{"id":51863,"date":"2025-12-22T15:22:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moveitorloseit.co.uk\/?p=51863"},"modified":"2025-12-22T15:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:22:06","slug":"volunteering-the-benefits-for-you-and-where-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moveitorloseit.co.uk\/ageing-2\/volunteering-the-benefits-for-you-and-where-to-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering: The benefits for you and where to get started"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"s5\"><span class=\"s4\">Many of us want to make a difference but knowing where to start can sometimes feel overwhelming. Between busy lives, work, family commitments and changing circumstances, volunteering can sometimes feel like something we\u2019d love to do \u2018one day<\/span><span class=\"s4\">\u2019, but <\/span><span class=\"s4\">not right now.<\/span><span class=\"s4\">For some people, volunteering begins after a big life change, for others, it\u2019s a quiet desire to do something positive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s6\"><span class=\"s4\">But at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk\"><span class=\"s4\"> Royal Voluntary Service<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> (RVS)<\/span><\/a><span class=\"s4\">, we believe <\/span><span class=\"s4\">however you should wish to give your time, that <\/span><span class=\"s4\">volunteering should be accessible, flexible and rewarding for everyone. Whether you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moveitorloseit.co.uk\/turn-back-the-clock-the-age-defying-edit\/how-helping-others-helps-your-brain-stay-younger-ageing-better\/\">looking to give back to your community<\/a>, meet new people, learn new skills, or simply do something meaningful with your time, volunteering can offer far more than you might expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s6\"><span class=\"s4\">While the impact of volunteering is often seen in the lives of others, its effect on the people who give their time can be just as powerful<\/span><span class=\"s4\">, and<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> t<\/span><span class=\"s4\">here are a wide range of opportunities now discoverable through the GoVo digital volunteering platform<\/span><span class=\"s4\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s8\"><strong><span class=\"s7\">What are the benefits of volunteering?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s4\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk\">Royal Voluntary Service<\/a>, we shout about the mutual benefits of volunteering \u2013 you should get as much out of it as you put into it. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s4\">The sense of reward that comes with volunteering is brilliant for making us feel we have a purpose, which <\/span><span class=\"s4\">we<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> know has even proven to be a lifeline for some of our volunteers, particularly those who might have been in a stage of life where they felt at a loss. <\/span><span class=\"s4\">Many volunteers tell us that volunteering has helped them regain confidence, structure their time, or rediscover a sense of direction when they needed it most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s4\">Each year we ask volunteers what they get out of their time with us. This year, almost 90% of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk\">RVS<\/a> volunteers told us that volunteering improves their wellbeing.<\/span> <span class=\"s4\">There are a number of reasons why<\/span><span class=\"s4\">. <\/span><span class=\"s4\">Firstly,<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> we are social creatures and <\/span><span class=\"s4\">volunteering to<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> help others is particularly good for making you feel part of a community. A sense of belonging is often linked with good wellbeing and mental health. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s4\">It<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> can<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> also <\/span><span class=\"s4\">be <\/span><span class=\"s4\">great for physical health, such as activity levels, especially <\/span><span class=\"s4\">if you choose <\/span><span class=\"s4\">roles that get you out and about. 1 in 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk\">RVS<\/a> volunteers tell us that volunteering has made them more physically active. For <\/span><span class=\"s4\">example,<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> our hospital trolley volunteers can sometimes do thousands of steps a day pushing a trolley of snacks and essentials through hospital wards to visit patients. <\/span><span class=\"s4\">For many people, volunteering becomes part of their routine \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"s4\">a reason<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> to get out of the house, a familiar face to look forward to seeing, or a regular moment of connection in an otherwise busy week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s4\">Just one of the many examples of why volunteering might make us feel happier is that most volunteers find themselves learning new skills and increasing in confidence, which are both brilliant for <\/span><span class=\"s4\">self-esteem<\/span><span class=\"s4\">. Some studies have even shown that helping other people can often release endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, which is a more chemical explanation of why volunteering might make you feel great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s4\">Of course, even <\/span><span class=\"s4\">understanding <\/span><span class=\"s4\">the benefits doesn\u2019t always make it easier to take the first step \u2013 especially if time, energy or confidence feels limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><strong><span class=\"s7\">What sort of volunteering opportunities are available?