Young volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to learn and develop new skills, gain experience for future employment and 'give back' to an organisation that has previously offered you support. It's also a great way to get to know and help your local community.

Why volunteer?

Rosie's story

Rosie volunteers with the NCH&C NHS Trust in the Stroke Rehabilitation Ward in Norwich. In the video on the right she explains why she would recommend volunteering to a friend. She was 16 at the time of recording, but she feels that volunteering has given her confidence that she can draw on in all areas of life.


Click the button below to watch a longer video about Rosie's volunteering experience.

Flourish youth awards logo

Flourish Youth Awards for Volunteering and Participation.

What are they and who are they for?

What is Flourish?


Norfolk's shared ambition for all children and young people. Inspired by the things children and young people said were important to them.


  • Family and friends
  • Access to learning
  • The opportunity to lead a good life
  • Being understood
  • Building resilience
  • Respect for their individuality
  • Feeling safe
  • Being healthy


The awards recognises young people's volunteering and participation and the impact it has on their community as well as on their own personal development.


The awards are open to any 11-25 year olds in Norfolk who are involved in a volunteering or participation project.


How do I achieve the award?


  • Check the organisation you support is running the award, if they're not you could suggest it to them.
  • Set your goal! This will be achieved through your volunteering or participation and be linked to one of the FLOURISH letters.
  • Participate or volunteer for at least 5 hours related to your goal with support from your organisation and receive your award!!

Opportunities

These opportunities are listed as being suitable for under 18's

New
Marketing Volunteer: Work In Progress Open Mic Nights
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Marketing Volunteer: Work In Progress Open Mic Nights
We are looking for a new team of volunteers to transform our marketing campaigns for our monthly WIP It Up nights at Epic Studios.Posted by Reflex Theatre
New
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer- EACH Norwich, Aylsham Road
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer- EACH Norwich, Aylsham Road
Do you want to gain valuable retail and admin experience while supporting a fantastic local charity?Posted by EACH
New
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer- EACH Fakenham
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer- EACH Fakenham
Do you want to gain valuable retail and admin experience while supporting a fantastic local charity?Posted by EACH
New
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer- EACH Beccles
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Beccles
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer- EACH Beccles
Do you want to gain valuable retail and admin experience while supporting a fantastic local charity?
Posted by EACH
New
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer-  EACH Bungay
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Bungay
Charity Shop Retail Volunteer- EACH Bungay
Do you want to gain valuable retail and admin experience while supporting a fantastic local charity?Posted by EACH
New
Warehouse Change Day
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 26 Mar 2025
Norwich
Warehouse Change Day
Looking for corporate groups who would like to come and help us in our yearly warehouse seasonal change over day. Posted by Priscilla Bacon Hospice

News & events

Young people and volunteering survey

To inform the direction of their work, Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System would like to hear from ...
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