Voluntary Norfolk Services
For over 50 years Voluntary Norfolk has been working with people to improve lives and strengthen communities. Volunteers play a vital role in making our communities stronger across Norfolk.
Whether you’re looking to gain more information and experience within a healthcare setting or looking to make a difference with a bit of extra time you have, we’ve got the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
Our volunteering offer
There are lots of benefits of volunteering with Voluntary Norfolk, including:
There are lots of benefits of volunteering with Voluntary Norfolk, including:
Access to a programme of digital and face-to-face training
An opportunity to gain experience in the healthcare and voluntary sector
Opportunities to volunteer with multiple services and transfer from one to the other quickly and efficiently
Regular contact with our friendly and knowledgeable coordinators who are always happy to provide support
Our volunteers in action
When you volunteer with Voluntary Norfolk you join a group of amazing, dedicated people who make a real difference.
Our current volunteering opportunities
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week · Starting from 28 Jul 2025
Norwich
Stockroom Support Volunteer - Thorpe Health Centre
The Stockroom Support volunteer will assist by auditing and replenishing equipment used by community teams and clinics.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Swaffham
Stockroom Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital
The Stockroom Support volunteer will assist by auditing and replenishing equipment used by the Community Nursing Team. Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Patient Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital
Volunteers are needed to have a chat with patients on the ward and to provide basic practical support to busy members of staff.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Evening Mealtime Support - Beech Ward, Norwich Community Hospital
The purpose of this role is to help busy NHS staff with the evening meal service to patients on Beech Ward. Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Activity Support Volunteer - North Walsham Memorial Hospital
Volunteers are needed to support patients with activities such as quizzes, puzzles, games, music, crafts, simple sports etc.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Wymondham
Activity Support Volunteer - Ogden Court Community Hospital, Wymondham
Volunteers are needed weekday afternoons to support patients with activities such as quizzes, puzzles, games, music, crafts, simple exercisesPosted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer ServiceOrganisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
High Kelling
Activity Support Volunteer - Pineheath Ward, Kelling Community Hospital
Volunteers are needed to support patients with activities such as having a sing-along, throwing a ball around or playing bingo.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
High Kelling
Patient Support Volunteer - Pineheath Ward, Kelling Community Hospital
Are you friendly, compassionate, and enthusiastic about supporting others? If so, our clinical teams at Kelling Community Hospital need your help!Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Visitor and Team Support - Caroline House, Colman Hospital
Supporting visitors to the ward and helping ensure the reception area is welcoming and enjoyable for visitors, patients and staff.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Pets as Therapy (PAT) Volunteer - Norwich Community Hospital Inpatient Units
Registered Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog and volunteer required at Norwich Community Hospital.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer ServiceOrganisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
North Walsham
Pets as Therapy (PAT) Volunteer - North Walsham Hospital
Registered Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog and volunteer required at North Walsham Memorial Hospital.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · Flexible hours
High Kelling
Gardening Volunteer, Kelling Hospital
Keen gardeners are needed to keep the gardens at the hospital tidy and interesting, for the enjoyment of patients, visitors and staff. Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Patient Support Volunteer - Foxley Ward, Dereham Community Hospital
Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and support for patients as well as assisting staff with non-clinical, practical tasks.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer ServiceOrganisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Pets as Therapy (PAT) Volunteer - Ogden Court Community Hospital, Wymondham
Registered Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog and volunteer required at Ogden Court Community Hospital, Wymondham.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Stockroom Support Volunteer - St James Clinic Kings Lynn
Do you enjoy organising and tidying? If so, our friendly Community Nursing Team at St James clinic need your help with their Stockroom.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer ServiceOrganisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Activity Support Volunteer - Swaffham Community Hospital
Volunteers are needed to support patients with activities such as quizzes, puzzles, games, music, crafts, simple sports etc.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Gardening Volunteer, Dereham Hospital
Volunteers needed to keep a garden at the hospital tidy and interesting, for the enjoyment of patients, visitors and staff. Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer ServiceOrganisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Patient Support Volunteer - Pine Cottage, Colman Hospital, Norwich
Are you able to engage with and motivate others, especially when they are going through a difficult time? If so, this may be the role for you.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Swaffham
Patient Feedback & Survey Volunteer - Swaffham
Support Norfolk Community Health by gathering feedback by telephone from patients who have recently received treatment and support from NCH&C.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 3–12 hrs/Week
Norwich
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver
Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Organisation role · 3–12 hrs/Week
King's Lynn
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver
Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)Organisation role · 3–12 hrs/Week
Cromer
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver
Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)
Organisation role · 3–12 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver
Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)Organisation role · 3–12 hrs/Week
Fakenham
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver
Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)Organisation role · 3–6 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver
Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)Organisation role · 3–12 hrs/Week
Thetford
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver
Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)Organisation role · 3–12 hrs/Week
Lowestoft
Non-emergency Patient Transport - Volunteer Driver
Our friendly team of volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport Norfolk patients to their essential medical appointments across East Anglia.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk and Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK)New
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Norwich
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Mundesley
Community Support Service Volunteers provide a vital service for people in the Mundesley area who need support at home when they are having a hard time.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)New
Organisation role · Flexible hours
King's Lynn
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Snettisham
Volunteers are needed to help people in the Snettisham community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)New
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Norwich
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Aylsham
Volunteers are needed to help people in the Aylsham community: collecting essentials, help around the house, providing a bit of company. Flexible hours.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)New
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Carlton Colville
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Carlton Colville
Community Support Service Volunteers provide a vital service for people in the Carlton Colville area who need support at home when they are having a hard time.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)New
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Halesworth
Community Support Service Volunteer (CSS) Halesworth
Community Support Service Volunteers provide a vital service for people in theHalesworth area who need support at home when they are having a hard time.Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (CSS)
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/Week
Carlton Colville
Ward Volunteer - Carlton Court Hospital
Ward Volunteers provide companionship and conversation to patients on the ward at Carlton Court Hospital, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft. Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/Week
Ward Volunteer - Beccles Hospital
Ward Volunteers provide companionship and conversation to patients on the ward at Beccles Community Hospital. Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Gardening volunteer - Beccles Hospital
Gardening Volunteers provide practical support for the upkeep and maintenance of the Minsmere Garden at Beccles Community Hospital.Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/Week
Ward Activities Volunteer (Beccles hospital)
Join our small team of volunteers to support patients engage with games and activities that encourage physical and mental reablement at Beccles Hospital.Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · Flexible hours
From home
Telephone Survey Volunteer - Home Based in Norfolk and Waveney
Telephone Survey Volunteers help collect valuable feedback from patients by supporting them to complete an online survey.Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 3–4 hrs/Week