The difference we made

Royal Voluntary Service mobilises volunteers to support the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people at home, in NHS settings and in their communities.

In September and October 2023 we asked our volunteers (1282) and the people they help (245) about the difference that Royal Voluntary Service makes to their lives.

What our volunteers told us about volunteering with Royal Voluntary Service

Vulnerable people told us the support they received makes an important difference to their lives

All the support we have had has been excellent.

“A Volunteer comes and sits with my husband, another volunteer takes me out for a walk to the weir and recently another volunteer has helped me go and get shopping. It has made a difference to my life. I cannot thank you enough” - Female, 85-89, England

"It is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside different people.

"We're all treated equally no matter what disability you have." - Female, 55-64, England