
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 · 4—8 hrs/month · Starting from 1 Apr
Norfolk
East Anglian Air Ambulance Street/ Store Bucket Collector Volunteer
We’re recruiting volunteers to raise awareness and funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 4—8 hrs/month · Starting from 1 Apr
Norfolk
East Anglian Air Ambulance Event Support Volunteer
We’re recruiting volunteers who hold a CPR qualification to deliver free high-quality CPR and defibrillator training.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Apr
Norfolk
East Anglian Air Ambulance Event Support Volunteer
We’re recruiting volunteers to work with the Fundraising team across the County.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOne-off · 6 Jun, 09:00 - 18:00
Sandringham
East Anglian Air Ambulance Marshal for Norfolk Trek
We’re recruiting volunteers to act as marshals at East Anglian Air Ambulance’s Suffolk Trek 24, and we’d love for you to join us!
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2—8 hrs/Week · Starting from 1 Apr
Great Yarmouth
RSPB Beach Warden Volunteer
As a Volunteer Beach Warden, you will have a chance to work as part of a team and meet new, like-minded people whilst gaining hands on experience.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 4—8 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Digital Mealtime Assistant Volunteer at the JPH
Support patients with ordering meals and assisting at mealtimes.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—6 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Volunteer Driver and Settle at Home Service at the JPH
Support the discharge process and flow of patients through the hospital, deliver equipment to support discharge and support in the home to signpost services.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—6 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Education & Training Centre Volunteer at the JPH
Meeting and greeting visitors to the Education and Training Centre.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2—8 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Garden maintenance at The Venetian Waterways
Join this friendly group of volunteers with a passion for maintaining the beautiful gardens with the grounds of The Venetian Waterways.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—3 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Digital Skills Volunteer with Vision Norfolk
We’re looking for friendly, patient volunteers to support people with vision impairment to build confidence using digital devices.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 2 Feb 2026
Great Yarmouth
Awareness Raiser Volunteer with Papyrus
An Awareness Raiser helps Papyrus to have conversation with individuals and groups about suicide prevention by attending engagement events
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 2 Feb 2026
Great Yarmouth
Champion Volunteer with Papyrus
Champion volunteers deliver Papyrus’s SPARK presentations either in person or online.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 3—12 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Volunteer Marketing, Communications and Events Support with Change Grow Live
Utilising social media platforms is a great way to connect with those who use our services and engage with new people and their families.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Volunteer Entry Into Service Support with Change Grow Live
At Change Grow Live you will be working with people to help them change the direction of their life, grow as an individual, and live life to its full potential.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Bereavement Cafe Volunteer with Norfolk Libraries
‘Bereavement cafes’ will create a space for people who have been bereaved to come together.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Step Forward Volunteer with Norfolk Libraries
To welcome people to a welcoming session for those who are looking for information around finances, job seeking or starting a new business.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 2 Feb 2026
Great Yarmouth
Tour Guide at Burgh Castle Fort
You will meet and greet our visitors on their arrival and take them around the site telling them about the history and people associated with the Fort.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Shop/Retail Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to assist with general retail duties for DIAL Great Yarmouth, based at Kingside, 26/27 King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Apr
Great Yarmouth
RSPB Community Engagement Volunteer
As a community engagement volunteer, you will play an important role in raising awareness and bringing communities together in support of beach nesting birds.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2—5 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Scout Volunteer in Caister
Team player? Love supporting young people? Great at planning? Each week, our volunteers help young people gain skills for life through activities and adventure
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Theatre Ambassador at Pavilion Theatre
We are on the lookout for keen and committed individuals who are interested in being a voice for those who attend this beautiful and historic theatre.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Crib Volunteer with Vision Norfolk
Vision Norfolk’s mission is to support people living with sight loss to live active, independent and fulfilled lives.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Restoring the Iron Duke Project
Restoring the Iron Duke is a project from Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust, in partnership with Zak’s and we need the local community to be part of it!
