Corporate Volunteering.

What is it?

Corporate volunteering, also known as Employer-Supported Volunteering (ESV), is when businesses offer their employees paid time off from their regular duties to take part in volunteering activities.


Some companies organise group volunteering events for their staff, while others encourage more flexible, ongoing arrangements—such as allowing employees to volunteer for short periods each week, like half an hour at a time.

Aviva staff volunteering on outdoor project

Why Get Involved?

Volunteering gives businesses and their employees the chance to build connections with their local communities and give back to society while working on issues they feel passionate about. They also gain the opportunity to develop key soft skills in areas such as coaching, leadership and organisational abilities. Further benefits have been found to include:


  • Improved communication
  • Increased confidence
  • Team working
  • Creativity
  • Resilience
  • Gaining an overall sense of fulfilment
  • Benefits to the local community 


Please note. Some charities and voluntary groups may charge a fee to provide an activity for your organisation, this is to cover the time and costs involved to be able to deliver you these opportunities.


If you're interested in introducing a corporate volunteering scheme at your workplace, you can find a few tips in this blog post to get you started.

Roles suitable for corporate volunteers

Apr

19

New
Norfolk Marathon and Half Marathon Race Day Helper

One-off · 19 Apr, 07:30 - 16:00

Cromer

Norfolk Marathon and Half Marathon Race Day Helper

Get hands on with race day on behalf of Shelter at the Norfolk Marathon & Half Marathon. Registration, stewarding, tickets, etc there are a range of roles!

Posted by Shelter

Aug

1

New
Cringleford Junior International Tournament

One-off · 1 Aug, 08:00 — 2 Aug, 18:00

Easton

Cringleford Junior International Tournament

Unique two-day international youth football festival in Norwich featuring celebrating culture and international partnerships

Posted by Cringleford Junior Football Club

Mar

9

New
Daffodils Delivery to Hospital / Care Staff

One-off · 9 Mar, 07:00 — 10 Mar, 15:00

King's Lynn

Daffodils Delivery to Hospital / Care Staff

Help spread the good feeling of spring by helping ACT deliver daffodils from Addenbrooke's to King's Lynn to show appreciation to care and hospital staff.

Posted by Addenbrookes Charitable Trust
lady smiling whilst on the telephone

Rethink corporate volunteering.

It doesn't have to be done in a day.

Rather than offering all your employees volunteering days together, have you considered introducing volunteering throughout the year? This could amount to just 30 minutes a week for some of your staff! Read our Blog post here


This option is possible with many Trustee roles and also opportunities like Befriending volunteer for Age UK Norfolk - helping prevent older people from feeling lonely and isolated by making a simple friendly call once a week. There's a very easy, quick and straightforward recruitment process and it's a very flexible role.


As an employer, with flexible volunteering options you also have the benefit of not losing multiple members of staff from the floor or office for 2 or 3 full days a year. 

Support from Get InVOLved Norfolk

How we can help

The Get InVOLved Norfolk platform makes it simple for you and your employees to discover volunteering opportunities and track their impact all through your organisation’s dedicated page.


Getting started is easy:


Just register, then create a page for your organisation. Once your page is approved, you can add teams and individual members.

From there, everyone in your organisation can browse and apply for roles individually or as a group, as well as log their volunteering hours.


All logged activity is visible via your organisation’s dashboard, giving you a clear view of the difference your teams and your organisation as a whole are making in the local community.


You can also create private volunteering events, visible only to your organisation. Plus, we’ll recommend opportunities directly to your dashboard to help keep your teams engaged.

Photo of the Voluntary Norfolk Communities team

Trustee and Board roles

Voluntary Treasurer

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 16 Jan 2026

Flexible location

Voluntary Treasurer

We are looking for a treasurer to assist our charity with our financial records.

Posted by Winfarthing Anglo-Saxon Project
Secretary

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/month · Starting from 9 Feb 2026

From home

Secretary

Join Mile Cross Good Neighbour Scheme to support residents, build community connections, and help create a safer, kinder, more connected neighbourhood.

Posted by Mile Cross Good Neighbour Scheme
Centre 81 Trustee

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/month

Great Yarmouth

Centre 81 Trustee

We are looking for two special people to join us as Trustees to join us to support the organisation into the future with skills and interest in the world of reg

Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections

News

Momentum April Youth Work Network Meeting

📆 Thursday, 16 April 2026, 10:00-12:00 📌 Online Connect and collaborate at the Youth Work Network Meeting, where we'll share ideas, resources, and support each other in our work. Join us for our upcoming Youth Work Network Meeting, bringing together professionals and partners from across the sector (generally for network members, however those who feel joining the network may be useful are also welcome to join). This session will include: Updates and introductions Guest speaker: Ellie Slater, Research Assistant - The Looking Forward Project Guest speaker: Anita Stewart - Active Norfolk After the Session: There will be time for networking and open discussion with fellow attendees. If you require any adjustments to help you attend, please get in touch with us at info @momentumnorfolk.org.uk . We look forward to you joining us! Tickets available here (from 1st March)
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Momentum Youth Work Coffee Mornings - Spring

Working remotely? Need a change of scenery or a friendly catch-up? Join Momentum for their Community Coffee Morning. An open, relaxed drop-in session designed to bring people together. Whether you’re looking for a collaborative workspace, a chance to meet others from different organisations, or simply a warm cuppa and conversation, you’re welcome. The Garage is fully accessible for all users. While they don’t have on-site parking, both The Forum and Chantry Place car parks are just a two-minute walk away. Their café also offers a range of snacks and drinks to keep you fuelled throughout your visit. No registration needed, just pop in, say hello, and connect! Tues, 10 March 2026, 9:30-10:30 Tues, 14 April 2026, 9:30-10:30 Tues, 12 May 2026, 9:30-10:30
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Momentum x Active Norfolk: The Power of Physical Activity

📆 Wed, 25 March 2026, 10:00-12:00 📌 Online Join Momentum and Active Norfolk for an informative workshop exploring how physical activity can positively impact young people Physical activity is a powerful tool for fostering resilience in children and young people. In educational settings, it offers more than just physical benefits, it helps students develop emotional strength and perseverance. Through structured sport, active play, and movement-based learning, young people experience challenge, teamwork, and personal growth. These moments teach them how to manage setbacks, regulate emotions, and build confidence – skills that are essential in both school life and beyond. By embedding physical activity into daily routines, educators and staff can create supportive environments that nurture resilient, well-rounded learners. Tickets available here
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Norfolk Community Foundation - Skills Exchange

Partnering businesses with charities

Norfolk Community Foundation coordinates a network of local businesses committed to making a difference by providing free advice and support to the voluntary and not-for-profit sector. The Good for Good Skills Exchange, formerly known as Norfolk ProHelp, includes one-off help, mentoring and strategic support. Businesses interested in supporting this initiative can find out more here.

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