Somerset boasts a strong and vibrant voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, with volunteers very much at its heart. 

However since the pandemic, many organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to attract the number and diversity of volunteers that they need. Covid has also seen a clear move towards place-based volunteering, with many people preferring to engage in social action within their own community.

To address these needs and amplify the impact of volunteering across Somerset, we’ve launched Volunteer in Somerset – your time, your way: a campaign that will leave a lasting legacy of community support and empowerment.

In partnership with VCFSE organisations across the county, we’re utilising our volunteering platform, Spark a Change, to support 500 additional volunteers in Somerset.

The campaign will focus on breaking down the barriers that some may face when considering volunteering, showcasing unexpected opportunities and demonstrating how it can fit into their busy lives.

By sharing inspiring stories, highlighting the wide range of opportunities available, and sharing the impact volunteering can have, we aim to encourage even more people to get involved and support their local communities.