Volunteer in Scotland: Make a difference today

Join us and make a positive impact on your community while supporting the NHS or volunteering locally.

Explore volunteering opportunities in Scotland

A volunteer supporting her local community by shopping for essential items

Volunteering opportunities in Scotland

Why choose volunteering in Scotland with us

Volunteers are urgently needed to support communities and the NHS in Scotland.

By volunteering with us, you open the doors to personal growth, skill development, increased confidence and enhanced wellbeing. Moreover, you become an integral part of your community, giving back in a way that's meaningful to you.

Ready to start your journey and contribute to communities and the NHS in Scotland? Explore the variety of roles we offer, perfectly suited to your interests and schedule.

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Volunteering has really helped build my confidence.

Derrick, from Glasgow is a retail volunteer. Volunteering in one of our hospital shops has meant that he could broaden his retail experience, learning new skills like stick replenishment and using the till system.

Find your ideal volunteering opportunity in Scotland

Volunteering is evolving, and with Royal Voluntary Service, you can tailor your volunteering experience to fit your lifestyle. Our volunteers take on diverse roles, from providing companionship to those facing social isolation to offering practical assistance to individuals during their recovery. Wherever you decide to volunteer, your journey with us promises to be rewarding and fulfilling.

A younger volunteer providing telephone companionship

Get involved in volunteering in Scotland and support the NHS

Kickstart your volunteering journey to make a significant impact on communities and the NHS in Scotland. We offer a diverse range of volunteering opportunities suitable for all interests and schedules.

Volunteering with Royal Voluntary Service won’t just help the people in your community, it could change your life too. You’ll be amazed what effect one conversation, one laugh from someone who’s spent days alone or a heartfelt thank you can have.

Trolley volunteers at a local NHS hospital

Interested in volunteering as a student or young adult?

Curious about what students and young adults do? The possibilities are virtually limitless. Discover more about the diverse roles and experiences awaiting you.

There are lots of different roles available, depending where you live, from helping out at our shops and cafés in hospitals to running our trolley services on ward.

Volunteering means something for everyone

There's no such thing as a typical volunteer. At Royal Voluntary Service , people of all ages, genders, cultures and backgrounds volunteer everyday, putting their own unique talents, experiences and expertise to good use.

Whatever reason you have for thinking about volunteering, you can be sure there's a role somewhere that will work for you. Our job is to help you find it.

A lunch club volunteer providing support in the local community

Volunteering means mutual benefit

Our volunteers provide vital support when people need it most, but it’s not only the NHS and the people we help that benefit from the gift of volunteering.

What could volunteering do for you?