Volunteering in Essex is a great opportunity to support your local community. With a variety of opportunities there is something to suit everyone’s skills, experience and availability. Volunteers in Essex work in a wide variety of roles, from offering companionship to people who are socially isolated, to providing practical help in the community.
Get that feel good feeling
Whether you’re looking to volunteer for a couple of hours or more, your efforts can make a huge difference to your community. The benefits of volunteering include:
- helping others in your community
- a sense of pride
- opportunity to make new friends
- learning new skills and gain work experience
- building confidence
Where to volunteer in Essex
We have several volunteering opportunities at Essex County Council. Opportunities include supporting Essex Libraries or becoming an ACL Digital Champion. We’ve provided a range of local volunteer opportunities in Essex below:
- Community supermarket warehouse assistant, Rochford District Community Supermarket
- Events and activities volunteer, Epping Forest District Museum
- Seasonal youth gaming support volunteer, Maldon & District Community Voluntary Service
- Support centre volunteer, Helen Rollason Cancer Charity in Harlow
- Up-cycle gardener/ DIY crafts volunteer, Tendring
- Wellbeing telephone volunteer, UCAN volunteer centre in Uttlesford
Discover more volunteering opportunities at volunteer Essex, where you can search based on your location, interests and specific activities.