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 · Flexible hours · Starting from 6 Aug 2026
Warehouse admin
Join our friendly team at the warehouse in King's Lynn and help organise the donation and collection of furniture and other large items.
Posted by Tapping HouseOrganisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 6 Aug 2026
King's Lynn
Cake baking
Our café needs someone willing to help make cakes, buns and other sweet treats. There's no need to commit to fixed hours or days, just when it suits you.
Posted by Tapping HouseOrganisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week
King's Lynn
Cooking group
Our Cooking Group Volunteers help create a friendly and inclusive environment
Posted by Tapping House
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/month
Norwich
Green fingered God or Goddess
Grow and Go is our gardening and allotment project for adults with disabilities on an allotment on Plumstead Rd, Norwich but with other activities in winter
Posted by The BUILD Charity
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/month
Crafternoon Volunteers
Are you a creative crafty type who is good at sharing your enthusiasm and supporting people with disabilities to have a go? Then please come and talk to us.
Posted by The BUILD Charity
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Dereham
Volunteer Director (Non-Executive)
The Mid-Norfolk Railway is entering an exciting new chapter, and we're looking for passionate, commercially minded individuals to join the Board of MNRT.
Posted by Mid Norfolk Railway
Organisation role · 2—8 hrs/Week · Starting from 6 Aug 2026
Norwich
Shop and Cafe assistant
This is a customer facing volunteer role involving all aspects of a busy shop and cafe. Age 16 plus can learn skills in Barista work, food service and stock.
Posted by The Walled Garden Community Shop & Cafe
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer - EACH Swaffham
Do you want to gain valuable retail and admin experience while supporting a fantastic local charity?
Posted by EACH
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Volunteer Retail Shop Assistant - EACH Kings Lynn
We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to assist with the running of our brand new grand shop opening in Kings Lynn in March!
Posted by EACHOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Thetford
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer - EACH Lime Kiln, Thetford
Do you want to gain valuable retail and admin experience while supporting a fantastic local charity?
Posted by EACHOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Thetford
Style With EACH Volunteer
Are you passionate about fashion and clothing trends? Do you want to use your skills to make a difference?
Posted by EACH
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer - EACH Dereham
Have you got a flair for fashion? A passion for books? A knack for bric-a-brac? Do you want to gain valuable retail and admin experience.
Posted by EACH