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From Campus to Community: Celebrating Student Volunteering in Leicester

Over the past few months, we’ve had the absolute joy of welcoming university students into Scout Groups across Leicester—and what...

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Hinckley Area Foodbank – Volunteer Drivers Needed!

Hinckley Area Foodbank are looking for volunteer drivers who can give 3-4 hours weekly, biweekly, every other week, or monthly...

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Age UK – Market Harborough Superstore Opening

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland have recently opened an amazing Superstore in Market Harborough on the Welland Business Park....

Volunteer story – Julie at Leicestershire LGBTQ Centre

Julie’s involvement with the Leicestershire LGBTQ Centre spans decades. She first volunteered in the early 1990s, a challenging time when...

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Multiply Project at VAL

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

Volunteer stories – Richard

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

Volunteer stories – Graham

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

Volunteer stories – Howard

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

Volunteer stories – David

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

Volunteer stories – Alison

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

Volunteer stories – Jayne

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

The VAL Awards

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

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