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'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 for Volunteering and Participation.
What are they and who are they for?
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
Charity Shop Volunteer - Hunstanton
Volunteering for SenseOur amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.Posted by Sense
Charity Shop Volunteer - Great Yarmouth
Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales. Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funPosted by Sense
Retail Volunteers for Great Yarmouth charity shop
Our Great Yarmouth charity shop needs volunteers for retail assistant roles to help process, sort and sell donated goods.Posted by St Elizabeth HospiceRetail Volunteers for our Gorleston Charity Shop
Our Gorleston charity shop needs volunteers for retail assistant roles to help process, sort and sell donated goods.Posted by St Elizabeth HospiceRetail assistants for our Caister charity shop
Our Caister charity shop needs volunteers for retail assistant roles to help sell donated goods.Posted by St Elizabeth HospiceRetail assistants for our Lowestoft charity shop
Our Lowestoft charity shop needs volunteers for retail assistant roles to help sell donated goods.Posted by St Elizabeth HospiceStudent Volunteering
Student volunteering is a great way to give back, while also boosting your own personal and professional development. It’s good for employability, great for mental health, brings communities together, and even helps protect the environment.
News & events
Student Volunteer Week
Young people and volunteering survey
Registration and use of the messaging function on Get InVOLved is available for those over 14 years old, if you are younger or don’t wish to register, we advise a parent/ guardian or responsible adult to register and communicate with organisations regarding roles on your behalf. You can also reach out to us to discuss options