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Emotional Intelligence & Empathy is a valuable, transferable workplace skill — and emotional intelligence & empathy volunteering is one of the smartest, lowest-cost ways to build it. Employers value people who can evidence real, transferable skills. On Vinspired, real volunteering becomes evidence you can put on your CV.
What is emotional intelligence & empathy?
Emotional Intelligence & Empathy is a valuable, transferable workplace skill. You can develop it for free — while doing something genuinely useful for a cause.
How volunteering builds emotional intelligence & empathy
You build emotional intelligence & empathy by doing, not just by reading about it. Through volunteering you might find yourself:
- supporting a local charity
- helping at a community event
- mentoring someone one-to-one
Each one gives you a concrete story to tell in an interview or on an application.
Who is emotional intelligence & empathy for?
Everyone. Whether you’re a student building a UCAS or CV story, a graduate breaking into your first role, or a professional levelling up, emotional intelligence & empathy is a skill you can keep growing — while helping a cause that needs you.
Emotional Intelligence & Empathy volunteering opportunities
There are 325 live opportunities available right now, across 112 organisations. Browse emotional intelligence & empathy roles and filter by what fits your schedule, location and interests.
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Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Roles
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Gateshead Youth Council
Gateshead Youth Assembly
Gateshead Youth Assembly gives you a chance to represent Young People in Gateshead and have lots of fun. You’ll meet... Digital Literacy & IT Skills Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Entrepreneurship Leadership & Management Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Public Speaking & Presenting Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration Civic Engagement Community Support Disaster Relief Education Employment & Skills Environment Financial Literacy & Education Gender Equality Health & Well-being Homelessness & Poverty Human Rights International Aid LGBTQ+ Support Mental Health Refugee Support Onsite -
Canterbury Oast Trust
Rare Breeds Centre Farm - Supported Volunteering
This volunteer opportunity is open to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism at our farm - COT's Rare Breeds... Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration Animal Welfare Disability Inclusion Education Employment & Skills Environment Health & Well-being Mental Health Onsite -
CatsProtection
Fundraising Volunteer - Tain
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with... Digital Literacy & IT Skills Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Fundraising & Grant Writing Goal Setting & Aiming High Listening & Communication Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration Animal Welfare Community Support Remote, Onsite, and Hybrid -
CatsProtection
Fundraising Volunteer - Inverness
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with... Digital Literacy & IT Skills Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Fundraising & Grant Writing Goal Setting & Aiming High Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Teamwork & Collaboration Animal Welfare Community Support Remote, Onsite, and Hybrid -
Team Up
Volunteer English or Maths Tutor for Disadvantaged Pupils in London
Ready to make a difference to a young person's life? Team Up is seeking dynamic volunteers tutors to help transform t... Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Leadership & Management Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration Community Support Education Employment & Skills Remote and Onsite -
434th Manchester Scout Group
Youth Leader - Team Member
The Section Team plans, delivers, and runs quality programmes safely. They make sure all young people can take part i... Creativity & Innovation Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Goal Setting & Aiming High Leadership & Management Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Project Management & Organization Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration Community Support Education Employment & Skills Family Support Sports & Recreation Onsite
Focused on Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
Organisations offering emotional intelligence & empathy volunteering opportunities.
