The Power of Volunteering

What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Benefits You

What is Volunteering?

Volunteering means giving your time, skills, or energy to help others or support a cause—without being paid. It can take many forms, from serving in a café or charity shop, to mentoring, running activities, or supporting community events.

Why Are Volunteers Important?

Volunteers are the backbone of many organisations and community projects. Without them, essential services would be stretched or simply unavailable. They bring passion, dedication, and a personal touch that makes a real difference.

Volunteers help to:

• Support vulnerable people
• Keep community spaces open and active
• Run events and programmes
• Bring fresh ideas and energy to local causes

Benefits of Being a Volunteer

Volunteering doesn’t just help others—it helps you too. Some key benefits include:

• Improved well-being – Volunteering can boost your mood, reduce stress, and give you a sense of purpose.
• Skill building – Learn new skills or gain experience that could help you in work or study.
• Confidence and self-esteem – Taking on new challenges and seeing your impact builds confidence.
• Social connections – Meet new people, make friends, and feel part of your community.

Whether you can give a few hours a week or just want to get involved occasionally, volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference—and feel good doing it.

If your organisation is seeking volunteers or if you have any volunteering opportunities you'd like to promote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch using the Contact link on this page.