What we do
What we do

We're the UK's leading children’s charity. We’ve been looking out for children for over 130 years – and we couldn’t do it without you.
What we do

Our story

Our strategy

How we live our values
Why we
need volunteers
Why we need volunteers

Every childhood is precious. And we believe everyone has a part to play in keeping children safe. That’s where you’d come in.
Why we need
volunteers

Service user stories

We are NSPCC
Types of
volunteering
Types of volunteering

Whatever time you can spare, there’s something for everyone – from volunteering as a Childline counsellor, to leading workshops in schools, helping out at events, or fundraising in your community.
Types of Volunteering

Building Connections

Childline

Child Protection
in Sport Unit

Community
Fundraising & Events

Schools Service

Young Witness Service
What to expect
What to expect

There are lots of questions or concerns people might have while considering whether volunteering with us is right for them.
What to expect

We are NSPCC

Celebrating difference
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Opportunities
Opportunities

We’re always looking for great people to help us keep children safe.
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Opportunities
Help
Help

If you have any questions or want more information, have a look at our FAQs, or contact us if you need anything else.
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Accessibility

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We are NSPCC

Meet the people who make us

We are NSPCC

Meet the people who make us

Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and work across a huge and diverse range of disciplines. But they all have these things in common - they put children first in all they do, are deeply connected to our cause and share our values. Find out more about their opportunities and why they love them.

Volunteer stories

Liz
Childline Counsellor

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Basil
Young Witness Service

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Jenisha
School Service Volunteer and Childline Counsellor

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Lee
Childline Counsellor

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“Every time I leave a shift, you have that warm feeling where you may have changed the direction of a child's life.”

Lee / Childline Counsellor

Featured opportunities for you

Volunteer with us! Virtual Information Session

Children's Services

Prestatyn, Bangor, Bridgend, Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhyl, Swansea, Vale Of Glamorgan, Wrexham

Closes: 20 May 2024

Latte & Laughter Volunteer

Homebased opportunities

Northern Ireland

Closes: 19 April 2025

Volunteer with us! Virtual Information Session

Children's Services

Swindon, Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Truro, Yeovil

Closes: 14 May 2024

Business Advocate- East of England

Community Fundraising & Events

Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

Closes: 01 April 2025

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Helplines

Help for adults concerned about a child
Call us on 0808 800 5000
Help for children and young people
Call Childline on 0800 1111
For supporter, donation and fundraising queries
Call us on 020 7825 2505

What we do

Why we need volunteers

Types of volunteering

What to expect

Opportunities

Help

We are NSPCC

Meet the people who make us

We are NSPCC

Meet the people who make us

Volunteer stories

Liz Childline Counsellor

Basil Young Witness Service

Jenisha School Service Volunteer and Childline Counsellor

Lee Childline Counsellor

“Every time I leave a shift, you have that warm feeling where you may have changed the direction of a child's life.”

Featured opportunities for you

Volunteer with us! Virtual Information Session

Latte & Laughter Volunteer

Volunteer with us! Virtual Information Session

Business Advocate- East of England

Helplines

Contact us

The NSPCC

Liz
Childline Counsellor

Basil
Young Witness Service

Jenisha
School Service Volunteer and Childline Counsellor

Lee
Childline Counsellor