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Congratulations on taking the first step towards joining the estimated 140,000 other people volunteering in Cornwall. You can visit our Volunteering Directory to find your ideal volunteering opportunity right now or read on to find out more.....

We have put together an online platform where local charities, groups and non-profits in Cornwall publish volunteering opportunities for anyone interesting to browse. Our system allows you to search by location, activity type and days of the week so that you can more easily find activities that fit your availability and interests.

Each of the opportunities contain an enquiry form which will send a message direct to the contact for the volunteering activity.

You can visit our volunteering directory by clicking the following link: https://opportunities.volunteercornwall.org.uk/

You can also volunteer directly with us on one of the following projects by completing and returning our Volunteer Application form linked below:

Look on the "How we Help" page. Give us a ring on 01872 265305 or complete our enrolment form and we'll be in touch to explore this further with you.

Volunteering Resources

What is Volunteering?

Why Volunteer?

There are many reasons why people volunteer and here are just some of them:

Volunteering can help you get or stay fit and healthy in mind and body. Studies have shown that regular volunteering can have a positive effect on physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Volunteering can help you make new friends – useful if you are new to an area or want to expand your social networks.

Volunteering can help you find work if you are jobless or find a better job if you are already working. It allows you to gain new or develop existing skills and qualifications and build your confidence.

Volunteering can be a way of fulfilling your ambitions when your career hasn’t led you in the direction you expected.

Volunteering can allow you to challenge yourself and experience things you might not otherwise get a chance to do.

Volunteering gives you a chance to make a difference, put something back into your community or take up a cause you believe in.

Volunteering can open new and unexpected doors to you – you never know where your volunteering could take you.

Last, but by no means least, volunteering should be fun! Enjoy yourself and maybe get your friends involved too?

A common thing people ask about is how volunteering impacts their eligibilty for benefits, the Volunteering and Benefits page provides lots of useful information to help clear up the confusion for people who claim benefits and would like to get involved in volunteering.