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
One-off · 2—4 hrs
From home
Remote Volunteering Festive Fun
Christmas Party in a Box Volunteer (Remote)
Posted by The Royal Mencap Society
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week
Carlton Colville
Activities Volunteer (Carlton Court Hospital)
Enthusiastic, friendly volunteers needed to support patients to engage with games and activities at Carlton Court Hospital, near Lowestoft.
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 · 3—4 hrs/Week
Clinic Volunteer - Shrublands Health Centre
Volunteers provide practical support to the nurses at the Leg Ulcer Clinic at Shrublands Health Centre, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth.
Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week
Clinic Volunteer - Kirkley Mill Health Centre
Volunteers provide practical support to clinic nurses at Kirkley Mill Health Centre, Lowestoft.
Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week
Great Yarmouth
Clinic Volunteer - Northgate Hospital
Volunteers provide practical assistance to the nurses at the Leg Ulcer Clinic at Northgate Hospital, Great Yarmouth.
Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week
Ward Volunteer - Beccles Hospital
Ward Volunteers provide companionship & conversation to patients on the ward at Beccles Hospital. You may also offer some practical assistance to staff.
Posted by East Coast Community Healthcare
Organisation role · 8 hrs/month · Starting from 2 Feb 2026
Norwich
Chair of Trustees
We’re looking for someone who brings a balance of head and heart, a strategic leader who believes in grassroots change and the power of human connection.
Posted by Social Moments
Organisation role · Flexible hours
East Tuddenham
St Benet's Multi Academy Trust Trustee
As a Trustee with St Benet's MAT, you would be joining an excellent team that is highly committed to promoting the vision and values of the Academy Trust.
Posted by Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company
Organisation role · Flexible hours
King's Lynn
Meet & Greet Volunteers - King's Lynn
Join our King's Lynn Support & Information team and help bring comfort, care and connection to those affected by cancer.
Posted by Big C, Cancer Charity
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours
Norwich
Thrive-Autism Volunteer
Thrive-Autism is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to provide support in various roles. If you are interested please apply below.
Posted by Thrive Autism
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Thrive Autism Ambassador
A Charity Ambassador is a passionate and committed representative of Thrive Autism. This role serves as a key link between the organisation and the public.
Posted by Thrive Autism