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Find the perfect volunteering opportunity

It's great that you are interested in volunteering. If you are unsure what you would like to do, just want to browse or would like organisations to contact you about roles, we can help. Check out the helpful guides below for more information.

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Not sure what you would like to do? Find out which opportunities are a good fit for you by doing the talent scan.

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Use the filters to help you to find opportunities that fit your preferences. The search will show closest roles first.

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So organisations can reach out to you about roles you may be interested in.

Not sure where to start?

We have a great training course

The Volunteer Passport programme includes five core training modules provided by Norfolk Adult Learning in:

Introduction to Volunteering
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
Safeguarding Adults and Children
Person-centred working

These modules are delivered via courses both online and face to face and are a great foundation to support your volunteering journey.

Click the Volunteer Passport button below to find out more.

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Latest opportunities

New

Organisation role · 4—6 hrs/Week

Norwich

Social Shop Volunteer

Organise and price food donations at our Social Shop, sign up members and take payments. Lovely, friendly atmosphere.

Posted by Social Moments

New

Organisation role · 0—1 hrs/Week

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time - Earlham Library

We are looking for a volunteer to lead our weekly Bounce & Rhyme session for parents and pre-school children at Earlham Library.

Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service

New

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

New

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

New

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

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

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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