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Woodlands Hospice
To deliver the best possible practice and development of Specialist Palliative Care for people with cancer and other ... 1 opportunity -
Be Free Young Carers
Be Free Young Carers are looking for positive volunteers who can provide regular support to young carers through our ... 1 opportunity -
434th Manchester Scout Group
Who we are:Preparing young people with skills for life. We're Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we hel... 1 opportunity -
Bylines Network
We are a nonprofit publisher using citizen journalism to fill gaps in local news, build community, strengthen democra... 1 opportunity -
Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK is the UK’s only charity specialising in supporting people with any level of deafblindness. We support p... 4 opportunities -
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive. Who we areMission Statement: SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving pe... 0 opportunities -
St Dunstan's College
St Dunstan's College is an co-educational, independent school located in Catford, south London. St Dunstan's is an am... 2 opportunities -
It Gets Better UK
It Gets Better is an international movement which envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally a... 1 opportunity -
Healthwatch Leeds
Healthwatch Leeds gives people a powerful voice on health and social care services in Leeds and beyond. Healthwatch L... 3 opportunities -
BEfriend
BEfriend is a registered charity established in 1994, providing one-to-one volunteer befriending in Ealing and Hounsl... 2 opportunities -
Success4All
Success4All run community Learning Hubs and Clubs in deprived areas of Newcastle marked by low academic achievement.&... 29 opportunities -
Free Your Mind CIC
We’re a small grassroots non-profit focusing on tailored therapy for child victims of Domestic Abuse. Our mission is ... 1 opportunity -
Care Network Cambridgeshire
We provide: practical and emotional support to help people get home quicker after a stay in hospital, or to stay at h... 5 opportunities -
KEEN London
With KEEN, you can! KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure ... 1 opportunity -
Cardiff Council, Dementia Friendly Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Dementia Friendly Cardiff, which is made up of Cardiff Council, Alzheimer’s Society and Cardiff & Vale University... 1 opportunity -
Islington Mind
We are an independent charitable organisation, but part of the Mind network.We offer the only unrestricted-access day... 2 opportunities -
Sight Support Derbyshire
Sight Support Derbyshire works with local children and adults who are blind or partially sighted to help them face th... 0 opportunities -
Churston Ferrers Grammar School
Churston Ferrers Grammar School provides a wide variety of opportunities within the school for students to take respo... 0 opportunities -
Say Aphasia
The Say Aphasia charity provides support groups across the UK for people with aphasia; a language and communication d... 1 opportunity -
Let's Talk About Loss
Let’s Talk About Loss is a charity supporting 18-35 year olds who have been bereaved. Our vision is that no young gri... 0 opportunities -
Community Kitchen Glos
Community Kitchen Glos is a volunteer-driven community initiative dedicated to addressing food poverty in our city.We... 2 opportunities -
Blue Cross
Sick, injured and homeless pets have relied on us since 1897. Abandoned or unwanted, ill or injured, pets turn to us ... 8 opportunities -
Little Village
Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via... 5 opportunities -
The Royal Voluntary Service
The Royal Voluntary Service aims to help older people stay independent in their homes and stay active members of soci... 3 opportunities -
St Joseph's Hospice
St Joseph's Hospice opened its doors in Thornton, Merseyside, in 1974 and has held a special place in the heart of ou... 4 opportunities -
FoodCycle
FoodCycle community meals bring people together for good food and conversation. We serve up free, wholesome meals mad... 1 opportunity -
Tamil Learning Centre crawley
No one is alone in this world Tamil Learning Centre Crawley provides all communities in Crawley and its surrounding area to learn to speak, read an... 3 opportunities -
Unfold
Empowerment through volunteering Driven by highly trained, volunteer mentors, Unfold offer support that works for lasting change. We provide 1-2-1 men... 6 opportunities -
St Mary's
Everyone is welcome.We work with community groups, schools, care homes, churches, foodbank, Parkrun, Todmorden in Blo... 6 opportunities -
Miracle Theatre
Miracle Theatre is Cornwall’s longest running and most prolific touring company, visiting unique places and spac... 1 opportunity -
The Access Project
The Access Project supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique comb... 4 opportunities -
Southwark Libraries & Heritage Service
The London Borough of Southwark, home to some of London's most iconic landmarks, has a rich historical legacy, includ... 1 opportunity -
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe Volunteer StewardsWhen you visit Shakespeare’s Globe to see an iconic production, we think it’s r... 1 opportunity -
Ebor Academy Trust
