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Volunteer story – Julie at Leicestershire LGBTQ Centre

March 24, 2025

Julie began volunteering at Leicestershire LGBTQ Centre in January 2024. She had been a volunteer at the centre in the...

Multiply Project at VAL

March 6, 2025

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a delivery partner within the Leicestershire County Council Multiply Programme. A specific project to help...

Volunteer stories – Richard

December 5, 2024

Read Richard’s story of how he found a new sense of purpose through volunteering at the Age UK Furniture Warehouse....

Volunteer stories – Graham

December 5, 2024

Read how Graham chose to volunteer with this organisation because he is passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals, particularly those affected...

Volunteer stories – Howard

December 5, 2024

A volunteer chose this organisation to give back after seeing how a similar service helped their parents in Suffolk, and...

Volunteer stories – David

December 5, 2024

This story shares the experience of a volunteer who has been with VASL for nearly ten years, finding purpose, structure,...

Volunteer stories – Alison

December 5, 2024

This case study highlights the rewarding experience Alison, has had at VASL, offering companionship and making a meaningful difference in...

Volunteer stories – Jayne

December 5, 2024

One volunteer shares how being a Befriender has helped them make a positive impact on others while also growing personally....

The VAL Awards

July 3, 2024

Celebrating the fantastic contribution volunteers, charities and community groups make in Leicester and Leicestershire. It’s time for us to celebrate...

Event Volunteer – LLR Mind

July 3, 2024

LLR Mind were looking for several volunteers to help them organise and deliver LLR Mind’s Mental Elf fun run which...