Youth Volunteering

Got an idea for something you want to change in your community or the world? Junction49 is a creative space for you to share ideas, find opportunities to take action and connect with like minded people and inspiring organisations.

Digitall is a mentoring scheme running in London, matching 18-25 year old internet savvy volunteers (mentors) with over 45s (mentees) who want to get to grips with online (or digital) technology. Mentors and mentees meet one-to-one for an hour a week for between 6-12 weeks to unlock the Internet. This might include accessing online services, emailing, exploring social networks and using technology to search for job opportunities.

Young TimeBank inspires and empowers young people to take action in their communities, on their own terms, based upon their own concerns and ambitions. We provide the resources and support to help young people address issues that are important to them through school and community projects. These projects give young people opportunities to take control of issues that affect them and address them constructively, as well as enhancing their sense of self-worth, as individuals and as members of their communities.

Back to Life is a near-to-peer mentoring scheme to support young men recovering from mental health problems, helping them to reach their full potential.Someone recovering from a mental illness may not have the support they need to regain their confidence and get on with their life. A trained volunteer mentor can give friendly and neutral advice in focusing on goals and taking steps to achieve them.

Are you a good listener? Samaritans gives individuals confidential support, 24 hours a day. Samaritan volunteers receive extensive training and are given the opportunity to develop their communications skills, which often proves helpful in many other aspects of their personal and professional lives.

If none of our specific campaigns appeal to you, no problem. Register here and tell us your passions and interests and we'll find a suitable opportunity near you. By registering, you let us know what you’re interested in, what you have to offer, when you are available, and how we can contact you. We do the rest!

Search for opportunities from the do-it.org.uk National Volunteering Database.