Elaine Paige takes on new role as Royal Voluntary Service Ambassador
Royal Voluntary Service announces that ‘First Lady of Musical Theatre’, Elaine Paige OBE, has become an Ambassador for the charity
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Hospital volunteers step up to support the NHS
Hospital volunteers have responded to winter pressures offering to work extra hours at a number of NHS Trusts
Millions of pre-retirees aspire to revive Britain’s communities
Britain’s pre-retirees are on a mission to revive their communities, revealing they want to use their valuable skills and life experience to kick-start their own, diverse range of clubs and activities
Partnership with London Ambulance Service to pilot programme which aims to reduce calls to 999
Volunteer-led service will provide practical and emotional help to vulnerable people at risk of falls and social isolation
Sheds Grant Fund opens to local communities
Sheds Grant Fund for local funding is open for applications
Three new services to open to help reduce loneliness and isolation
Royal Voluntary Service is a partner organisation of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness and we are launching 3 new projects to help reduce loneliness and isolation
Community shed projects across Britain receive vital funding
Local community groups are celebrating today after being awarded funding from the Asda Foundation to support their shared workshop spaces
Tips for keeping older people well this winter
Royal Voluntary Service in partnership with SGN has launched advice to help older people who are left feeling isolated and vulnerable in winter
Millions to do voluntary service this Christmas
Nine million people intending to gift their time to help others during the festive period