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Volunteering

Welcome to the volunteering section of the Unity website. Unity supports organisations who rely on volunteers and we also support people seeking to offer their time and skills to help those organisations.

Volunteering plays a major role in our communities for the benefit of our economy.  Most charities and community support groups depend on volunteers to deliver their activities. Together they deliver a wide range of essential and popular support services across social services, culture, recreation, hobbies and interests.

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According to the report “The Value of the charity sector” produced by The Charity Commission in 2019, there are 168,000 charities in England and Wales, most of which are small; around 75% have income of less than £100,000, often a lot less!

Almost 1 in 2 adults in the UK volunteer at least once a month, with over 2 billion hours being spent volunteering each year. This is equivalent to 1.25 million full-time employees, similar to the total employment across the manufacturing, construction and property sectors combined!

So there’s plenty of opportunity and clearly, if you want to get involved, you won’t be alone.

But why volunteer?  Volunteering is great for all those people that rely the charities and support groups for help. But what’s in it for you? Why do so many people get involved?

Albert Einstein summed it up like this: “Only a life lived for others is worth living” and the almost as famous Winston Churchill said: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”.

Here are more reasons to volunteer:

  • To develop new skills
  • To help a cause that is important to you
  • To meet new people
  • Connect with your community

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to make new friends, gain a sense of achievement and belonging. It can provide an opportunity to put your life skills to good use or learn new skills that may change your life. Volunteering can open the door to new interests and peace of mind; the only limits are yours.

Volunteering Opportunities

Read more about Volunteering Opportunities

Projects

Read more about our Volunteering Projects

Feedback from Volunteers

See what our Volunteers say.

Community Groups

Read more on how to help run a community group.

If you’re not sure what to do next, pick up the phone, dial 0330 400 4116 and have a chat with us.
If you are looking for paid employment, visit our News Page and Facebook for the latest vacancies.

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