3. Get your volunteers together for a party, lunch or online catch-up. Share all the amazing things you've been able to achieve because of them! Got any more ideas to support your volunteers during the winter months?

Knowing what motivates volunteers can help you when you're designing volunteer roles and advertising them. The Time Well Spent Survey found that most volunteers do so because they want to help, or because the cause matters to them. Keep this in mind when you're recruiting!

5. What's next? Finally, tell volunteers what your application and onboarding process is. If they know what to expect, they're more likely to apply!

@Spiritof2012 Want to know more? Read Spirit of 2012's report, Volunteering Together: Inclusive Volunteering and Disabled People, here: #BeAmazing

Over the next few months we'll be catching up with the winners of Gloucestershire's Volunteer Awards 2024. It's great to hear that wonderful Alfie is still volunteering his time to support his community!

Mark your calendars! Gloucestershire’s Volunteer Awards are back on Thursday, 5th June 2025 - and we can't wait to celebrate with you again. Head to to find out more!

Did you know? Volunteer work contributes an estimated £18.7 billion to the economy! 🌟 Join in: #BeAmazing

NEW OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK Vegan Advocate for The Vegan Society: Recruitment Officer for Jet Age Museum: Reading Volunteers for Read With Me:

NEW OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK Hospital Peer Support for Dad Matters: Trustee for Tic+: Christmas Temps for Tenovus: