Volunteering7 days agoVolunteers invited to 'speed date' with organisationsIslanders keen to volunteer are invited to a "speed dating" style event to match with potential organisations.7 days ago7 days agoRoyal visit for support centre after King's AwardMaya's Community Support Centre, in Herne Bay, won the King's Award for Voluntary Service in 2025.7 days ago9 May 2026'I'm the custodian of someone's future best friend'Lisa Burtenshaw opens her home to animals in need of extra care or attention before adoption.9 May 202626 Apr 2026Stories to make you smile from across YorkshireA nine-year-old long-distance runner, tiny bug hotels and an NHS choir all feature this week.26 Apr 202620 Apr 2026'Significant year' for mating toads helped by patrolsVolunteers saw the third-highest number of amphibians recorded since an annual road closure began.20 Apr 202620 Apr 2026More volunteers needed to care for town's parksLuton Borough Council hopes for a further £2.5m in grants but says public participation is vital.20 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Hospital volunteer returns to role at 90Coralie May has now volunteered at the Doncaster Royal Infirmary shop for over 30 years.17 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Venue to provide beds for musicians thanks to levyBen Street says, "It's up in the armpit of East Anglia," but he has already had US bands booked in.13 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Handmade candle stoves to be delivered to UkraineMark Stevens says the stoves provide heat and light for people who do not have power in Ukraine.10 Apr 2026...