Volunteer Cornwall

08/06/2026

Week 5 of in Helston and fantastic to see this group coming together to make beetroot, chickpea and coconut curry with homemade flatbreads and an Asian inspired cucumber salad! Each participant then took home their locally grown veg box to try new things at home. With grower and facilitator / cook Mark Floyd from POM Cornwall and staff and participants from Cober Valley Health and Helston Medical Centre.

05/06/2026

Perspective & Lifestyle

See some of the media coverage this year about the significant positive impact community hubs have, with a spotlight on Pengarth Hub in Penzance

Health project 'transformational' for people - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jkg7nj1rro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Cornwall initiative helps people stay healthy and saves NHS £11 million -
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/cornwall/news/cornwall-community-hubs-save-nhs-millions

05/06/2026

Perspective & Lifestyle

What if everyone stopped volunteering?

We wanted to end the week with this report to remind us all of the impact volunteering has had in the community - read the report below ⬇️

https://bprcvs.co.uk/uploads/1/4/0/2/140239320/what_if_everyone_stopped_volunteering_uk_report__2025_-min.pdf

05/06/2026

From Survivor to Volunteer - A wonderful case study from someone who's benefitted from a Stroke Befriender and now plans to become a volunteer to support others.

Case Study:
PF lost confidence and become isolated after her stroke. Through the emotional support and encourangment she received from her Stroke Befrienders, PF gained confidence, experienced reduced isolation and re-engaged with her local community. There is no better testament to the significant positive impact thishad on PF's life than her having applied to become a Stroke Befriender herself.

"Alan and Ally have been absolutely amazing. I don't feel alone anymore. And now I want to do the same for someone else."

05/06/2026

Perspective & Lifestyle

We think this video speaks for itself!

Hear from one of amazing telephone befrienders talking about his experience as a VOLUNTEER https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7ozmT7Ork4k

Volunteers' Week

Richard, one of our fantastic Telephone Befrienders, talks to us ab...

05/06/2026

DAY 5 - our last few reasons to volunteer! ⭐

Perspective & Lifestyle

40. Gives you a break from the digital world and screens.

41. Puts your own life into perspective and promotes gratitude.

42. Brings fun and excitement to your routine through engaging activities and community events, doing/learning something new and connecting with others.

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Direct Impact & Values

38. Acts as a role model for young people and your own family.
39. Helps non-profits maximize resources to focus on vital work.

🔎Find volunteering opportunities

NYAS - https://www.nyas.net/
Dracaena Centre - https://dracaenacentre.org/about-us/help-us/

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Direct Impact & Values

36. Sees the impact of your actions firsthand.
37. Aligns your daily actions with your core values.

📍Mid Cornwall
Food Larder Volunteer - https://opportunities.volunteercornwall.org.uk/food-larder-volunteer

📍West Cornwall
Growing Links - https://www.growinglinks.org.uk/

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Direct Impact & Values

34. Protects the local environment and wildlife through cleanups and conservation.
35. Encourages sustainability (e.g., by participating in food shares or recycling projects).

🐥 Mousehole Bird Hospital - https://opportunities.volunteercornwall.org.uk/volunteers-needed-coming-season

🐝Bosavern Community Farm - https://www.bosaverncommunityfarm.org.uk/

🥕 Ecology, Sustainability, Organic Vegetable growing - https://opportunities.volunteercornwall.org.uk/ecology-sustainability-organic-vegetable-growing

🌳 Choose Nature - https://opportunities.volunteercornwall.org.uk/choose-nature-thursday-wild-spaces-volunteers

🏖️Beach Guardian - https://beachguardian.org/

04/06/2026

DAY 4 OF OUR 42 REASONS TO VOLUNTEER!

Direct Impact & Values

31. Fights for a cause you truly believe in.
32. Helps the most vulnerable people in society directly.
33. Saves vital public services (like RNLI Lifeboat crews) that depend on local heroes.

➡️Barnardos (countywide)
https://opportunities.volunteercornwall.org.uk/childrens-independent-advocate

➡️RNLI Fundraiser (North & East)
https://opportunities.volunteercornwall.org.uk/join-rnli-crew-bude-make-real-lifesaving-impact-fundraiser

➡️National Youth Advisory Service (North & East)
https://opportunities.volunteercornwall.org.uk/befriender-young-person-care-system