Pledge your support

Tom chatting with Ann, a Royal Voluntary Service volunteer

Join our volunteer team

The Good Morning Britain '1 Million Minutes' campaign is now in its ninth year. The initiative is asking viewers to donate time rather than money and has so far seen more than 672 million minutes pledged to charities looking for volunteers to connect with those who feel alone.

As we face another challenging winter, we are recognising the many faces of loneliness and are asking for you to step forward and join us in the mission to support as many people as possible.

Volunteering opportunities

Royal Voluntary Service volunteers in hospitals and communities offer vital services and practical help to people in need of a little extra support. Volunteering roles can vary depending on where you live.

Driving Support volunteer

Help people to stay well before or after a hospital stay by picking up and delivering medication or medical equipment.

Phone Companion volunteer

Make regular phone calls to isolated people to ensure they are safe and well and to offer companionship and good conversation through Royal Voluntary Service and NHS and Care Volunteer Responders.

Hospital Trolley volunteer

Bring essential items and companionship to hospital patients on wards.

Lunch Club volunteer

Become part of the team putting on a tasty lunch and offering great company for people in your community.

Transport volunteer

Take passengers to and from healthcare appointments, social groups and community activities to help them stay healthy, independent and social.

Dementia Support volunteer

Support people living with Dementia to live happy, healthy and full lives whilst staying connected to the things they love and their communities.

Driving Support volunteer

Help people to stay well before or after a hospital stay by picking up and delivering medication or medical equipment.

Phone Companion volunteer

Make regular phone calls to isolated people to ensure they are safe and well and to offer companionship and good conversation through Royal Voluntary Service and NHS and Care Volunteer Responders.

Hospital Trolley volunteer

Bring essential items and companionship to hospital patients on wards.

Lunch Club volunteer

Become part of the team putting on a tasty lunch and offering great company for people in your community.

Transport volunteer

Take passengers to and from healthcare appointments, social groups and community activities to help them stay healthy, independent and social.

Dementia Support volunteer

Support people living with Dementia to live happy, healthy and full lives whilst staying connected to the things they love and their communities.

It brings me so much joy to know I’m making a difference.

Efe is passionate about volunteering and is a valued member of the Batley Lunch Club team. “The diners are so thankful and I really enjoy hearing their many stories, I’ve learnt so much. My favourite part about volunteering is seeing the smiles on their faces.”

Find an opportunity

Start your volunteering journey and help make a difference in communities and the NHS across England, Scotland and Wales.

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