Ebor Academy Trust: One School, Many Sites Understanding Ebor Academy TrustWith its headquarters in York, Ebor Academy Trust is a systems-led primary focussed m... 1 opportunity -
Rephael House Counselling Centre
Our aim is to improve people's mental/emotional health through talking therapies Rephael House is an independent charity established since 1997 offering one to one professional therapy. Now ba... 1 opportunity -
GT Scholars
The GT Scholar's programme is a social enterprise that tackles educational inequality by helping pupils gain access t... 20 opportunities -
Princess Alice Hospice
Princess Alice Hospice provides a comprehensive range of services that respond to the individual needs of patients an... 47 opportunities -
Kith and Kids
Kith and Kids' overall aim is to empower families living with disability to overcome their social isolation and acces... 14 opportunities -
Treviglas Academy
Stay closer go further! We are a competitive 6th form centre, in the coastal town of Newquay offering level 3 educational experiences in a va... 0 opportunities -
Marie Curie
Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the U... 3 opportunities -
Keech Hospice Care
Making a difference when it matters the most Keech Hospice CareKeech Hospice Care is the adult hospice for Luton and south Bedfordshire, and the children’s hospic... 47 opportunities -
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the leading UK lung cancer charity dedicated to helping everyone affected by the... 37 opportunities -
Connection Support
Solving Homelessness and Achieving Independence Connection Support provides a breadth of specialist support services to a range of people facing complex life challen... 7 opportunities -
Fylde Rugby Community Foundation
Providing 'Rugby For All' To improve access to Rugby Union in Fylde, Blackpool and Wyre by offering community pathways for participation and ap... 1 opportunity -
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC)
RASASC Guildford support survivors of all genders over the age of 13 from across Surrey, who have been raped, sexuall... 1 opportunity -
Genius Abroad
Helping one person might not change the whole world but it can change the world for one person. At Genius Abroad, we believe that talent knows no boundaries. By breaking down language barriers, providing tailored ... 1 opportunity -
Centrepoint
Centrepoint is a national charity working to improve the lives of socially excluded homeless young people. We pr... 19 opportunities -
Breast Cancer Now
We’re the UK’s leading breast cancer charity. And we’re combining the power of science and support to change breast cancer. Now We’re the UK’s leading breast cancer charity. And we’re combining the power of science and support to change breast c... 7 opportunities -
Bournemouth Gateway Club Ltd
A social, leisure and learning community for adults with learning disabilities and related conditions We are a social and activities club for adults 18+ with learning or related disabilites.We aim to provide;a place to ... 5 opportunities -
The Listening Place
The Listening Place is a volunteer-led charity aiming to transform how we support people who feel suicidal. Our train... 2 opportunities -
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is home to the largest collection of portraits in the world and celebrates the lives an... 17 opportunities -
Powered By CAN
Powered by CAN is a twenty-first century youth organisation without walls. We support people aged under 35 in the Bla... 2 opportunities -
TLDM Ltd
Talk Less Do More. We are a Social Enterprise dedicated to address critical common issues amongst young people ages 11-16 within the UK.... 1 opportunity -
Doorstep Library
Words Take You Places Doorstep Library is a community-focused charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading direc... 7 opportunities -
Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK is the only charity dedicated to providing complete and inclusive education support for children an... 2 opportunities -
The Creighton Centre
A small charity with a big impact Our Vision A community where people have a sense of well-being and independence, working together for the benefi... 1 opportunity -
Caris Families
CARIS Families is a small charity that was founded in November 2016. We support homeless families living in temporary... 1 opportunity -
Blood Cancer UK
We're a community dedicated to beating blood cancer by funding research, supporting those affected, and campaigning f... 1 opportunity -
Shout 85258
Here for you 24/7 Shout is a 24/7 UK mental health support text service. By texting ‘85258’ a texter will be put in touch with a traine... 1 opportunity -
World Action Fund
One people Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have t... 1 opportunity -
Unseen Tours
Unseen Tours is a non-for-profit social enterprise, supporting vulnerable individuals with lived experience of homele... 3 opportunities -
Citizens Advice Cheshire East
Citizens Advice offers free, impartial, independent and confidential advice and we are here for everyoneOur pur... 1 opportunity -
Royal Society for Blind Children
No child in the UK should grow up to be poor or lonely just because they are blind• 90% of those who lose their sight... 2 opportunities -
Volunteering Matters: HealthLink
Creating stronger communities from within Volunteering Matters is on a mission to create a brighter future for communities across the UK through the power of v... 1 opportunity -
