Transform purpose into competitive strength
Did you know employee volunteering is the only workplace wellbeing intervention proven to consistently deliver measurable positive outcomes? *
Or that, if fully utilised, employee volunteering time could unlock annual productivity gains valued at £5,239 per professional or managerial employee?
Boost performance. Improve wellbeing. Increase impact with expert volunteering support
We help organisations turn untapped volunteering potential into meaningful social impact, greater employee fulfilment and increased productivity.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or aiming to scale up an existing volunteering programme, we’re here to help you succeed.
Delivered by a trusted network of expert consultants with experience spanning the UN, Big Four consulting firms and FTSE 100 companies, our bespoke consultancy services and proprietary Diagnostic Tool provide the support you need to realise your programme’s potential.
Why employee volunteering works
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Meaning drives performance
Companies with a higher usage of volunteering time see the biggest benefits, from improved employee motivation (53%) and stronger engagement and wellbeing (52%) to increased skills and confidence (37%)
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Volunteering stands alone
Many wellness interventions such as apps, coaching or relaxation have been found to have no positive effect on employee wellbeing with one exception, volunteering. It improves wellbeing by promoting a greater sense of purpose and belonging.*
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Wellbeing with impact
Businesses see volunteering as a win-win - reducing burnout and absenteeism while supporting ESG goals. In the UK, employee wellbeing is the top reason for introducing workplace programmes, with 87% considering it important to their company purpose.
With 85+ years of volunteer management expertise, we help HR, ESG and CSR leaders design impactful, evidence-based volunteering programmes that align with values, drive business goals and engage employees.
We help clients:
- Leverage volunteering as a strategic asset to meet ESG and wellbeing targets
- Drive measurable improvements in performance and employee engagement
- Connect people to community causes that spark pride and purpose
Bespoke consulting:
Strategy meets implementation
Fully bespoke. Tailored to each client. Our services are grounded in best practice, behavioural insights and our deep expertise, as one of the UK’s largest volunteering organisations. We support clients with:
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Strategic vision & business case development
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Employee volunteering programme design (scope, access and role types)
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Policy & governance frameworks
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Communications and employee engagement campaigns
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Third‑party partnerships & brokerage
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Measurement and impact reporting
Diagnostic Tool:
Fix the gaps. Focus where it matters.
Want to take a deeper dive? Our Diagnostic Tool offers a comprehensive, data-led review of your employee volunteering approach.
It’s ideal for building the business case to scale volunteering, evaluating current performance and aligning volunteering with your wider ESG, wellbeing and workforce goals.
How it works
- Assesses organisational maturity across key pillars: strategy, access, engagement, operations and measurement
- Benchmarks your programme against best practice
- Identifies untapped value (e.g. unused hours, missed ESG opportunities)
- Provides clear, actionable recommendations to boost effectiveness
Outputs include
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A tailored diagnostic report with opportunity analysis
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A maturity scorecard
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A heatmap of strengths, gaps and high‑impact quick wins
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Optional co-designed roadmap sessions with your leadership team
Get started now with a free assessment
Take our quick and easy assessment for a review of your current volunteering approach. Receive an instant report with recommendations for enhancing programme effectiveness across four core pillars:
- strategic approach
- impact measurement
- employee engagement
- celebration & recognition
Insights
Discover how volunteering boosts business performance and impact - explore our latest reports and insights.
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Publications & research
Discover moreDiscover our latest insights, where we share research and ideas to help businesses unlock the full potential of volunteering.
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Recent success stories & press releases
As featuredSee how businesses are using our Volunteering Marketplace to boost employee engagement, deliver meaningful social impact, and strengthen connections with communities.
Let’s talk
Whether you’re looking for a programme refresh, a diagnostic deep-dive or a strategic partner to help embed volunteering across your culture, Royal Voluntary Service is here to help.
Book in a free discovery call to explore how.