Volunteers' Week 2025

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Volunteers' Week is a celebration of the millions of volunteers across the UK.

We want you to share your stories about why you volunteer, what you enjoy, and the difference volunteers make to your organisation.

As a council, we host over 490 volunteers whose commitment and drive help us deliver the highest quality of services. Without them, many sites would not operate to the standard our residents and visitors expect.

Volunteering not only helps others but also improves your well-being, helps you gain valuable new skills and experiences, and boosts your confidence.

We have fantastic opportunities for you to get involved. Visit our website (opens in a new tab) to find out more. These opportunities allow you to do something you enjoy, meet new friends, gain experience, and feel the satisfaction of supporting your community.

Volunteers' Week is a celebration of the millions of volunteers across the UK.

We want you to share your stories about why you volunteer, what you enjoy, and the difference volunteers make to your organisation.

As a council, we host over 490 volunteers whose commitment and drive help us deliver the highest quality of services. Without them, many sites would not operate to the standard our residents and visitors expect.

Volunteering not only helps others but also improves your well-being, helps you gain valuable new skills and experiences, and boosts your confidence.

We have fantastic opportunities for you to get involved. Visit our website (opens in a new tab) to find out more. These opportunities allow you to do something you enjoy, meet new friends, gain experience, and feel the satisfaction of supporting your community.

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Please share your stories of your volunteer experience.

If you wish to share photo's or video's of your volunteering experience, please complete the following consent form, so the image can be shown on our volunteering page. Photography consent form | Details – Lincolnshire County Council

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    Volunteering journey

    about 21 hours ago

    I began my volunteering journey early in my working life, hoping it would help me build confidence in a variety of settings. It turned out to be incredibly valuable—not only did it ease my anxiety, but it also helped me learn how to engage with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I truly believe that without those volunteering experiences, I wouldn’t have the level of confidence I have today.

    Although I don’t currently have much time to volunteer, I really hope to return to it in the future.

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    Scouting

    by SamB, 1 day ago

    The Sleaford District Scouts have the most incredible Scouting volunteers. Dedicating hours each week with the children and hours of preparation behind the scenes. I've watched my children enjoy the experience and having been a secretary, Chairperson I'm now a very proud Beaver Lead here in Sleaford. Experiences to last a lifetime thanks to volunteers.

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    Never been so busy!

    by Sarah.Ling, 1 day ago

    Janice Taylor is one of our longest serving volunteers. When she retired from the WEA, she continued to use her experience to support Boundary Street Hub in Lincoln and The Wong Day Service in Horncastle combining her own gifts and talent for creative crafts.
    Janice’s volunteering has kept her active socially whilst she is physically active - cycling everywhere, swimming every morning and then helping her daughter walk all her rescue dogs.

    Not only does Janice volunteer monthly but she also helps at our annual Wolds Festival giving up whole days running workshops and helping to set up at Horncastle... Continue reading

  • Share Life of volunteering! on Facebook Share Life of volunteering! on Twitter Share Life of volunteering! on Linkedin Email Life of volunteering! link

    Life of volunteering!

    by Bex Mezzo , 3 days ago
    My volunteering 2025:

    Past:
    10 years: special constable - Lincolnshire Police.
    2 years: Victim Support in Lincolnshire.
    Girlguiding: leader rainbows, brownies, guides, senior section, county special needs adviser, division and county pr adviser, district commissioner, prospective trainer (Midlands and Anglia), mentoring new leaders, young leader guider (Rutland, Lincolnshire, Durham, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire).
    2 years: Millennium Fundraising Committee, Kirklington North Yorkshire.
    Scouts: Lincolnshire, assistant venture scout leader in Stamford.
    9 years: Trustee Barkston Village Hall.
    1 year: JUMP (joint university mentoring project) mentoring kids in foster care.
    4 years: Trustee and chair (3 years) Wilsford Village Hall.
    2 years: Governor St... Continue reading
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    Rotary ,Service above self

    by Jane Peck, 3 days ago

    Rotary Club of Sleaford deserve recognition as work hard in our local community.

    From events for all to litter picks and planting .

    Giving back selflessly

  • Share Team Rainbow Stars on Facebook Share Team Rainbow Stars on Twitter Share Team Rainbow Stars on Linkedin Email Team Rainbow Stars link

    Team Rainbow Stars

    by Jane Peck, 3 days ago

    At Rainbow Stars we have the best volunteers ever ,not only in our Disability Hub but at events outside too.

    They care ,deserve recognition and help so manyxx

  • Share Girlguiding: Way of Life on Facebook Share Girlguiding: Way of Life on Twitter Share Girlguiding: Way of Life on Linkedin Email Girlguiding: Way of Life link

    Girlguiding: Way of Life

    by Bex Mezzo , 3 days ago

    I have been a Girlguiding volunteer leader and adviser for over 40 years. Working with girls from 5 years up to leaders in their 70's. Camping, making friends for life, encouraging young people, making things, singing in Westminster Abbey, attending the Buckingham Palace garden party and so much more.

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    Using your skills and experience

    by Ann.Coxall, 12 days ago
    I contacted LCVS when I moved to Lincolnshire and was invited to join their board. After 30 years of working with charities I was able to help the board with governance issues. It has, and still, is a pleasure to work with a great team as the board's lead on governance issues and as the link trustee to the HR and Governance team.


    I was also invited to stand as a parish councillor and now, as Chair, I can see how local people can make a difference. It is rewarding to use your own skills for the benefit of your... Continue reading

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    I was a Samaritan for 10 years

    by Wendy Joy, 15 days ago
    I enjoyed meeting other Samaritans and helping people who were in distress
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    Warm Space, Ruskington

    by Stedders, 15 days ago

    The group grew out of the start of the cost of living issues almost 3 years ago. The Methodist church in the village has a space where people can gather for companionship, refreshments - in fact they started with the mantra "don't be cold, don't be hungry, don't be lonely."

    Since November 2022, the church has made the space available every Friday during school term times from 11am-3pm, and more recently there have even been 2 groups in August to continue supporting those that need it.

    There are always refreshments available for any guests, without charge, which can be anything... Continue reading

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