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 · 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 Service
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Gardening Volunteer
Help to keep a newly established garden at the hospital tidy and interesting, for the enjoyment of patients, visitors and staff. Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation 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 and so on.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
Thetford
Stockroom Support Volunteer - Thetford
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
Wymondham
Patient Support Volunteer - Ogden Court Community Hospital, Wymondham
Are you friendly, compassionate, and enthusiastic about supporting others? If so, our clinical teams at Ogden Court Community Hospital need your help!Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Patient Support Volunteer - North Walsham Hospital
Are you friendly, compassionate, and enthusiastic about supporting others? If so, our clinical teams at North Walsham Hospital need your help!Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer Service
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Evening Mealtime Support - Alder 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 - Alder Ward
Volunteers are needed to support patients to engage in activities such as puzzles, games, reading, crafts and conversations.Posted by Voluntary Norfolk - NCH&C Volunteer ServiceNew
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week
Patient Support Volunteer - Beech Ward, Norwich Community Hospital, Norwich
Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and support for patients and assisting staff with non-clinical, practical tasks including mealtime support.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 · 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 ServiceOrganisation 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 ServiceOrganisation 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 ServiceOrganisation 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 · 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 · 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)
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)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 · 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)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)
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