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For over 50 years Voluntary Norfolk has been bringing communities together, getting people to help each other out and making sure everyone has access to support to make life better for everyone!

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Our Young Carers Matter team support young carers across Norfolk, lifting the burden of their caring responsibilities.

A young carer is a person under 18 who provides care for a family member/friend with a disability, illness, mental health condition or addiction.

www.youngcarersmatternorfolk.org

14.01.2026 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A New Year's Resolution That Changes Lives | Voluntary Norfolk As 2026 begins, Michael Kitching (Voluntary Norfolkโ€™s CEO) asks us all to consider a New Yearโ€™s resolution that really matters: Volunteering. As we look ahead to 2026, many of us will be thinking abou...

So we're already a week into the New Year... How are you getting on with any New Yearโ€™s resolutions?โ“

It's not to late to consider one that really matters: Volunteering.๐Ÿ‘€

#volunteering #norfolk #newyearsresolution

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/a-new-years-...

08.01.2026 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you seen the new "Supporting Volunteering" booklets that have been produced by @norfolkcc.bsky.social? ๐Ÿ‘€

If you're an organisation that recruits and manages volunteers, they're designed for you...๐Ÿ‘

www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/blog/support...

#volunteering #norfolk #vcsesector

04.12.2025 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Over the next few weeks we'll give you a flavour of what it means to be a trustee/board member, what inspires them and what difference they have made to the lives of others in Norfolk...๐Ÿ™Œ

Today we focus on Cata, who explains why diverse voices are important in the leadership of charities...๐Ÿ‘€

24.11.2025 19:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Report Warns Norfolk Would โ€œGrind to a Haltโ€ if Volunteers Disappeared | Voluntary Norfolk A new report highlights the importance of volunteers and warns that Norfolk would โ€œgrind to a haltโ€ if volunteers disappeared

A report shows the impact on society if volunteers were to stop tomorrow.โ—

The consequences would make our county โ€œalmost unrecognisableโ€.๐Ÿ˜Ÿ

Without volunteers, health, justice, education, culture, sport, & community life would be plunged into crisis.๐Ÿ˜ฎ

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/new-report-w...

13.11.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ensuring Voluntary Norfolk's offer is fit for the future | Voluntary Norfolk For more than 50 years, Voluntary Norfolk has supported people and communities across the county. As Norfolk changes, so too must we. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™ve begun a process of repositioning and rebranding โ€“...

We want to hear your views!๐Ÿ‘‚

Whether you've used our services (or any charity's services), are a community leader, are involved in the VCSE sector, or are just interested building a stronger communities in Norfolk, we'd love to hear from you:

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/ensuring-vol...

12.11.2025 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A thank you to all Trustees and Board Members | Voluntary Norfolk Michael Kitching, CEO of Voluntary Norfolk, thanks trustees and board members across Norfolk for the work they do supporting communities

Trustees' Week may be over for another year, but we're committed to supporting trustees Norfolk charities all year round!๐Ÿ‘

Read what our CEO, Michael Kitching, wrote about the importance of trustees for the VCSE sector in Norfolk & society generally.๐Ÿ‘€

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/a-thank-you-...

10.11.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What is a Trustee? | Voluntary Norfolk Here we'll explain what a trustee or a board member of a charity/social enterprise is and why they are so important.

As we celebrate #TrusteesWeek, we thought we'd try to answer some of the commonly asked questions about trustees and board members of charities and social enterprises...๐Ÿ™‹

Today, we'll start with the most obvious one - what is a trustee?๐Ÿ‘€

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/what-is-a-tr...

03.11.2025 12:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We see every day how loneliness & stress can affect peopleโ€™s wellbeing.๐Ÿšจ

We also see the difference that community, volunteering & support can make.๐Ÿซ‚

By working with volunteers, carers, & VCSEs, weโ€™re proud to help build a Norfolk where everyone has the chance to thrive.๐ŸŒฑ

#WorldMentalHealthDay

10.10.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“†Weโ€™re excited to announce that we'll be exhibiting at Norfolk Chambers B2B event tomorrow at the Norfolk Showground!

๐Ÿ‘‹Weโ€™re looking forward to showcasing how we support communities across Norfolk and connect with other organisations making Norfolk such a wonderful county to live and work in!

08.10.2025 15:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Supporting Nurses, Inspiring Futures: Annaโ€™s Volunteering Journey | Voluntary Norfolk Anna, one of our volunteers, shares how volunteering at a clinic supported the nurses there and gave her meaningful experience, which helped inspire her future career in medicine. For many students, t...

