Volunteering and Skills Connections is a Great Yarmouth Borough Council initiative, collaborating with organisations from the private, statutory and voluntary sectors. It supports residents across the ...
About Volunteering and Skills Connections
We focus on supporting individuals who:
- Are economically inactive or employed but seeking to retrain or up skill
- Need assistance transitioning into or sustaining employment
- Aim to improve their current work situation
- Want access to basic skills or maths courses
- Are interested in taking up a range of volunteering opportunities
Our volunteering roles span gardening, retail, customer service, and maintenance, with over 50 opportunities available through local organisations. With more than 1,500 residents already engaged, we are committed to matching individuals with the right volunteering and skills opportunities to help them realise their ambitions and improve their wellbeing through a holistic resident-led approach.
Recently added opportunities
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Puppy Fosterer Volunteer with Guide Dogs
In this role you will provide a temporary home for a puppy in training, using the support and guidance of Guide Dogs for the welfare and handling of the puppy.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Puppy Raiser Volunteer with Guide Dogs
You'll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. You'll be looking after a puppy for 12-16 months.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections
Organisation role · 4—5 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Watch Keeper Volunteer (Gorleston)
National Coastwatch (NCI) Watch Keepers provide eyes and ears along the coast, keeping watch and monitoring radio channels.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections
Organisation role · 1—4 hrs/month
Great Yarmouth
Community Fire & Safety Volunteer
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service offer free home fire safety visits for Norfolk residents who have a heightened fire risk.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections
Organisation role · 1—5 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Gardening Group Volunteers
Community Gardening Group Volunteers help create and maintain welcoming outdoor spaces
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—5 hrs/Week · Starting from 20 Jul 2026
Great Yarmouth
Community Cafe Volunteers
Community Cafe Volunteers help create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Emotional Wellbeing Home Support with St Elizabeth Hospice
We are now recruiting Emotional Support Service Volunteers to provide emotional support to our service users.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2—6 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Warehouse Volunteers with St Elizabeth Hospice (Gorleston)
Do you have a few hours to spare to volunteer at one of our Retail Centre Warehouses? We have a variety of roles available and are now recruiting drivers.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2—6 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
e-Commerce Volunteers with St Elizabeth Hospice (Gorleston)
Do you have a keen interest in eBay and on-line selling? Volunteers who would like to be involved with postage and packing in Gorleston also welcome.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2—6 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Retail Volunteers with St Elizabeth Hospice
Do you have some spare time to come and volunteer with St Elizabeth Hospice? We are looking for friendly volunteers to help at our shops.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week
St Georges Theatre Clean Up Crew
St Georges Theatre require a 'Clean up Crew' of volunteers on a Monday between 11AM - 2PM on a weekly basis.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/month
Great Yarmouth
Stitch and Fix Volunteers with ProCommunity
Procommunity CIC have set up a monthly school uniform stitch and fix community group.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills Connections