Volunteering within the community
Our volunteers provide vital services and practical help to those in need.
Community volunteer opportunitiesWe match people who want to volunteer with opportunities in their own community. That way we are providing support where it is needed, right across Britain.
Keen to volunteer but wondering how to ensure you find the opportunity that is right for you?
Consider asking yourself the following questions to help you look for the right opportunity.
There are many ways you can offer your help within the community, in hospitals or hospital shops and cafés. Find the role that best interests you with Royal Voluntary Service.
Our volunteers provide vital services and practical help to those in need.
Community volunteer opportunitiesRoyal Voluntary Service has been supporting the NHS, it's patients and visitors since it started in 1948.
Hospital volunteer opportunitiesOur volunteers bring comfort, company and compassion to our customers.
Shop & café volunteer opportunitiesCalling all younger volunteers, we need your help. You can make a big difference to someone's life by volunteering for just a few hours a week. At the same time, you'll get the chance to learn new skills and have fun. We have plenty of roles available and for many the time is flexible, allowing you to easily fit volunteering into your schedule. If you think volunteering might be for you, find out more about the types of opportunities we have available for our student volunteers.