What are volunteering opportunities?
On this platform, volunteering is all about connecting people who want to help with organisations and projects that need support. It works in two ways — through volunteering profiles and volunteering opportunities.
Volunteering opportunities
Organisations and groups can post volunteering opportunities as activities on the platform. These might include things like helping at an event, joining a local project, mentoring, or offering specialist skills. Each opportunity includes details such as the role description, time commitment, location and how to get involved.
When people search the activities stream or use the volunteering filters, they can find these opportunities easily and contact the organiser to apply or learn more.
Volunteering profiles
Individuals who want to volunteer can also add information to their profile about what kinds of roles they’re interested in, when they’re available and what skills they can offer.
By doing this, organisations can search the platform to find volunteers who match their opportunities — making it easier for both sides to find a good fit.
How it helps
- For organisations: It’s a simple way to promote roles and find the right volunteers.
- For volunteers: It’s a way to discover local opportunities that match your interests, skills and availability.
- For the community: It brings people together to share time, skills and energy for good causes.