Famous names such as Love Island's Faye Winter and Dragons' Den's Deborah Meaden are promoting The Big Help Out. InYourArea is supporting a national day of helping out as the nation celebrates the coronation of King Charles III this May.
Ellie Simmonds, volunteer and Scout ambassador, said:"Volunteering is central to our national story - from families taking in refugees from Ukraine to volunteers running Scout groups and even just people looking in on a neighbour when times are tough. So it’s brilliant to see The Big Help Out – a festival of volunteering - is an official part of the coronation celebrations."
There are all sorts of oppportunities you can get involved with now from community and animal wefare to sports and sustainability, there's no need to wait. "Volunteers make a huge difference to other people’s lives but it’s easy to forget that volunteering is great for you too. Take a second to download the app and see if there’s a way you can get involved,” said Deborah Meaden from Dragons Den.
If you fancy taking on something bigger, how about oragnising an event. Thousands of organisations, from the smallest local community groups to some of the UKs biggest names are doing just that. You’ll find all the information and assests you need to plan and register an event on the app or by following thisElaine Paige, Ambassador for Royal Voluntary Service, said:"No matter what your level of skills or experience, everyone can have a positive impact through volunteering.
"I have seen it first-hand through my work with Royal Voluntary Service, not only can you make a real difference in your community, but volunteering does the world of good to the volunteers too. The Big Help Out is the perfect opportunity to have a go and see for yourself.”
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