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Networking & Relationship Building

Networking & Relationship Building is a valuable, transferable workplace skill — and networking & relationship building 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 networking & relationship building?

Networking & Relationship Building is a valuable, transferable workplace skill. You can develop it for free — while doing something genuinely useful for a cause.

How volunteering builds networking & relationship building

You build networking & relationship building 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 networking & relationship building 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, networking & relationship building is a skill you can keep growing — while helping a cause that needs you.

Networking & Relationship Building volunteering opportunities

There are 378 live opportunities available right now, across 76 organisations. Browse networking & relationship building roles and filter by what fits your schedule, location and interests.

Earn verified networking & relationship building badges

Earn a bronze badge at 10 hours, silver at 50, and gold at 100 — verified and shareable. Every hour you log is verified, so your badge actually means something to employers. See how awards work.

Networking & Relationship Building rarely travels alone. Explore Creativity & Innovation, Data Analysis & Research and Digital Literacy & IT Skills to round out your profile — or pick a cause you care about to put your skills to work.

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Networking & Relationship Building Roles

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Gateshead Youth Council

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

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

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
CatsProtection

CatsProtection

Fundraising Volunteer-Stranraer

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 Fundraising & Grant Writing Goal Setting & Aiming High Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Teamwork & Collaboration Animal Welfare Community Support
Remote, Onsite, and Hybrid
434th Manchester Scout Group

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
Bylines Network

Bylines Network

Writer

Researching and writing news articles, features, reviews or interviews. Working with editors to refine them. Engaging...

Creativity & Innovation Data Analysis & Research Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Goal Setting & Aiming High Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Project Management & Organization Teamwork & Collaboration Animal Welfare Arts & Culture Civic Engagement Community Support Disability Inclusion Education Elderly Care Employment & Skills Environment Gender Equality Health & Well-being Homelessness & Poverty Human Rights LGBTQ+ Support Mental Health Refugee Support Rehabilitation Services
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Organisations

Focused on Networking & Relationship Building

Organisations offering networking & relationship building volunteering opportunities.

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Abbey Community Centre

Abbey Community Centre

Abbey Community Centre is a multiple award-winning small community charity located in Kilburn, North West London, hel...

11 opportunities
Cambridge Wireless Ltd

Cambridge Wireless Ltd

Cambridge Wireless is the leading international community for companies involved in the research, development and app...

0 opportunities
434th Manchester Scout Group

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

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

Deafblind UK is the UK’s only charity specialising in supporting people with any level of deafblindness. We support p...

4 opportunities
Vinspired

Vinspired

Unite, Impact, Inspire

Since 2006, Vinspired has been a beacon for young volunteers, igniting the passion for community service among thousa...

99 opportunities
Bridlington Cricket Foundation

Bridlington Cricket Foundation

At Bridlington Cricket Foundation, we harness the power of cricket and outdoor recreation to create magical experienc...

1 opportunity
St Dunstan's College

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 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

Healthwatch Leeds gives people a powerful voice on health and social care services in Leeds and beyond. Healthwatch L...

3 opportunities
Care Network Cambridgeshire

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
Cardiff Council, Dementia Friendly Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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
COG Youth Services Ltd

COG Youth Services Ltd

COG Youth Services Ltd is a Social Enterprise that works in schools across Leicester and Leicestershire. We also run ...

4 opportunities
Sight Support Derbyshire

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

Churston Ferrers Grammar School provides a wide variety of opportunities within the school for students to take respo...

0 opportunities
Blue Cross

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

Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via...

5 opportunities
Tamil Learning Centre crawley

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
City of Wolverhampton College

City of Wolverhampton College

Our purpose is Defining Futures – that is what we are here for – to ensure that students move into positive destinati...

1 opportunity
St Mary's

St Mary's

Everyone is welcome.We work with community groups, schools, care homes, churches, foodbank, Parkrun, Todmorden in Blo...

6 opportunities
MT

Miracle Theatre

Miracle Theatre is Cornwall’s longest running and most prolific touring company, visiting unique places and spac...

1 opportunity
Southwark Libraries & Heritage Service

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

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

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

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

GT Scholars

The GT Scholar's programme is a social enterprise that tackles educational inequality by helping pupils gain access t...

20 opportunities
Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Air Force Museum

Our purpose is to tell the story of the Royal Air Force through its people and collections. For our visitors, we...

22 opportunities
Scouts: 3rd Washington (HLS District)

Scouts: 3rd Washington (HLS District)

3rd Washington Scouts prepare young people with skills for life. We encourage young people to do more, learn more and...

9 opportunities
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

We can't fly without you!

We aim to save lives and reduce or prevent disability or suffering from critical illness and injury by delivering a f...

2 opportunities
Genius Abroad

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
Move Momentum

Move Momentum

We believe that dance is for everyone. We strive to make this a reality.

Move Momentum is an award-winning local charity based in Winchester, Hampshire that aims to make dance accessible to ...

0 opportunities
Powered By CAN

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

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

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
Marie Curie

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
No Panic

No Panic

Helping to break the chains of anxiety.

We provide self-help support to people who have anxiety. Support includes our helpline, recovery services, weekly anx...

14 opportunities
World Action Fund

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
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) UK

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) UK

We are the leading global charity for type 1 diabetes. We fund groundbreaking research, advocate for access to better...

2 opportunities
Royal Society for Blind Children

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
Healthy Living Centre Dartford

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

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
SeeAbility

SeeAbility

SeeAbility is a UK charity supporting people with sight loss and multiple disabilities. We provide specialist support...

5 opportunities
ReachOut

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

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

EK360

4 opportunities
Breadwinners

Breadwinners

Fresh bread, fresh start

We are a registered charity and social enterprise that empowers young refugees to achieve their extraordinary potenti...

1 opportunity
Culture Leicestershire

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
Trailblazers Mentoring

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
Green Meadows

Green Meadows

Local action on climate change

We're building a community that can tackle climate change together, starting with The Meadows. Through a people centr...

1 opportunity
Cancer Research UK

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
Hire Purpose

Hire Purpose

Recruitment for a brighter future

1 opportunity
Palmed Academy

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
Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs

Helping people with sight loss live the life they choose.

We provide mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people. We also campaign for the rights of people with...

8 opportunities
Tees Valley Museums

Tees Valley Museums

Tees Valley Museums Consortium consists of the museum services of Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbr...

1 opportunity
CPRE Buckinghamsire

CPRE Buckinghamsire

The Buckinghamshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is an environmental charity dedicated to t...

2 opportunities
SWAN Transport

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
Theatre Troupe

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

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

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
Bromley Experts by Experience

Bromley Experts by Experience

Bromley Experts by Experience (X by X Bromley) is a very small, but ambitious, Deaf and Disabled* People’s Organisati...

3 opportunities
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Our Critical Care Team stand ready to save the lives of local people...We provide emergency care to people who are in...

0 opportunities
Neurohive CIC

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

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

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

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 - 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
LA

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
Mighty Girls CIC

Mighty Girls CIC

Growing confidence, raising expectations and amplifying voices for girls

Our vision is for a future where all girls are safe, valued and ready to lead.Mighty Girls exists to raise expectatio...

3 opportunities
CatsProtection

CatsProtection

From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now h...

72 opportunities
Remedi

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
walk n talk 4 mental health

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

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

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
North West First Responder Group

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
Supporting Humanity

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

The Confidence Academy

Get Britain Moving

1 opportunity
The North Halifax Grammar School

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 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...

23 opportunities
North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police

1 opportunity
MS Society

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...

0 opportunities
 Bucks Vision

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

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
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