Volunteer with us

We offer diverse opportunities for people of all ages and abilities
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What do we offer individuals?

We offer diverse opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Volunteers receive a welcome bag, out of pocket travel expenses, support and relevant training. Our volunteers also have the opportunity to attend social events as well as health and wellbeing awareness sessions.

Our volunteers tell us they feel more connected with their communities, have improved physical and mental health, gained confidence, made life-long friends, and gained new skills and experience as a result of donating their valued time.
Lorraine Toner Volunteering and Citizenship Manager

Volunteering opportunities

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Have a question about volunteering? Our staff are happy to help. Call us on FREEPHONE 08085001315 or email us to find out more. You can also message us through our Facebook page.

I felt well supported in the role. There are good training opportunities. Very helpful professional staff.
Glasgow Life volunteer
Wheelchair football

Volunteer stories

Our volunteers share their stories and explain why they enjoy it.

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93% of volunteers rated their experience as excellent/very good
2023 Volunteer Impact Survey

Frequently Asked Questions

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Lorraine Toner, Volunteering and Citizenship Manager shares the benefits of Volunteering.

Do you work with potential volunteers?

We want to make it as easy as possible for them (and you) to search and join our volunteering opportunities.

We understand everyone's needs and motivations are different.

We can share our current opportunities or meet to discuss individual's needs and interests.

We can also support individual over the phone or video call for those who find it tricky to access our online database.

Get in touch to discuss how we can support your students or participants to volunteer with us.

Email or call us for more information.

Join our mailing list and your organisation will receive regular updates on our current volunteering opportunities. Email us to join.

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Does your company want to volunteer?

Sport clubs and organisations across Glasgow are currently looking for teams to help with a range of activities. View and join our opportunities.

Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV)

Glasgow Life employees may apply for up to one day’s paid leave that can be aligned with social purposes.

If you are a Glasgow Life employee, you may apply for up to one day’s paid leave that can be aligned with social purposes. i.e. if you carry out duties or services of an honorary, charitable or philanthropic nature.

For more information please visit

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/colleague-information/hr-policies-and-documents/leave

and view section 15: Social Purposes

The following charities are currently inviting teams to volunteer:

  • Merry Go Round
  • Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
  • Apparel Xchange CIC
  • Refuweegee
  • Oxfam – Charity shops

Employees must speak with your line manager to apply. 

Email or call to for more information.

90% of volunteers would recommend us to friends and family.