Volunteering opportunities encompass a huge variety of options. From helping an elderly neighbour with their shopping, to providing legal advice for a local charity, volunteers make a vital contribution to all aspects of community life. Volunteering is for all people from all walks of life. Volunteers can be students, employed or retired.Volunteering can improve your life in countless ways - helping you make new friends, boosting your confidence and improving your CV - not to mention making a real difference to your community.

Information about volunteering

For general information about volunteering, the volunteer England website is a good place to start. For help, support and advice about volunteering and to find out about what volunteer opportunities are available in Portsmouth contact the local volunteer centre. You can also register your interest on the do it website and your details will be forwarded to Portsmouth volunteer centre automatically.

Youth Volunteering

If you are a young person between the ages of 16 and 25 and are interested in volunteering contact the local vinvolved team at Solent Youth Action. No matter what your interests are, whether you've volunteered before or not, or what kind of skills or experience you have, the vinvolved team can help you find an opportunity that suits you. They can even help you set up your own project.

Volunteering for the South East CIP

The South East CIP team are involved in a number of projects in the area for children, young people and their families. If you would like to know more about what we do, and could potentially volunteer some of your time to support us, contact Sarah Merewood the Project Manager on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Useful Links

Volunteering England - An online resource for volunteering throughout England

Do it website - Search through over 1,000,000 opportunities to volunteer and apply online

Community First - Home to the local volunteer centre

Local involved team - Help for young people aged 16-25 to access volunteering opportunities