Grow your skills and stand out with volunteering

Volunteering Week (Monday 1 – Sunday 7 June) is just around the corner – the perfect opportunity to get involved, give back, and try something new. Whether you’ve volunteered before or are considering it for the first time, there’s no better moment to start.

Giving your time can have a powerful impact – not only on your community, but on your own personal development too. Volunteering offers the chance to meet new people, explore interests, and make your free time more meaningful, all while developing valuable skills.

If you’re looking to strengthen your CV, volunteering is a great place to begin. Local charities, community groups, and non-profit organisations are always on the lookout for passionate individuals ready to lend a hand.

It’s an excellent way to build both practical and transferable skills that employers value. From teamwork and problem-solving to communication and hands-on experience, volunteering can boost your confidence and show future employers your commitment and initiative. Plus, you’ll have the added reward of making a positive difference — a true win-win.

People choose to volunteer for many reasons, including:

• gaining real-world experience

• working collaboratively as part of a team

• meeting new people and expanding networks

• building self-confidence

Interested in getting involved? Explore the opportunities and useful links below or get in touch with us at skillslaunchpad@plymouth.gov.uk to find out what’s available in your area.

• Volunteer | The Box Plymouth

• Volunteering & Work Experience - National Marine Aquarium

• Volunteering | Volunteer with us | National Trust

• Volunteering | Dartmoor

• Volunteer in a library | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK

• Plymouth Cruise Ambassadors - Volunteers | Facebook

• Plymouth Night Patrol

• Become an RNLI Volunteer - Be Part of a Lifesaving Tradition

• Volunteering Plymouth | Visitor Welcome Assistants, Bridge Guide or Learning Assistant

• Ocean city event volunteers | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK

• GoVolunteering

• A to Z directory of volunteering groups and organisations - Plymouth Online Directory

• Volunteer with us | Barnardo's

• Volunteering | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK

• 113 Volunteering Opportunities in Plymouth - Rest Less

• Book a place – Tinside Cove: Coastal Clean – Tinside Cove

Don’t miss this opportunity – On Course South West offers a Volunteering Passport designed to help you build essential skills for both work and everyday life.

This recognised programme supports volunteers across the city, making it easier for you to access a wide range of opportunities with local organisations.

The programme consists of three levels of learning:

Emerging- the basics

Developing- more in-depth learning

Mastering- where you can achieve nationally recognised qualifications. 

Click here to find out more about this amazing opportunity!

Don't forget, you can also check out the information in our Youth and Adult Hub resource banks to help you take your next steps.