Build confidence
ConfidenceExperience
Volunteering gives young people a chance to practise talking to others and following routines.
🤝 Volunteering
Volunteering can help young people build confidence, practise workplace skills, meet people and try different interests before paid work.
Reminder: Volunteering should be safe, suitable and supported. Families should check age limits, safeguarding and travel arrangements before a young person starts.
🌟 Why Volunteer?
Try a career area
Career ideasTaster
It can help students find out if they enjoy animals, sport, retail, gardening, catering or helping people.
Develop employability skills
SkillsWork readiness
Timekeeping, teamwork, communication and reliability can all be practised through volunteering.
Add to a CV
CVFuture work
Volunteering is useful evidence when applying for college, apprenticeships or jobs.
🌐 Volunteering Opportunities in Liverpool & Merseyside
Liverpool City Region Volunteering Hub
Liverpool City RegionSearch
A central place to search for volunteering across Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, Halton and St Helens.
Visit websiteLiverpool Charity and Voluntary Services
LiverpoolLocal charities
Local voluntary sector information and support for community organisations across Liverpool.
Visit websiteStrawberry Field Liverpool
SENDConfidence
Volunteer opportunities and programmes linked to confidence, independence and employability.
Visit websiteLiverpool University Hospitals
NHSHelping people
Volunteer roles supporting patients, visitors and staff at Liverpool hospital sites.
Visit websiteThe Whitechapel Centre
HomelessnessCommunity
Volunteer opportunities supporting people affected by homelessness in Liverpool.
Visit websiteEverton in the Community
SportCommunity
Volunteering linked to community programmes including health, education, employability and disability support.
Visit websiteLiverpool Lighthouse
ArtsWellbeing
A community arts and wellbeing organisation in Anfield, with local projects and community activities.
Visit websiteNational Trust Liverpool & Lancashire
OutdoorsConservation
Outdoor and heritage volunteering, including gardening, conservation and visitor support.
Visit website❓ Good Volunteering Questions
What would I do?
RoleTasks
Ask what jobs or activities the volunteer will be expected to complete.
Who will support me?
SupportSafeguarding
Check who supervises volunteers and what help is available.
When would I attend?
RoutineTravel
Check days, times, location and transport before agreeing.
Is there training?
SkillsInduction
Ask whether there is an induction, uniform, DBS check or training.
✅ Next Steps
- Choose one area of interest, such as animals, sport, retail, gardening or helping people.
- Search for one local opportunity with a trusted adult.
- Check age, travel, support and safeguarding arrangements.
- Start small, such as a short session or taster.
- Add any volunteering experience to your CV.