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Welcome to Get InVOLved Norfolk

Get InVOLved Norfolk is your one-stop platform for volunteering. Whether you want to give your time and skills to support a local cause, or you’re an organisation looking for volunteers, the site makes connection easy. 

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For volunteers

Not sure where to start? Find out more about volunteering and how you can get involved.

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For organisations

Get InVOLved Norfolk can support you to reach thousands of potential volunteers.

Volunteer at events

Volunteering at events is a wonderful way to make a positive impact, grow personally and professionally, and enjoy new experiences. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or want to start with something that doesn't involve a regular commitment, there's always something to gain from giving your time and effort to support events in your community.

Nov

23

Norwich Half Marathon

One-off · 23 Nov, 09:00 - 13:00

Costessey

Norwich Half Marathon

The Norwich Half Marathon is back for 2025 and we' would love volunteer support to help us on the day. Taking place at the Norfolk Showground!!!

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Dec

7

Santa Dash Event Volunteers

One-off · 7 Dec, 10:30 - 13:30

Great Yarmouth

Santa Dash Event Volunteers

Santa Dash – Gorleston Sea Front - Sunday 7th December 2025

Posted by St Elizabeth Hospice

Dec

14

Mental Elf Festive Fun Run

One-off · 14 Dec, 10:00 - 13:00

Norwich

Mental Elf Festive Fun Run

Volunteers Needed for our Mental Elf Fun run.

Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Mind
Event Volunteers

One-off · 4—8 hrs

Norfolk

Event Volunteers

Become a Lifesaver with NARS by volunteering at Norfolk events! Raise awareness, inspire your community and make a real difference.

Posted by Norfolk Accident Rescue Service: NARS

Latest opportunities

New roles! Be the first to apply.

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Independent Custody Visitor

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Saddle Bow

Independent Custody Visitor

Volunteers are required to join the existing team of visitors, carrying out independent scrutiny of Norfolk Constabulary custody facilities.

Posted by Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
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Support Inclusive cycling sessions delivered by Wheels for All Norwich

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Support Inclusive cycling sessions delivered by Wheels for All Norwich

Support Inclusive cycling sessions delivered by Wheels for All Norwich on the first Sunday of the month between 10am - 11.45am.

Posted by Wheels for All Norwich

Mar

6

New
YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy Volunteer

One-off · 6 Mar 2026, 19:00 — 7 Mar 2026, 07:00

Flexible location

YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy Volunteer

Join the YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy team to raise awareness of youth homelessness while raising vital funds to tackle the root causes.

Posted by YMCA Norfolk
New
Crib Volunteer with Vision Norfolk

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Great Yarmouth

Crib Volunteer with Vision Norfolk

Vision Norfolk’s mission is to support people living with sight loss to live active, independent and fulfilled lives.

Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections
New
English Exchange Volunteer - Tuckswood Library

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

English Exchange Volunteer - Tuckswood Library

We are looking to start English Exchange sessions at Tuckswood Library to support local people who have English as a Second Language.

Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service

Dec

1

New
St Martins December Street Collection

One-off · 1 Dec, 10:00 — 24 Dec, 15:00

St Martins December Street Collection

Do you have a spare hour to help St Martins this winter? We will be collecting donations in Norwich city centre throughout December to raise vital funds.

Posted by St Martins Housing Trust

Events around Norfolk

what's happening near you! From drop in sessions to volunteer fairs.

Volunteering in Norfolk

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Our monthly volunteering Newsletter is a great way to find out what is happening in your local community. Get motivated by inspiring stories and find the volunteering opportunity to suit your interests and skills.

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News

Supporting Volunteers - A guide for local groups.

Do you experience challenges in recruiting and retaining volunteers? Are you finding that the traditional ways of doing things are less effective than they were? Could you do with some ‘easy wins’ and fresh ideas to help inspire you? Over the last few months members of Norfolk & Waveney Vision for Volunteering have been meeting to address what best practice looks like, and how organisations may need to change their ways of recruiting and recognising volunteers. This partnership of local delivery and support organisations from the voluntary and community sector, community-focused local government officers and other volunteer involving organisations have researched and developed Supporting Volunteers – a guide for smaller organisations . The process has been supported by Voluntary Norfolk and Norfolk County Council. Free copies of the guide are now available from Health Information Leaflet Service where you can order multiple copies and they will be delivered to a convenient location. An accessible pdf can be accessed via the button below.
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Thank you for taking part in the 2025 Get InVOLved surveys!

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our 2025 Get InVOLved Norfolk Surveys for volunteers and organisations. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us - it's helping us to see what is working on the platform and how we can improve it to better support volunteering across Norfolk. We’re currently busy analysing all the responses, and the insights you’ve shared are already proving extremely useful. As a thank you, all survey participants were entered into a prize draw to win Jarrolds vouchers – and we’ll be contacting the lucky winners very soon! In the meantime, we’ve created a handy new document to help you make the most of the site, based directly on your feedback. It includes some useful "Top Tips" and key statistics from this year’s surveys.
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Befriending Week 1st-7th November

Befriending Week is the annual campaign to raise awareness about befriending and highlight the power of social connection in reducing loneliness and social isolation. It’s a chance for communities to raise awareness about befriending, celebrate the contributions of befriending volunteers and the staff who support them, and advocate for befriending to local and national decision-makers. Get involved at befriending.co.uk/bw Special events for volunteer befrienders Do you volunteer for a befriending project? Befriending Networks is running a special online event on Thursday 6 November to say thank you to befrienders. Connect with other volunteers, share your experiences and celebrate the power of befriending
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Get InVOLved Norfolk is delivered by Voluntary Norfolk as part of the Empowering Communities Partnership and funded by Norfolk County Council