Volunteering Opportunities

This page gives details of volunteering opportunities in Hertfordshire. If you would like to advertise on this page, please do get in touch. All details are correct at the time of publishing.

New Hope: Winter Shelter

New Hope is looking for evening volunteers to provide support for the duration of the Watford Winter Shelter. Running from 14th November 2024 to 13th March 2025. The role involves: Helping set up the room, ready for the service users. Preparing and serving hot drinks and food. Volunteers must be aged 18 years or older; be able to commit to a regular schedule of volunteering, and handle pressure well. For further information click here

Hospital Befriender

Community360 are looking for friendly and approachable volunteers to help patients settle back into life at home when they leave hospitals. Providing a six week face to face befriending service, visiting people in their own home who could be facing social isolation or are without support mechanisms. As a volunteer befriender you will support with things such as signposting or simply having a cup of tea and a chat. You will not be expected to provide medical or personal care. Volunteer hours are available from 9am – 5pm. Monday to Friday. Please call them for a chat about the role if you would like to learn more on 01206 505 250 or email [email protected]

Herts Musical Memories

Herts Musical Memories can only operate with the support of our dedicated and wonderful team of volunteers. They have a number of volunteering opportunities across the organisation. Session volunteers are needed to help with refreshments, meeting and greeting and generally making the group members feel welcome. Fundraising volunteers support their fundraising initiatives in each of the locality’s where there is an HMM group. For example: setting up coffee mornings, quiz nights etc and helping us spread the word about the singing for memory sessions. For further information click here

9 Lives Furniture

Volunteering offers people a chance to make a difference, learn new skills, make friends, have fun and work as part of a small friendly team. 9 Lives Furniture, 25 Wharf Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 1HA need volunteers to assist in the shop, delivering and collecting furniture or other areas. For further information click here

Hertfordshire Libraries

Some libraries do not have availability at the moment, however you can still register your interest. Contribute to the local community and learn new skills. For further information click here

Royal British Legion

The Poppy appeal would not exist without amazing volunteers. You can make a huge difference to the lives of those in need in the Armed Forces community. As one of their volunteers you will help serving and ex-serving personnel and their families from all walks of life. For further information click here

Pumpkin’s Wildlife Hospital

At Pumpkin’s Wildlife Hospital some volunteers help out with animal care, and others help out on their education and outreach programmes. There are many roles you can choose from: such as animal carer, veterinary support, receptionist, administrator, stock controller, general site maintenance, communications officer and many more. For further information click here

Community Foodbank

Kings Langley, Apsley and Bennetts End community foodbank are looking for volunteers to join their Foodbank team at All Saints’ Church, Kings Langley. Contact Jackie on 07713 057493 if you would like to find out more or pop in for a chat.

North Herts and Stevenage Community Transport service: Volunteer Driver

Could you be a Volunteer Driver for the North Herts and Stevenage Community Transport service? The Volunteer Driver role is very flexible, and you give the time that you want to give each week. You will meet new people and it’s a great social role, and one where you really are providing a vital service. For further information click here

Horticulture Help Volunteers

Green Care at Norton are looking for volunteers who can support with the general maintenance of our gardening sites which enable vulnerable people to be involved in horticulture. They are a social and therapeutic gardening project located across a number of growing sites in Letchworth. Horticulture help volunteers will enable them to run their sites smoothly so that they can support more vulnerable people to enjoy gardening. For further information click here

Volunteer Befriender

New Hope are looking for compassionate volunteers to spend a few hours each week with residents in their Recovery Service – helping people build confidence, engage with hobbies or new interests, and going on walks and errands. They will provide training and a supportive environment. For more information, please take a look at their website click here

Sue Ryder

Volunteering with Sue Ryder is an amazing way to support people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether it is in one of their charity shops, care service or even a fundraiser you will play a key role in ensuring they can be there for people during the most difficult times of their lives. For further information click here

Alzheimer’s Society

There are many different volunteering opportunities at Alzheimer’s Society for you to choose from. No matter how much time you are able to give, or where you are based, there will be something to suit you. For further information click here

