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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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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 · Flexible hours · Starting from 6 Jan 2026

King's Lynn

Volunteering with PfAT's Nursery in King's Lynn

Volunteers support the Nursery Assistant with young children in PfAT's crèche: term time only, Monday - Wednesday (one or more days per week). 10am - 2pm.

Posted by People from Abroad Team

New

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Sunday Family Craft Activities Volunteer - Millennium Library

We are looking for a volunteer to help out fortnightly with our regular family craft sessions on Sunday afternoons at the Millennium Library.

Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service

New

Community Walks Volunteer - Felbrigg Hall

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Apr

Norwich

Community Walks Volunteer - Felbrigg Hall

We are creating a team to support setting up and delivering walks across our beautiful coast and countryside around Felbrigg.

Posted by Felbrigg Hall

New

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Cat Foster Carer

Could you give a cat the chance to thrive, feel safe, and prepare for their forever home?

Posted by PACT Animal Sanctuary

New

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/month

From home

Trustee - Minute Taker

Get Me Out The Four Walls are looking for a minute taker to attend our trustee meetings.

Posted by Get Me Out The Four Walls

New

Project role (Temporary) · 2—4 hrs/month

Dementia Cafe - Experienced Lead Volunteer Required To Support New Activity

We would like to develop a dementia cafe / drop-in sessions to support local residents and their families, one or two sessions per month on Tuesday afternoon

Posted by Catton Grove Community Centre

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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