Volunteers Week 1st - 7th June 2023

Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of volunteers. It's a chance to recognise the incredible contribution that volunteers make to our community and an opportunity to say thank you.

Herefordshire volunteers’ are amazing! 

Across Herefordshire volunteers’ play a vital role in understanding and meeting local needs, supporting many of the services we rely on in the community.

In early 2023, Herefordshire Council, in partnership with hvoss (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service) published a report ‘The State of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Herefordshire’ which celebrates the incredible contribution made by the 2,300 voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE’s) across the county. If you would like to read the report in full you can download it here.

Say thank you! 

If you would like to learn more about how you can thank volunteers, from hosting an awards ceremony, to posting on social media visit the Volunteers Week website. The website also offers helpful guidance and practical support for volunteer managers.

Find out more about volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to get involved within your local community, meet new people, learn new skills and make a difference.

Hvoss are a support service for local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups, who also, through their volunteer bureau, assist people to find local volunteering opportunities.Their website is packed full of useful information on all things volunteering so definitely worth a visit!

On Wednesday 7th June The Courtyard, in collaboration with hvoss will host a Volunteers Fair from 4-7pm. With over 30 local charities and organisations exhibiting, this is the perfect opportunity to explore volunteering options from across the county. With everything from ad-hoc, responsive volunteering opportunities to traditional longer-term vacancies, opportunities for younger volunteers and corporate volunteering options.

Visit our Volunteering page for further links to national information and opportunities.