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation 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 est
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
GoodGym Community Volunteers
GoodGym is a community of people who get fit by doing good. They run, walk and cycle to support local organisations with quick, physical tasks.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOne-off · 2—4 hrs
Great Yarmouth
Community Volunteer at Shrublands Youth and Adult Centre (Gorleston)
We are looking for Community Volunteers to distribute our 'What's On Gorleston Community Guide' Autumn edition, to residents in our local area.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Caister-on-Sea
Gardening Volunteer at The Claremont Nursing Home
The Claremont Nursing Home is seeking volunteers to help with garden maintenance and planting in their grounds.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Caister-on-Sea
Social Interaction Volunteer at The Claremont Nursing Home
The Claremont Nursing Home is seeking volunteers to help with running various activities and to provide social interaction for elderly residents to enjoy.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Town Wall Green Team
Join this friendly group of volunteers with a passion for maintaining the beautiful gardens around the historic Town Wall on Monday mornings.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Saturday morning Volunteer at Gorleston Beach Park Run
You don't need to be a runner to join this friendly volunteer group helping to organise the free weekly 5k community running event on Saturday mornings.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2 hrs/Week · Starting from 24 Jun 2025
Great Yarmouth
Cobholm Research and Heritage Volunteer at The Bread Kitchen
Help The Bread Kitchen to research the history and heritage of the Cobholm area
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation 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 ConnectionsOrganisation role · 4—5 hrs/month
Great Yarmouth
Repair Cafe Volunteers with ProCommunity
Procommunity CIC are setting up a monthly Repair Cafe in Great Yarmouth, to help bring communities together to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Electrical and Furniture Charity Shop Assistant at The British Heart Foundation
Join us at our local British Heart Foundation electrical shop as an electrical shop assistant, where we have a whole host of vacancies to fill
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Garden Volunteers with Feathers Futures (women only)
Feathers Futures works with supporting women and are looking for volunteers to help with updating and planting their small outside garden area.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2 hrs/Week · Starting from 30 Apr 2025
Great Yarmouth
Create & Connect Volunteers with ProCommunity
ProCommunity are starting a new weekly group at The Bakehouse for people to share a mutual love for creating.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsProject role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · For around 5 months
Great Yarmouth
Bandstand Stewards at Pavilion Theatre Gorleston
The friendly team at the Pavilion Theatre need volunteers to help with their summer bandstand concerts - no expereince necessary!
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Maintenance Volunteer at Great Yarmouth Minster
The Minster are welcoming new volunteers to help to provide general maintenance and tidiness of the Great Yarmouth Minster and grounds.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Fundraiser at the Lydia Eva and Mincarlo Charitable Trust
The Trust, which preserves two historic fishing vessels as floating museums, is looking for a Fundraiser, either with expereince or with transferable skills.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Treasurer at the Lydia Eva and Mincarlo Charitable Trust
The Trust, which preserves two historic fishing vessels as floating museums, is looking for a Treasurer and who will also sit on the committee as a Trustee.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Gardening Volunteers with The Bread Kitchen
Come help The Bread Kitchen at one of their gardening projects across Great Yarmouth and Gorleston
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Volunteer Youth Workers at Caister Playing Fields
A Youth Club is being developed for young people aged 11-18 at the Playing Fields and they are seeking volunteers to become part of the team!
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Parent Champions with Great Yarmouth Family Hub
The Parent Champion programme is a great opportunity for parents to get involved in the community and support other parents.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Bounce & Rhyme Volunteer with Norfolk Libraries (Caister)
The volunteer will lead the weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions for pre-school children and their parents/carers at Caister Library.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Bounce & Rhyme Volunteer with Norfolk Libraries (Martham)
The volunteer will lead the weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions for pre-school children and their parents/carers at Martham Library.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Bounce & Rhyme Volunteer with Norfolk Libraries (Great Yarmouth)
The volunteer will lead the weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions for pre-school children and their parents/carers at Great Yarmouth Library.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Environment Champions at Great Yarmouth Green Team - GY Civic Society
Environment Champions will be helping to improve the cleanliness and safety of Great Yarmouth's historic Rows and contributing to civic pride in the town.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Community Hub Volunteer at Pavilion Theatre
Help the Pavilion Theatre create a warm and welcoming community space for people from the local area to come together during the daytime.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Anna Sewell House Guide at Redwings
Guide visitors around the historic home of “Black Beauty” author, Anna Sewell, and explain how her novel helped change attitudes to animal welfare.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Arts and Event Stewards at Freshley Greated
Event Stewards to support at all sorts of exciting creative events and activities, guiding and informing the public, setting up, and keeping people safe.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 4 Jul 2023
Gallery and studio assistant at Original Projects
This welcoming community arts project needs volunteers to help out keeping the studios and gallery spaces at Primeyarc tidy and to organise with resources.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Visitor Welcoming Volunteers at the Minster Church of St Nicholas Great Yarmouth
Welcoming Volunteers provide a warm greeting to visitors who have come to view this ancient building and to signpost them to information on its history.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Hospitality Host at events at Original Projects
Hospitality Hosts help out by providing a warm welcome and refreshments at ad-hoc events at the Primeyarc gallery and community hub space.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Marketing and Social Media Assistant at Original Projects
You'll be helping to prepare and deliver posters and flyers to venues in and around Great Yarmouth and other basic social media support.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Technical Support and Exhibition Assistant at Original Projects
You'll be helping with technical support and exhibition change overs, plus other projects that require hands-on making, doing and problem solving.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Maintenance Volunteer at the Lydia Eva, the world's last herring steam drifter
Maintenance volunteers are needed to keep this historic ship moored at South Quay at Great Yarmouth, "shipshape".
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Tour Guide at the Lydia Eva, the world's last surviving herring steam drifter
Guides take visitors around this historic ship based at South Quay in Great Yarmouth, telling them about the history of the ship and of local herring industry.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Great Yarmouth
Saturday Morning Volunteer at North Beach Great Yarmouth Park Run
You don't need to be a runner to join this friendly volunteer group helping to organise the free weekly 5k community running event on Saturday mornings.
Posted by Volunteering and Skills ConnectionsOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 4 Jul 2023
Front of House support at Original Projects
This welcoming community arts project needs volunteers to help out in front of house at Primeyarc.
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