Healthy Living Centre Dartford
To reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing in Dartford Our mission is to reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing in our local community in Dartford.&nbs... 1 opportunity -
Team Up
Transform a young person's life - Tutor with Team Up In the UK today, the best predictor of a child's academic and social success remains the income and postcode of their... 1 opportunity -
Revive Suffolk CIC
Reviving Souls and Soils 1 opportunity -
ReachOut
We build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance At ReachOut, we believe that socio-emotional skills are overlooked foundational skills which improve success at schoo... 1 opportunity -
Barnardo's
Working with children and young people to be safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Our purpose... 5 opportunities -
EK360
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Autism Hampshire
It is our vision to create a better future for autistic people. Autism Hampshire is the leading local autism charity delivering quality services across Hampshire (including Southamp... 5 opportunities -
Breadwinners
Fresh bread, fresh start We are a registered charity and social enterprise that empowers young refugees to achieve their extraordinary potenti... 1 opportunity -
North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service
A range of services aiming to reduce crime, protect the public from serious harm and support the welfare of young people by helping them stay out of trouble. North Yorkshire youth justice is a specialist element within the county's 0-19 years prevention service who work with... 1 opportunity -
Culture Leicestershire
Creating space to spark imagination, celebrate communities and enhance wellbeing. Culture Leicestershire Leicestershire County Council’s Library, Collections and Learning, Heritage and Cultural Parti... 2 opportunities -
Brandon Carrside Youth and Community Project
We provide seven Youth Work sessions a week for 13-19 year olds and last year we worked with over 350 young people. W... 3 opportunities -
Family Friends
Helping Families To Help Themselves Family Friends was set up in 1993 to support disadvantaged families. Through a network of trained volunteers we provi... 2 opportunities -
African Community School
The African Community School’s vision is for a city in which everyone is fulfilling their potential, free from povert... 1 opportunity -
Trailblazers Mentoring
Inspire New Futures Trailblazers is a UK charity which provides 1:1 mentorship and practical support to people in prison and post release... 3 opportunities -
Deafblind UK
1 opportunity -
Cancer Research UK
Do Something Amazing And Join Us In The Fight Against Cancer Today.We’re the world’s leading charity dedicated to bea... 2 opportunities -
Citizens Advice Wigan Borough
Citizens Advice gives independent, impartial, free and confidential information and advice to help people overcome th... 1 opportunity -
Hire Purpose
Recruitment for a brighter future 1 opportunity -
Palmed Academy
Raising The Standard of Medical Care for Palestinians Through Training and Education Palmed Academy, the education arm of Palmed UK, is training the next generation of healthcare workers in Gaza. There ... 2 opportunities -
Kidney Research UK
Kidney Research UK was founded in 1961 and is the leading UK charity dedicated to funding research aimed at finding b... 1 opportunity -
Make a Smile Oxford
We believe that all children deserve a childhood and understand that illness or disability can make this very difficu... 4 opportunities -
Tees Valley Museums
Tees Valley Museums Consortium consists of the museum services of Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbr... 1 opportunity -
CPRE Buckinghamsire
The Buckinghamshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is an environmental charity dedicated to t... 2 opportunities -
SWAN Transport
Keeping our communities connected SWAN aims to connect our community and tackle loneliness one journey at a time. Without people like our volunteers, w... 2 opportunities -
Lewes District Citizens advice
Here for everyone, whoever you are, whatever the problem. 1 opportunity -
Theatre Troupe
Life-changing theatre, with amazing young people Theatre Troupe works with children and young people with complex mental health problems as a result of adverse childh... 1 opportunity -
St Clare Hospice
Hand in hand, we care St Clare Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care to improve the lives of people affected by a life-... 1 opportunity -
Broxtowe Community Projects
Support- Nourish - Enhance Based in Beeston, we help to reduce food poverty and isolation across Broxtowe Borough (NG9 & NG16 postcode areas... 1 opportunity -
Compaid
Connect Learn Thrive Compaid helps disabled, older and other vulnerable people to overcome the barriers of social, digital and economic ex... 1 opportunity -
The Island York
Our vision is that all young people in York, aged 8-18 years, will feel safe and confident to embrace their own future and become the best version of themselves. The Island is a charity in York providing islands of space and time for children and young people, aged 8-18 years; b... 1 opportunity -
Neurohive CIC
