Transform purpose into competitive strength
Achieve more from your employee volunteering programme with Royal Voluntary Service ‘s consultancy and advisory services.
Boost productivity. Improve wellbeing
Research estimates that if fully utilised, employee volunteering programmes could unlock £32.5 billion in productivity gains for the UK economy each year - equivalent to £5,239 per employee in professional or managerial roles.
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.
Make every hour count
With over 85 years of experience in volunteer management and leadership, our team can support you to;
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Leverage volunteering as a strategic asset to meet ESG and employee wellbeing targets
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Drive measurable improvements in performance and employee engagement
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Connect people to community causes that spark pride and purpose
We’ll help you turn untapped volunteering potential into meaningful social impact, greater employee fulfilment and increased productivity.
Our consultancy services
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 and proprietary Diagnostic Tool provide the support needed to realise your programme’s potential.
Bespoke consulting: strategy meets implementation
Our team work with HR, ESG, CSR and senior business leaders to design high‑impact, evidence‑based programmes that reflect company values, meet business goals and engage employees.
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 visioning & 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 new Diagnostic Tool provides 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
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Assesses organisational maturity across key pillars: strategy, access, engagement, operations and measurement
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Benchmarks your programme against best practice
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Identifies untapped value (e.g. unused hours, missed ESG opportunities)
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Provides clear, actionable recommendations to boost effectiveness
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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 an initial review of your current volunteering approach and receive an instant report with recommendations for enhancing programme effectiveness.
Our rapid review evaluates your programme against four core pillars;
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strategic approach
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impact measurement
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employee engagement
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celebration & recognition
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
Insights
Discover how volunteering boosts business performance and impact - explore our latest reports and insights.
