Get into volunteering in 2025!
With the New Year here, why not make a resolution to volunteer a few hours a week or month in Norfolk? Whether it’s helping at a food bank in Diss, supporting older people in Swaffham, or protecting wildlife along the Broads or the Norfolk Coast, volunteering is a fantastic way to give back. You’ll meet new people, learn new skills, and have amazing experiences—all while making a real difference in places like Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn, Cromer or Thetford. Start 2025 by doing something worthwhile and discover how rewarding volunteering can be!
Interested in volunteering but not sure where to start?
Sign up for the Norfolk Volunteer Passport training course.
Sign up for the Norfolk Volunteer Passport training course.
Voluntary Norfolk and Adult Learning have partnered to deliver The Norfolk Volunteer Passport programme. This training programme helps volunteers gain foundational knowledge to support their volunteering journey.
Delivered online, this course will support you in a welcoming environment into volunteering. We'll also support you to use the Get InVOLved Norfolk platform to log your training, volunteering hours and upload certificates to support your applications to volunteering roles.
Volunteering - a perfect thing to do in the New Year!
Opportunities across Norfolk
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
From home
Emotional Support Volunteer
Do you have Counselling qualifications and skills you want to put to good use?
Posted by Deafblind UK
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours
Friday Lunch Club Volunteer
Supporting the running of our weekly lunch club or seniors - incluing serving, washing up and other help as required.
Posted by Iceni Partnership, Swaffham
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 · 2—4 hrs/Week · Starting from 12 Sept
Norwich
Volunteer Mentor for Prison Leavers - Online and In Person Training Available
We're looking for empathetic, confident people with great listening skills to become mentors for people leaving prison across Norfolk.
Posted by CCN Mentoring
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 20 Jul 2026
Norwich
Volunteer Social Media Content Creator
Help promote Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity by showcasing our charity shops on social media.
Posted by Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Norwich
Norfolk and Waveney Mind Trustee
We are seeking dynamic and committed individuals to join our board of trustees- individuals who can bring a diverse range of perspectives, skill and experience
Posted by Norfolk and Waveney Mind
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week
Bury St Edmunds
Support, Guidance and Mentoring
Volunteer to offer guidance, a listening ear or mentor on a 1:1 basis in your local community - supporting a young person over 12 weeks.
Posted by Anglia Care Trust
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Building Trade Skills
If you are an experienced trades person and interested in passing on your knowledge to support people in recovery, we would like to hear from you.
Posted by The Matthew ProjectOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Catering and/or Barista Volunteer
If you have some catering experience and would like to be part of our welcoming cafe at the heart of our recovery support community, please get in touch!
Posted by The Matthew Project
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 21 Aug
Sheringham
Chair of Board of Trustees
Playing for Cake (PfC) - Singing for Health Charity - seeks an energetic and proactive Chair of the Board of Trustees, following the retirement of its founder,
Posted by Playing for Cake
Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week
Mealtime Support Volunteer- Inpatient unit
Helping to create a positive and enjoyable mealtime experience for patients on the inpatient unit by providing companionship and practical non-clinical support
Posted by Priscilla Bacon Lodge
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Sue Ryder East Dereham Retail Volunteer Customer Service, Till & Sort Room
Join Sue Ryder East Dereham as a retail volunteer and help raise vital funds, support your community, build confidence, and gain retail skills.
Posted by Sue Ryder