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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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Register for an account

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.

Browse all opportunities

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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Community · 4 Jun, 10:00 - 16:00

Festival of Volunteering: Volunteer Extravaganza 2026

Are you looking for opportunities to support local charities, community groups, or social enterprises in Norfolk? Give it a go at our Volunteering Extravaganza!

Posted by Festival of Volunteering

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Community · 4 Jun, 10:00 - 16:00

Festival of Volunteering - Volunteer Extravaganza 2026

Are you looking for opportunities to support local charities, community groups, or social enterprises in Norfolk? Give it a go at our Volunteering Extravaganza!

Posted by Get InVOLved Norfolk
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Organisation role · Flexible hours

Community Garden Volunteer - Tuckswood Library

We're looking for volunteers to help maintain the garden outside Tuckswood Library for the benefit of the community and those who use the library.

Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service
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Organisation role · Flexible hours

Digital Champion - Earlham Library

We are looking for Digital Champions to help with basic IT queries. You don't need to be an expert in IT to apply - just a basic knowledge and a willing spirit

Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service
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Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Children's Art Club Volunteer - Earlham Library

We are looking for a volunteer to run regular children's art club sessions at Earlham Library. Sessions will run on a weekday from 4.00-5.00pm.

Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service
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Organisation role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Secretary to the board of trustees

We’re looking for a highly organised and reliable volunteer to support our Board of Trustees as a Secretary.

Posted by Feathers Futures

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Sign up to our Newsletters

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. There's something for everyone

Join our Facebook group

Join our Volunteering in Norfolk Facebook group and keep up to date with what's happening in Norfolk

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If you would like further support finding a volunteering opportunity that is right for you or you have any questions please get in touch.

News

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust at 100: Pledge to do one thing for wildlife

Celebrate 100 years of Norfolk Wildlife Trust by pledging to help wildlife. Take simple actions like planting wildflowers or volunteering, and support nature recovery across Norfolk.
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Volunteering Accessibility Survey

Take part in this volunteering accessibility survey and share your views and experiences to shape real change
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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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