Royal Voluntary Service

20/08/2026

Our Finance Team taking things to new heights ⛰️

Walking Pen Y Fan not once but 5 times to help raise funds for our services 🙌

Thanks so much and well done team 👏

It's not too late to show your support! Visit the team's justgiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-trenavin-body-1

18/08/2026

A huge thank you to the Julia Rausing Trust for their incredible generosity! 💙

We’re so grateful to have been awarded £300k to be given over the next three years to support our Community Clubs.

This funding will help us continue supporting thousands of people in local communities, maintain our club network and expand our programme, ensuring vital local support remains available where it's needed most.

Thank you for helping us make this possible! 🙌

10/08/2026

What a turn out! An incredible result from this year's Big Help Out 🤯

We were proud to support Eden Project Communities this year to help connect more people with meaningful volunteering opportunities through GoVo. Which is just one of the many ways people could connect and find new volunteering opportunities in their community.

We hope everyone who got involved discovered just how rewarding volunteering can be - and that it's inspired you to keep making a difference in your community. 👏

The weekend may be over, but you can still discover new roles and volunteer! Head to govo.org to see how you could lend a hand in your local area.

🥁 Drum roll, please… the results are in!

🎉 15.04 MILLION PEOPLE TOOK PART IN THE BIG LUNCH & BIG HELP OUT THIS YEAR! 🎉

💚 Thank you to everyone who shared food and lent a hand, helping bring communities together across the UK.

🤝 Together, you've sparked new friendships, inspired more volunteering and helped people feel less lonely.

The weekend may be over, but the impact is just beginning. Keep the momentum going by arranging another get-together, signing up to more volunteering, or getting involved in a local event. Even a simple hello to your neighbour helps build stronger, happier and more connected places to live. 👋

🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who took part, and to our incredible organisers, volunteers, and partners, Pears Foundation and Co-op, for making it all possible.

03/08/2026

For almost 50 years, Jennifer has been serving up good food, companionship and kindness in her community ❤️

Volunteers like Jennifer are at the heart of our communities ✨

03/08/2026

Our volunteers always ensure the best service possible for our clients 💘

Meet Khara-Marie, who's been volunteering with us since last summer in Aberdeenshire. Whilst studying at school and applying to study medicine at university, Khara makes calls to people who have used our local transport services to make sure they continue receiving the support they need.

“Volunteering makes me feel like I’m genuinely helping people. Even though I’m not the person providing the transport itself, I feel like I’m helping people feel understood and helping them get answers to their questions.

"I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon because I’ve found it so rewarding." - well done Khara-Marie! 👏

29/07/2026

One small action has the power to make a huge change. 🌍

ITV's docuseries Force of Nature narrated by Andrew Lincoln, reminds us that lasting impact happens when people come together with purpose.

Whether it's restoring habitats, protecting wildlife, cleaning our coastlines, or educating communities, volunteer and be a part of a cause that does vital work for our planet through GoVo.

Turn passion into action and sign up to volunteer today at: https://bit.ly/3ROS8W2

28/07/2026

Sometimes helping others can help you too ❤

Having struggled with anxiety for many years, Hannah believes that volunteering as a Community Companion has helped her build confidence and strengthen her communication skills while supporting people experiencing loneliness in her local community.

“Over time, volunteering has really helped with my anxiety. The more I do, the easier it becomes for me to socialise with people. Meeting someone new doesn’t feel intimidating anymore."

Wish to build your confidence through volunteering? Sign up to volunteer in a role that suits you at govo.org

24/07/2026

Have you spotted our new sites? 👀

Our teams have been working BTS, and the public can now enjoy refreshments from us at three exciting new locations.

📍 Morton House and Wigmore Valley Park in Luton
📍 Wimbledon Station

If you are in the area, come and say hello 👋

22/07/2026

Still in football fever after last weekend’s Final? 🏆

The World Cup may be over but there is one thing that isn’t final – how much YOU can still make a difference 😍

Find local and remote volunteering opportunities using GoVo with local sports clubs or charities who help make a difference through the love of sport ❤

⚽ Browse the football volunteering roles we have on offer at govo.org today.

20/07/2026

A joy since 1992 ❤

Sheila has been volunteering with us for over 30 years at our Stirling Community Hospital cafe, offering heart-warming service to hospital patients, visitors and NHS staff.

Having battled cancer in her early 40s and now living with limited vision, Sheila has continued to volunteer with remarkable dedication. Her unwavering resilience and commitment to helping others, despite the challenges she’s faced, is truly inspiring.

We’re so grateful for volunteers like Sheila. Thank you so much for your continued service and support ❤

06/07/2026

The Norfolk Home Library Service has always been for people of all ages who - for whatever reason - cannot get to their local library. We are pleased to promote a new offer, in which volunteers will visit:

• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧
• 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬
• 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃)

Interested in this service - or know someone who could use a home visit?

Contact Norfolk Library and Information Service on 01603 774777 (Option1) or email [email protected] to be added to a delivery round.

20/04/2026

Do you have a few hours a month to connect with book lovers?
Do you know someone who is homebound, isolated, or with caring responsibilities —anyone who cannot easily visit their local library?

The Norfolk Home Library Service connects homebound readers with volunteers who deliver far more than books. Our volunteers offer personal, one-to-one visits, providing company and support to those who may rarely see others.

We are currently in need of volunteers at the following branches:
- St Williams Way Library
- Sprowston Library
- Sheringham Library
- Acle Library
- Reepham Library

Want to learn more? Start here: https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteering/

If you’re interested in becoming a client at any one of our 47 branches across Norfolk, please contact your local library branch, call the Norfolk Library and Information Service on 01603 774 777 (option 1), or email [email protected]

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