Recognising and celebrating Leicestershire’s volunteers and voluntary organisations, we are shining the spotlight on the local community and the UK for National Volunteers’ Week.

Throughout the week, we will be sharing real life case studies and volunteer stories using our social media platforms and our website, from ourselves and our partners to highlight and show our gratitude for some of the volunteers who are doing amazing things to help others.

The pandemic brought in a new wave of volunteers in the region, with over 5,000 people registering to volunteer with VAL, filling over 12,000 volunteering opportunities including supporting vaccination centres, befriending, shopping and food bank support.

We also relaunched our volunteering website. It’s free for organisations to sign up and advertise volunteering opportunities, and also for potential volunteers who can sign up and apply directly to volunteering roles. Start your volunteering journey here.

Keep an eye on our social media channels throughout the week for more celebrations of our local volunteers.

More about Volunteers Week 2023

Volunteers Week is an annual national celebration of volunteers and volunteering, led by the National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).

Find out more on the Volunteers Week website.

#MonthofCommunity

‘FestiVAL’ is an opportunity to shine a light on those individuals who are giving back to the amazing communities we live in so, it is a great time for you think about getting involved as a volunteer!

Volunteering is a crucial part of local communities, helping to connect people together, make sure that the most vulnerable members of society are supported and creating opportunities for organisations to have a greater impact on people’s lives.