Go Vol Herts

30/10/2026

Use your skills for good.
Volunteering isn't just offering your time, it can also be about using your qualifications and skills for purpose, for something a little outside of the everyday, for good.

Find out how your skills can be used for good -

All of our amazing volunteers have skills and qualities that they bring to their organisations. In volunteering, some people want to learn new skills, and perhaps do something totally different from their 'day job'; whilst many people love to use their existing skills to help out. People who offer ...

27/10/2026

Jess Lievesley joins us as a Trustee speaker at this year’s Hertfordshire Trustee Conference, reflecting on lessons learned from leading significant organisational change at Hertfordshire Mind. Hear what's been most rewarding, what was harder than expected, and what he'd do differently.

Whether you're planning a major change or just thinking about how your organisation can adapt, this session will offer practical insights you can apply in your own organisation.
Tues 10th Nov | 4.30 – 7.30 pm | Fielder Centre, Hatfield Business Park, AL10 9TP

Register now for your free place:
https://www.govolherts.org.uk/o/govolherts/opportunities/Hertfordshire-Trustees-Conference-2026/122734


Hertfordshire Community Foundation

25/10/2026

Want something to do this half term that is family friendly and contributes to your wider community? Join North Herts & Stevenage CVS along with 20+ local charities and charitable organisations to find out how to get involved in the good work they are offering locally.

Find out more information:

There are so many people across North Herts & Stevenage who want to do something good in their community. The challenge isn’t always a lack of willingness – sometimes it’s simply knowing where to start.

24/10/2026

Today is the day!
Join 60+ local charities and organisations bringing the community together to celebrate the amazing people changing others' lives, supporting with social isolation, wellbeing, new opportunities and friendships.

If you'd like to find out more, come along to St Albans Cathedral or find more information:
https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/st-albans-community-showcase

21/10/2026

Join St Albans Cathedral and 60+ charities, groups and local organisations - including us! - for a day of bringing the community together for their annual charity showcase.

Meet the people and organisations making a real difference within St Albans and the surrounding areas, and find out how you can be a part of the fun.

⏰11am - 3pm
📍St Albans Cathedral
🎟️Free entry

We'll see you there!

19/10/2026

Can you help us capture and create at our upcoming Trustees’ Conference?
We’re looking for a volunteer photographer and content creator to join us at our annual event to capture the evening.

More information and to apply via QR codes in graphic.

Can’t make the date but looking to get more creative? Head to the last slide to create your account today 👉🏼

Creator

13/10/2026

Join us at this year’s Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference where we will welcome Kate Scott, Chair of Herts Welcomes Refugees (HWR) to share her experience of leading a charity through growth and change.

Kate has helped transform HWR from a small volunteer-led organisation into a stronger, more sustainable charity—while staying true to its mission of supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear her insights on leadership, governance and building lasting impact.

Tues 10th Nov | 4.30 – 7.30 pm | Fielder Centre, Hatfield Business Park, AL10 9TP

Register now for your free place:

https://www.govolherts.org.uk/o/govolherts/opportunities/Hertfordshire-Trustees-Conference-2026/122734


Hertfordshire Community Foundation

12/10/2026

🚗 🎉 It's Community Transport Week and we're featuring the wonderful volunteer drivers of our local community transport schemes. Whether they drive little or often, they're the backbone of these schemes. They're not just driving but truly 'Driving communities forward!'

🎥 Our special blog for this week collates interviews and videos featuring several drivers, as well as a community transport scheme manager and client, to help you get a sense of what it means to be involved, the benefits of volunteer driving and whether this could be a great opportunity for you.

Schemes all over our county are keen to hear from potential new drivers.

Browse our feature and the interviews: https://www.govolherts.org.uk/blog/driving-communities-forward

09/10/2026

🏊 Sea Lion Swimming Club are looking for volunteer helpers to support the club in creating a positive experience for swimmers.

If you enjoy being around people, have an interest in swimming or simply want to give something back to your local community, this could be a great opportunity to get involved. 💙
Find out more:

Support disabled swimmers as a volunteer helper at Sea Lion Swimming Club. Flexible roles, training provided, no experience necessary.

09/10/2026