Anna, one of our volunteers, shares how volunteering at a clinic supported the nurses there and gave her meaningful experience, which helped inspire her future career in medicine.๐Ÿ‘

Have a read here:๐Ÿ‘‡

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/supporting-n...

17.09.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking Back at Volunteers' Week 2025 | Voluntary Norfolk Volunteers Week 2025 ran from 2nd to 8th June. During this week we put on events to thank current volunteers and encourage new volunteers.

#ThrowbackThursday

In Norfolk, our local voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) recognised Volunteers' Week last month with a range of activities and events...๐Ÿ“†

Read more:
www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/looking-back...

03.07.2025 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're here at the Norfolk Show, talking about all things volunteering and how to make a difference in your community!๐Ÿ‘‹

#volunteering #norfolkshow #community

25.06.2025 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Carers Week 2025: Supporting Carers Across Norfolk | Voluntary Norfolk Voluntary Norfolk are delighted to support initiatives like Carers Week 2025 which shine a light on the experiences and needs of carers.

Did you know Voluntary Norfolk has been supporting carers of all ages for many years?๐Ÿ‘€

Read how we're helping tackle inequalities for carers of all ages here:๐Ÿ‘‡

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/carers-week-...

#carersweek2025 #youngcarers #norfolk

10.06.2025 10:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today marks the start of #CarersWeek ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

This yearโ€™s theme is Caring About Equality and from 9-15 June Voluntary Norfolk, which supports adults and young carers in Norfolk, is joining in and saying โ€˜we care about equality for carersโ€™.๐Ÿ‘

09.06.2025 14:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who came to our Volunteer Extravaganza yesterday and made it such a success!๐Ÿ˜

70 voluntary organisations, charities & social enterprises interacted with 1000s of people at the Forum to promote volunteering in Norfolk...๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

Here's are some of photos we took...๐Ÿ“ท

#volunteering

06.06.2025 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Norwich to host โ€˜volunteer Extravaganzaโ€™ celebrating the spirit of community An interactive event at The Forum invites locals to discover hands-on volunteering opportunities and celebrate Norfolkโ€™s community spirit

Want to feel good, meet people & make a difference?
Voluntary Norfolkโ€™s 'Volunteer Extravaganza' shows how.
Find out about this yearโ€™s big Volunteersโ€™ Week event at The Forum, Norwich on Thursday and how you can make a difference. Full story โคต๏ธ

@eastangliabylines.co.uk @voluntarynorfolk.bsky.social

02.06.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Volunteers' Week 2025 | Voluntary Norfolk Volunteers' Week 2025 is an annual celebration that recognises the incredible contribution of volunteers across the UK

Next week is #VolunteersWeek.๐Ÿ‘€

This annual celebration is a chance to recognise the incredible contribution of volunteers across the UK.๐ŸŽ‰

Read more about what's coming up here:

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/volunteers-w...

29.05.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This has to be the best place to have a break in the whole of @nchctrust.bsky.social - all funded by #charity donations and loved by patients and staff alike. ๐ŸŒท

Beautifully maintained by our wonderful @voluntarynorfolk.bsky.social volunteer Melissa! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™

29.04.2025 19:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿค Great to attend the VCSE Leadership Network event hosted by Fuse Norfolk CIC & Empowering Communities at @theforumnorwich.bsky.social๐Ÿ‘

An insightful afternoon exploring @voluntarynorfolk.bsky.social โ€™s latest reports, sector challenges, & a collective call to action for Norfolkโ€™s communities. ๐Ÿ™Œ

29.05.2025 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Drive for more non-emergency patient transport volunteers | Voluntary Norfolk Non-Emergency Patient Transport Volunteers play a vital role supporting our NHRS and more are needed in Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney

We are urgently looking for volunteer drivers to join our Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service, especially in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft & Waveney areas.๐Ÿš—

This essential service helps individuals get to and from their medical appointments.๐Ÿ’™

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/drive-for-mo...

03.04.2025 13:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Supporting those working with young people | Voluntary Norfolk We support groups working with young people. The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun Event brought organisations working with young people together.

Last week at our Momentum team had an inspiring day at the Big Norfolk Holiday Fun Event, where organisations working with young people came together to celebrate the success of this winterโ€™s activities. ๐Ÿ‘

Read more:๐Ÿ‘‡

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/supporting-t...

19.02.2025 12:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Volunteer Services, Support & Community Work | Voluntary Norfolk Voluntary Norfolk is a leading charity for volunteer recruitment, services and support. Find out more or contact us to become a volunteer.

๐ŸšจFind out more about how we're working with people to strengthen communities and improve lives across Norfolk:

www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk

22.11.2024 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0