volunteer - Somerset
Help us offer a free, in-person service in care homes for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, locations across Somerset below.Posted by RNIDJan27
Event · 27 Jan, 18:30 - 19:30
Flexible location
NSPCC Volunteer with Us! virtual information session
Join us with a cuppa at our friendly online session to find out how we help children across Somerset, and how you can volunteer with us to make a difference!Posted by NSPCCMar16
Event · 16 Mar, 08:00 - 14:00
Bath
Volunteer at Bath Half 2025! Sunday March 16th.
Join us at Bath Half marathon to support over 10,000 runners as they take to the streets. Lots of volunteering roles available, volunteers aged 12+ welcome!Posted by Bath Half 2025
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Wincanton
Volunteer mentors for vulnerable children and young people- Bridgwater
We are recruiting for mentor volunteers across Somerset. Can you give 2 hours weekly/fortnightly to a young person or child, we provide full support.Posted by Promiseworks CharityOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Wells
Volunteer mentors for vulnerable children and young people- Bridgwater
We are recruiting for mentor volunteers across Somerset. Can you give 2 hours weekly/fortnightly to a young person or child, we provide full support.Posted by Promiseworks CharityOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Bath
Volunteer mentors for vulnerable children and young people- Bridgwater
We are recruiting for mentor volunteers across Somerset. Can you give 2 hours weekly/fortnightly to a young person or child, we provide full support.Posted by Promiseworks CharityOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Weston-super-Mare
Volunteer mentors for vulnerable children and young people- Bridgwater
We are recruiting for mentor volunteers across Somerset. Can you give 2 hours weekly/fortnightly to a young person or child, we provide full support.Posted by Promiseworks CharityOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Cheddar
Volunteer mentors for vulnerable children and young people- Bridgwater
We are recruiting for mentor volunteers across Somerset. Can you give 2 hours weekly/fortnightly to a young person or child, we provide full support.Posted by Promiseworks CharityOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Shepton Mallet
Volunteer mentors for vulnerable children and young people- Bridgwater
We are recruiting for mentor volunteers across Somerset. Can you give 2 hours weekly/fortnightly to a young person or child, we provide full support.Posted by Promiseworks CharityOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Chard
Volunteer mentors for vulnerable children and young people- Bridgwater
We are recruiting for mentor volunteers across Somerset. Can you give 2 hours weekly/fortnightly to a young person or child, we provide full support.Posted by Promiseworks Charity
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Equity Diversity & Inclusion lead at Somerset Tennis Executive - Volunteer Role.
The EDI Lead will take on the development and delivery of our EDI Plan. Our aim is to make tennis accessible and beneficial to all communities. Posted by Somerset Lawn Tennis AssociationSuccess Stories
Local businesses share their experiences of corporate volunteering
Dead hedging on the Quantock Hills
"By encouraging corporate volunteer groups to explore nature restoration, we are setting a powerful example ...
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The Turner & Townsend team visit West Hatch Animal Centre
"On the volunteering day, we got to meet new people and work together as a team towards a great outcome."
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Adder surveying on the Quantock Hills
"It was wonderful to be out of the office for the day in the fresh air and surrounded by nature on the ...
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The Novanta Technologies Team visit The Geranium Trust
Earlier this year, a team of volunteers from Novanta Technologies braved the cold to enjoy a day of tree ...
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The Lendology team visit ARK at Egwood
Lendology is a not for profit organisation working in partnership with local councils to provide affordable ...
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The Somerset Positive People team visit Carymoor Environmental Centre
“We contacted Spark Somerset as we were looking for a volunteering opportunity that would help us get outside ...
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Harmony Fire visit ARK at Egwood
"It was hugely beneficial for the team’s wellbeing. There's lot to be said for being outside in fresh air just ...
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Sarah’s Team Beach Clean
Now that her team can meet in person again, Sarah wanted to ensure that their first get together in 16 months ...
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Get in touch with the volunteering team if you can't find what you are looking for or if you have any questions on how team volunteering could work for your organisation [email protected]