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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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To apply for opportunities and to message organisations you will need to have an account.

Do the talent scan

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.

Join the Volunteer Pool

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.

Latest opportunities

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Volunteer needed for Scouting supporting young people aged 10 - 18 years old

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Norwich

Volunteer needed for Scouting supporting young people aged 10 - 18 years old

We are looking for volunteers to expand our teams so we can offer fun and adventure for more boys & girls aged 10-18 years old across Norwich.

Posted by Norfolk Scouts
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Volunteers needed for Scouting supporting young people aged 4 - 10 years old

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Norwich

Volunteers needed for Scouting supporting young people aged 4 - 10 years old

We are looking for volunteers to expand our teams so we can offer fun and adventure for more boys & girls aged 4 upto 10 years old across Norwich.

Posted by Norfolk Scouts
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Accommodation Volunteers

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Norwich

Accommodation Volunteers

The NNUH Accommodation Office offers 144 ensuite rooms for temporary visitors, and are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks.

Posted by Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Admin Volunteers

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Norwich

Admin Volunteers

Admin volunteers at the NNUH support staff in a variety of administrative departments.

Posted by Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Dialysis Unit Volunteers, Cromer Hospital

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Cromer

Dialysis Unit Volunteers, Cromer Hospital

Volunteers at Cromer Hospital Dialysis Unit support staff, patients and visitors chatting to patients, makes hot drinks and helping to clean clinical equipment.

Posted by Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Diamond Anniversary Celebration Project Team

Project role (Temporary) · 2—4 hrs/month · Starting from 1 Feb 2026 For around 23 months

Norwich

Diamond Anniversary Celebration Project Team

The BUILD Charity will be 60 years old in 2027 and is building a team to help it celebrate by raising awareness and income - as well as partying hard!

Posted by The BUILD Charity

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News

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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Community Biodiversity Fair 2025 - Norwich October 4th

Drop in to the Biodiversity Fair Norwich October 4th at The Forum and find out about Norfolk's incredible biodiversity.
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Individuals working but all connected.

Rethinking corporate volunteering, small steps, big impact.

Rethinking corporate volunteering, small steps, big impact.
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