Devon Connect

04/06/2026

Celebrate Volunteers' Week with Devon Connect! ❤️
Volunteering: The ultimate win-win for you and Devon! ✨

This , we want to shine a light on something truly amazing: when you give a little time to your community, you get so much back in return. Volunteering isn't just about lending a hand—it’s about boosting your own happiness, learning new skills, and meeting wonderful people right on your doorstep.

Did you know?

🌟 76% of volunteers report that giving their time has improved their mental health.

🌱 77% say it has boosted their overall wellbeing, helping them feel more connected and less stressed.

🤝 It’s one of the best ways to rediscover your confidence, find higher life satisfaction, and make a real difference locally.

👉 Visit us at devonconnect.org to discover the vast range of ways you can get involved in your area today.

04/06/2026

🌟 Volunteering is good for the soul – and your wellbeing! 🌟

This , we’re celebrating the powerful connection between giving back and feeling good. Volunteering doesn’t just help your community – it helps you, too!

🧠 Studies have found that 76% of volunteers say it improves their mental health
💬 77% said volunteering improves their overall wellbeing
💪 People who volunteer report higher life satisfaction and lower stress levels

Today our Volunteer Connector, Sammy will be attending the Job Centre, to support those interested in learning more about volunteering to be connected with placements💚

Looking for a way to give back and feel good?
📩 Check out Devon Connect at devonconnect.org to find out about the vast range of volunteering opportunities in your area

21/05/2026

🎒✨ Looking for things to do this May Half Term? ✨🎒

With the school holidays just around the corner, keeping the family entertained doesn't have to be a puzzle!

From local crafts and nature activities to family-friendly community events right on your doorstep, there is plenty happening across Devon. Before you head out, check out Devon Connect to find local activities, hubs, and events happening in your area. It’s the perfect place to discover free or low-cost community events, workshops, and family fun! 👉

Explore what’s on near you: https://devonconnect.org/

06/05/2026

Devon Connect is the platform to showcase your events and activities for FREE. It also allows people living in Devon to signup and actively look for your events and volunteering opportunities. It's a WIN-WIN.

30/04/2026

It's Bank Holiday weekend, so check out all of the activities going on in Devon over the next few days - Visit the Devon Connect activities listing https://devonconnect.org/activities and get out and about.

22/04/2026

It's almost May. Lots of daytime and hopefully sunny weather, so it's time to get Active! Check out the Active Devon campaign 'Naturally Healthy May' to find lots of suggestions and events to get you and your family out and about...🚴🏄🤸🏖️

https://devonconnect.org/campaign/naturally-healthy-may

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20/04/2026

🧠 Myth-Busting Mondays
This is the first in a short series looking at some of the most common misconceptions about volunteering as a Community Car Scheme driver.

We’ve put these together to show what it’s really like — simple, flexible, and supported.

Each week we’ll tackle a different myth and share the reality behind it.

15/04/2026

Looking for something to do in Devon? 🌳

Whether you’re looking for a local coffee morning, a new hobby, or a support group right here in our community, check out DevonConnect. It’s a free hub that brings together all the local events and activities happening across our county.

It’s more than just a directory—it’s a way to reconnect with our neighbours and see what’s going on just down the road.

👉 Explore what's happening near you: https://devonconnect.org/

Devon Connect is an online platform for communities across Devon. People can use it to find or add local events, activities and volunteering opportunities.

30/03/2026

Job Vacancy in Barnstaple....

We are so pleased to announce that we are recruiting a Youth Connector to join our project “Building a strong and vibrant Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in North Devon and Torridge.” The Youth Connector provides a youth‑focused lens within the National Lottery Community Development Project. The role builds relationships with place-based community developers/connectors, VCSE organisations and public and private sector partners; to help identify needs, gaps and barriers, and ensure their voices, and those of the youth they serve - including hidden and quiet voices - are heard, understood and acted upon.

Working alongside VCSE organisations, youth groups, Social Prescribers and other partners, the Youth Connector helps bring ideas and initiatives together, strengthens collaboration, shares learning and best practice, and promotes inclusive opportunities.

The role also supports youth-focused organisations with local insight, funding and training information, and links young people to activities, volunteering and Devon Connect.

Think this is the role for you then please do apply for the Youth Connector role today at www.devonjobs.gov.uk:

https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/job/Youth%20(Inclusion%20%26%20Accessibility)%20Connector%20-%20North%20Devon%20Voluntary%20Services%20%2F%20Taw%20and%20Torridge%20Voluntary%20Services%20/

05/02/2026

Not long now - Join the North Devon Voluntary Services - NDVS Revitalising Volunteering event in Green Lanes, Barnstaple on Thursday 12th February.

Over 30 local organisations are attending in one of the biggest events that Green Lanes Shopping Centre has hosted. Do some shopping, have a coffee and explore opportunities to help others this coming year! 🙂

For more information and to book your free ticket go to - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/revitalising-volunteering-event-tickets-1976599946649