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

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Weekly gardening group with Mile Cross Green Hearts

One-off · 2—4 hrs

Flexible location

Weekly gardening group with Mile Cross Green Hearts

A group to connect with others and look after the community gardens created in Mile Cross, from Civic Gardens to Sloughbottom Park.

Posted by Mile Cross Projects and Events Group
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Creating a community garden on Burges Road in Mile Cross

One-off · 2—4 hrs

Creating a community garden on Burges Road in Mile Cross

An opportunity to join the community to continue on the journey to create a garden on a previously unused and unmanageable site for people and wildlife to enjoy

Posted by Mile Cross Projects and Events Group

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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
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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
Trustee: Staff and Volunteer Wellbeing

Organisation role · 7—16 hrs/month · Starting from 12 Mar

Trustee: Staff and Volunteer Wellbeing

Have you got what it takes to champion the well being of staff and volunteers?

Posted by Grapes Hill Community Garden
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Trusteeship for Thetford Heritage Trust

Organisation role · 4—6 hrs/month · Starting from 1 May

Thetford

Trusteeship for Thetford Heritage Trust

We are seeking trustees with significant experience in Charity/Company Law, Architecture/Heritage, Finance, Creative and Performing Arts or Fundraising

Posted by Thetford Heritage Trust

News

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Volunteering Discovery Podcast - Inclusive Pathways

Shining a light on Inclusive Volunteering at James Paget Hospital. The latest episode of Volunteering Discovery takes listeners behind the scenes of the pharmacy at James Paget Hospital, where inclusive volunteering is transforming lives and strengthening teams. Through conversations with staff and volunteers involved in Project Search, the episode explores how learning-disabled and neurodivergent adults are gaining skills, confidence, and in some cases, long-term employment. Hear from lucy the Dispensing Stores Manager who has worked in the pharmacy for over 25 years. Volunteer, Reese about building confidence and finding purpose and Charlie who's journey has taken them from volunteer to Pharmacy Team Member. Listen to their inspiring stories by clicking on the button below.
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Momentum x SENDIASS: Exclusions, SEND and the Law

📆 May 6 from 10am to 12pm 📌 Online event Join Momentum and Norfolk SENDIASS to learn about Exclusions, SEND and the Law. This session will cover: Who are Norfolk SENDIASS The law related to fixed term suspension and permanent exclusion Local suspension/exclusion statistics and data Legal tests and statutory guidance related to SEND in suspensions and exclusions Overview of managed moves, reduced timetables and illegal exclusions Support that a youth work professional could provide to a young person / parent / carer who are dealing with suspensions and exclusions related to SEND Q & A section. Tickets available here (from 1st April)
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Momentum x Break: Work Experience for Young People

📆 Thursday 23 April 2026, 11:00-13:00 📌 Online Join Momentum and Break for an informative workshop exploring how VCSE's can power youth work experience This workshop is focused on how VCSE organisations can offer meaningful and supportive work experience opportunities for young people, and will explore good practice, key considerations, and practical approaches to creating positive work experience placements that benefit both young people and organisations. It will be particularly relevant for VCSE organisations that are already offering, or are interested in offering, work experience to young people. The workshop will include discussion, shared learning, and space to reflect on challenges and opportunities when supporting young people into the workplace. Tickets available here ( from 1st March)
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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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