Providing safe and inclusive places for neurodivergent young people Neurohive CIC is a community-focused organisation that supports neurodivergent children and young people through crea... 4 opportunities -
Noah's Ark Children's Hospice
Helping children who are seriously unwell and their families to make the most of every day We help babies, children and young people with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions, and their families, make... 0 opportunities -
Canterbury Oast Trust
Supporting me to live my life COT are a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism through providing accommodation services, t... 2 opportunities -
Wheels for All
Empowering communities through Inclusive cycling At Wheels for All, everyone deserves the freedom, enjoyment, and confidence that cycling brings — whatever their age,... 65 opportunities -
RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People
RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. We offer practical and em... 3 opportunities -
Lymphoma Action
Lymphoma is the most common cancer in young people.With your help we’re ensuring that no one has to face their lympho... 21 opportunities -
CatsProtection
From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now h... 78 opportunities -
Remedi
Empowering people, changing lives. Remedi are a charity that has been at the forefront of the development and delivery of Restorative Justice, services ... 1 opportunity -
Black Country Women's Aid
We listen. We support. We care. Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an independent charity which has supported survivors of violence and abuse for 40... 2 opportunities -
Asist
Advocacy and Independent Visiting Services Asist provides:* specialist independent advocacy support focused on one-to-one, issue-based advocacy for people with ... 6 opportunities -
walk n talk 4 mental health
Walk with us. Talk with us. Change lives – including your own. We create safe, welcoming spaces where people walk, talk, and connect – no judgment, no pressure, just real conversat... 5 opportunities -
Wycombe Homeless Connection
Wycombe Homeless Connection is a charity that serves people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in south Buck... 1 opportunity -
The Bread and Butter Thing
A unique infrastructure which brings people in low-income areas together, developing individual and community resilience. We tackle premiums that such families face everywhere and the in-built social inequalities that come with them. Our m... 2 opportunities -
SeeAbility
Respect is our starting point, We spark imagination, We learn together to be our best, We believe in each other About SeeabilityAt SeeAbility, we specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who ... 17 opportunities -
North West First Responder Group
Working Together To Save Lives And Strengthen Communities. North West First Responder Group is a volunteer-led independent charity that supports. communities in the North West.... 8 opportunities -
Solihull Parish Children and Youth Ministry
Our Children, Youth & Families Ministry is dedicated to helping children, young people and their families grow in... 1 opportunity -
Supporting Humanity
Supporting wellbeing through compassion, connection and community care. Supporting Humanity is a UK registered charity founded in 2021, focused on mental health, bereavement and community w... 1 opportunity -
The Confidence Academy
Get Britain Moving 1 opportunity -
The North Halifax Grammar School
Where who you are now meets who you are meant to be! Where your academic endeavour is celebrated. Where you can belong. Where your experience is unique and individual. 0 opportunities -
Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy says stop. We say go. Epilepsy Action is a community of people committed to a better life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want high q... 28 opportunities -
North Yorkshire Police
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MS Society
The UK’s largest charity dedicated to stopping multiple sclerosis (MS) We fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a co... 1 opportunity -
Bucks Vision
Make a difference today. Inspire a brighter tomorrow We are here to help as many people with sight loss in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes as effectively as we can. We ... 2 opportunities -
Zobia Trust
Helping Children Learn, Grow and Live Independently Zobia Trust is a UK-registered charity dedicated to supporting children with disabilities through education, therapy,... 0 opportunities -
Ross-on-Wye Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets
Welcome to a different kind of adventure, launching young people for life today The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautic... 1 opportunity -
Teamwork Trust
Empowering Every Ability Together What we doTeamwork Trust is an inclusive community where people feel valued, fulfilled, and supported to grow. Everyt... 5 opportunities -
Enrych
Supporting adults across Leicestershire to rediscover what’s possible. Founded in 1986 by Leonard Cheshire and Sue Ryder, Enrych was built on a simple but powerful belief: disabled people ... 0 opportunities
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October’s Volunteer Superhero
This month, we celebrate an inspiring individual whose dedication to volunteering has made a remarkable impact. Our V...
