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📍Southend-on-Sea
People powered change in action. Our Family Mentors team met with the Evening Reflections Bereavement Group to share how volunteering supports connection, wellbeing and community.
Together, we make a bigger impact https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/mentoring/
#PowerOfVolunteering
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Start the year with confidence, connection and community. Match and Mentor brings people together through shared activities and support. “I am part of a safe and unique community.”
Find your place: www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk #YearOfTheVolunteer #IVY2026 #PowerOfVolunteering
Group of volunteers smiling and giving thumbs up, highlighting the positive impact of their efforts.
We’ve made a big impact. In 2024/25, 12,600+ volunteers supported 11,000+ people across 87 projects. From mentoring to community action, this is the power of volunteering. Read the full Impact Report now: www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk/impact #PowerOfVolunteering
Thank you message from Volunteering Matters with group photos celebrating achievements and teamwork for 2025.
Thank you for being part of our 2025.
We launched our new strategy, celebrated 18 years of Lifelines and supported thousands through connection and volunteering. As the year ends, we’re grateful for your support. We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.
#PowerOfVolunteering
Quote from Colin, an RSVP volunteer, emphasizing volunteering as supporting people, sharing knowledge, and ensuring no one feels forgotten or left behind.
To mark our new strategy, we're celebrating Colin – a volunteer of 25+ years whose journey shows the true power of volunteering.
💬 “It’s about making sure no one feels forgotten.”
Read more: https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/celebrating-colin/
#VolunteeringMatters #PowerOfVolunteering
Three volunteers receiving a thank you card from a young child
A group of volunteers stood outside
19 National Grid volunteers transformed a village school's 'Forest School' in one day. No caretaker? No problem. They brought tools, left them behind and got a school song in return. Community action at its best. Find out more www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk/employee-volunteering #PowerOfVolunteering
Volunteering Matters announces its 2025-2030 strategy focused on social justice, community empowerment, and measurable change.
We’ve launched our new strategy for 2025–2030! Amanda Naylor OBE, our Chief Exec, shares what it means for the future of volunteering. Read more: volunteeringmatters.org.uk/this-is-just-the-beginni...
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To every volunteer, peer, supporter, and ally — THANK YOU.
As we close #VolunteersWeek, we celebrate you — and remind you to care for yourself, too.
💬 And if you ever need support, we’re here for you 💜
#PlusHealthSupport #ThankYouVolunteers #PlusHealth #PowerOfVolunteering #HIVCommunity
Together for good mental health featuring photos of volunteers
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Volunteering boosts wellbeing — for those we support and our volunteers. From lunch clubs to craft groups, community connects us. Here are 10 ways to feel better & do good > hhttps://bit.ly/3EWkR4U
#ThisIsMyCommunity #PowerOfVolunteering
“Growing up in care, I know the value of life and reassurance. I love being involved and recommend volunteering, especially with Match and Mentor which has been just as effective as therapy for me.” — Chad, volunteer
Inclusive volunteering that grows community roots 🌱
At Match and Mentor in King’s Lynn, we support people with learning disabilities or additional needs to volunteer, connect, and thrive.
💬 “Volunteering has been just as effective as therapy for me.” — Chad
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