Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2025

Volunteers' Week 2025 – Monday 2 to Sunday 8 June

Volunteers’ Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the amazing people who give their time, energy, and care to support others across the UK – and that includes Lincolnshire, of course.

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Every day, volunteers are changing lives. Whether they’re helping someone navigate care systems and processes, involved in the co-production of health services, or simply lending a listening ear, or offering a friendly face, they’re making a real difference to health and care delivery in Lincolnshire.

The contribution of volunteers is more vital than ever.

Volunteering and personalised care go hand in hand

Volunteering is about people helping people. And that’s exactly what personalised care is too - care that puts the individual at the centre, shaped around their needs, goals, and preferences. Volunteers bring the human touch, along with personal experience, skills, and insight, to health and care, making services more personal, connected, compassionate, and effective.

Whether it’s helping someone find their voice in care planning, supporting emotional wellbeing, or simply being there to walk alongside someone, volunteers help ensure people feel seen, heard, and valued. That’s what personalisation is all about.

This week is for you

If you’re a volunteer - whether you’ve just begun or you’ve been giving back for years - take a moment this week to feel proud and to reflect. You’re part of something powerful and wonderful. You’re helping to build a more caring, person-centred and connected world. Thank you.

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Why volunteer?

Because it’s good for you and good for others!

Volunteering isn’t just about giving your time—it’s about discovering how powerful your time can be.

When you volunteer, you’re making a real, positive difference in someone’s life (and often your own). Whether it’s a simple smile, a helping hand, or a few hours a week, it all adds up.

Benefits for you:

• The feel-good factor: Helping others just feels great! Volunteering gives you a real sense of purpose and can boost your mood and self-esteem.
• New skills, new you: Whether you're organising events, tutoring, or planting trees, you're learning valuable skills that can help in life and work.
• Make new friends: Volunteering is a great way to meet people from different walks of life. It builds connections and a sense of community.
• Career boost: It looks fantastic on a CV or college application. It shows you're proactive, caring, and committed.
• A fresh perspective: Volunteering opens your eyes to different ways of life and helps you appreciate what you have.
• Stress less: Giving your time to others has been shown to reduce stress and even improve your mental health.

Benefits for others and the community:

• Support where it's needed most: Volunteers often provide support that would not exist otherwise.
• Stronger communities: Acts of kindness and teamwork make neighbourhoods safer, friendlier, and more connected.
• Inspiration in action: Seeing people volunteer encourages others to get involved too. It's contagious in the best way.
• Real change: From being a charity trustee to picking litter to mentoring young people, volunteers make a visible, positive impact on the world around them.
• Hope and humanity: In times of need, volunteers bring comfort, support, and a sense of hope to those who are struggling.

Whether you’ve got 30 minutes or 3 days a week, there’s a role that fits your life, your passions, and your goals.

Volunteering is for everyone - including you.

What’s happening in Lincolnshire to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2025?

Volunteering Everywhere, Grantham: Sunday 1 June 2025

To mark the start of Volunteers’ Week 2025, Grantham Town Council and Dysart Park Action Group are hosting the Volunteering Everywhere event on Sunday (1 June), from 11am to 4pm at Dysart Park in Grantham. This free, family-friendly gathering brings together national charities and local groups, including Barnardo’s, Samaritans, Citizens Advice, Rotary and Grantham Foodbank, offering visitors a chance to learn about volunteering roles and support local causes through tombolas and fundraising stalls.

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership Community Marketplace Event: Monday 2 June 2025

Lincolnshire Community And Voluntary Partnership | LCVP are kicking off Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a free Lincoln Community Marketplace Volunteering Event at Moorland Community Centre in Lincoln on Monday 2 June from 11am to 2pm. The event welcomes organisations from the local areas, as well as individuals who want to know about what’s happening in their community, or want to see what volunteering opportunities are available to them locally. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book. There will be lots of organisations attending and, of course, there will be lots of tea and cake provided too!

Lincolnshire Volunteers Platform

Lincolnshire Volunteers Platform currently has over 1100 volunteering opportunities to browse, so it’s a fantastic way to find out about local volunteering in Lincolnshire. To date, 2000 volunteers who have registered their interest!

Ygam Free Online Training Sessions: Monday 2 - Thursday 12 June, 2025

To coincide with Volunteers’ Week 2025, Ygam, a registered charity who work to help protect young people from the hidden risks of gambling and gaming, are offering free online training sessions from Monday 2 June to Thursday 12 June. These sessions are open for all volunteers who work with children and young people aged 11–25. The session is designed to upskill them with the tools to spot signs of gambling and gaming harm and know how to respond in a safe and supportive way.

Lincolnshire County Council - Share Your Volunteer Story/ Apply to be a volunteer

Lincolnshire County Council is inviting volunteers to share their experiences, stories, and the impact they've made. Selected stories may be featured on their platforms to inspire others. Share your story here: Volunteers' Week 2025 | Let's Talk Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire County Council is proud to work alongside nearly 500 dedicated volunteers—without them, many of the council’s sites simply wouldn’t run to the high standards that residents and visitors have come to expect. The County Council  have fantastic opportunities for you to get involved. Visit Lincolnshire County Council – Apply to be a volunteer to find out more.