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
Project role (Temporary) · 2–3 hrs/Week · Starting from 1 Oct For around 12 months
Chard
Volunteer Mentor - Female - Chard - Art/Animals//Rugby - 2 Hours a fortnight
We are looking for a specific mentor to support a 13 year old girl in the Chard area. She is a bubbly young person who enjoys being creative. Posted by Youth Adventure Trust
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Volunteer Mediators
We are looking for volunteer mediators to work across Somerset to help people resolve their differences. This is a flexible volunteering opportunity.Posted by Devon Mediation Service (covers Somerset)
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Fundraising Volunteer
We are looking for a fundraising volunteer to make this role their own, you choose how and what you’d like to do with this role.Posted by Taunton & District MS Society
Organisation role · 5–10 hrs/month
Bath
Repair Cafe Lead - Weston
Join us as a Repair Café Lead and be a catalyst for positive change! As a Repair Café Lead, you’ll organise and oversee monthly community repair events.Posted by Share and RepairOrganisation role · 5–10 hrs/month
Repair Cafe Lead - Southdown
Join us as a Repair Café Lead and be a catalyst for positive change! As a Repair Café Lead, you’ll organise and oversee monthly community repair events.Posted by Share and Repair
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Board of Advisors Member - HR
Looking for a HR Manager to join our Board of Advisors to guide our organisation in advocating for the profound impact of the arts on children and young people.Posted by Somerset Youth Theatre cic
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Sherborne
Chair of Trustees, The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous is looking for a driven, dynamic leader to guide our youth charity into its next chapter. With our current Chair relocating, we need someone withPosted by The Rendezvous
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 31 Mar 2025
Keynsham
Memory Group Helper
Join us in supporting individuals with dementia through meaningful activities like singing, arts, games, and gentle exercise.Posted by Age UK Banes
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month · Starting from 2 Mar 2025
Frome
Theatre company management
W're seeking new members for our Steering Group. Are you a fan of theatre? If so, get in touch to learn more.Posted by ByWord Theatre
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Glastonbury
Trustee - support with Health and Safety
We are looking for someone to be a trustee to support us with health and safety matters within our charity. It is an important but not a time consuming role. Posted by Yeast Scrap Store Ltd
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Frome
Volunteer youth worker
We are looking for volunteers to support our Frome Youth club, we are open 2 evenings a week. Posted by YMCA BRUNEL GROUPSuccess 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]