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
Dereham
Befriender Volunteer Dereham
We are seeking a Befriender Volunteer to visit an elderly lady in Dereham who would benefit from regular company and would also like to visit the local library.
Posted by Vision Norfolk
Organisation role · 3 hrs/Week
Norwich
Advice and Support Volunteer
Providing advice and support to Service Users that make contact with Leeway.
Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Board of Trustees
We currently have a vacancy for a volunteer to join the Board. Please see below for more detailed description.
Posted by Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Diss
Volunteers needed for Scouting supporting young people aged 6-14 yrs
We are looking for volunteers to expand our teams so we can offer fun and adventure for more young people aged 6-14 years in the Diss area.
Posted by Norfolk Scouts
Organisation 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 Connections
Organisation 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 Connections
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week · Starting from 9 Jan 2026
Bereavement Café Volunteer - Swaffham Library
We are looking for a volunteer to help with our Bereavement Café. Sessions take place on Fridays from 2.00-3.00pm
Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week · Starting from 15 Jan 2026
Wriggly Readers Storytime Volunteer - Swaffham Library
We are looking for a Storytime volunteer to help us with a story time for children and their carers at Swaffham Library. Sessions run on Thursdays, 11.00-12.00
Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week · Starting from 8 Jan 2026
Family Fun Thursdays Volunteer - Swaffham Library
We are looking for a volunteer to help with family fun Thursday activities weekly from 4.00-5.00pm
Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week · Starting from 10 Jan 2026
Lego Club Leader - Swaffham Library
We are looking for a volunteer to support our Lego Club which will run from 10.30-111.30 on a Saturday morning from January onwards.
Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/month · Starting from 20 Jan 2026
Book Group Volunteer - Swaffham Library
Swaffham Library are looking for a volunteer to help support their monthly book group. It runs on the third Tuesday or each month from 5.30-7.00pm.
Posted by Norfolk Library and Information Service