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Teenagers Feel Pressure Not to See Friends and Family
If you spend most of your time studying, you’re not alone. A staggering 57% of 15-17-year-olds feel compelled to prio...
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10 Ways to Volunteer this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, the spirit of giving takes center stage. This Christmas, why not extend that genero...
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5 Ways Volunteering Changed My Life
Volunteering has been a transformative journey that has helped me heal, develop, and gain confidence. Here are five i...
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How Volunteering Can Change the World
Volunteering is a powerful tool for creating meaningful change in our communities. Often underestimated, the impact o...
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Discover the Wonders of Volunteering
In today’s challenging economic climate, young people are increasingly seeking ways to gain new skills while giving b...
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Can I Say This? My Battle with Anxiety
Negative associations and stigma around mental health still exist, making it difficult for many to admit when somethi...
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How Volunteering Saved My Life
At 11 AM this morning, I delivered a lecture to local students, sharing my journey and my untold story—a story I’ve k...
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Choose Happiness Over Grades
You look at your list of things to do, and immediately think about where, how, and when to start. You know you should...
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How I Improved My Mental Health
The initial symptoms of mental health challenges can feel bizarre and confusing. Unlike familiar physical symptoms li...
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10 Ways to Volunteer This Easter
Put down the chocolate and help someone out this Easter. Or better yet, volunteer while handing out chocolate to ever...
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Why Volunteer?
Discover the Motivation and Top Reasons to Get Involved Are you considering volunteering but unsure where to start o...
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How Volunteering Boosts Employability: The Ultimate Career Hack
Happy** International Volunteering Day**! 🌍 Traditionally, today is about celebrating the warm feeling of giving bac...
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How Jess Transformed from Unemployment to a Community Leader
Jess’s inspiring journey from unemployment to a community leader is a testament to resilience and empathy. After univ...
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Meet November’s Volunteer Superhero
Meet Eleanor R., a skydiving, awareness-raising superstar who continues to inspire those around her by stepping out o...
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March 2016 Volunteer of the Month
Drumroll please for March’s Volunteer of the Month… Saleha Latif! At just 17 years old, Saleha is transforming perce...
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The Big Society and Community Volunteering
The concept of the Big Society has faded from political discourse, yet in Kensal Rise, we see citizen power in action...
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Have a good week!
Have a good week! This week, we’re calling on everyone to get involved in a global celebration of good! Here a...
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Volunteer Mini-Bus Helpers / Assistants Clockhouse Community
Role Title: Clockhouse Minibus Helper/Assistant – part-time – voluntaryLocation: The Clockhouse Community Centre,...
Pet Foster Carer Volunteer
You can make a difference to pets Opening your heart and home to Blue Cross pets is more than just providing shelter ...
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Volunteer Pet Foster Carer (Sheffield)
Opportunity to help Pets in Need Blue Cross for Pets in Sheffield are looking for animal lovers who would be happy to...
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Volunteer Pet Foster Carer (South Yorkshire)
Opportunity to help Pets in NeedBlue Cross for Pets in Sheffield are looking for animal lovers who would be happy to ...
CHATline Volunteer
CHAT line is our Carers Help and Talk Line, a telephone service that offers support to unpaid carers. Our chat line v...
Sitting In Service Volunteer
Sitting in service volunteers allow carers a much needed break from their caring role so they can do something for th...
Driver Volunteer - Cardiff and the Vale Hospice
We are looking for volunteer drivers to join our hospice team at our Cardiff and the Vale Hospice, assisting patients...
Dementia Wellbeing East London Volunteer
Dementia Wellbeing is a support programme designed to improve the quality of life for people living with advanced dem...
Compassionate Neighbours Volunteer
Compassionate Neighbours is a free community-led support for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious...
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An Opportunity to Form a Student-Led Volunteering Network
Some may argue there’s nothing unique about student volunteers, but a recent study reveals otherwise. According to ...
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