Guideposts

Guideposts is a UK-based charity working with people in local communities to help them access the support, opportunities and skills they need to overcome social inequalities, improve their wellbeing and change their lives. If you are not sure you would fit with any of their existing roles, but would still like to see how you can help Guideposts, they would be happy to talk to you and fit you in. They believe everyone has something they can contribute. For further information click here

Hertfordshire Mind Network

Hertfordshire Mind Network deliver essential mental health support in Hertfordshire, providing a diverse range of services from our eight Wellbeing Centres and other locations across the county. They offer a range of exciting volunteering roles across Hertfordshire, open to volunteers aged 18 years or over. If you would like to know more about the roles and becoming a volunteer with Hertfordshire Mind Network click here

Community Car Driver

Provide essential transportation for those in need, making a real difference in your community. Flexible Hours – Drive as much or as little as you like, perfect for fitting around your schedule. Connect with a diverse range of individuals and build meaningful relationships. For further information click here

Borehamwood Foodbank

Volunteers are the driving force behind foodbanks, whether it is in the warehouse or the foodbank. If you are interested in volunteering, simply fill in their online form click here

Pets As Therapy

Pets As Therapy Volunteers are dedicated pet owners who give up their spare time to help others. Along with their dog or cat, volunteers visit all types of establishments including residential care homes, hospitals, hospices and both special needs and main stream schools. For further information click here

Chatty Table Volunteer

The Chatty Café Scheme encourages venues to designate a ‘Chatter and Natter table’ where customers can sit if they want to chat to other customers. They are seeking Chatty Table Volunteers to set up and host a Chatter and Natter table. Commit to hosting a Chatter & Natter table at the same venue at the same time each week. For further details click here

Girl Guiding

No matter how much time you have to give, there’s an opportunity for you to get involved volunteering for Girl guiding in your local area. They are always looking for more volunteers to help with unit weekly meetings. For further information click here

Watford Mencap

There are many different ways you can volunteer and support Watford Mencap and they are sure you will make new friends and learn new skills. Some volunteering opportunities are regular activities, but if you feel you can not commit to something regularly, they are always looking for volunteers to help at one-off events. For further information click here

The Samaritans

More volunteer mentors for our young people at Schools in Hertfordshire are needed. A mentor shows up for just an hour each week, to listen and encourage. That’s it. But that simple act is enough to turn lives around. For further information click here

Groundwork East

There are a number of ways you can get involved with Groundwork East as a volunteer. Would you like to find out more about working in conservation or the charity sector? For further information click here

Health Walks Volunteers

Volunteer with Health Walks to make new friends, give back to your community and help others get active and reap the health and wellbeing benefits walking has to offer. Typically, a walk requires a leader and backmarker, but there are other roles that are equally important. Your role during a walk depends on what you feel most able and comfortable to do. For further information click here

Mentor Volunteers

Carers in Hertfordshire

Carers in Hertfordshire is a charity supporting all unpaid carers living or working in Hertfordshire. By volunteering with them you would really be supporting your community and making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers in Hertfordshire or outside the county caring for someone in Hertfordshire. For more information click here

Helpline volunteers

Herts Domestic Abuse need helpline volunteers, become part of an amazing team and make a difference in Hertfordshire. To find out more information get in touch click here

Shopmobility Watford

Shopmobility Watford are looking for volunteers at their offices at Citipark Church Car park, Exchange Road, Watford. If you are interested please get in touch with them.

DENS

DENS need volunteers to help them at their Day Centre, Hemel, the first port of call for their services supporting local people facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. For further information click here

The Radlett Centre

A great way to learn new skills and meet new friends, whilst ensuring their patrons have positive and enjoyable experience. At The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL. click here

Pump House Volunteer Team

Volunteer to help provide world-class art, music, drama and comedy to local residents and ensuring that Watford continues to benefit from these activities. They have a variety of volunteering roles at The Watford Pumphouse, Local Board Road, Watford, WD17 2JP. For further information click here

National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

NCT family-friendly, flexible approach to volunteering means that you too could join their NCT family. How much time you can give is completely up to you. It is a great way to join a like-minded community, develop new skills and have some fun.

Everyone can volunteer, you don’t need to be an NCT member or be a parent. To register your interest in volunteering click here