I Want to Volunteer

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To find and be matched with volunteering opportunities available in Leeds:

  • Visit us at the Volunteer Centre in Leeds City Centre, we are open Monday to Thursday 10am to 3pm - no appointment is necessary.

What volunteering opportunities are there?

A wide variety of voluntary work is available with small community groups, local and national charities and health and social services. You could volunteer to work with:

  • older people
  • children and youth
  • admin & computers
  • sport
  • disability groups
  • women's groups
  • the environment
  • arts and music
  • advice/helplines and more...

If you would like more information contact us at volunteering@val.org.uk or call
on 0113 395 0405.

How volunteering can help you

Volunteering has lots of benefits for individuals, communities and organisations. People who volunteer gain confidence, learn new skills and develop a real sense of belonging to their communities whilst helping to improve the quality of life for local people. Organisations benefit from the skills, enthusiasm and time of a diverse volunteer workforce.

Volunteering gives you the chance to:

  • Learn new skills
  • Undertake training
  • Gain experience
  • Use and improve skills
  • Develop new interests
  • Meet people
  • Help and support people
  • Be involved in something worthwhile
  • Feel good about yourself
  • Contribute to your local community