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s4\">W<\/span><span class=\"s4\">e understand that there are <\/span><span class=\"s4\">many <\/span><span class=\"s4\">factors <\/span><span class=\"s4\">that<\/span> <span class=\"s4\">can <\/span><span class=\"s4\">affect <\/span><span class=\"s4\">someon<\/span><span class=\"s4\">e\u2019s ability to volunteer. <\/span><span class=\"s4\">Many<\/span> <span class=\"s11\">p<\/span><span class=\"s11\">e<\/span><span class=\"s11\">ople want to give their time, but matching those good intentions with the right opportunities <\/span><span class=\"s11\">isn\u2019t always easy<\/span><span class=\"s11\">. Modern life is busy and too often, the right opportunities and the right people simply don\u2019t find each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s4\">That\u2019s why, <\/span><span class=\"s11\">thanks to support from players of People\u2019s Postcode Lottery, Royal Voluntary Service has developed <a href=\"https:\/\/govo.org\/?utm_source=mioli&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=govo\">GoVo<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s11\">, a digital volunteering platform created<\/span><span class=\"s11\"> in collaboration with charities of all sizes<\/span> <span class=\"s11\">to connect volunteers with the causes th<\/span><span class=\"s11\">ey care about.<\/span> <span class=\"s4\">By<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> simply enter<\/span><span class=\"s4\">ing<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> your postcode or <\/span><span class=\"s4\">filter<\/span><span class=\"s4\">ing<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> by a particular charity<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> close to your <\/span><span class=\"s4\">heart<\/span><span class=\"s4\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/govo.org\/?utm_source=mioli&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=govo\">GoVo<\/a> will show you <\/span><span class=\"s4\">hundreds<\/span> <span class=\"s4\">of<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> volunteering opportunities available <\/span><span class=\"s4\">in <\/span><span class=\"s4\">your area, <\/span><span class=\"s4\">and <\/span><span class=\"s4\">in <\/span><span class=\"s4\">communities across Britain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/govo.org\/?utm_source=mioli&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=govo\">GoVo<\/a> is designed to <\/span><span class=\"s4\">make the process of discovering volunteering roles easier<\/span><span class=\"s4\">. You can browse at your own pace, explore different causes, and choose opportunities that match your interests, availability and comfort level<\/span><span class=\"s4\">,<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> all before making any commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s10\"><span class=\"s4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/govo.org\/?utm_source=mioli&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=govo\">GoVo<\/a> is just one way to find volunteering opportunities. For those who prefer a<\/span><span class=\"s4\">n<\/span><span class=\"s4\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s4\">in-person approach, local volunteering centres across the country continue to offer face-to-face advice an<\/span><span class=\"s4\">d support. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s4\">We believe that volunteering should fit your life, not the other way around<\/span><span class=\"s4\">. And so,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s4\">alongside traditional\u00a0volunteering roles such as working in a charity shop or helping out at a food bank<\/span><span class=\"s4\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/govo.org\/?utm_source=mioli&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=govo\">GoVo<\/a> also offer<\/span><span class=\"s4\">s quirky, <\/span><span class=\"s4\">less traditional<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> roles<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> \u2013 from<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> DJ<\/span><span class=\"s4\">ing<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> at a disco for people living with dementia<\/span><span class=\"s4\">, <\/span><span class=\"s4\">to<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> flexible, remote, and one-off opportunities that fit <\/span><span class=\"s4\">easily into<\/span> <span class=\"s4\">everyday<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> life<\/span><span class=\"s4\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s4\">There<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> really is <\/span><span class=\"s4\">no such thing as a typical volunteer. Whatever your age, background, or experience, there\u2019s a role that\u2019s right for you<\/span><span class=\"s4\">, and that you can benefit from<\/span><span class=\"s4\">. <\/span><span class=\"s4\">Whether you have an hour to spare or are looking for something more regular, <a href=\"https:\/\/govo.org\/?utm_source=mioli&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=govo\">GoVo <\/a><\/span><span class=\"s4\">can make<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> it <\/span><span class=\"s4\">easier to take that first step. Volunteering doesn\u2019t have to be all or nothing<\/span><span class=\"s4\">, <\/span><span class=\"s4\">it can start small and grow <\/span><span class=\"s4\">along <\/span><span class=\"s4\">with you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us want to make a difference but knowing where to start can sometimes feel overwhelming. 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