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Search online

You can search thousands of opportunities and apply online using the do-it.org database. You select the type of volunteering you are interested in and enter your postcode for a list of opportunities in your area.

• Search and apply for a volunteering opportunity

Visit your nearest volunteer centre

Volunteer centres co-ordinate and advertise volunteering opportunities in your area. You can find your nearest volunteering centre on the Do-it.org website.

• Find your nearest Volunteer Centre

Find out about community projects being run by your local council

Contacting your local council may be a useful way to find out about community projects in your area. You can also visit your local library which will have information about local groups, charities and any seasonal opportunities.

• Find your local library
• Volunteer for a community project

If you are interested in setting up a scheme at work read ‘Setting up a volunteering scheme at work’ available from the link below.

• Setting up a volunteer scheme at work

Volunteering overseas

For further information about volunteering overseas, visit the Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) website.

• Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) (opens new window)

Other volunteer organisations

• Community Service Volunteers (opens new window)
• Volunteering England website (opens new window)
• Timebank website (opens new window)
• Mentoring and Befriending Foundation website (opens new window)
• British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (opens new window)

More useful links

• Volunteer Scotland (opens new window)
• Volunteering Wales (opens new window)
• Volunteering Northern Ireland (opens new window)