Supporting people
From Community Companions to home library services, we support you to stay safe, well and connected to your communities.
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About Royal Voluntary Service
In every corner of Britain, Royal Voluntary Service mobilises volunteers to support people in need and the NHS.
Our volunteers work with healthcare teams and in communities providing practical help and emotional support when people are struggling to cope.
Royal Voluntary Service is one of Britain’s largest volunteering organisations providing vital, responsive services which support public health, social care and wellbeing. Our volunteers support the NHS and people in need, with the aim of building resilience in local communities.
The support we provide, from bringing people home from hospital to running home libraries and providing companionship support, promote better health, social interaction and connection and relieve the pressure on NHS and Care.
Her Majesty The Queen became our Patron in May 2024.
Volunteering is for everyone. Play your part.
Start your volunteering journey with Royal Voluntary Service and find out how you can support your local communities and the NHS.
Will you help us to be there for those who need us most?
Our services
Find out what's in your area. These are just some of the broad range of services we offer across England, Scotland & Wales.
Social activities
From lunch clubs to activity clubs & events, both online or face-to-face, staying social helps you remain healthy and active.
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Dementia support
From Remember Me cafés to Living Well with Dementia groups, we help those who live with dementia to retain the lifestyle they enjoy.
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Supporting people
From Community Companions to home library services, we support you to stay safe, well and connected to your communities.
Take me there
Social activities
From lunch clubs to activity clubs & events, both online or face-to-face, staying social helps you remain healthy and active.
Take me there
Dementia support
From Remember Me cafés to Living Well with Dementia groups, we help those who live with dementia to retain the lifestyle they enjoy.
Take me thereGet involved
Here are just some of the many ways you can support Royal Voluntary Service.
Volunteering in your area
Whether you volunteer to help out at your local hospital or within your community, just a few hours from your week can make a big difference.
Make a difference
Start fundraising
Help us raise funds to maintain our services and support volunteers so they can help those in need in local communities and the NHS.
Fundraise for us
Donate now
There are many different ways to donate. From joining in our weekly lottery or appeals, find out other ways you can contribute to our cause.
Ways to donate
Volunteering in your area
Whether you volunteer to help out at your local hospital or within your community, just a few hours from your week can make a big difference.
Make a difference
Start fundraising
Help us raise funds to maintain our services and support volunteers so they can help those in need in local communities and the NHS.
Fundraise for us
Donate now
There are many different ways to donate. From joining in our weekly lottery or appeals, find out other ways you can contribute to our cause.
Ways to donateMeet our volunteers
See some of our amazing volunteers and hear about the difference they make...
Virtual Village Hall
The Virtual Village Hall brings people together for a programme of themed online sessions led by expert tutors for fun, to learn and to aid physical and mental health.
Latest news
Keep up to date with the latest news on volunteering and what's happening at Royal Voluntary Service.
Report reveals serious gaps in dementia support
Thousands of people caring for loved ones with dementia are being left to cope alone, suggests a new report.
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Royal Voluntary Service teams star in new TV ad with People’s Postcode Lottery
Urgent call for volunteer drivers to address transport shortage
New research reveals scale of older adults missing medical appointments due to lack of transportation