Volunteering and social action

Empowering people to volunteer and make a difference in their communities.

Anyone can make great things happen for their community.

We’re passionate about the value of social action – to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing, enhance skills and employability, and build stronger, more resilient communities.

Here in Somerset, we are fortunate to have a strong and diverse voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise VCFSE sector, with volunteers at its core. We’re passionate about the value of social action and by working with local partners, we offer volunteering opportunities for all.

The benefits for both the volunteer and the sector are far reaching and we deliver a range of services, projects and initiatives which aim to improve the quantity and diversity of volunteering in Somerset.

Want to volunteer?

By visiting the Spark a Change website, you can explore hundreds of volunteering opportunities according to your location and interests.

Looking for volunteers?

You can also use the Spark a Change website to advertise your opportunities and recruit new volunteers.

Vision for Volunteering

We want to see a future where volunteering is easily accessible, more inclusive and truly valued in Somerset communities

Volunteering campaign

‘Volunteer in Somerset – your time, your way’ is all about encouraging people to get involved in ways that work for them.

Volunteer support

We provide information and guidance for voluntary and community organisations that work with volunteers.